Server-Based Moving-Image Error Handling for Data Recovery

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing camera systems face issues where errors during recording can result in already obtained data becoming unrecoverable, as existing technologies do not ensure proper recording end processing when errors occur.

Innovation Solution

A server apparatus and method where the server monitors the reception state of moving-image data and performs recording end processing by analyzing the data, ensuring that even if errors occur, the data is correctly recorded and can be reproduced.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If the camera records moving-images in an internal recording area, then the recording process is simple and direct, but if an error occurs during recording, the already obtained data may become unrecoverable and cannot be recognized or reproduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverecording system complexityVSAvoiddata recoverability
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a server as an intermediary between the camera and the final storage location. The server receives moving-image data from the camera, performs error detection and correction processing, and then stores the data. This intermediary system enables complex error handling and data validation without requiring the camera itself to be overly complex, thus resolving the contradiction between device simplicity and data reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements preliminary error detection and correction processing before the final storage of moving-image data. The server performs validation checks on the received data, identifies errors, and executes correction procedures before committing the data to storage. This preliminary action ensures that even if errors occur during transmission or initial recording, the data can be recovered and properly stored, addressing the reliability concern without significantly increasing camera complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Reliability

If the server performs comprehensive error detection and correction processing, then data reliability is improved, but the processing time and system complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata recording accuracyVSAvoidserver processing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a self-service mechanism where the server automatically performs error detection, identifies error patterns, and executes correction procedures without requiring external intervention or complex manual processing systems. The system uses standardized error checking algorithms and automated recovery protocols, which improve data reliability through comprehensive processing while keeping the server architecture relatively simple and maintainable.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Productivity

If normal end processing is performed only when recording completes successfully, then the recording process is efficient, but if an error occurs, already recorded data may be lost without proper termination handling

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverecording efficiencyVSAvoiddata loss on error
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the server continuously monitors the recording process, detects errors in real-time, and triggers appropriate error handling procedures. When an error is detected, the system provides feedback to initiate correction processes and ensures proper termination handling. This feedback loop maintains recording efficiency by quickly identifying and addressing errors rather than allowing them to propagate, while simultaneously preventing data loss through automated recovery and proper end processing even when errors occur.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentEP3669358B1Server, method, non-transitory computer-readable medium, and system
Publication Date: 2024.01.10 SONY GROUP CORP
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AI summary

The present disclosure includes a server apparatus, a recording method, a non-transitory computer-readable, and a system. In one example, the server apparatus includes a recording unit and a controller. The controller is configured to receive image data of a subject from a camera, control the recording unit to record the image data of the subject that is received from the camera, monitor the image data of the subject to determine whether the image data of the subject that is received from the camera is abnormal, and responsive to determining that the image data of the subject that is received from the camera is abnormal, control the recording unit to perform recording end processing on the image data of the subject that has already been recorded.