Information Processing Apparatus Cloud Storage Association
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users are not aware of the specific cloud storage location where their data is stored, even after it has been received by multiple cloud storages, which can complicate data management and sharing processes.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus that receives data and data identification information from users, generates association information linking this data with cloud-storage identification information, and stores the data in the appropriate cloud storage, enabling users to manage and share data across multiple cloud storage systems without knowing the exact storage location.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If cloud-storage identification information is used to specify data, then data can be accurately identified and managed, but users must be aware of and specify the cloud storage location, which complicates data management
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an information processing apparatus as an intermediary between the user and multiple cloud storages. This apparatus automatically manages the association between data identification information and cloud-storage identification information, eliminating the need for users to directly specify storage locations while maintaining accurate data identification through the generated association information
2Adaptability or versatility
If data is stored in multiple cloud storages, then data availability and accessibility are improved, but users need to track and manage data across different storage locations, increasing management complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the management of multiple cloud storages into a unified system through the information processing apparatus. It combines data identification information with cloud-storage identification information to create integrated association information, allowing users to access data across multiple storages through a single management interface without needing to track individual storage locations
3Loss of information
If cloud-storage identification information is included in data specification, then data can be precisely located, but this requires users to know and remember specific storage locations, reducing ease of use
Solution Approach 1:
The information processing apparatus performs preliminary action by automatically generating and maintaining the association between data identification information and cloud-storage identification information before users need to access or specify data. This pre-established association eliminates the need for users to manually track or remember storage locations while ensuring complete data location information is available when needed
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AI summary
An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to receive, from a first user, data and data identification information for identifying the data, generate association information that associates the data identification information with cloud-storage identification information for identifying a cloud storage for storing the data from among multiple cloud storages, and store the data in the cloud storage.