View source for 18520966. IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM CAPABLE OF STORING ELECTRONIC FILE INCLUDING MASK REGION WITH APPROPRIATE NAME simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

=IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM CAPABLE OF STORING ELECTRONIC FILE INCLUDING MASK REGION WITH APPROPRIATE NAME=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA|CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA]]


[[Category:CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:KENTA Inoue of Chiba (JP)|KENTA Inoue of Chiba (JP)]][[Category:KENTA Inoue of Chiba (JP)]]

==IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM CAPABLE OF STORING ELECTRONIC FILE INCLUDING MASK REGION WITH APPROPRIATE NAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18520966 titled 'IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM CAPABLE OF STORING ELECTRONIC FILE INCLUDING MASK REGION WITH APPROPRIATE NAME

==Simplified Explanation==

The abstract describes an image processing apparatus that displays a preview of a scanned image, applies masking to a designated region, and includes character information in another region for storing the scanned image. If there is an overlapping region between the two designated regions, it is displayed on the preview for user recognition.

* Image processing apparatus with display control for scanned image preview
* Designation of first region for masking on scanned image
* Designation of second region for character information storage
* Display of overlapping region on preview for user recognition

== Potential Applications ==
This technology could be applied in various fields such as document scanning, image editing, and graphic design where precise masking and character information storage are required.

== Problems Solved ==
1. Efficient masking of specific regions in scanned images
2. Clear visualization of overlapping regions for user understanding

== Benefits ==
1. Improved accuracy in image processing tasks
2. Enhanced user experience with clear previews
3. Streamlined workflow for storing character information

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
Optimizing document scanning processes in offices
Enhancing image editing software for professionals
Improving graphic design tools for precise editing

== Possible Prior Art ==
Prior art may include image processing software with masking features and character information storage capabilities. However, the specific implementation of displaying overlapping regions on a preview for user recognition may be unique to this patent application.

== Unanswered Questions ==
=== How does the apparatus determine the overlapping region between the first and second designated regions? ===
The abstract does not provide details on the specific method used by the image processing apparatus to identify and display the overlapping region on the preview.

=== Are there any limitations to the size or complexity of the overlapping region that can be displayed on the preview? ===
It is unclear from the abstract whether there are any restrictions on the size or complexity of the overlapping region that can be effectively shown to the user on the preview.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

An image processing apparatus controls a display device to display a preview of a scanned image; designates a first region where masking is applied to the scanned image; and designates a second region including character information to be used for storing the scanned image, wherein, in a case that there is an overlapping region in which the first region and the second region overlap, the overlapping region is displayed on the preview so that a user is able to recognize the overlapping region.



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