Photo Book With Integrated Electronic Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional photo books have limited storage capacity for photographs and cannot include video files, leading to disorganized storage on multiple devices, making it difficult for users to manage their digital content.
Innovation Solution
Integration of an electronic storage element and connection element within the photo book cover, allowing for the storage and retrieval of digital photographs and video files, which can be read or deleted flexibly, and wirelessly transmitted for display.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If photographs are stored on multiple external storage media (PCs, DVDs, CDs, mobile phones), then the number of photographs that can be stored is increased, but the ease of operation and organization deteriorates due to scattered storage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple storage functions into a single photo book by integrating an electronic storage element directly into the book structure. This allows photographs and video files to be stored centrally within the photo book itself, eliminating the need for scattered external storage media and improving organization while maintaining large storage capacity.
Solution Approach 2:
The photo book is designed to serve multiple functions: it provides printed photographs on pages while simultaneously functioning as an electronic storage device. The integrated storage element allows the book to store both printed and digital versions of photographs, making it a universal storage solution that replaces multiple separate devices.
2Adaptability or versatility
If an electronic storage element is integrated into the photo book cover, then the functionality and data storage capacity are expanded, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The electronic storage element is nested within a recess in the cover structure, with connection elements integrated into the cover's edge. This nesting approach allows the storage functionality to be embedded within the existing photo book structure without adding external complexity, maintaining a simple overall design while incorporating advanced storage capabilities.
3Manufacturing precision
If photographs are selected for inclusion in the photo book, then the printed quality is improved, but the number of photographs that can be included is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent allows users to create printed photographs from digital copies stored in the electronic storage element. This copying mechanism enables users to select and print only the photographs they want while maintaining the ability to store far more photographs digitally, thus achieving high printed quality without limiting the total number of photographs that can be included in the system.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a photobook (1), which comprises a binding (2), in which an electronic memory element and a connection element connected thereto are integrated. The connection element opens at an edge of the binding (2) and can be connected to external connection means in order to read data into and out of the memory element.