Apparatus for Preventing Wasted Data Transfer via Format Compatibility Check
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Solution Overview
Problem
Information processing apparatuses face issues where images obtained from cameras cannot be edited if the editing application is not compatible with the data format, leading to wasted data and inefficient use of external apparatus capabilities.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus with an activation unit for executing a data obtaining application, a storage unit for storing usable data formats, a connection processing unit for connecting to external apparatuses, and a display unit for showing attribute information, allowing determination of compatible data formats and preventing unnecessary data transfer.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If the information processing apparatus obtains images from a camera using a camera connection application, then the image data is acquired for potential editing, but if the editing application is not compatible with the image format, the obtained image cannot be edited and is wasted
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by checking the data format of images in the camera before initiating the transfer process. The format check unit examines whether the image format stored in the camera is compatible with the editing application's requirements, and only transfers images that pass this preliminary compatibility verification, thereby preventing wasted data transfer of incompatible formats.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback by using the format check unit to continuously monitor and verify the compatibility between stored image formats and the editing application's supported formats. This feedback mechanism ensures that only compatible images are selected for transfer, allowing the system to adapt its data transfer decisions based on format compatibility information.
2Loss of energy
If the system checks data format compatibility before transfer, then wasted data transfer is prevented, but additional processing steps are required to check formats
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies self-service by utilizing the camera's own stored format information to perform the compatibility check. Rather than requiring complex external analysis, the format check unit directly examines the format metadata already present in the camera's storage, allowing the system to self-determine compatibility without additional complex processing infrastructure.
3Reliability
If all images are transferred regardless of format compatibility, then no compatible images are missed, but communication load increases and wasted data is transferred
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by checking the data format of images in the camera before initiating the transfer process. The format check unit examines whether the image format stored in the camera is compatible with the editing application's requirements, and only transfers images that pass this preliminary compatibility verification, thereby preventing wasted data transfer of incompatible formats.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback by using the format check unit to continuously monitor and verify the compatibility between stored image formats and the editing application's supported formats. This feedback mechanism ensures that only compatible images are selected for transfer, allowing the system to adapt its data transfer decisions based on format compatibility information.
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AI summary
An information processing apparatus including a plurality of installed application programs activates, when a first application program is executed for using data, a second application program used to obtain the data from an external apparatus. A process of connection to the external apparatus is executed by executing the second application program, and a data format and attribute information stored in the external apparatus are obtained from the external apparatus by executing the second application program. The attribute information on data stored in the external apparatus is displayed on a screen of the second application program such that a result of a determination as to whether the data is usable by the first application program is recognizable based on a format stored in the memory and a format obtained from the external apparatus by executing the second application program.