Printed Material Inspection Reports Without Dedicated Software
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing printing systems require dedicated application software to check the set inspection level of printed materials, making it difficult to inspect and verify the inspection level without such software.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus and method that includes a memory and processor to obtain a scanned image of printed material, set an inspection area, and output inspection results, allowing for inspection without dedicated application software.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If dedicated inspection application software is used, then inspection level can be verified, but device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a simplified copy of the inspection interface by embedding inspection level information directly into the printed material itself. The printed material includes visual indicators (such as dots or patterns) that represent the inspection level, allowing verification without requiring the complex dedicated inspection software. This copying approach transfers the inspection level data from the digital domain to the physical printed material, enabling simple visual verification.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary element - the printed material itself - that carries inspection level information. Instead of requiring external software to display inspection levels, the printed material serves as a self-contained intermediary that encodes and communicates inspection level data through its design features, eliminating the need for dedicated inspection application software.
2Measurement precision
If dedicated inspection application software is used, then inspection level can be verified, but ease of operation worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a simplified copy of the inspection interface by embedding inspection level information directly into the printed material itself. The printed material includes visual indicators (such as dots or patterns) that represent the inspection level, allowing verification without requiring the complex dedicated inspection software. This copying approach transfers the inspection level data from the digital domain to the physical printed material, enabling simple visual verification.
Solution Approach 2:
The printed material serves itself by inherently containing and displaying inspection level information through its physical design. The inspection level is encoded directly into the printed content, allowing users to verify inspection levels by simply viewing the printed material without needing to operate complex software or perform additional actions. The system eliminates the need for external inspection tools by making the printed material self-sufficient for inspection level verification.
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AI summary
An object is to provide an information processing apparatus capable of checking inspected printed material and the inspection level of the inspected printed material. The information processing apparatus for creating an inspection report including a result of an inspection for the printed material includes an obtaining unit configured to obtain a scanned image of printed material, an inspection area set for the printed material, and an inspection level in the inspection area and an output unit configured to output a result of an inspection for the printed material along with the scanned image, the inspection area, and the inspection level.


