Adaptive Mask Image Enlargement Using Property-Based Interpolation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing image editing systems face challenges in enlarging mask images in a manner that accurately reflects the user's intention, particularly when using different interpolation methods for mask images with specific properties.

Innovation Solution

The system employs a method to generate and enlarge mask images by using different interpolation methods based on the properties of the mask image, such as whether it is a spot color or a regular color, to ensure accurate representation and quality.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If a single interpolation method is used for all mask images, then the processing is simple and fast, but the enlargement quality does not accurately reflect user intention for different mask image types

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveenlargement qualityVSAvoidinterpolation method selection
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies different interpolation methods based on the local properties of the mask image. Specifically, it determines whether to use nearest-neighbor interpolation or bilinear interpolation by checking if the mask image has a predetermined property (such as being a spot color mask). This allows each mask image to receive the appropriate interpolation treatment tailored to its specific characteristics, thereby improving enlargement quality while maintaining manageable system complexity through property-based classification.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Measurement precision

If different interpolation methods are applied based on mask image properties, then the enlargement accuracy improves, but the processing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemask image representation accuracyVSAvoidinterpolation processing
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the interpolation parameter (method selection) based on the properties of the mask image. By detecting whether the mask image has a predetermined property (such as spot color characteristics), the system dynamically selects between nearest-neighbor and bilinear interpolation methods. This parameter change approach allows the system to adapt the interpolation process to the specific needs of different mask images, improving representation accuracy while keeping the processing logic relatively simple through clear property-based decision rules.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS12277631B2Enlarging a mask image from a size corresponding to a reduced image using interpolation methods
Publication Date: 2025.04.15 CANON KK
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AI summary

An information processing system is provided. A first generation unit generates a reduced image in which an original image is reduced. A display control unit causes a display unit of a predetermined apparatus to display the reduced image. A second generation unit generates, based on an input to the predetermined apparatus of a user, a mask image to be overlapped on the reduced image displayed on the display unit. An enlargement unit enlarges the mask image by using a different interpolation method in a case where the mask image has a predetermined property and in a case where the mask image does not have the predetermined property.