Scanner Edge Detection for Multi-Original Image Separation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional scanners require repetitive scanning and the use of image processing programs to create independent image files from multiple originals, leading to inefficiency and user inconvenience.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that detect edge information from scanned images, calculate position information, and create independent images based on this information, allowing for the creation of separate image files from multiple originals in a single scanning process without the need for image processing programs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a user scans multiple originals separately to obtain independent image files, then each original can be stored as a separate image file, but the scanning process must be repeated multiple times which consumes significant time and increases user inconvenience
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by detecting edge information in the scanned composite image to automatically divide and separate multiple originals into individual image files. The system identifies boundaries between adjacent originals and extracts each as a separate image, eliminating the need for manual separate scanning while maintaining accurate file separation.
2Ease of manufacture
If an image processing unit is used to create independent image files from scanned images, then separate files can be generated, but the process requires complex operations and user familiarity with image processing software
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service by enabling the scanning apparatus to automatically perform image separation and file creation functions without requiring external image processing software or user intervention. The built-in control unit detects edge information, calculates position coordinates, and generates separate image files autonomously, making the system user-friendly while maintaining sophisticated functionality.
3Manufacturing precision
If multiple scanning operations are performed to scan multiple originals, then each original can be captured individually, but the overall productivity decreases due to repetitive tasks
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies merging by combining multiple scanning operations into a single scanning process. The system scans multiple originals placed adjacent to each other in one pass, capturing all images in a single composite image, and then automatically separates them into individual files through edge detection and position calculation, thereby maintaining scanning quality while dramatically improving productivity.
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AI summary
A method and apparatus for creating a plurality of images by a single scanning, the method comprising steps for detecting edge information of at least one image scanned by a scanning process, calculating position information of each image based on the edge information, and creating independent images corresponding to the position information so that it is possible to conveniently obtain a plurality of independent images from a plurality of originals, without repeating a scanning or using an image processing program to divide a scanned picture into a plurality of independent images.