Display Image Storage via Icon-Triggered Folder Naming

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Solution Overview

Problem

Storing image data from a display surface, such as a screen keyboard image, can be complicated and require cumbersome operations.

Innovation Solution

An image data storage method that includes receiving an operation of selecting first folder information at an information processing device that is communicably connected to a displayer that displays an image on a display surface, an operation of selecting a first icon for storing an image displayed on the display surface, and storing the image data in a folder with a folder name based on second folder information and the first folder information.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If image data is stored using a screen keyboard image or similar display-based method, then the storage function is achieved, but the operation becomes complicated and cumbersome

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperation simplicityVSAvoidoperation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the storage operation into distinct segments: selecting folder information from a list, selecting an icon on the display surface, and executing storage. This segmentation allows each step to be simple and intuitive, avoiding the need for complex manual folder creation or navigation while achieving the storage function.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary actions by automatically creating the folder structure and preparing the storage environment before the user initiates the actual storage. The folder information is pre-selected from a list, and the system is ready to store immediately when the user selects the icon, eliminating the need for users to manually set up complex folder structures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Productivity

If manual folder setup is required for storing image data, then storage organization is achieved, but the operation becomes time-consuming and complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestorage efficiencyVSAvoidoperation time
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary folder setup automatically before the user needs to store data. Folder information is pre-configured and presented in a selectable list, so when the user wants to store an image, the folder structure is already ready, significantly reducing operation time and improving storage efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system serves itself by automatically managing the folder structure and storage process. When the user selects folder information and an icon, the system autonomously handles the remaining steps of creating folders and storing the image data, eliminating the need for manual intervention and reducing operation time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Ease of operation

If a simple icon selection method is used, then operation simplicity is improved, but automated storage processing is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser operation easeVSAvoidautomated storage processing
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSExtent of automation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the automation into two parts: automated folder management (system handles folder creation and structure) and user-controlled storage initiation (user selects icon). This segmentation maintains high automation for complex tasks while keeping the user interface simple, resolving the contradiction between operation simplicity and automated processing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The icon on the display surface acts as an intermediary between the user's simple selection action and the system's automated storage processing. When the user selects the icon, it triggers the automated folder creation and image storage process, bridging the gap between simple user interaction and complex automated processing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS20260079609A1Image data storage method
Publication Date: 2026.03.19 SEIKO EPSON CORP
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AI summary

An image data storage method includes receiving, at an information processing device that is communicably connected to a displayer that displays an image on a display surface, an operation of selecting first folder information; displaying, by the displayer, a first icon for storing an image displayed on the display surface; receiving, at the displayer, an operation of selecting the first icon being displayed; and storing, by the information processing device, image data of the image displayed on the display surface in a folder having a folder name based on second folder information and the first folder information.