Effect Sharing Link Generation for Cross-Device Image Editing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current technologies lack an efficient method for sharing and applying image effects across devices, limiting user experience in previewing and sharing cosmetic effects without actual product purchase.
Innovation Solution
An effect sharing method and system that generates and transmits a link for an effect set, allowing users to select and apply effects on images across devices through an image editing logic, enabling seamless sharing and application of effects between electronic devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If image effects are shared across devices, then user convenience and experience are improved, but system complexity and data management requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an effect sharing server as an intermediary component that mediates between electronic devices. The server receives effect set data from one device, stores it, and distributes it to other devices. This intermediary approach enables effect sharing functionality without requiring complex peer-to-peer communication protocols or direct device-to-device data transfer mechanisms, thus improving ease of operation while managing system complexity through centralized coordination.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements effect sharing by creating and transmitting copies of effect set data between devices. When an effect is applied to an image on one device, the effect set parameters are copied and transmitted via the sharing server to other devices. This copying mechanism allows effects to be replicated across multiple devices without requiring the original device to remain connected or active, simplifying the sharing operation while enabling broad distribution.
2Adaptability or versatility
If effect sets are transmitted between devices, then sharing capability is improved, but data transmission time and network bandwidth consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the essential effect set parameters and identifiers for transmission between devices, rather than transmitting complete effect data or entire image files. The effect sharing server stores and manages the complete effect set data, while devices exchange only lightweight reference information. This extraction approach enables sharing capability while minimizing data transmission time and network bandwidth consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The effect sharing server performs preliminary actions by pre-storing effect set data and preparing it for distribution before actual sharing requests occur. When a device applies an effect and wants to share it, the server already has the effect parameters ready for rapid transmission. This preliminary preparation reduces the time required for actual effect sharing operations, as no complex data processing or conversion is needed during the sharing moment.
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AI summary
Provided are methods, servers, and computer-readable media for sharing an effect for an image. An effect sharing method may include: receiving, from a first electronic device, a sharing request for an effect set that is applied to an image by an image editing logic of the first electronic device, wherein the sharing request includes an identifier of the effect set; generating a link for sharing the effect set; and sending the link in response to the sharing request.