Terminal Apparatus Automatic Spot Information Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current technologies for storing information in computers so that it can be viewed by users are not optimized for efficient sharing and viewing of electronic content-related data.
Innovation Solution
A method and application program that allows a terminal apparatus to acquire shared information, automatically enter it into input fields, and store spot information including location data, enabling users to view this information by designating the application as a destination for sharing electronic content.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual information entry is used in existing systems, then users can store information, but the operation becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by automatically acquiring shared information from electronic content before the user needs to enter it. The terminal apparatus intercepts shared information from other applications and pre-fills input fields, so when the user wants to store spot information, the data is already prepared and ready for confirmation, eliminating manual typing time
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service by automatically obtaining and processing shared information without requiring user intervention. The terminal apparatus self-acquires shared information from clipboard or other applications, self-identifies the spot from captured images or location data, and self-populates the information fields, allowing users to simply confirm rather than manually enter data
2Adaptability or versatility
If simple sharing is implemented, then electronic content can be shared easily, but related spot information cannot be stored and viewed
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal apparatus is designed with multi-functionality, serving both as a general-purpose device for viewing electronic content and as a specialized system for storing and managing spot information. The same application that handles electronic content sharing also performs image capture, location identification, information extraction, and database storage, eliminating the need for separate dedicated systems
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces an intermediary layer between simple electronic content sharing and complex information management. The terminal apparatus acts as a mediator that receives shared information from other applications, processes it through automatic spot identification and extraction, and stores it in an organized manner, bridging the gap between simple sharing and comprehensive information management
3Productivity
If automatic information entry is implemented, then entry time is reduced, but the system requires complex information processing capabilities
Solution Approach 1:
The system replaces manual mechanical information entry with automated electronic information processing. Instead of users physically typing information, the terminal apparatus uses software-based automatic acquisition from shared content, automated spot identification from images or location data, and automated extraction of relevant information, substituting mechanical user actions with electronic processing systems
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AI summary
A method performed by a terminal apparatus 10 in accordance with an application program configured to be initiated upon being designated as a destination for sharing electronic content, the method including acquiring shared information set for the electronic content, automatically entering the shared information in an input field in which a user can enter information, acquiring location information on a spot, and storing spot information, which includes information entered in the input field and the acquired location information, so that the spot information can be viewed by the user.