Imaging Device to Storage Data Routing via Near-Field Communication
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users who borrow or rent cameras face cumbersome processes to transfer images to their personal storage devices, risking exposure of images to others due to the need for manual handling and shared usage of imaging devices.
Innovation Solution
A method utilizing near-field communication to automatically route image files from an imaging device to a nearby personal storage device, ensuring secure and private transfer by setting the imaging device to exclusive external storage mode and encrypting the files with a one-time password, allowing images to be stored directly on the user's device without leaving traces on the borrowed device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual transfer process is used to move images from borrowed camera to personal storage device, then images can be transferred, but the process is cumbersome and images may be exposed to others
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables automatic image transfer by allowing the storage device to autonomously search for, connect to, and retrieve images from the imaging device without requiring manual user intervention for each transfer operation
Solution Approach 2:
A communication system acts as an intermediary between the imaging device and storage device, facilitating automatic connection establishment and data transfer through standardized protocols, eliminating the need for manual handling
2Reliability
If manual handling of images is required, then user can control transfer, but images risk exposure to others in shared device environments
Solution Approach 1:
The system extracts images directly from the imaging device and transfers them to the user's personal storage device, bypassing any intermediate storage or processing that could expose images to others on the shared imaging device
Solution Approach 2:
The storage device autonomously performs the complete transfer process including connection establishment, authentication, and image retrieval, ensuring images are moved directly without remaining accessible on the borrowed device
3Ease of operation
If automatic transfer is implemented, then transfer process is simplified, but security and privacy protection may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary authentication and establishes secure encrypted communication channels before any image data is transferred, ensuring security measures are in place prior to automated data movement
Solution Approach 2:
A secure communication protocol acts as an intermediary layer that encrypts and protects image data during automatic transfer, maintaining security while enabling automated operation
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AI summary
Embodiments of the present invention disclose a method, computer system, and a computer program product for routing an image file from an imaging device to a storage device via a near-field communication network. The present invention may include receiving a device search signal from the storage device. The present invention may include sending a search signal response to the storage device. The present invention may include receiving an encrypted password from the storage device. The present invention may include decrypting the received encrypted password. The present invention may include setting the imaging device to an exclusive external storage mode. The present invention may include generating an image file using a sensor. The present invention may include encrypting the image file using the decrypted password. The present invention may include sending the encrypted image file to the storage device for storage.