Printed Matter Inspection with Automated Reference Image Settings
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing inspection systems require manual registration of reference images and complex inspection settings, which can be time-consuming and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
An inspection apparatus equipped with controllers that automate the reception and storage of reference images and inspection settings, allowing for streamlined inspection processes by reflecting these settings during the scanning of printed matter.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If manual registration of reference images and inspection settings is performed, then inspection accuracy can be maintained, but inspection time and operational complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by automatically capturing images of printed matter and storing them as reference images before inspection is needed. Inspection settings are also prepared in advance by automatically determining detection regions and threshold values based on the captured images, eliminating the need for manual registration during actual inspection operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The inspection apparatus performs self-service by automatically capturing images of printed matter, determining appropriate inspection settings including detection regions and threshold values, and storing these as reference images without requiring manual intervention. The system uses its own imaging resources and processing capabilities to generate and manage inspection parameters autonomously.
2Reliability
If manual registration of reference images is performed, then inspection quality can be ensured, but operational complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The inspection apparatus performs self-service by automatically capturing images of printed matter, determining appropriate inspection settings including detection regions and threshold values, and storing these as reference images without requiring manual intervention. The system uses its own imaging resources and processing capabilities to generate and manage inspection parameters autonomously.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical operations with automated digital processes. Instead of manually registering reference images and setting inspection parameters, the system uses image capture devices and automated processing algorithms to generate and store reference images, and to determine inspection settings programmatically.
3Measurement precision
If comprehensive inspection settings are applied, then defect detection accuracy improves, but processing speed decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by automatically capturing images of printed matter and storing them as reference images before inspection is needed. Inspection settings are also prepared in advance by automatically determining detection regions and threshold values based on the captured images, eliminating the need for manual registration during actual inspection operations.
Data Source
AI summary
An inspection apparatus includes one or more controllers having one or more processors and one or more memories, the one or more controllers configured to function as a receiving unit configured to receive an image to be registered as a reference image, a reception unit configured to receive an inspection setting for the received reference image, a storage unit configured to store an inspection setting in a storage device, and an inspection unit configured to, if a scan image obtained by scanning of a printed matter is received, inspect the scan image based on the inspection setting, wherein, in a case where a predetermined setting is received by the reception unit, an inspection setting associated with the predetermined setting stored by the storage unit is reflected in the reference image.