Portable Device Virtual Storage for Cross-Platform Image Sharing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Portable electronic devices, such as mobile phones, lack the ability to connect to external larger screens due to design constraints, and existing image data communication methods require dedicated software installations, making them inconvenient and restrictive for use across different devices and operating systems.
Innovation Solution
A portable electronic device with a display, processing module, and memory that emulates a virtual storage device to produce image data in standard file formats, allowing frame data to be shared without dedicated software, using communication links like USB, Bluetooth, or wireless networks, enabling seamless image communication across various platforms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If dedicated software is installed to support image data communication, then the portable electronic device can transmit frame data to data processing devices, but the installation process becomes complicated and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the image data communication functionality from dedicated software applications and embeds it directly into the portable electronic device's operating system. This allows the device to natively generate and transmit image data through communication links without requiring users to install separate software packages on either the portable device or the data processing device.
Solution Approach 2:
The portable electronic device is equipped with self-service capabilities to automatically generate image data from frame data using built-in processing modules and store it in standard formats. The device independently manages the conversion and transmission processes through its own processing module and memory, eliminating the need for external dedicated software assistance.
2Adaptability or versatility
If dedicated software is installed on both portable electronic device and data processing device, then image data communication is supported, but the method becomes restrictive to specific operating systems
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal image data communication solution where the portable electronic device generates image data in standard formats that can be read by any data processing device regardless of operating system. The processing module converts frame data to universally compatible image formats, enabling cross-platform compatibility without requiring OS-specific dedicated software on either device.
3Adaptability or versatility
If interface circuit and output plug are installed for TV output or VGA output, then frame signal can be output to external displays, but the portable electronic device loses slimness and compactness
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical connection system (physical interface circuits and output plugs required for TV or VGA output) with a wireless or logical communication system. The processing module transmits image data through communication links to data processing devices, eliminating the need for physical connectors and interface circuits, thereby maintaining device compactness while achieving external display functionality.
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AI summary
A portable electronic device and an image communication method thereof are provided. The portable electronic device includes a display, a processing module and a memory. The processing module provides frame data of a corresponding frame for the display to show, enables the portable electronic device to emulate a virtual storage device under a communication link, and produces image data compliant with a file format according to the frame data of the frame. The memory stores the image data, which can be read through the communication link. The processing module provides a frame data update for the display to show and updates the image data according to the frame data update.