Print Control Program Automates Watermark Image Generation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing print control programs require cumbersome operations for creating and storing bit map images as watermarks, including capturing and editing images, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and often necessitate the use of special applications.
Innovation Solution
A print control program that automates the creation and storage of image files as watermarks by synthesizing print data with chosen watermark data, generating new image files, and assigning unique file names and titles, thereby eliminating the need for manual page capturing and reducing operational burden.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual operations are used to create and store bit map images as watermarks, then the watermark creation process can be completed, but the operation process becomes cumbersome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by automatically capturing print data, converting it to bit map format, and storing it as watermark data before the actual printing process. This preliminary automation eliminates the need for manual image capture and processing operations that users would otherwise have to perform
Solution Approach 2:
The system serves itself by automatically generating watermark images from print data without requiring external manual intervention. The printer driver autonomously converts print data to bit map images, manages file naming, and stores them in the appropriate directory, making the watermark creation process self-service rather than user-dependent
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual image capturing and editing is performed to create watermarks, then custom watermarks can be created, but the operational burden increases and requires special applications
Solution Approach 1:
The printer driver performs multiple functions: it acts as a print control program, an image converter, a file management system, and a watermark generator. By integrating these functions into a single universal component, the system eliminates the need for separate special applications and reduces operational complexity while maintaining watermark customization capability
Solution Approach 2:
The printer driver serves as an intermediary between the print data and the watermark storage system. It mediates the conversion process by transforming print data into bit map format and automatically managing the file creation and storage, thereby simplifying the interface between user needs and system operations
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple watermarks are to be created and stored, then watermark variety increases, but manual file management becomes more burdensome
Solution Approach 1:
The system autonomously manages multiple watermark files by automatically generating unique file names based on print data characteristics, organizing them in a designated directory structure, and maintaining them without user intervention. This self-service file management capability allows the system to handle multiple watermarks efficiently
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates copies of print data in bit map format and stores them as reusable watermark files. By copying and storing multiple versions of watermark data with different parameters, the system provides watermark variety while automating the file management process, eliminating manual copying and organization operations
Data Source
AI summary
A print control program product comprises creating a new image file of the created printing data for a new watermark when an instruction is given to create the image file based on the created printing data, and storing the created new image file in the memory.