Image Communication Apparatus Network Signal Charge Optimization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing image communication technologies require complex processing and operation to determine and adjust image data quality based on communication charges, often resulting in increased data transmission and charges, especially when using lower compression rates for higher quality images, and cannot convert image data quality prior to communication establishment.
Innovation Solution
An image communication apparatus with a signal judgment section that determines specific signals from the network, an output setting section that adjusts image data attributes based on these signals, and a network switching section that selects the optimal communication medium and mode to match the charge conditions, allowing for image data quality adjustments before communication initiation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If image data is transmitted with higher quality (lower compression rate), then image quality is improved, but communication charge increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary judgment of specific signals from the communication network before image data transmission to determine charge conditions. Based on this preliminary information, the output attributes of image data are predetermined and set in advance, allowing the system to select appropriate compression rates before communication begins, thus avoiding unnecessary high-quality transmission when charges apply
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically changes output parameters of image data (such as compression rate, resolution, color depth) based on the judgment results of specific signals indicating communication charge conditions. When charges are detected, the system adjusts parameters to reduce data amount; when no charges apply, parameters are set for higher quality transmission
2Reliability
If capability exchange is performed after communication establishment, then communication protocol compatibility is ensured, but image data quality cannot be optimized earlier
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary judgment of specific signals and preliminary setting of output attributes before communication establishment and capability exchange. This allows quality optimization decisions to be made in advance, and the predetermined attributes are then used to guide the actual data transmission after capability exchange confirms protocol compatibility
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces an intermediary mechanism where specific signals from the communication network serve as intermediate information carriers. These signals convey charge condition information before formal communication establishment, allowing the system to bridge the gap between early quality determination needs and later capability exchange requirements
3Loss of energy
If communication medium switching is based on calculated charges, then cost optimization is achieved, but communication process becomes complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically performs judgment of specific signals, determination of charge conditions, selection of output attributes, and choice of communication medium without requiring user intervention. The apparatus serves itself by autonomously optimizing communication parameters and selecting transmission media based on detected signal information, thereby simplifying the user experience while achieving cost optimization
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AI summary
There is described an image communication apparatus and an image communication program capable of transmitting image data with the output attribute conforming to the communication charge, and capable of determining the image data output attribute at an earlier phase. The image communication apparatus includes: a signal judgment section which judges specific signals received via a network; an output setting section which sets output attribution of image data to be transmitted for a destination via the network in accordance with a judgment result by the signal judgment section; a network switching section which switches a network for transmitting the image data to the destination in accordance with the judgment result by the signal judgment section. The signal judgment section judges the specific signals after requesting connection with the destination to the network and before establishing the connection with the destination. The specific signals represent charge information about communication with the destination.