Composite Image File for Online Content Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods for managing and distributing online image content are labor-intensive and costly, requiring manual creation and storage of multiple image versions and formats, leading to slower product time-to-market and underutilization of images.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for generating and managing composite image files, such as multi-resolution image files, which can derive multiple image versions and formats on demand, reducing storage needs and streamlining image processing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If multiple versions and formats of images are manually created and stored for different distribution channels, then image quality and format requirements are met, but storage space increases and manual labor costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple image versions and formats into a single composite image file that contains all required variations. This merging approach eliminates the need to store separate image files for different distribution channels, thereby reducing storage space while maintaining image quality requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The composite image file serves multiple functions simultaneously - it can be used for online catalogs, print materials, mobile devices, and other distribution channels. This multi-functionality allows a single file to replace multiple specialized image files, reducing overall storage requirements.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple versions and formats of images are manually created and stored, then all distribution channel requirements are satisfied, but manual labor and fixed costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically generates the composite image file containing all required versions and formats without manual intervention. The automated process eliminates the need for manual image creation and management, reducing labor costs while maintaining adaptability to various distribution channel requirements.
3Manufacturing precision
If multiple separate image files are managed and distributed, then specific format requirements are met, but image distribution time increases
Solution Approach 1:
By merging all image versions and formats into a single composite file, the system reduces the number of files that need to be managed and distributed. This consolidation significantly reduces distribution time while maintaining compliance with specific format requirements through automated extraction and conversion.
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple versions of images are created and stored, then all image requirements are covered, but image management complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The composite image file serves as a universal container that holds all image versions and formats. This single file replaces multiple separate files, simplifying the management structure and reducing complexity while maintaining comprehensive coverage of all image requirements.
Data Source
AI summary
A method includes receiving an upload request to retrieve a master image. The method further includes retrieving the master image in response to the upload request. The method also includes storing the retrieved master image. The method further includes generating a composite image file using the retrieved master image. The composite image file can be used to create a plurality of images derived from the master image.