Visual Image Analysis Workflow Configuration for Non-Engineers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing image processing systems require professional knowledge and experience to configure suitable analysis processing, making it difficult for non-engineers to effectively connect and configure image processing engines for image data analysis.
Innovation Solution
An image analysis apparatus and method that allows users to place, connect, and set data flow between icons representing input sources, image processing engines, and output destinations on a screen, facilitating easy configuration of analysis processing without requiring extensive expertise.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If professional knowledge and experience are required to configure image processing engines, then analysis processing can be configured with high precision, but ease of operation deteriorates making it difficult for non-engineers to use
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a visual copy or representation of the image processing engine configuration through icons and diagrams on a screen. Instead of requiring users to directly configure complex engine parameters, the system provides a graphical interface where users can see and manipulate visual representations of the processing flow, making configuration accessible to non-engineers while maintaining precision through the underlying engine architecture
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary graphical interface layer between the user and the image processing engines. This intermediary consists of icons, connection lines, and visual elements that mediate the configuration process, allowing users to interact with complex engine configurations through simplified visual metaphors without needing to understand the underlying technical details
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple image processing engines are connected and configured for comprehensive analysis, then analysis capability is improved, but device complexity increases making configuration difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the complex image processing system into distinct visual components represented by icons on a screen. Each image processing engine or processing stage is represented as a separate visual element, allowing users to configure and understand the system by working with individual segments rather than a monolithic complex structure. This segmentation reduces perceived complexity while maintaining comprehensive analysis capability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transforms the configuration task from a one-dimensional complex parameter setting problem into a two-dimensional spatial arrangement problem. Users configure multiple processing engines by placing and connecting icons in space on the screen, converting abstract configuration relationships into visual spatial relationships that are easier to comprehend and manipulate
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AI summary
An image analysis apparatus (102) includes: an icon placement unit (107) accepting an instruction for placing, on a screen, a plurality of icons including a plurality of input source icons each indicating an input source of image data being a target of analysis, a plurality of image processing icons each indicating an image processing engine for the image data, and at least one output destination icon indicating an output destination of a processing result by an image processing engine, and placing the plurality of icons on the screen in accordance with the instruction; a connection unit (110) accepting a connection instruction for connecting icons placed on the screen; and a data flow setting unit (111) setting a flow of data between the icons in accordance with the connection instruction and displaying the flow on the screen.