Image Data Processing Controller for JDF Format Conversion
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing hybrid work flow (HWF) system struggles to execute print jobs defined by extended Job Definition Format (JDF) information, as the description formats used by vendors are not interpretable by standard print controllers, leading to mismatched print outputs between digital and offset printers.
Innovation Solution
An image data processing controller that receives output target image information and command information, converts process setting descriptions from an uninterpretable first format to a second format using set description conversion settings, and generates image drawing information for image generators, ensuring compatibility with both digital and offset printers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If extended JDF information with vendor-specific descriptions is used to add unique functions to the HWF system, then the system can be customized to enhance printing operation convenience, but the print controller cannot execute the processing because the description format is not interpretable
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a description conversion unit that acts as an intermediary between the extended JDF information (first format) and the standard JDF information (second format). This conversion unit translates vendor-specific descriptions into standard interpretable formats, enabling the print controller to execute customized print jobs while maintaining compatibility with the existing HWF system.
2Ease of operation
If standard JDF information is used to ensure interpretability by the print controller, then the system maintains compatibility and executability, but unique vendor functions cannot be added to enhance convenience
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables the HWF system to handle multiple JDF formats universally. The description conversion unit allows the system to process both standard JDF information and extended vendor-specific JDF information, making the system multi-functional in terms of format compatibility while preserving the ability to execute diverse print jobs.
3Adaptability or versatility
If extended JDF information is used to define unique processing functions, then vendor-specific capabilities are enabled, but mismatched print outputs occur between digital and offset printers
Solution Approach 1:
The description conversion unit serves as a mediator that standardizes vendor-specific extended JDF descriptions into uniform standard JDF formats. This conversion ensures that both digital and offset printers receive consistent, interpretable instructions, eliminating output mismatches while preserving access to extended functionality through the conversion process.
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AI summary
An image data processing controller includes circuitry to receive, from a server, output target image information, and command information including a description of process setting information in a first format used for generating and outputting an image, set description conversion setting information to one or more specific job receiving units, convert, when the description of process setting information in the first format is not interpretable by the image data processing controller, the description of process setting information in the first format into the description of process setting information in a second format interpretable by the image data processing controller by referencing the set description conversion setting information, and generate image drawing information to be used by an image generator based on the output target image information, and the command information including the description of process setting information in at least one of the first and second format.