Network Data Distribution Feasibility Check
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing information processing systems do not allow users to determine whether data distribution to a network destination is feasible before performing the distribution, leading to potential write failures due to capacity shortages or file path limitations.
Innovation Solution
An information processing system that includes a connecting unit for network connection, an acquiring unit to gather attribute information of the distribution destination, an output unit to display this information, and a distribution control unit to manage data distribution based on the acquired attributes, enabling users to assess distribution feasibility before proceeding.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If only write access authorization is checked before data distribution, then the distribution process is simple and fast, but write failures may occur due to capacity shortage or file path limitations and users cannot recognize distribution availability in advance
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by acquiring attribute information (capacity, path validity) about the distribution destination before actually executing the data distribution. This allows the system to check whether the destination can accept the data in advance, preventing write failures due to capacity shortage or invalid paths while maintaining efficient distribution flow.
2Loss of information
If attribute information acquisition is performed before data distribution, then users can determine distribution availability in advance, but additional processing time and system complexity are required
Solution Approach 1:
The system introduces an intermediary mechanism where the distribution control unit acts as a mediator between the user's distribution request and the actual data transfer. This intermediary acquires and processes attribute information (capacity, path validity) from the distribution destination, presenting this information to the user before distribution executes, thereby providing necessary information without complicating the core distribution function.
3Device complexity
If write access check is the only pre-distribution verification, then the system remains simple, but capacity shortage and file path limitations cause unexpected write failures
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary verification actions by acquiring attribute information (capacity, path validity) before data distribution. This preliminary check identifies harmful factors like capacity shortage or invalid paths in advance, allowing the system to prevent write failures before they occur while maintaining a simple and straightforward verification process.
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AI summary
An information processing system includes at least one information processing apparatus; a connecting unit configured to enable a connection with at least one device via a network; an acquiring unit configured to acquire attribute information on at least one distribution destination that is a destination of data to be distributed from the distribution destination, the distribution destination allowing a user to designate in the device; an output unit configured to output the acquired attribute information to the device via the network; and a distribution control unit configured to perform a process of distributing the data to the distribution destination designated by the user in the device after the attribute information is output to the device.