Mobile Image Publishing System with Automated Formatting

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing systems for editing, formatting, storing, publishing, and viewing digital images are cumbersome and command-intensive, particularly when used in social media or commercial contexts, lacking ease and speed in mobile device operations.

Innovation Solution

A system comprising a server that communicates with mobile devices through a network, enabling image editing, formatting, and publishing, with mobile applications allowing users to control storage, viewing, and quality, and providing features like image sequencing and backup, while also managing access and commercial publishing capabilities.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional image editing systems are used, then image editing functionality is provided, but the operation process is cumbersome and command-intensive

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of image editingVSAvoidcomplexity of editing process

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically performs image formatting, sequencing, and publishing operations without requiring manual commands for each action. The mobile application provides intuitive controls that trigger automated workflows, allowing users to edit images with simple gestures rather than complex command sequences.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The mobile application consolidates multiple image editing functions (cropping, filtering, sequencing, formatting) into a single unified interface. The system serves multiple purposes including editing, storing, publishing, and sharing images through one application, eliminating the need for separate tools for each operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Productivity

If image editing and publishing speed is increased, then productivity improves, but operation complexity may increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvespeed of image publishingVSAvoidsimplicity of use

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system pre-processes images by automatically cropping, applying filters, and sequencing them before publishing. These preliminary actions are performed automatically based on user selections, eliminating the need for manual execution of each step and significantly speeding up the publishing process while maintaining simplicity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system maintains continuous operation during image processing and publishing, with background synchronization and automated workflows that keep the process moving without interruption. Images are processed and published in continuous streams rather than discrete manual steps, improving overall productivity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #20Continuity of useful action

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple images are derived and arranged from one original image, then image versatility increases, but processing time increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvevariety of image outputsVSAvoidtime for image processing

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically segments a single original image into multiple formatted versions (different crops, sizes, and orientations) simultaneously. This segmentation process creates multiple usable image variants from one source image in parallel processing operations, increasing versatility without proportionally increasing processing time.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system combines multiple processing operations (cropping, filtering, sequencing) into a single integrated workflow that processes images simultaneously rather than sequentially. By merging these functions into one coordinated process, the system generates multiple image variants quickly while maintaining quality and versatility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

4Reliability

If image quality and security control is enhanced, then publishing reliability improves, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvequality and security controlVSAvoidcomplexity of control system

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements automated quality checking and security validation that provides feedback during the publishing process. Images are automatically verified for quality standards and security requirements before publication, with the system adjusting processing parameters based on this feedback to maintain reliability without requiring manual intervention.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs self-validation of image quality and security criteria through automated checks and controls. Rather than requiring manual review and control configuration, the system autonomously verifies that published images meet quality and security standards, maintaining reliability while keeping the interface simple for users.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS9866749B2System for publishing digital images

Publication Date: 2018.01.09 PIKMOBILE

AI summary

A system for publishing digital images wherein a mobile device (14) that stores at least one digital image generates output signals in response to operator commands. The mobile device (14) communicates with a source of digital instructions (18) thorough a communication network (16) such that digital instructions are downloaded to the mobile device. The mobile device is thereafter in selective communication with a server (12) that stores digital images, maintains a user profile corresponding to the user of the mobile device, and publishes digital images to at least one digital address (24, 26, 28, 30).