Terminal Apparatus Image Search Integration via Intermediary Server
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing method of integrating image-capture-and-transmission application functions into event applications is inefficient due to the requirement for lengthy development, high costs, and inflexibility, making it difficult to adapt to quick customer needs.
Innovation Solution
A terminal apparatus and information processing system that includes an image search system, allowing captured images to be transmitted to an image search server for retrieving associated information, which is then presented to the user, enabling seamless integration of image search functionality without the need for extensive development.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the functions of the image-capture-and-transmission application are incorporated into the event application, then the user convenience is improved, but the development time and cost increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary mechanism where the image-capture-and-transmission application does not need to be fully incorporated into the event application. Instead, the event application can utilize the image search functionality through a separate image search application, reducing the complexity and time required for integration while maintaining user convenience.
Solution Approach 2:
The image search application serves as a universal component that can be accessed by multiple different applications (event applications, shopping applications, etc.). This multi-functional approach allows the image-capture-and-transmission capability to be shared across different application contexts without requiring duplication of functionality in each application.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the image-capture-and-transmission application functions are integrated into the event application, then the functionality is enhanced, but the development cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
By introducing the image search application as an intermediary layer, the patent enables functionality enhancement without direct integration. The event application can access image search capabilities through this intermediary, reducing development costs by avoiding the need to build and maintain duplicate image processing functionality within each application.
Solution Approach 2:
The image search application becomes a universal service that multiple applications can utilize. This approach enhances functionality across different application types (event, shopping, social media) while reducing overall development cost through code sharing and resource utilization.
3Ease of operation
If the image-capture-and-transmission application is integrated into the event application, then the operational smoothness is improved, but the flexibility to adapt to quick customer needs is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a dynamic architecture where applications can dynamically access image search functionality as needed. The image search application can be launched from different event applications when image search is required, allowing the system to adapt flexibly to different customer needs while maintaining smooth operation through standardized interfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The image search application serves as a flexible intermediary that can be accessed by various event applications. This intermediary layer provides operational smoothness for users while maintaining system flexibility, as the image search functionality can be activated dynamically based on specific customer requirements without requiring rigid integration.
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AI summary
A terminal apparatus includes a first execution unit. The first execution unit includes an acquisition unit that acquires a captured image captured by an image capturing unit, a transmitting unit that transmits the captured image acquired by the acquisition unit to an image search system including a storage unit, in which objects and associated information associated with each other are stored, and an image search server that retrieves associated information associated with an object contained in the transmitted captured image and transmit the retrieved associated information to a transmission source of the captured image, a receiving unit that receives the associated information transmitted from the image search system based on the captured image transmitted from the transmitting unit, and a presenting unit that presents associated information corresponding to an externally-fed parameter, among the associated information received by the receiving unit.