Printing Layer Texture Reproduction via Light Scattering Estimation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for reproducing the texture of a target object in printed matter do not accurately account for the optical characteristics of the substrate and printing layer, leading to incomplete reproduction of the target's surface texture.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that acquire light scattering characteristic data of the target object, printing layer fluids, and internal scattering member, estimate the final printed matter's light scattering characteristic, and set formation conditions for the printing layer based on this data to accurately reproduce the target object's texture.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If light scattering characteristic data of the target object is acquired and used to determine ink formation conditions, then the texture reproduction accuracy is improved, but the measurement and data acquisition complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-acquiring and storing light scattering characteristic data of the target object, printing layer fluids, and internal scattering members in a database before the actual printing process. This pre-acquired data is then retrieved and used to estimate the printed matter's light scattering characteristics, avoiding the need for complex real-time measurements during printing while maintaining high texture reproduction accuracy
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses copying by creating a digital representation (light scattering characteristic data) of the target object's optical properties. Instead of directly measuring and reproducing the physical texture, the system copies the optical characteristics into data form, estimates the printed matter's characteristics from this data, and uses the copied information to guide the printing process, simplifying the measurement complexity while preserving accuracy
2Manufacturing precision
If the light scattering characteristics of the internal scattering member and printing layer fluids are considered in the estimation, then the texture reproduction accuracy is improved, but the device complexity and data processing requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the light scattering characteristic estimation into separate components: the internal scattering member's characteristics, the printing layer fluids' characteristics, and their combined effect. Each component's data is acquired and stored separately, then processed independently through the estimation algorithm to determine the final printed matter characteristics, making the complex data processing manageable and systematic
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses composite materials concept by treating the printed matter as a composite system consisting of the internal scattering member and printing layer fluids. The light scattering characteristics of this composite structure are estimated by combining the individual characteristics of its components, allowing accurate texture reproduction while systematically processing the complexity through a unified estimation model
3Measurement precision
If multiple types of light scattering characteristic data are acquired and stored, then the estimation accuracy is improved, but the data storage requirements and processing time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-acquiring and storing multiple types of light scattering characteristic data (target object, internal scattering member, and various printing layer fluids) in a database before the printing process. This pre-prepared data is quickly retrieved during printing, avoiding time-consuming real-time acquisitions and calculations, thus maintaining high estimation accuracy while reducing processing time
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses copying by creating digital copies of light scattering characteristic data for multiple components and storing them for rapid access. Instead of repeatedly measuring or calculating the same characteristics during printing, the system copies the pre-acquired data into the estimation process, maintaining measurement precision while significantly reducing data processing time
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
The method effectively reproduces the texture of the target object by forming a printing layer on an internal scattering member, considering the substrate's and printing layer's optical properties, resulting in a more accurate representation of the target object's surface texture compared to previous techniques.
Implementation Method 1
acquiring first light scattering characteristic data about light scattering characteristic of the target object with respect to incident light on the surface of the target object
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AI summary
Provided are a printed matter forming method and a printed matter forming system for forming a printed matter in which the texture of the surface of a target object is satisfactorily reproduced.In the printed matter forming method and the printed matter forming system according to embodiments of the present invention, a printed matter is formed by forming a printing layer on the surface of the internal scattering member in order to reproduce the texture of the surface of the target object. Further, in the present invention, the first light scattering characteristic data about the light scattering characteristic with respect to the incident light on the surface of the target object, the second light scattering characteristic data for each type of fluid relating to the light scattering characteristic of the fluid constituting the printing layer, and the third light scattering characteristic data about the light scattering characteristic of the internal scattering member are acquired. Further, in the present invention, the light scattering characteristic of the printed matter corresponding to the formation condition of the printing layer is estimated based on the second light scattering characteristic data and the third light scattering characteristic data for each type, and the printing layer is formed on the surface of the internal scattering member in accordance with the formation condition which is set based on the estimated light scattering characteristics of the printed matter and the first light scattering characteristic data.