QR Code Performance Sharing for Musical Instruments

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for providing images and performance information generated by users playing electronic musical instruments at events are inadequate, as they require manual intervention to address paper or ink shortages, preventing users from sharing their performances at home.

Innovation Solution

An information processing system that acquires performance information, generates images, stores them, and outputs URL information as a two-dimensional code, allowing users to access and share their performances without manual intervention.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a printing apparatus is used to provide images to visitors, then the images can be physically provided to visitors, but the system requires manual intervention when paper or ink runs out

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveautomatic operationVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a server as an intermediary between the information processing apparatus and users. The server stores images and performance information, and provides them to users via URL codes. This mediator eliminates the need for manual paper/ink management while maintaining automatic operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

Instead of providing physical printed images that consume paper and ink, the system creates digital copies stored on a server. Users access these copies through URL codes (such as QR codes), eliminating material consumption while maintaining image distribution functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

2Adaptability or versatility

If printing apparatus is used to provide images, then images can be distributed at events, but users cannot access or share performances at home

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveaccessibilityVSAvoidperformance information sharing
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The server provides universal access to performance images and information through URL codes that can be scanned and accessed from any location and device. This multi-functional approach allows the same system to serve both event-based distribution and home-based access/sharing needs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system creates shareable digital copies of performance information that can be distributed via URL codes. Users can access and share these copies at home without needing physical printed materials, enabling continuous access and sharing beyond the event venue.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

3Productivity

If manual measures are taken for paper or ink shortages, then printing can continue, but human intervention is required increasing operational complexity

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontinuous operationVSAvoidautomatic operation
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSExtent of automation

Solution Approach 1:

The system transitions from manual paper/ink management to automated digital delivery. The server automatically manages image storage and distribution, providing self-service functionality that eliminates the need for human intervention in resource management while maintaining continuous operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

By using digital copies instead of physical printing, the system eliminates the consumable resources (paper and ink) that require manual replenishment. This enables continuous automatic operation without human intervention for resource management.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Data Source

PatentUS20240078989A1Information processing method, information processing apparatus, storage medium for storing program, and information processing system
Publication Date: 2024.03.07 CASIO COMPUTER CO LTD
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AI summary

An information processing method performed by at least one processor, the method comprising:acquiring performance information corresponding to performance operation; generating an image based on the performance information;storing at least one of the image and the performance information in a storage device;acquiring address information for accessing the at least one of the image and the performance information stored in the storage device; andcontrolling an output device to output the address information.