Associated Data Transfer Control for Immediate External Sharing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing data generating apparatuses require manual re-registration of associated data as transfer targets when the primary data is not managed as a transfer target, leading to user-unfriendliness in transferring associated data.
Innovation Solution
A communication apparatus and method that enable immediate transfer of associated data to an external device by automatically setting the primary data as a transfer target if it is not already managed as such, allowing seamless transfer of both data types without additional user intervention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the image data is not managed as a transfer target, then the transfer process is simpler, but the associated audio data cannot be transferred automatically and requires re-registration
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by automatically setting the first data (image data) as a transfer target when second data (audio data) is generated and associated with it, even if the first data was not previously marked as a transfer target. This preliminary setup enables automatic transfer of both data types without requiring user re-registration or manual intervention.
2Ease of operation
If automatic transfer of associated data is implemented, then user-friendliness is improved, but the control logic becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements self-service by automatically detecting when second data is associated with first data and autonomously setting the first data as a transfer target without requiring user input or manual configuration. The control unit monitors the association state and automatically adjusts transfer target status, enabling the system to serve itself rather than requiring continuous user guidance.
3Productivity
If manual re-registration is required for associated data, then the transfer system is simpler to manage, but the transfer process becomes slower and less efficient
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs the transfer target setting action in advance when the association between data types is established. By automatically setting the first data as a transfer target at the moment of association (rather than requiring post-association re-registration), the system eliminates delays and improves transfer efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The system maintains continuous useful action by ensuring that the transfer target status is automatically updated and maintained whenever data association occurs. This continuous automatic management eliminates interruptions and delays associated with manual re-registration, allowing the transfer process to proceed smoothly and efficiently.
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AI summary
A communication apparatus generates second data to be associated with first data being stored. The apparatus controls transfer of data that is registered or managed as a transfer target to an external apparatus, wherein the apparatus can execute immediate transfer in which the second data and the first data to be associated with the second data are transferred to an external apparatus in response to generation of the second data as a transfer target. When executing the immediate transfer, if the first data to be associated with the second data is not a transfer target, the apparatus sets the first data as a transfer target and then transfers the first data together with the second data to the external apparatus.