Digital Photo Frame Data Transfer via Server
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Solution Overview
Problem
Digital photo frames face limitations in data transfer convenience due to the need for external storage devices and complex software installation processes, which hinder their popularity compared to versatile tablet PCs.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method and system that allows a display device to connect to a server using a unique device identifier, establishing communication channels with mobile terminals, adding them to a contact list, and designating regions for digital content reception and display, eliminating the need for manual software downloads and setup.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If digital photo frames use external data storage devices for data transfer, then data can be stored and displayed, but user convenience is limited and operational complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables automatic connection and data transfer between mobile terminals and display devices through pre-configured device identifiers and automated pairing processes. The display device automatically connects to the server, receives communication requests, and establishes communication channels without requiring users to manually install software or configure settings, making the system serve itself rather than requiring extensive user setup
Solution Approach 2:
A server acts as an intermediary between mobile terminals and display devices, facilitating automatic connection and data transfer. The server receives communication requests from mobile terminals, retrieves device identifiers, and establishes communication channels, eliminating the need for direct peer-to-peer configuration and reducing operational complexity for users
2Adaptability or versatility
If tablet PCs provide a common software platform for versatility, then multiple applications can be installed, but operation becomes complex requiring software downloads and familiarization
Solution Approach 1:
Device identifiers and connection configurations are pre-configured during manufacturing or initial setup, stored on the display device and registered with the server. This preliminary action eliminates the need for users to perform software installation or configuration steps later, providing versatility through pre-built capabilities while maintaining ease of operation
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically performs connection establishment, device identification, and communication channel setup without requiring user intervention for software installation. The automated processes make the system versatile and adaptive while eliminating the operational complexity associated with manual software setup
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AI summary
The present application discloses methods and devices for data transfer and particularly data transfer between mobile terminals and a display device. The display device may connect to a uniquely identified server based on a device identifier corresponding to the display device. In addition, the display device may connect to the server through a default connection setup embedded in the device identifier. Mobile terminals may be searched and identified by terminal identifiers so that the display device may establish communication channels with the mobile terminals. After adding the mobile terminals to the contact lists of the display device, different display regions of the display device may be designated to the mobile terminals so that the regions may display the digital contents sent from the mobile terminals to the display device. In addition, the regions may be further selected to display the digital contents in more detail.