Server Apparatus Deciphering Proprietary Data for Universal Preview
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Solution Overview
Problem
Adapting editing programs to run on various platforms is cumbersome and costly, requiring extensive modifications to accommodate different operating systems and file formats.
Innovation Solution
A server and communication apparatus system using a deciphering program to convert proprietary data into a universally readable format, enabling HTTP communication and reducing the need for platform-specific adaptations by generating preview image data and transmitting modifications between the server and communication apparatus.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If editing programs are adapted for each platform, then compatibility with different operating systems is improved, but development complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a server as an intermediary between the communication apparatus and proprietary data storage. The server runs the deciphering program and handles platform-specific operations, while the communication apparatus uses a universal HTTP interface. This mediator architecture allows the system to support multiple platforms without requiring each client device to be adapted for each platform.
Solution Approach 2:
The communication apparatus is designed with universal functionality to communicate with any server through standard HTTP protocols, regardless of the server's underlying platform. The server handles multiple functions including data storage, deciphering, and image generation, making the system adaptable to different platforms without requiring platform-specific client applications.
2Adaptability or versatility
If deciphering programs are installed on each platform, then proprietary data can be accessed, but adaptation effort and maintenance cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The server acts as an intermediary that hosts the deciphering program, eliminating the need to install and adapt deciphering software on each client platform. The communication apparatus simply communicates with the server through standard HTTP, while the server handles all proprietary data deciphering operations centrally.
Solution Approach 2:
The server automatically handles deciphering operations when receiving requests from the communication apparatus. The system self-manages the conversion of proprietary data to accessible formats without requiring manual adaptation or configuration on each client device.
3Reliability
If proprietary data is stored in proprietary format, then data security and format control are improved, but readability and display capability decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The system separates data storage from data display functions. Proprietary data remains stored in its secure proprietary format on the server, while the server generates separate preview image data in universal formats for display purposes. This segmentation maintains both security and readability without compromising either.
Solution Approach 2:
The server creates preview images as copies of the proprietary data in universal formats. These preview images are derived from the original proprietary data but exist as separate entities that can be freely displayed and transmitted without affecting the security or integrity of the original proprietary format data.
Data Source
AI summary
A sever apparatus is configured to transmit designated image information including designated preview image data having a generally used format and is used to previewing designated image based on the designated proprietary data and designated accompanying information having a generally used format and is accompanying information of the designated image to the communication apparatus that output the designated proprietary data through the network interface. When the network interface obtains the modification information output by the communication apparatus after the designated image information is transmitted, and represents modifications to the designated image, the server apparatus retrieves the designated proprietary data from the storage device, and obtains modified designated image information reflecting the modification information based on the retrieved designated proprietary data and obtained modification information with use of the deciphering program, and transmits the modified designated image information to the communication apparatus that output the modification information through the network interface.