Preview Image Consistency in Output Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing output systems, such as those described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-366542, face issues where preview images of documents may differ between creators and reviewers, leading to inconsistent display status and consideration based on different images, especially when multiple reviewers are involved.
Innovation Solution
An output system comprising a creating apparatus that generates and transmits image data for preview images, and a display apparatus that accepts and modifies this data based on output and post-output processing conditions, ensuring a consistent preview image is displayed across different terminals, and only allows output when all or a specified number of reviewers approve, thereby reflecting changes in conditions without regenerating output data.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If preview image data is transmitted to considering persons using conventional printer drivers, then the preview function is available, but different image display status occurs across different terminals
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a server as an intermediary between the creating apparatus and display apparatuses. The server stores output data and generates preview image data, acting as a central mediator that ensures all terminals access the same standardized image data, thereby resolving the inconsistency issue while maintaining preview functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameter of image data generation from terminal-specific rendering to server-side standardized generation. By centralizing the preview image data generation on the server with controlled parameters, the system ensures consistent display across different terminals while preserving the preview function.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple considering persons review the document, then collaboration is enabled, but each person considers based on different document images
Solution Approach 1:
The server acts as a central intermediary that distributes identical preview image data to multiple considering persons. This ensures that while collaboration is enabled through multiple access points, all users view the same standardized document image, preventing information loss due to display inconsistencies.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary generation and standardization of preview image data on the server before distribution to multiple considering persons. This preliminary action ensures that all users receive pre-processed, consistent image data, eliminating the need for each user to independently render potentially different images.
3Reliability
If output data is regenerated when conditions change, then the preview reflects current status, but processing time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The server performs preliminary generation of preview image data from output data in advance, before final output is executed. When conditions change, the system can efficiently update only the necessary portions rather than completely regenerating output data, thus maintaining preview accuracy while reducing processing time.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts the preview image data generation process based on condition changes. Instead of static regeneration, the server intelligently updates preview data only when necessary and in the minimal required scope, maintaining reliability while optimizing processing time through dynamic response to condition changes.
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AI summary
When output data is created, image data for preview image is generated based on the output data. Based on the image data, a preview image corresponding to the output data is displayed.