Stereoscopic Preview for Printed Swelling Thickness
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current image processing systems fail to accurately convey the stereoscopic feeling of swelling in printed matter due to the adhesion of image forming materials like ink or toner, which is not effectively represented in preview images.
Innovation Solution
An image processing system that generates stereoscopic image data by predicting the layer thickness of the image forming material based on image data and printing conditions, using a processor to create a preview image that includes information about the layer thickness, allowing for a display unit to show a three-dimensional representation of the printed matter.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If conventional preview techniques are used, then the preview image can be displayed, but the stereoscopic feeling of swelling in the printed matter cannot be accurately conveyed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dimensionality change by transitioning from two-dimensional preview images to three-dimensional stereoscopic preview images. The processor generates stereoscopic image data that includes layer thickness information, enabling the display unit to present a three-dimensional representation of the printed matter's swelling portions, thereby accurately conveying the stereoscopic feeling while maintaining ease of operation.
2Shape
If layer thickness information is added to the preview image, then the stereoscopic feeling is improved, but the preview image becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-calculating and storing layer thickness information during the image processing stage. The processor generates stereoscopic image data that includes this thickness information before the preview is displayed, so that when the preview is shown, the three-dimensional appearance is already prepared and integrated, avoiding the need for complex real-time processing during display.
3Ease of operation
If conventional preview images are displayed, then the operation is simple, but the actual three-dimensional appearance of the printed material is not reflected
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies copying by creating a three-dimensional copy of the printed matter that includes accurate layer thickness information. The processor generates stereoscopic image data that replicates the actual three-dimensional appearance of the printed material, including swelling portions, so that the preview image serves as an accurate virtual copy of the final product while maintaining ease of operation.
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AI summary
An image processing system includes a processor configured to generate stereoscopic image data including information representing a layer thickness of an image forming material adhered to a recording medium based on image data of a printed image, and cause a display unit to display a preview image of a printed matter based on the stereoscopic image data.