Mobile Terminal File Saving with Unique Memory Counters
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Solution Overview
Problem
Mobile communication terminals face delays when saving files due to limited memory capacity and the need to check for duplicate file names, leading to user inconvenience and inefficiency, especially when multiple memory modules are used.
Innovation Solution
A method that allocates a unique counter to each memory module, allowing for efficient file saving by checking only within the relevant folder and creating new folders as needed, thereby reducing the time required for file saving and simplifying data management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the mobile communication terminal checks all previously saved files to detect duplicate file names, then file name uniqueness is ensured, but file saving time increases due to the need to check all files one at a time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the file checking process by memory module. Instead of checking all files across all memories, the system divides the checking scope to only include files in the current memory module, thereby reducing the time required while maintaining file name uniqueness within each memory segment
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by maintaining a record of file names already saved in each memory module. When a new file is to be saved, the system checks against this pre-existing record rather than scanning all files, significantly reducing the checking time while ensuring uniqueness
2Productivity
If users manually create multiple folders in the memory to avoid file saving delays, then file saving efficiency is improved, but user operation complexity increases due to the need to manage folder creation
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically manages the file saving process by implementing intelligent checking mechanisms that eliminate the need for users to manually create folders. The system self-services by automatically detecting duplicate file names within the memory module and handling the saving process without requiring user intervention for folder management
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a universal file saving mechanism that works across all memory modules without requiring different folder structures or manual configurations. The system provides a unified solution that automatically adapts to any memory module, eliminating the need for users to create separate folder management systems for different scenarios
3Quantity of substance
If users insert multiple memory modules to store large amounts of data, then storage capacity is increased, but file management difficulty increases due to serial file naming across multiple memories
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the file management system by assigning independent file name sequences to each memory module. Each memory module maintains its own separate counter for file naming, which simplifies management by allowing users to easily identify which memory contains which files without having to track serial numbers across multiple memories
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms by maintaining and updating records of file names saved in each memory module. This feedback allows the system to automatically manage file naming across multiple memories, providing users with clear information about file locations and reducing management complexity through automatic tracking and reporting
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AI summary
A method for saving files in a mobile communication terminal includes: if an externally pluggable memory is detected, determining whether a count corresponding to the memory is present in the mobile communication terminal; if a count corresponding to the memory is present, checking whether a file save command is input in the memory; and if a file save command is input, increasing the count, and saving the count and the files in the memory. The files can be saved based on folders in the memory, thereby enhancing the file save speed. Each memory has a count, thereby making it easy to ascertain the number of saved files.