Cross-Device Setting Transfer With Parameter Range Conversion

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing information processing systems struggle with transmitting and receiving setting information between devices with different parameter configurations or setting value ranges, especially when there is no compatibility between export and import devices.

Innovation Solution

An information processing system that includes a processor to generate a command, changing setting values based on conditions applied to a first device, allowing the reflection of settings in a second device, even when there is no compatibility, using a 'script' to adjust settings according to the import device's capabilities.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If setting information is transmitted between devices with different parameter configurations, then setting information compatibility is improved, but setting value accuracy deteriorates due to incompatible parameter ranges

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesetting information compatibilityVSAvoidsetting value accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system changes parameters by converting absolute setting values into relative adjustment values. When exporting settings from a first device to a second device with different parameter ranges, the system calculates the ratio between the two devices' parameter ranges and applies this ratio to transform the setting values, ensuring compatibility while maintaining proportional accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The system introduces an intermediary processing step that calculates adjustment ratios based on parameter range comparisons. This intermediary mechanism serves as a bridge between devices with incompatible parameter configurations, transforming setting information through calculated ratios rather than direct transmission, thus resolving the contradiction between compatibility and accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If setting values are directly transmitted without adjustment, then transmission simplicity is improved, but setting intention fidelity deteriorates due to parameter configuration differences

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission simplicityVSAvoidsetting intention fidelity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by pre-calculating adjustment ratios before transmitting setting information. The export device determines the parameter range differences and computes the necessary adjustment factors in advance, embedding this transformation logic into the exported setting data so that the import device can automatically apply the correct adjustments without complex manual intervention.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Adaptability or versatility

If setting information is adjusted to fit import device parameters, then setting applicability is improved, but information processing complexity deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesetting applicabilityVSAvoidinformation processing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system applies parameter changes by automatically transforming setting values based on pre-calculated adjustment ratios. The import device receives setting information with embedded ratio data and automatically applies the transformation, reducing the need for complex manual adjustment procedures while maintaining high setting applicability across devices with different parameter configurations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS20250310458A1Information processing system, information processing method, and a non-transitory computer redable medium storing an information processing program
Publication Date: 2025.10.02 FUJIFILM BUSINESS INNOVATION CORP
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AI summary

An information processing system includes at least one processor configured to include a command, in which a setting value is changed depending on a condition applied to a first device, in setting information that is input to a second device different from the first device in order to reflect settings of the first device in the second device.