Multi-Network Art Data Access for Research and Public Viewing

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a lack of information processing technology that effectively supports the appreciation of works of art, particularly in facilitating access to and management of art data across different facilities and networks.

Innovation Solution

A system comprising a database unit and multiple access providing units that manage and provide access to art data via different networks, including a first network for researchers, a second network for general visitors, and a third network for public access, enabling the storage and distribution of art data across various art facilities.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If art data is made accessible via multiple networks with different access levels, then the appreciation and research of art is enhanced, but the system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccessibility of art dataVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments art data into three distinct access levels (first art data for researchers, second art data for facility visitors, third art data for general public) and provides access through separate network interfaces. This segmentation allows each user group to access only the data appropriate to their needs, enhancing accessibility while managing complexity through structured organization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system introduces an intermediary access control mechanism that mediates between the database and different user groups. This intermediary layer manages authentication and authorization, determining which users can access which data levels, thereby enabling versatile access without exposing the entire system to unnecessary complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Loss of information

If comprehensive art data is provided to researchers, then research capability is improved, but data security and confidentiality may be compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresearch information completenessVSAvoiddata confidentiality
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system applies local quality by providing different data quality and completeness levels to different user groups. Researchers accessing the first network receive comprehensive, high-quality art data suitable for deep analysis, while general public users on the third network receive summarized or less detailed information. This ensures research capability is enhanced without compromising overall data confidentiality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the parameter of data accessibility based on user authentication and authorization levels. Researchers are granted full access parameters allowing complete data retrieval, while other users have restricted parameters limiting their access. This dynamic parameter adjustment enables comprehensive research support while maintaining data security through conditional access control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Productivity

If art data is made publicly accessible via the third network, then knowledge dissemination is accelerated, but control over data usage is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveknowledge dissemination speedVSAvoiddata access control
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary action by pre-classifying art data into three categories suitable for different access levels before public release. Third art data designated for general public access is prepared in advance with appropriate filtering and formatting, enabling rapid knowledge dissemination while maintaining control over what information is made publicly available.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS12608347B2Information processing system, information processing apparatus, server apparatus, program, or method
Publication Date: 2026.04.21 ISHIBASHI FOUNDATION
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AI summary

A system in an example of the present invention can more appropriately support appreciation of a work of art. A system includes a database unit capable of storing first art data, second art data, and third art data, a first access providing unit connected to the database unit and capable of providing the first art data via a first network in a first art facility, a second access providing unit connected to the database unit and capable of providing the second art data which is a part of the first art data, via a second network in a second art facility, and a third access providing unit connected to the database unit and capable of providing the third art data, which is a part of the first art data, via a third network provided to public.