Information Processing System Data Synchronization Traffic Reduction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing information processing systems face challenges in reducing communication traffic during data synchronization with external devices, particularly when transmitting varying types of data at different frequencies, which can lead to unnecessary data transmission and increased network load.

Innovation Solution

An information processing system that accepts a transmission request from an external device containing specific data types and their respective transmission times, allowing data to be transmitted based on predetermined communication frequencies set for each data type, thereby optimizing synchronization processes and reducing overall communication traffic.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If all data is transmitted to the external device at the same time without regard for data types, then data synchronization is simplified, but communication traffic increases unnecessarily

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata synchronizationVSAvoidcommunication traffic

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments data into different types (e.g., first type data and second type data) and applies different transmission frequencies to each type. This allows critical data to be transmitted more frequently while less critical data is transmitted less often, reducing overall communication traffic while maintaining synchronization effectiveness.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements dynamic transmission frequency adjustment where the transmission frequency is changed based on whether the data meets predetermined conditions. When data meets the conditions, transmission frequency increases; otherwise, it decreases. This dynamic approach optimizes communication traffic by transmitting data only when necessary.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Speed

If data transmission frequency is increased to ensure real-time synchronization, then data freshness is improved, but communication load increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata synchronization speedVSAvoidcommunication load

Core Design Contradiction:

SpeedVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements periodic data transmission with different periods for different data types. By setting appropriate transmission intervals for each data type, the system ensures data freshness for critical information while avoiding unnecessary transmissions for less critical data, thus balancing synchronization speed with communication load reduction.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the transmission frequency parameter dynamically based on data conditions. When data meets predetermined conditions, the transmission frequency parameter is increased to ensure real-time synchronization; when conditions are not met, the parameter is decreased to reduce communication load, optimizing the balance between data freshness and network efficiency.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS20250023945A1Information processing system, information processing method, and non-transitory computer readable medium

Publication Date: 2025.01.16 FUJIFILM BUSINESS INNOVATION CORP

AI summary

An information processing system includes at least one memory and at least one processor, wherein the processor is configured to: accept, from an external device, a transmission request containing kinds of data to be transmitted and different transmission times for each kind of data; and transmit data to the external device on the basis of the transmission request.