Composite Image Display for Non-Overlapping Inspection Views
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Solution Overview
Problem
In image inspection processes, particularly for large-scale objects, the need to sequentially access multiple images of non-overlapping portions of an object leads to inefficiencies due to insufficient information per image and the necessity of comparing multiple images for an overall assessment, reducing inspection efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A display control device and method that generates a composite image from a group of images of the same individual, aligning them based on relative positional relationships and performing image processing to overlay similar features or flaws, while allowing user interaction and correction for failed compositing processes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If multiple images of non-overlapping portions are captured to image large-scale objects, then the coverage area is improved, but the inspection efficiency deteriorates due to the need for sequential image access and comparison
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple captured images of non-overlapping portions into a single composite image that displays the entire object. This merging process allows inspectors to view all portions simultaneously in one display, eliminating the need for sequential image access and comparison, thus resolving the contradiction between coverage area and inspection efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a composite image as an intermediary representation that synthesizes information from multiple captured images. This intermediary composite image serves as a unified view that mediates between the need for comprehensive coverage and the need for efficient single-view inspection
2Device complexity
If a single image is used to view an object, then the image simplicity is improved, but the information completeness deteriorates as surrounding regions cannot be observed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple images showing different portions of the object into a single composite image. This composite image maintains simplicity as a single display unit while incorporating complete information from all captured portions, including surrounding regions and contextual relationships, thus resolving the contradiction between image simplicity and information completeness
3Loss of information
If multiple images are captured to show different portions of an object, then the information completeness is improved, but the operational complexity worsens due to the burden of sequential image access
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple images into a single composite image that preserves complete information about all object portions. By merging all image data into one unified display, the system eliminates the operational burden of sequentially accessing and comparing multiple separate images, thus resolving the contradiction between information completeness and ease of operation
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AI summary
A display control device accepts selection of at least one image from among a plurality of images stored in a storage device, and if a group of images of the same individual including the selected at least one image exists in the storage device, the group of images of the same individual having been obtained by imaging a plurality of at least partially non-overlapping portions of the same individual, carries out control to display a composite image based on the group of images of the same individual.