WO2016163632A1

WO2016163632A1 - Method for generating data-inserted image and image generation device performing same

Info

Publication number: WO2016163632A1
Application number: PCT/KR2016/000913
Authority: WO
Inventors: 권오훈; 박행운
Original assignee: 주식회사 디지워크
Priority date: 2015-04-09
Filing date: 2016-01-28
Publication date: 2016-10-13
Also published as: KR101574302B1

Abstract

A method for generating a data-inserted image, which is performed by an image generation device according to one embodiment of the present invention, comprises the steps of: determining a data insertion area in an image into which data is to be inserted; generating a pixel space on the basis of a binary code corresponding to data to be inserted; and generating a data-inserted image by inserting the generated pixel space into the data insertion area.

Description

Image generating method with data inserted and image generating device executing the same

Embodiments of the present invention relate to an image generating method in which data is inserted and an image generating apparatus for executing the same.

Recently, as the economic situation worsens and the performance of image forming apparatuses such as a computer scanner, a color printer, a color copying machine, a laser beam printer, and a digital camera is greatly developed, the resolution of the image quality is also significantly advanced.

As a result, the currency of counterfeit bills or counterfeit securities made using the image forming apparatus capable of obtaining sophisticated images is increasing, and thus, counterfeit crimes are a serious social problem.

Thus, in order to prevent counterfeiting of paper money, a paper that is hard to be imitated by the public is used, and a hidden picture and a partially exposed silver line are formed so that they do not appear or are not reproduced in the copy.

In addition, anti-counterfeiting is done through special inks or printing methods, such as holograms in which the pattern and color change depending on the viewing angle, intaglio printing that makes the user feel convex when touching certain parts, and clear when viewed at an angle. For example, there are Intaglio Latent Images that do not appear well in copies, and Micro Lettering, which does not reproduce as they are in copy.

In the case of manually inspecting the UV fluorescence image, gifts, hidden lines, holograms, and fine characters for the inspection of counterfeit bills, there is a disadvantage that the inspection takes a long time.

According to the present invention, if an image is a currency, a gift certificate, various official documents, etc., a binary code of the text indicating the original is created in pixel space and inserted into the corresponding image to be distributed to the user so that the corresponding user merely recognizes the image to the terminal device. It is an object of the present invention to provide an image generating method in which data is inserted to check whether an original is an original, and an image generating apparatus for executing the same.

According to the present invention, when the image is an advertisement image, the binary code of the advertisement video is generated in pixel space, inserted into the image, and distributed to the user, so that the user can check the advertisement video of the image by merely recognizing the image on the terminal device. An object of the present invention is to provide an image generating method having data inserted therein and an image generating apparatus for executing the same.

The problem to be solved by the present invention is not limited to the problem (s) mentioned above, and other object (s) not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

Among the embodiments, an image generating method in which data executed in the image generating apparatus is inserted may include determining a data insertion region in a data insertion target image, generating a pixel space based on a binary code corresponding to the insertion target data; And inserting the generated pixel space into the data insertion area to generate an image into which data is inserted.

Among the embodiments, the image generating apparatus may include a data insertion region determiner that determines a data insertion region in a data insertion target image, a pixel space generator that generates a pixel space based on a binary code corresponding to the insertion target data, and the generated And an image generator which inserts a pixel space into the data insertion area to generate an image into which data is inserted.

Specific details of other embodiments are included in the detailed description and the accompanying drawings.

Advantages and / or features of the present invention and methods for achieving them will become apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but may be implemented in various different forms, only the present embodiments to make the disclosure of the present invention complete, and common knowledge in the art to which the present invention pertains. It is provided to fully inform the person having the scope of the invention, which is defined only by the scope of the claims. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout.

According to the present invention, if the image is a currency, gift certificate, various official documents, etc., the binary code of the text indicating the original is created in pixel space and inserted into the corresponding image to be distributed to the user so that the user merely recognizes the image on the terminal device. By checking whether the image is original, there is an advantage in that counterfeit money, counterfeit gift certificates, and counterfeit official documents can be prevented from occurring.

In addition, according to the present invention, when the image is an advertisement image, the binary code of the advertisement video is generated in pixel space, inserted into the image, and distributed to the user, so that the corresponding user recognizes the image on the terminal device. It can be confirmed that there is an advantage that can expect high advertising effect.

1 is a network diagram illustrating an image generation system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a block diagram illustrating an internal structure of an image generating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a block diagram illustrating an internal structure of a terminal device recognizing data on an image generated by an image generating device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of an image generating method in which data executed in the image generating apparatus according to the present invention is inserted.

5 is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of a data recognition method on an image executed in a terminal device according to the present invention.

6 is an exemplary view for explaining an example in which the image generating device according to the present invention is applied to money.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described embodiments of the present invention;

As used herein, the term "insertion data" may include a video, text, an image, and a specific link address (for example, an address where a video can be downloaded).

Referring to FIG. 1, an image generating system includes an image generating device 100 and a terminal device 200.

The image generating apparatus 100 is an apparatus for generating an image by inserting data into a data insertion target image.

For example, the image generating apparatus 100 may insert an original code indicating the original of the gift certificate into the gift certificate. As such, by inserting the original code indicating the original of the gift certificate in the gift certificate, a user who receives the gift certificate and sells the goods can recognize the original code on the gift certificate by using the terminal owned by the user to check whether the gift certificate has been forged. do.

For another example, the image generating apparatus 100 may generate an advertisement image by inserting a vehicle advertisement video into a vehicle image. As such, by generating the advertisement image, the user scans the advertisement image using the terminal possessed by the user, downloads the advertisement video inserted in the advertisement image, and plays the advertisement video to confirm.

To this end, the image generating apparatus 100 determines a specific image (eg, currency, gift certificate, product tag, etc.) for the data insertion target image. In this case, the data insertion target image may be received from a data providing server (not shown) or stored in an internal memory.

The image generating apparatus 100 determines a specific region of the data insertion target image as the data insertion region. For example, the image generating apparatus 100 may determine a lower right portion of the gift certificate as the data insertion area.

Then, the image generating apparatus 100 inserts the insertion target data into the data insertion region of the image. In this case, the image generating apparatus 100 may generate a plurality of pixel spaces consisting of a plurality of points according to a binary code corresponding to the insertion target data, and insert the plurality of pixel spaces into the data insertion region.

For example, if the binary code corresponding to the address where the video is stored is 1011, the pixel space corresponding to 1 is defined as 4 points, and the pixel space corresponding to 0 is defined as 8 points, The image generating apparatus 100 may generate a pixel space of four points, a pixel space of eight points, a pixel space of four points, and a pixel space of four points, and insert the pixel space into an image insertion area of the image. have.

In this example, the address from which the video can be downloaded may be converted into a binary code by the ASCII code of each character constituting the address. That is, when the address is www.abc.com , the ASCII code of each character may be converted to a binary code. Alternatively, the binary code corresponding to the address where the video can be downloaded may be predefined.

In another example, in order to insert the manufacturer's initial AAA into the data insertion area of the image, the ASCII code corresponding to AAA is binarized to generate the binary code "1000000 1000000 1000000", and for each binary code "1000000 1000000 1000000". The pixel space corresponding to 1 and the pixel space corresponding to 0 may be sequentially generated and inserted into the data insertion region of the image.

As in this example, a binary code can be generated by binarizing each of the characters constituting a specific video, an address from which a specific image can be downloaded, or an address indicating a specific web page, and a binary code indicating an address is predefined. It may be. Accordingly, the image generating apparatus 100 may determine whether a binary value of each binary code is 1 or 0, generate a pixel space composed of a predetermined number of points corresponding to each of the binary codes, and insert the pixel space into the data insertion region of the image. .

That is, since the binary code corresponding to the data to be inserted can be expressed only by changing the size of the pixel space indicating 0 and 1, even if the binary code is long because the size of the data to be inserted is large, the corresponding data to be inserted into the data insertion area of the image is expressed. The advantage is that it can be inserted.

As such, the image generating apparatus 100 expresses binary codes corresponding to the insertion target data in pixel spaces of different sizes and inserts them in the data insertion region of the image, so that the user who uses the image may use his terminal device 200. By scanning the image using the advantage that can be immediately confirmed the data inserted in the image. Hereinafter, the terminal device 200 will be described.

The terminal device 200 scans an image according to a user's operation, extracts a plurality of pixel spaces inserted into the image, and generates a binary code using the plurality of pixel spaces. For example, if one pixel space consisting of four points and six pixel spaces consisting of eight points are extracted, the terminal device 200 recognizes the pixel space consisting of four points as 1 and consists of eight points. Recognize pixel space as 0 and generate binary code "1000000". Then, the terminal device 200 may recognize the binary code "1000000" as the letter "A".

For example, if two pixel spaces consisting of six points and three pixel spaces consisting of eight points are extracted, the terminal device 200 recognizes the pixel space consisting of six points as 1 and counts eight points. The generated pixel space is recognized as 0 to generate a binary code "11000". Then, the data corresponding to the binary code "11000" is checked and displayed. If the data corresponding to the binary code "11000" is a link address, the terminal device 200 may display a screen on which the corresponding address is executed.

As such, the user may recognize and utilize data inserted in the image by simply scanning the image using the terminal device 200 of the user. If the data embedded in the advertisement image is an address where the advertisement video can be downloaded, the user can download the advertisement video and watch the advertisement video simply by scanning the advertisement image, so that the advertiser can expect high advertisement effect. There is an advantage. Further, if the data inserted in the tag of the product is a code for determining whether the product is genuine, the user can confirm whether the corresponding product is genuine by simply scanning an image.

In addition, the terminal device 200 scans an image, recognizes a plurality of pixel spaces, generates binary codes corresponding to the plurality of pixel spaces through its own process, and displays data corresponding to the binary codes at high speed. There is an advantage that can be displayed.

Referring to FIG. 2, the image generating apparatus 100 may include a data insertion region determiner 110, a pixel space generator 120, an image generator 130, and a controller 140.

The data insertion region determiner 110 may determine a data insertion region which is a position at which data is to be inserted in the data insertion target image. In this case, the data insertion region determiner 110 may determine a blank or a portion of the image as the data insertion region.

The data pixel space generator 120 generates a pixel space based on a binary code corresponding to the data to be inserted. In this case, the data pixel space generation unit 120 may generate pixel spaces of different sizes consisting of a plurality of points based on a binary code corresponding to the insertion target data.

In other words. The data pixel space generation unit 120 may generate a pixel space composed of a predetermined number of points corresponding to each of the binary values by determining whether the binary value is 1 or 0 by referring to the pixel space DB for each binary value. .

For example, when the binary code corresponding to the insertion target data "A" is 100000, the data pixel space generation unit 120 includes one pixel space composed of a predetermined number of points corresponding to 1 and a predetermined value corresponding to 0. You can create five pixel spaces consisting of a number of points.

The image generator 130 inserts the plurality of pixel spaces generated by the pixel space generator 120 into a data insertion region on the image determined by the data insertion region to generate an image into which data is inserted. In this case, the plurality of pixel spaces generated by the data pixel space generation unit 120 are expressed in invisible colors of the user, but the terminal device that scans the image may scan the extracted pixels to extract the plurality of pixel spaces. .

The controller 140 may control other components of the image generating apparatus 100 to generate an image into which data is inserted.

Referring to FIG. 3, the terminal device 200 includes an image scan unit 210, a display unit 220, a memory 230, and a control unit 240.

The image scan unit 210 scans an image according to a user's operation and provides the image to the controller 240.

The display unit 220 displays and outputs information processed by the terminal device 100. For example, a process of scanning an image through the image scanning unit 210 may be output according to a user's manipulation.

The display unit 220 may include at least one of a liquid crystal display, a thin film transistor liquid crystal display, an organic light emitting diode, a flexible display, and a 3D display. It may include one.

Some of these displays can be configured to be transparent or light transmissive so that they can be seen from the outside. This may be referred to as a transparent display. A representative example of the transparent display includes a transparent LCD. The rear structure of the display unit 220 may also be configured as a light transmissive structure. With this structure, the user can see the object located behind the terminal body through the area occupied by the display unit 220 of the terminal body.

When the display unit 220 and a sensor for detecting a touch operation (hereinafter, referred to as a “touch sensor”) form a mutual layer structure (hereinafter, abbreviated as “touch screen”), the display unit 220 is an output device. It can also be used as an input device. The touch sensor may have, for example, a form of a touch film, a touch sheet, a touch pad, or the like.

The touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in pressure applied to a specific portion of the display 220 or a capacitance generated at a specific portion of the display 220 into an electrical input signal. The touch sensor may be configured to detect not only the position and area of the touch but also the pressure at the touch.

If there is a touch input to the touch sensor, the corresponding signal (s) is sent to the touch controller. The touch controller processes the signal (s) and then transmits the corresponding data to the controller 240. As a result, the controller 240 can determine which area of the display unit 220 has been touched, and when the portion is touched and dragged by a specific distance, the controller 240 can display a purchase induction page corresponding to the recommended advertisement image. have.

The memory 230 may store a program for the operation of the controller 240 and may temporarily store input / output data (eg, a phone book, a message, a still image, a video, etc.). The memory 230 may store data regarding vibration and sound of various patterns output when a touch input on the touch screen is performed.

The image scanned by the image scanning unit 210 is stored in the memory 230.

The memory 230 stores data for each binary code. Accordingly, the controller 240 may check the data after extracting the binary code with reference to the memory 230.

The memory 230 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory), RAM (Random Access Memory, RAM), Static Random Access Memory (SRAM), ReadOnly Memory (ROM), Electrically Erasable Programmable ReadOnly Memory (EEPROM), Programmable ReadOnly Memory (PROM) magnetic memory, magnetic disk, optical disk It may include a storage medium of the type. The user terminal 100 may operate in association with a web storage that performs a storage function of the memory 230 on the Internet.

The controller 240 typically controls the overall operation of the terminal device 100.

The controller 240 extracts a plurality of pixel spaces from the image when the image is scanned by the image scan unit 210. More specifically, when the image is scanned by the image scanning unit 210, the control unit 240 analyzes the pixels constituting the image, extracts a plurality of pixel spaces by recognizing the space between the pixels for each pixel constituting the image can do.

The controller 240 may generate a binary code using a plurality of pixel spaces. More specifically, the controller 240 may finally generate a binary code by checking a binary value corresponding to each pixel space with reference to a previously generated pixel space DB for each binary value.

The controller 240 may check and display data corresponding to the binary code by referring to the data DB for each binary code.

Referring to FIG. 4, the image generating apparatus (FIGS. 1 and 100) determines a data insertion region in a data insertion target image (S410). For example, the image generating apparatus 100 may determine a blank or a portion of the image as the data insertion region.

The image generating apparatus 100 generates a pixel space based on the binary code corresponding to the insertion target data (step S420).

In an exemplary embodiment of step S420, the image generating apparatus 100 may generate pixel spaces of different sizes consisting of a plurality of points based on a binary code corresponding to the insertion target data. In this case, the image generating apparatus 100 may determine whether a binary value of each binary code corresponding to the insertion target data is 1 or 0 and generate a pixel space including a predetermined number of points corresponding to each of the binary codes.

The image generating apparatus 100 inserts the pixel space into the data insertion region to generate an image into which the data is inserted (step S430).

Referring to FIG. 5, the terminal device 200 scans an image according to a user's manipulation (step S510). When the image is scanned, the terminal device 200 analyzes the pixels of the image and extracts a plurality of pixel spaces from the image (step S520).

In an exemplary embodiment of step S520, the terminal device 200 may extract a plurality of pixel spaces by analyzing a pixel forming an image and recognizing a space between each pixel.

The terminal device 200 generates a binary code using the plurality of pixel spaces (step S530). In an embodiment of operation S530, the terminal device 200 extracts a number corresponding to each of the plurality of pixel spaces by referring to a pre-stored pixel space database, and combines the numbers to indicate a binary number indicated by the extracted pixel spaces. You can generate code.

For example, a pixel space of four points is defined as "1" and a pixel space of six points is defined as "0". When the pixel space consisting of dots is extracted, the terminal device 200 may generate a binary code 100.

The terminal device 200 displays data corresponding to a binary code (step S540).

Referring to FIG. 6, the image generating apparatus (FIGS. 1 and 100) may insert data such as text indicating that the counterfeit is not counterfeit and a link address for confirming that the counterfeit is not counterfeit. . To this end, the image generating apparatus 100 sequentially generates pixel spaces corresponding to 1 and

pixel spaces

610, 620, 630, and 640 corresponding to the binary code “1101” of the data to display currency 600. Can be inserted into The money 600 into which such data is inserted will be distributed to the user, and the user uses the money 600 to purchase goods and the like from various places.

Conventionally, in order to prevent the counterfeit of paper money, the paper which is hard to be imitated by the general public is used, and the hidden picture and the partially exposed silver line are formed, but the fluorescent image, the silver, the silver line, the hologram, and the fine character are used to check the counterfeit money. If you scan it took a long time.

However, in the present invention, the user may check whether the currency 600 is a counterfeit money by scanning the currency 600 using his terminal device. More specifically, a user scans money 600 using his terminal device, analyzes pixels of money 600 and extracts a plurality of

pixel spaces

610, 620, 630, and 640. The terminal device can generate a binary code using a number indicated by each of the plurality of

pixel spaces

610, 620, 630, and 640.

For example, the image generating apparatus 100 determines that the

pixel spaces

610, 620, and 640 of four dots are “1”, and the pixel space 630 of six dots is determined to be “0,” a binary code. "1101" may be generated. Thereafter, the image generating apparatus 100 may check and display data corresponding to the binary code “1101” by referring to the previously generated binary data code DB. In this case, when the data is "original" as text, the user may confirm that the corresponding currency 600 is not a counterfeit bill by simply scanning the currency 600 with his terminal device.

While specific embodiments of the present invention have been described so far, various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be determined not only by the claims below, but also by the equivalents of the claims.

As described above, the present invention has been described by way of limited embodiments and drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, which can be variously modified and modified by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. Modifications are possible. Accordingly, the spirit of the present invention should be understood only by the claims set forth below, and all equivalent or equivalent modifications thereof will belong to the scope of the present invention.

Claims

In the data recognition method on the image executed in the terminal device,

Scanning an image according to a user's operation;

Extracting a plurality of pixel spaces from the image by analyzing pixels of the image when the image is scanned;

Generating a binary code indicated by a plurality of pixel spaces using numbers corresponding to the plurality of pixel spaces; And

Displaying data corresponding to the binary code;

The pixel space is represented by colors invisible to the user

How to recognize data on an image.
The method of claim 1,

When the image is scanned, extracting a plurality of pixel spaces from the image by analyzing pixels of the image

And analyzing a pixel of the analyzed image to recognize a space between the pixels and extracting a plurality of pixel spaces from the image.

How to recognize data on an image.
The method of claim 1,

Generating a binary code indicated by the plurality of pixel spaces

And extracting a number corresponding to the number of points constituting each of the plurality of pixel spaces by referring to a previously stored pixel space database, and combining the extracted numbers to generate the binary code.

How to recognize data on an image.
The method of claim 1,

The binary code is

Characterized in that the ASCII code of each character constituting the link address that can confirm the data is determined by binarization

How to recognize data on an image.
In a terminal device recognizing data on an image,

An image scanning unit scanning the image according to a user's operation; And

When the image is scanned, a pixel of the image is analyzed to extract a plurality of pixel spaces from the image, and a binary code indicated by the plurality of pixel spaces is generated using a number corresponding to the plurality of pixel spaces, and the binary number A control unit for displaying data corresponding to a code,

The pixel space is represented by colors invisible to the user

Terminal device.
The method of claim 5,

The control unit

Analyzing a pixel of the analyzed image to recognize a space between the pixels and extracting a plurality of pixel spaces from the image

Terminal device.
The method of claim 5,

The control unit

A number corresponding to the number of points constituting each of the plurality of pixel spaces is extracted by referring to a previously stored pixel space database, and the binary numbers are generated by combining the extracted numbers.

Terminal device.
The method of claim 5,

The binary code is

Characterized in that the ASCII code of each character constituting the link address that can confirm the data is determined by binarization

Terminal device.