Augmented Reality File Transfer via Face Image Dragging

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current file transfer methods require users to know each other's accounts or use physical devices, making the process inconvenient and time-consuming.

Innovation Solution

An augmented reality-based file transfer method integrated with cloud computing, where dynamic videos or static photos are used as a user-friendly interface to transfer files by dragging a file onto a face image of the recipient, utilizing face recognition and a server database to facilitate secure and wireless file transfer between devices.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional file transfer methods (e-mail, FTP, portable storage devices) are used, then files can be transferred between users, but users must know each other's accounts or use physical devices, making the process inconvenient and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefile transfer convenienceVSAvoidtime required for file transfer
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an augmented reality interface as an intermediary between users and the file transfer system. Instead of directly interacting with account information or physical devices, users interact with virtual representations (avatars, images) of other users in an AR environment. This intermediary layer simplifies the transfer process by making it more intuitive and less time-consuming, as users can visually identify and transfer files to the intended recipient without manually entering account details or physically connecting devices.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If account-based file transfer systems are used, then secure file transfer can be achieved, but users must know and remember other users' accounts, reducing ease of operation

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser interface simplicityVSAvoiduser account information
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates virtual copies (avatars, images, or representations) of users within the augmented reality environment. Instead of requiring users to remember and input actual account information, the system uses these visual copies as proxies for user identification and interaction. This copying approach preserves the security of account-based systems while dramatically improving ease of operation, as users can visually identify and interact with the correct recipient through their AR representation rather than manually managing account details.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

3Productivity

If physical portable storage devices are used for file transfer, then direct file access is possible, but the process requires physical device access and is time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefile transfer speedVSAvoidoperational complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical system of physical device connection and manual file access with an augmented reality-based wireless transfer system. Instead of physically plugging in devices, navigating file systems, and manually copying files, users simply interact with virtual representations in the AR environment to initiate transfers. This substitution of mechanical operations with AR-based commands significantly reduces operational complexity while maintaining or improving transfer speed through automated processes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentEP2492791B1Augmented reality-based file transfer method and file transfer system thereof
Publication Date: 2015.04.22 ACER INC
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AI summary

An augmented reality-based file transfer method and a related file transfer system (10) integrated with cloud computing are provided. The file transfer method is applied to file transmission between a first device (11) and a second device (12) wirelessly connected to each other, wherein the first device (11) includes a file (111), a display unit (113), and an input unit (114) electronically connected to the display unit (113). The file transfer method includes the following steps: when an image (IM1) stored in the first device (11) is opened, displaying the file (111) and the image (IM1) on the display unit (113) of the first device (11), wherein the image (IM1) comprises a face image of the second user; when the file (111) is dragged to the face image of the second user shown in the image (IM1) via the input unit (114) and is then released, generating a command; and transferring the file (111) from the first device (11) to the second device (12) according to the command.