Image Data Processing System for Multi-Picture File Transfer Optimization
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Solution Overview
Problem
The transfer of multi-picture (MP) files, which store image data for multiple images in a single file, results in increased data volume and longer transfer times due to unnecessary data being transferred, reducing data processing efficiency when moving between devices.
Innovation Solution
An image data processing system that outputs combined miniaturized image data from a first device to a second device, allowing for the generation of transfer subject specification data and the creation of a transfer image file with reduced data volume, thereby transferring only necessary image data.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If multi-picture (MP) files are transferred from camera to PC, then image data for multiple images can be stored in a single file, but the data volume increases and transfer time becomes longer
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the necessary image data from the MP file based on transfer subject specification data. The image file generation unit creates a new image file containing only the selected images rather than transferring the entire MP file, thereby reducing data volume and transfer time while maintaining the ability to transfer multiple images efficiently
2Productivity
If image data for multiple images is transferred one by one, then each image can be transferred individually, but the transfer time becomes relatively long and unnecessary image data is also transferred
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary actions by generating transfer subject specification data that identifies which images should be transferred before the actual transfer process. The image file generation unit then creates an optimized image file containing only the necessary images, avoiding the inefficiency of transferring one image at a time and eliminating unnecessary data transfer
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AI summary
An image data processing system transfers image data, stored in an image file and corresponding to independent images, from a first device to a second device. The first device includes data output, image file generation, and transfer processing units. The second device includes a specification data generation unit. The data output unit outputs combined miniaturized image data. The combined miniaturized image data shows combined miniaturized images. The miniaturized images correspond to the independent images. Each miniaturized image has a smaller data volume than the independent image. The specification data generation unit generates transfer subject specification data from the combined miniaturized image data. The transfer subject specification data specifies data corresponding to a transfer subject independent image. The image file generation unit generates a transfer image file storing the transfer subject image data. The transfer processing unit transfers the transfer image file to the second device.