Terminal Device Visual Data Transmission via Image Capture
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face difficulties in selecting the correct device for data transmission in wireless communication due to the display of device names and MAC addresses, making it hard to determine the intended device for data transfer, and navigating hierarchical folder structures for data selection.
Innovation Solution
A system that captures images of surrounding devices using an image-capturing unit and displays them on a terminal device's screen, allowing users to select and drag-and-drop desired data images associated with specific patterns, which are linked to terminal identification information, enabling intuitive data transmission to nearby devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If device names and MAC addresses are displayed in the connectable devices list, then device identification information is provided, but it becomes difficult for users to determine the intended device for data transmission
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses visual copies (images) of the target device displayed on both the transmitting and receiving devices. Instead of relying on text-based device names and MAC addresses, the system captures and displays visual representations of the target device, allowing users to intuitively identify the correct device through its visual appearance rather than technical specifications.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the traditional text-based device selection interface with an image-based visual interface. The camera captures real-time images of the target device's display, and these images are used as the selection interface, substituting the mechanical interaction of reading and selecting from text lists with visual recognition and selection.
2Ease of manufacture
If hierarchical folder structures are used to manage data, then data organization is achieved, but it becomes troublesome to navigate and select data for transmission
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the data selection process from the hierarchical folder structure context. Instead of requiring users to navigate through nested folders to select data, the system displays thumbnails of selectable data items directly in the visual interface, allowing users to select data based on visual previews without traversing the hierarchical structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent adds a visual dimension to data selection by displaying image thumbnails alongside or instead of traditional folder navigation interfaces. This transforms the one-dimensional hierarchical navigation into a two-dimensional visual selection interface where users can see data previews and select items based on visual content rather than path navigation.
3Speed
If automatic connection is performed with recently connected devices, then connection speed is improved, but users cannot select different target devices for data transmission
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces visual device images as an intermediary between the automatic connection mechanism and the user's selection intent. The system displays images of available target devices, allowing users to consciously select the desired device even when automatic connection is enabled, thus mediating between automated speed and user control.
Data Source
AI summary
An information processing apparatus that controls a display to display captured image at a first portion of the display; detects whether an image of a specific pattern exists in the captured image; controls the display to display an image corresponding to data in a second portion of the display; detects that a user input was received at a first position corresponding to the first portion of the display and a second position corresponding to the second portion of the display; and transmits data corresponding to an image displayed at the first position to another information processing apparatus corresponding to the captured image displayed at the second position.