Pen Scanner Path Analysis for Mixed Content Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing scanning systems cannot effectively store different types of information from a paper medium, such as text and drawings, in appropriate electronic forms, as they only convert scanned text into electronic documents without distinguishing between various types of content.
Innovation Solution
A scanning system that uses a pen scanner and a smartphone to process image information based on the scanning path, converting it into appropriate forms such as electronic text or images, allowing for the storage of different types of information like page numbers and drawings in their respective formats.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a scanning system converts scanned content into electronic documents using a pen device with optical sensors, then the conversion from paper to electronic form is achieved, but the system cannot distinguish between different types of information (text, drawings, page numbers) and store them in appropriate forms
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the scanning process into multiple passes: a first pass captures image information for all content types, while a second pass specifically captures text information. This segmentation allows the system to handle different information types separately and store them in appropriate forms without requiring a completely complex system redesign.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces dynamic determination of scanning paths based on the user's scanning actions. The system analyzes the scanning path to automatically identify content types (text, drawings, page numbers) and adjusts processing accordingly. This dynamic adaptation enables versatile information storage without requiring pre-programmed complex detection mechanisms.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the scanning system processes all content as a single electronic document, then the processing method is simple, but the system cannot store different types of information (text, drawings, page numbers) in their respective appropriate forms
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the processing into multiple passes: first capturing image information, then capturing text information separately. This segmentation allows different information types to be processed and stored in their appropriate forms simultaneously, maintaining productivity while achieving versatile storage capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary image capture in the first pass, storing this information ready for later processing. This preliminary action allows the text recognition in the second pass to work independently without delaying the overall process, thus maintaining productivity while enabling separate storage of different information types.
3Productivity
If the user manually specifies the type of information to be scanned, then the processing can be optimized for each type, but the operation becomes complicated and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service by having the system automatically determine content types through analysis of the scanning path and image information. The system independently identifies whether content is text, drawing, or page number without requiring user specification, thus maintaining high conversion efficiency while simplifying the user operation to a single scanning action.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses feedback from analyzing the scanning path and captured image information to automatically determine content types and adjust processing accordingly. This feedback mechanism allows the system to optimize processing for each information type while keeping the user interface simple, as the system adapts to the scanned content automatically.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables the simple conversion and storage of various information types from paper media, enhancing convenience by eliminating the need for pre-specifying information types during scanning, and allowing for efficient storage of text and images separately.
Implementation Method 1
an image sensor that generates a plurality of pieces of image information by scanning a medium
Data Source
AI summary
A scanning system according to the present invention includes an image acquisition unit that acquires a plurality of pieces of image information generated by continuously scanning a medium to be scanned, a path calculation unit that calculates a path of scanning the medium based on the plurality of pieces of image information acquired by the image acquisition unit, a processing method determination unit that determines a processing method of the plurality of pieces of image information in accordance with a path calculated by the path calculation unit, and a processing unit that processes the plurality of pieces of image information by a processing method determined by the processing method determination unit and converts the plurality of pieces of image information into information in a form corresponding to the processing method.