Konica Minolta, Inc. patent applications published on November 30th, 2023

Summary of the patent applications from Konica Minolta, Inc. on November 30th, 2023

Konica Minolta, Inc. has recently filed several patents related to various technologies. These patents cover a range of innovations including component supply devices, impression analysis systems, image saliency analysis systems, robotic process automation (RPA) script data creation methods, image forming apparatuses, image processing devices, skill acquisition methods, learning data collection devices, and component feeders.

The component supply device patent describes a device that determines the state of a component loaded on the device and adjusts it if necessary. This technology aims to improve the efficiency of component supply processes.

The impression analysis system patent focuses on evaluating the similarity between an evaluation target image and a reference image. This system extracts image feature amounts from both images and compares them to calculate the similarity.

The image saliency analysis system patent involves analyzing the saliency of an image by extracting image feature amounts and calculating saliencies based on these features. This technology can be used in various applications that require understanding the visual importance of different image regions.

The RPA script data creation method patent aims to simplify the process of automating operations on an image processing apparatus. This method involves accurately detecting and normalizing the position of an operation target on the operation screen.

The image forming apparatus patent focuses on processing images on a sheet of paper. This apparatus sets a post-processing position on the sheet and determines if it can be processed by a post-processing unit. If so, it generates image data with the post-processing position drawn on the sheet.

The image processing device patent detects blank regions on a recording medium where no image is formed and generates print image data with an image quality adjustment patch in those regions. This technology helps improve the overall image quality of printed outputs.

The skill acquisition method patent involves collecting tactile data from workers performing a task and generating stimuli based on this data to help workers acquire tactile senses associated with the task.

The learning data collection device patent determines if a moving body is in a specific state related to danger and selects learning images for a learning model based on this determination and the estimated cause of falling into that state.

The continuous form paper printing apparatus patent calculates the cost of printing on continuous form paper based on the distance the paper travels during a print job. This calculation helps estimate the cost of printing more accurately.

Notable applications:

• Component supply device for efficient component supply processes.
• Impression analysis system for evaluating image similarity.
• Image saliency analysis system for understanding visual importance in images.
• RPA script data creation method for automating operations on an image processing apparatus.
• Image forming apparatus for processing images on a sheet of paper.
• Image processing device for improving image quality in printed outputs.
• Skill acquisition method for providing targeted stimuli based on tactile data.
• Learning data collection device for detecting danger in a moving body.
• Continuous form paper printing apparatus for cost-effective printing on continuous form paper.