Image Transfer Sorting by Storage Service Features

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional image sorting methods do not adapt to the specific features of different storage services, limiting users' ability to manage images appropriately.

Innovation Solution

A transfer apparatus and system that analyze and sort images based on user-defined criteria, allowing images to be transferred to storage destinations tailored to the features of each storage service.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If conventional sorting methods are used, then data sorting can be performed, but the sorting method cannot adapt to the specific features of different storage services

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to storage service featuresVSAvoidsorting system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The sorting system dynamically adapts to different storage services by automatically detecting storage service features and adjusting sorting parameters accordingly. The system changes its behavior based on the target storage service characteristics, making the sorting method versatile across different storage platforms without requiring manual reconfiguration for each service.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system modifies sorting parameters such as folder structure, tagging schemes, and metadata organization based on the specific features of each storage service. By changing these parameters dynamically according to the target storage service, the system achieves adaptability while maintaining a unified sorting framework.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Manufacturing precision

If detailed sorting methods adapted to each storage service feature are implemented, then image sorting suitability improves, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesorting precisionVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The sorting system performs self-configuration by automatically detecting storage service features and generating appropriate sorting methods without requiring manual intervention. This self-service capability enables high sorting precision adapted to each storage service while keeping the system simple for users, as the complexity is handled automatically by the system itself.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system incorporates feedback mechanisms that monitor storage service features and adjust sorting parameters accordingly. By continuously receiving feedback about storage service characteristics and adapting the sorting method based on this feedback, the system achieves high precision sorting while maintaining simplicity through automated adjustment rather than complex manual configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentEP4701175A1Transfer apparatus, system, method, and storage medium with sorting feature
Publication Date: 2026.02.25 CANON KK
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AI summary

A transfer apparatus that receives data transmitted from a terminal and transfers the data to a management apparatus for managing the data, the transfer apparatus includes a transfer setting holding unit configured to hold a transfer setting to the management apparatus, a transfer sorting setting holding unit configured to hold a transfer sorting setting of the data, a storage destination determination unit configured to determine a storage destination of the data based on the transfer setting and the transfer sorting setting, and a transfer unit configured to transfer the data to a predetermined storage destination based on the transfer setting and the transfer sorting setting.