LAN Image File Extraction from Photoshop via IP Interface

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing image-processing technologies are limited in sharing image files stored on computers with mobile terminals over a Local Area Network (LAN), particularly in extracting and processing image files directly from image-processing software like Photoshop.

Innovation Solution

A method and device that search for an IP interface for image-file remote connections on a LAN, extract image files using this interface, and process them based on user interface operations, enabling intuitive image-file sharing across devices and overcoming network instability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If image files are shared from computer to mobile terminal through Internet or communication networks, then image file sharing is enabled, but network dependency increases and sharing speed decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage file sharingVSAvoidsharing speed
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a LAN (Local Area Network) as an intermediary medium between the computer running image processing software and mobile terminals. By establishing a local network connection instead of relying on Internet or communication networks, the system achieves faster file transfer speeds while maintaining ease of operation. The LAN acts as a local mediator that enables direct peer-to-peer file sharing within the same network environment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If image files are extracted from image-processing software, then direct access to processed images is enabled, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedirect image extractionVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a self-service mechanism where the image processing software automatically exposes its processed image files through the LAN interface. The software itself provides the files without requiring complex external extraction tools or manual intervention. The system uses built-in file sharing capabilities of the image processing software to automatically make processed images accessible to mobile terminals on the LAN, thereby simplifying the overall system architecture.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Productivity

If LAN connection is established for local image file sharing, then sharing speed improves, but network stability issues arise

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefile transfer speedVSAvoidnetwork connection stability
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic connection management for LAN file sharing. The system automatically detects and adapts to changing network conditions, re-establishing connections as needed. The file sharing mechanism dynamically adjusts to network availability, allowing mobile terminals to connect when the LAN is stable and automatically retrying when connections are lost. This dynamic approach maintains high transfer speeds during stable periods while ensuring reliability through automatic reconnection capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS9501500B2Systems and methods for image file processing
Publication Date: 2016.11.22 TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) CO LTD
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AI summary

Systems and methods are provided for processing image files. For example, an IP interface for image-file remote connections is searched for on a Local Area Network (LAN) based on at least information associated with one or more predetermined search operations on a user interface for image-file control; an image file is extracted using the IP interface for image-file remote connections; and the extracted image file is processed based on at least information associated with a click operation detected on a control-program interface provided by the user interface.