18339263. IMAGE TABLE GENERATION simplified abstract (INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION)
Contents
IMAGE TABLE GENERATION
Organization Name
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
Inventor(s)
Nikolaos Livathinos of Adliswil (CH)
Maksym Lysak of Waedenswil (CH)
Ahmed Samy Nassar of Zurich (CH)
Peter Willem Jan Staar of Zurich (CH)
IMAGE TABLE GENERATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18339263 titled 'IMAGE TABLE GENERATION
The present disclosure describes a method for automatically generating table images, including determining the table configuration, generating the table, inserting content into cells, creating an image table, and providing the image table.
- Method for automatically generating table images
- Determining table configuration (rows, columns, spanning area)
- Generating table based on configuration
- Inserting content using selected templates
- Creating image table of table appearance
- Providing the image table
Potential Applications: - Automated document generation - Data visualization tools - Report generation software
Problems Solved: - Time-consuming manual creation of tables - Inconsistencies in table formatting - Difficulty in visualizing data effectively
Benefits: - Increased efficiency in creating tables - Consistent and professional-looking table images - Improved data presentation and communication
Commercial Applications: Title: Automated Table Image Generation Software This technology can be used in various industries such as finance, research, education, and business for automating the creation of tables in reports, presentations, and documents. It can also be integrated into data visualization tools to enhance the visual representation of data.
Prior Art: Readers interested in exploring prior art related to this technology can start by researching methods for automated table generation, image processing software, and data visualization tools.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in image processing algorithms, data visualization techniques, and document automation software to enhance the capabilities of this technology.
Questions about Table Image Generation: 1. How does this method improve the efficiency of creating tables compared to manual methods? - This method streamlines the process by automatically generating table images based on predefined configurations, saving time and effort in table creation. 2. What are the potential applications of this technology beyond document generation? - This technology can be utilized in various industries for data visualization, report generation, and enhancing communication of information.
Original Abstract Submitted
The present disclosure relates to a method for automatically generating table images. The method includes determining a table configuration including a number of rows of the table, a number of columns of the table and a spanning area of the table, the spanning area indicating a fraction of spanning cells in the table. The table may be generated in accordance with the table configuration. Content may be inserted into cells of the table using a selected content template. An image table of an appearance of the table may be created and the image table may be provided.
