Data Provision Mode Selection Using Priority Levels

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing information processing systems lack an efficient method to determine and implement the optimal data provision mode based on user-defined priority levels and availability, leading to suboptimal data delivery in image processing applications.

Innovation Solution

An information processing apparatus that includes an obtaining unit for processed data, a determining unit to assess priority levels and availability of data provision modes, and a providing unit to select and execute the appropriate data provision mode, integrating with a management server to manage user and priority information for determining the best data delivery method.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple data provision modes are available for user requests, then the system offers greater flexibility and adaptability, but the complexity of determining which mode to use increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata provision mode flexibilityVSAvoidmode determination complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by pre-defining multiple data provision modes (email, cloud storage, local storage) with assigned priority levels before actual data processing occurs. When a user requests data, the system automatically selects the appropriate mode based on pre-configured priorities and availability, eliminating the need for complex real-time decision-making and reducing operational complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements dynamic adaptability by allowing the data provision mode to change based on real-time conditions. The determining unit dynamically selects among multiple provision modes (email, cloud storage, local storage) based on their current availability status and pre-assigned priorities, enabling the system to adapt flexibly to different scenarios without increasing operational complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Productivity

If the system automatically determines data provision mode based on priority levels, then data delivery efficiency improves, but the system requires more sophisticated control mechanisms

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata delivery efficiencyVSAvoidcontrol mechanism sophistication
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system improves data delivery efficiency by performing preliminary actions - assigning priority levels to different data provision modes in advance. The determining unit then automatically selects the appropriate mode based on these pre-configured priorities and real-time availability, enabling fast automated decision-making without requiring complex control mechanisms during actual data delivery operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Reliability

If the system checks availability of each data provision mode before selection, then data delivery reliability improves, but the determination process takes more time

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata delivery reliabilityVSAvoidmode determination time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system enhances data delivery reliability by performing preliminary availability checks on all data provision modes before actual data delivery. The determining unit checks whether each mode (email, cloud storage, local storage) is available and selects the highest-priority available mode, ensuring reliable delivery while minimizing determination time through pre-configured priority levels.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS9088676B2Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and computer readable medium
Publication Date: 2015.07.21 FUJIFILM BUSINESS INNOVATION CORP
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AI summary

An information processing apparatus includes an obtaining unit that obtains processed data which is processed in response to a request received from a user, a determining unit that determines a mode for providing the processed data, on the basis of priority levels which are assigned in advance to plural modes for providing data by the user or a user to whom the processed data is to be provided, and on the basis of availability of each of the plural modes, and a providing unit that provides the processed data in the mode determined by the determining unit.