Chat Control Device for Dynamic File Management Modes

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Solution Overview

Problem

Social networking services (SNS) face challenges in managing multiple files posted by users, as some services can only post one file at a time, leading to uncertainty on whether to manage files individually or collectively, which affects user operability and server management.

Innovation Solution

A control device with two modes: one for managing each piece of information independently and another for collectively managing multiple pieces as a single group, allowing users to switch between modes based on aggregation criteria such as posting time, delimiter information, number of images, volume, or chat form, to improve user operability and server efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the server inquires of the poster each time information is received whether to manage it together with other pieces of information, then the management mode can be determined according to user intent, but the operability of the poster is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanagement mode determination accuracyVSAvoidposter operability
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically determines whether to manage information collectively or individually based on predefined criteria (posting time intervals, delimiter information, number of images, volume, chat form) without requiring user intervention. The server autonomously makes the management mode determination, eliminating the need for users to respond to inquiries each time information is posted.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses multiple parameters to automatically determine management mode: time interval between postings, presence of delimiter information, number of images attached, total volume of data, and chat form (one-on-one vs. group). By monitoring these parameters, the server can automatically switch between individual and collective management modes without user input.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple pieces of information are posted to an SNS, then the information can be shared with others, but it becomes uncertain whether to manage files individually or collectively

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinformation sharing capabilityVSAvoidfile management complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically switches between individual and collective management modes based on multiple parameters including time interval between postings, delimiter information presence, number of images, total volume, and chat form. This automated parameter-based decision-making eliminates the uncertainty of file management while maintaining versatile information sharing capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The file management approach is dynamic rather than static. The system can switch between individual management and collective management modes depending on the current posting context and parameters, allowing flexibility in handling different types of information sequences while reducing management complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS11843573B2Control device and non-transitory computer readable medium storing control program
Publication Date: 2023.12.12 FUJIFILM BUSINESS INNOVATION CORP
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AI summary

A control device includes a first mode in which plural pieces of information posted to a chat are managed for each piece of information and a second mode in which plural pieces of information are collectively managed as one information group includes a control unit that, in a case where plural pieces of information are received, performs control for switching whether to manage the plural pieces of information in the first mode or to manage the plural pieces of information in the second mode.