Scanner App Drag-and-Drop Transfer for Accurate Image Handoff
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing scanner applications face challenges in efficiently transferring image data to multiple applications without file mix-ups, incorrect transmissions, or accidental deletions, especially when the target applications lack integration functionality via APIs.
Innovation Solution
A scanner application that automatically displays an integration assistance screen with a file icon, allowing users to drag and drop the icon onto the target application, thereby simplifying data transfer and reducing operational errors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual file transfer methods are used (folder assignment, opening folders, selecting files), then data can be transferred to applications, but operational errors occur (file mix-ups, incorrect transmissions, accidental deletions)
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a drag-and-drop interface as an intermediary mechanism between the file system and target applications. This visual interface mediates the transfer process by providing clear source and destination indicators, allowing users to drag file icons directly onto target application icons or windows, thereby eliminating the need for manual folder navigation and reducing operational errors
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates visual copies of file icons that can be dragged and dropped onto target applications. These icon copies serve as representations of the actual files, allowing users to interact with simplified visual elements rather than navigating complex folder structures, thus improving both reliability and ease of operation
2Extent of automation
If API integration is implemented between scanner application and target applications, then automated data transfer is achieved, but compatibility is limited to applications with integration functionality
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal drag-and-drop interface that functions across all applications regardless of whether they have API integration capabilities. This universal mechanism allows the scanner application to transfer data to any application that supports the operating system's standard drag-and-drop protocol, significantly expanding compatibility while maintaining automated transfer benefits
3Productivity
If traditional file transfer procedures are used (folder assignment, manual opening), then data can be moved to applications, but time is consumed in the transfer process
Solution Approach 1:
The patent prepares file icons and target application icons in advance for the transfer operation. By having both icons ready and visible in the interface before the user initiates the transfer, the system eliminates the need for users to manually open folders or locate files during the transfer process, significantly reducing transfer time and improving productivity
Data Source
AI summary
A computer-readable, non-transitory medium stores a computer program. The computer program causes an information processing apparatus including circuitry to execute a process. The process includes acquiring data derived from image data, from an external apparatus external to the information processing apparatus, displaying a display component representing the data on a display; and receiving an operation of moving the display component to a screen to transfer the data to an application. The screen is displayed on the display by the application installed on the information processing apparatus.