Controller Application Selection Based on File Availability

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing conference systems lack the ability to select an appropriate application based on the availability of files, leading to potential delays or the launch of unwanted applications during conferences.

Innovation Solution

An information processing device connected to a file server and display control device that determines the availability of a predetermined file, selecting a first application if the file is accessible and a second application if it is not, ensuring the appropriate application is launched for the conference.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If an application is automatically launched without checking file availability, then the conference can start quickly, but the wrong application may be launched or the conference may be delayed

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconference startup speedVSAvoidapplication selection accuracy

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary file availability checking and application selection before the conference starts. The information processing device determines whether the predetermined file is acquirable from the file server in advance, and selects the appropriate application (first or second) beforehand, so that when the conference starts, the correct application is already ready to be launched without delay.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

2Reliability

If the system checks file availability before selecting an application, then the correct application can be selected, but the conference startup process becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveapplication selection accuracyVSAvoidsystem process complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The information processing device autonomously performs the file availability check and application selection process without requiring manual intervention. The device automatically determines whether the predetermined file is acquirable, selects the appropriate application based on this determination, and prepares it for launch, thereby reducing the need for complex manual configuration or user decision-making.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Extent of automation

If a recognition count system is used to determine application launch, then automatic launching is achieved, but the system cannot determine appropriate applications based on conference information

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveapplication launch automationVSAvoidconference context adaptation

Core Design Contradiction:

Extent of automationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system changes the decision parameter from a simple recognition count to file availability status. Instead of launching an application based on how many terminals recognize it, the system determines whether the predetermined file is acquirable from the file server and selects applications based on this file availability parameter, thereby adapting the application selection to the actual conference context and information availability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS11102020B2Information processing device, information processing system, and information processing method

Publication Date: 2021.08.24 SHARP KK

AI summary

Provided is an information processing device connectible to a file server and a display control device capable of executing a selected application. The information processing device includes a controller that determines whether a predetermined file is acquirable from the file server, in which the controller selects a first application if the file is acquirable, and selects a second application different from the first application if the file is not acquirable.