User-Specific Content Transmission Method Selection

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Solution Overview

Problem

It is difficult to determine the appropriate transmission method for content data, such as document or image data, when multiple options are available, as the preferred method often varies based on the destination user.

Innovation Solution

An information processing apparatus that proposes a suitable transmission method among multiple options based on user-specific data usage patterns and preferences, utilizing a processor to suggest the most frequently used method or a method designated by the destination user.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple transmission methods are provided for content data, then transmission versatility is improved, but selection difficulty increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetransmission method optionsVSAvoidselection difficulty

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically determines and proposes the appropriate transmission method based on destination user information stored in the database, eliminating the need for manual selection by the source user. The transmission method is selected autonomously based on pre-stored user preferences and communication patterns.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the parameter of transmission method selection by using destination user information (such as user ID, name, or communication history) as the basis for determination. Instead of requiring explicit selection parameters from the source user, the system infers the optimal transmission method from destination user characteristics and past interaction data.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Ease of operation

If transmission method is selected manually, then user control is improved, but time consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuser controlVSAvoidselection time

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary action by pre-storing destination user information and communication patterns in the database before actual transmission occurs. This advance preparation enables automatic transmission method determination without requiring real-time user input or manual selection during the transmission process.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses feedback from past transmission history and user communication patterns to automatically determine the optimal transmission method. By analyzing previous interactions between source and destination users, the system learns and adapts the preferred transmission method, reducing the need for manual selection in future transmissions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS12489854B2Information processing apparatus, non-transitory computer readable medium, and information processing method for proposing optimal content transmission methods to users

Publication Date: 2025.12.02 FUJIFILM BUSINESS INNOVATION CORP

AI summary

An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to propose, in response to receipt of designation of a user as a destination of content data at a time of transmitting the content data, at least one transmission method to be used to transmit the content data to the user among plural transmission methods.