Catalog Page Generation with Folder Existence Indicators
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Solution Overview
Problem
Searching for specific image files in digital cameras becomes burdensome due to large storage capacities, as existing solutions do not effectively indicate the existence of other folders when a catalog page is displayed, making it difficult for users to navigate and find files.
Innovation Solution
A catalog page generation system that includes a first generation circuit to create catalog pages of objects within a directory or folder, a first determination circuit to check for the existence of other directories or folders, and a second generation circuit to generate existence information indicating the order and presence of additional folders, allowing for easier navigation by displaying upward and downward indicators when necessary.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If the number of stored image files is increased to utilize larger storage capacity, then the storage capacity utilization is improved, but the time required to search for a specific image file increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the large set of image files into multiple folders organized by photographing date. Each folder contains images from a specific date, creating a segmented structure that enables users to navigate to the relevant time period first, then search within a smaller subset of images, significantly reducing search time while maintaining large storage capacity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a temporal dimension (date) as an additional organizing criterion beyond simple file storage. By organizing images along the time dimension into date-based folders, users can quickly narrow down their search to a specific time range, transforming a one-dimensional search problem into a two-dimensional navigation process that reduces search effort
2Loss of information
If a catalog page displays only the current folder's images, then the display clarity is improved, but the user cannot determine whether other folders exist
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary element (indicator) that communicates the existence of other folders without cluttering the current folder's catalog display. This indicator acts as a mediator between the current folder view and the broader folder structure, providing users with awareness of additional folders while maintaining the clarity and simplicity of the current catalog page
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the system provides information about the broader folder structure in response to the user viewing a catalog page. The indicator serves as feedback that informs users about the existence of other folders, enabling them to make informed navigation decisions without overwhelming the current display with excessive information
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AI summary
A catalog page generation system, comprising a first generation circuit, a first determination circuit, and a second generation circuit, is provided. The first generation circuit generates a catalog page of objects included in a first directory or a first folder. The first determination circuit determines whether or not a second directory different from the first directory or a second folder different from the first folder exists. The second generation circuit generates existence information if the first determination circuit determines that the second directory or the second folder exists. The existence information indicates the existence of another directory or another folder of the same level as the first directory or the first folder.