Synchronized Image Display Range Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing image comparison systems in medicine and pathology require complex operations for users to apply the same changes to multiple images, such as movement, rotation, and zoom, which can be inefficient and time-consuming.

Innovation Solution

An information processing apparatus that includes a processor, display device, input device, and memory, enabling simultaneous changes to the display ranges of multiple images, allowing users to change one image and automatically adjusting the corresponding image, thereby simplifying the comparison process.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If users manually operate each image separately to apply the same change, then each image can be independently controlled, but the operation becomes complicated and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveImage comparison operationVSAvoidTime for applying changes

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple image operations into a single synchronized operation. When a user applies a change (zoom, pan, rotate) to one image, the system automatically applies the same change to all other images in the comparison view, eliminating the need for manual separate operations and reducing time consumption.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The system creates a universal operation interface where a single input action controls multiple images simultaneously. The operation mechanism serves multiple functions (controlling individual images, controlling all images, synchronized control) through one unified interface, simplifying the user interaction.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If the system displays multiple images for comparison, then comprehensive analysis is enabled, but the operation complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveImage comparison capabilityVSAvoidOperation interface

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the control mechanisms of multiple images into a single operational framework. The synchronized operation system combines what would otherwise be separate control interfaces into one unified mechanism that manages all images simultaneously, reducing operational complexity while maintaining comprehensive comparison capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The system segments the operation control into distinct modes (individual image control, all images control, synchronized control) while presenting a unified interface. This segmentation allows flexible adaptation to different comparison needs without increasing the apparent complexity of the operation interface.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS8643671B2Information processing apparatus, method, and computer-readable medium

Publication Date: 2014.02.04 SONY GROUP CORP

AI summary

In one example embodiment, an information processing apparatus includes a display device which displays a first image associated with a first observation target object. The first image has a first display range. In one example embodiment, the display device displays a second image associated with a second observation target object. The second image has a second display range. In one example embodiment, the information processing apparatus enables a user to change the first display range of the first image. In response to the first display range being changed, the information processing apparatus simultaneously changes the second display range of the second image.