Server-Generated Image Processing Code for Efficient Image Exchange

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional digital photography systems are limited in the ways users can exchange images, often requiring cumbersome and time-consuming processes to achieve desired results.

Innovation Solution

A system and method for exchanging images involve receiving and analyzing images at a server, generating image processing code based on the analysis, and outputting this code for further processing or manipulation through a web application, allowing users to efficiently manipulate and share images.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If traditional image exchange methods are used, then images can be transferred between devices, but the process becomes cumbersome and time-consuming with many interaction steps

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage exchange efficiencyVSAvoidnumber of interaction steps
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a server as an intermediary system that receives images from a first device, processes them through various operations (such as generating variations, applying filters, or enhancing quality), and delivers the processed images to a second device. This intermediary approach consolidates multiple interaction steps into a centralized processing hub, thereby improving image exchange efficiency while reducing the complexity of direct device-to-device interactions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical image transfer operations with automated computer-based processing. Instead of requiring users to manually navigate through multiple interfaces and steps for image exchange, the system uses automated image processing algorithms and digital communication protocols to handle the entire image transfer and processing workflow, significantly reducing the number of interaction steps and improving overall efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Ease of operation

If traditional image transfer methods are used, then images can be shared between devices, but the process requires many steps of interactions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage sharing convenienceVSAvoidtime required for image exchange
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements preliminary image processing actions at the server before the images are delivered to the second device. The server pre-processes images by generating variations, applying enhancements, or preparing them for optimal display on different devices. This preliminary action eliminates the need for the receiving device to perform time-consuming processing steps, thereby reducing the overall time required for image exchange and improving ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent establishes a continuous automated workflow where images are continuously processed and ready for delivery as soon as they are received from the first device. The server maintains continuous processing capability, preparing multiple image variations and optimizations in advance, so that when the second device requests the images, they are already prepared and can be delivered immediately, eliminating idle time and improving overall efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Data Source

PatentUS12375614B2System, method, and computer program product for exchanging images
Publication Date: 2025.07.29 DUELIGHT LLC
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AI summary

A system, method, and computer program product are provided for exchanging images. In use, one or more images are received at a server. Additionally, the one or more images are analyzed. Further, image processing code is outputted referencing the one or more images, based on the analysis of the one or more images. Additional systems, methods, and computer program products are also presented.