Cloud Server Interlock for Group Messaging File Sharing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing file sharing methods through instant messaging systems face network overload and increased complexity due to repeated file transmissions and lack of effective file synchronization among group members, especially when the number of users increases.
Innovation Solution
A bidirectional interlock between a messenger server and a cloud server is established to create a sharing group mapped to a chat room, allowing files to be stored and managed in a cloud server, reducing redundant transmissions and simplifying file synchronization by notifying all group members of file activities through the chat window.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If files are transmitted repeatedly to each recipient in a group chatting window, then file sharing is achieved, but network overload occurs and transmission complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a cloud server as an intermediary between the messenger server and users. Instead of direct peer-to-peer file transmission that causes repeated transmissions, the cloud server acts as a mediator to store and distribute files once to all group members, eliminating network overload while maintaining sharing efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the file storage function with the group chatting function by integrating cloud server storage with the messenger's group window. This consolidation allows files to be stored once in the cloud and accessed by all members simultaneously, reducing transmission complexity and network load
2Adaptability or versatility
If files are transmitted to each recipient individually, then file sharing is achieved, but transmission complexity and network load increase when the number of users increases
Solution Approach 1:
The cloud server serves as a scalable intermediary that can handle any number of group members. Instead of managing individual transmissions for each user, the system uses the cloud server to broadcast files once to all members, making the system adaptable to growing group sizes without increasing transmission complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The cloud server provides universal file storage and distribution functionality that serves all group members simultaneously. This multi-functional approach allows a single file storage location to serve multiple users, enabling the system to scale with group size while maintaining simple transmission management
3Productivity
If repeated file transmissions are performed, then file sharing is achieved, but time consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary file storage in the cloud server before distribution to group members. By pre-storing the file in the cloud and then broadcasting it to all members simultaneously, the system eliminates sequential transmissions and reduces overall time consumption while maintaining sharing speed
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AI summary
Disclosed herein is a group messaging system for providing file sharing through bidirectional interlock with a cloud server, including: a messenger server receiving information requesting creation of a group chatting room including group members and instructing user terminals of the respective group members to create the group chatting room; and a cloud server interlocking with the messenger server, receiving information about the creation of the group chatting room from the messenger server, and creating a sharing group mapped to the group chatting room in a one-to-one scheme.