Selective Re-imaging for Connected Image Data Generation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing magnification observation systems require longer times to re-image and generate synthetic wide-region images as the number of regions increases, leading to inefficiencies in obtaining connected image data.
Innovation Solution
A magnification observation device that images multiple unit regions, generates positional information, and connects image data, allowing for selective re-imaging of specific regions on different conditions, thereby replacing inappropriate image data efficiently and reducing the need for re-imaging all regions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If all regions are re-imaged when part of the images is not appropriately obtained, then the synthetic wide-region image can be regenerated, but the time required for re-imaging and image generation becomes excessively long
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the re-imaging process into segments by allowing selective re-imaging of only the specific unit regions that were not appropriately obtained, rather than re-imaging all regions. The accepting part receives selection instructions for specific regions, and the control part re-images only those selected regions, thereby segmenting the re-imaging workload and reducing total re-imaging time while maintaining image quality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies partial action by performing re-imaging only on the necessary portions (specific unit regions with inappropriate images) rather than the entire set of regions. The control part re-images only the selected unit regions based on selection instructions, executing partial re-imaging action that suffices to correct the problem without the excessive time cost of re-imaging all regions.
2Area of stationary object
If the number of regions to be imaged is increased to obtain a wider field of view, then the coverage area is improved, but the time required for re-imaging and generating the synthetic image increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the large number of regions into individually addressable unit regions, each with its own image data and positional information. This segmentation enables selective operation on specific regions without affecting others, allowing the system to maintain wide field of view coverage while reducing time consumption by operating only on necessary regions rather than processing all regions uniformly.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables partial action by allowing the user to select and re-image only specific unit regions among the plurality of regions, rather than re-imaging all regions. This partial re-imaging approach maintains the comprehensive coverage of the wide field of view while significantly reducing the time required for image generation and re-imaging operations.
3Reliability
If complete re-imaging of all regions is performed to ensure image quality, then the reliability of the synthetic image is improved, but the productivity of the imaging system decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the imaging system into independent unit region operations, where each unit region's image data is managed separately with positional information. This segmentation allows the system to maintain high image accuracy by enabling targeted re-imaging of only those specific regions that require correction, rather than performing complete re-imaging of all regions, thereby preserving productivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies partial action by re-imaging only the specific unit regions that were not appropriately obtained, as selected by the user through the accepting part. This partial re-imaging ensures image accuracy for the problematic regions while avoiding the unnecessary time consumption of re-imaging all regions, thus maintaining high imaging productivity.
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AI summary
Provided are a magnification observation device, a magnification observation method, and a magnification observation program in which connected image data can be efficiently obtained in a short period of time when re-imaging an object to obtain the connected image data corresponding to a plurality of unit regions. A plurality of unit regions on a surface of an observation object are imaged, and a plurality of pieces of image data respectively corresponding to the plurality of unit regions are generated. An image of the object including the plurality of unit regions is displayed as a region presentation image. When any of the plurality of unit regions is selected by a selection instruction from a user, the selected unit region is re-imaged, to generate image data corresponding to the selected unit region as re-imaged data.