Scanned Document Page Embedding via Multi-Function Controller
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing scanning technologies do not allow users to embed specific pages of a scanned document as objects within the document during the scanning process, requiring manual and separate tool-based solutions.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that enables users to select and embed one or more scanned pages as objects within a scanned document using a multi-function device, which includes a scanner, user interface, and controller to process user input for embedding pages, creating a final scanned document with embedded objects and visible pages.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If manual embedding using insert object option is used, then pages can be embedded as objects, but the process requires separate tools and is not available at the time of scanning
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the embedding functionality with the scanning process itself. The controller integrates both scanning and embedding operations into a single unified process, allowing users to embed pages as objects directly during scanning without requiring separate tools or post-processing steps.
Solution Approach 2:
The scanning device is enhanced to perform multiple functions: it can scan documents and simultaneously embed specific pages as objects within the scanned document. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate embedding tools and makes the embedding capability available at the time of scanning.
2Loss of information
If all pages are scanned as visible pages, then complete document coverage is achieved, but user convenience for later viewing is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies different qualities to different parts of the document. Some pages are scanned as visible images for complete coverage, while other specific pages are embedded as objects that can be interactively viewed later. This local differentiation enhances user convenience without compromising document completeness.
Solution Approach 2:
The document is segmented into two types of content: visible scanned pages that provide complete document coverage, and embedded object pages that offer enhanced user convenience for later viewing. This segmentation allows users to efficiently navigate and view specific pages without scrolling through the entire document.
3Extent of automation
If embedding functionality is added to the scanner, then embedding can be done during scanning, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The controller automatically handles the embedding process based on user input. Once the user specifies which pages to embed, the controller autonomously performs the embedding operations during scanning, eliminating the need for complex manual intervention or separate embedding tools.
Solution Approach 2:
The user provides embedding preferences in advance during the scanning setup phase. The controller then executes the embedding operations automatically during the scanning process itself, rather than requiring post-scanning processing. This preliminary action approach simplifies the device structure while achieving automation.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure discloses methods and systems for embedding one or more scanned pages in a scanned document. The method includes receiving a document for scanning, the document includes a plurality of pages. Each page of the document is scanned. Then, a scanned document is created. A user interface is presented to a user to receive one or more page numbers corresponding to one or more scanned pages of the document to be embedded, a page number where the one or more scanned pages are to be embedded, and a location where the one or more scanned pages are to be embedded. Based on the received details, the one or more scanned pages are embedded as object at the page location in the scanned document. A final scanned document is created including the one or more scanned pages as embedded objects and the remaining pages as visible scanned pages.