Visual Pattern File Transfer via Image Decoding
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional file transmission methods between electronic devices are cumbersome, requiring additional cables or external storage, and pose security and space limitations when using cloud storage or email.
Innovation Solution
A file transmission method and system where connection information of a selected item is encoded into a pattern displayed within a selection region, allowing users to capture and decode this information using another device for intuitive file transfer.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If transmission cable or external storage medium is used for file transmission, then file transfer capability is achieved, but device complexity and portability are worsened due to additional hardware requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces mechanical connection systems (cables, external storage devices) with an optical/image-based information transmission system. The connection information is encoded into visual patterns that can be captured by camera, eliminating the need for physical connection hardware between devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary encoding mechanism that converts connection information into visual patterns. This intermediary representation allows information to be transmitted through image capture and recognition rather than direct physical connection, reducing hardware complexity.
2Ease of operation
If cloud storage or email is used for file transmission, then remote file access is achieved, but security and storage space limitations are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the connection information from complex cloud storage or email systems and encodes it directly into visual patterns. This allows devices to connect directly through image recognition, bypassing the need to store or process files through intermediary cloud services, thereby improving security.
3Productivity
If conventional file transmission methods are used, then file transfer is achieved, but user convenience is worsened due to registration and log-in procedures
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary encoding of connection information into visual patterns that can be directly recognized and processed. This eliminates the need for users to perform registration or log-in procedures during file transmission, as the connection information is pre-encoded and ready for immediate use.
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AI summary
A file transmission method, a file transmission apparatus, and a file transmission system are provided. The method is adapted for a first electronic apparatus to perform a file transmission operation with a second electronic apparatus. The method includes following steps: capturing a target image including a selection region displayed by the second electronic apparatus, wherein the selection region is displayed by the second electronic apparatus in response to a selection operation performed on at least one item displayed by the second electronic apparatus; identifying an encoded pattern located within the selection region in the target image, and decoding the encoded pattern to obtain connection information of the item; and transmitting at least one file with the second electronic apparatus according to the connection information.