Canon had 168 patents in digitalization during Q2 2024. Canon Inc filed patents for a file transfer apparatus that changes file names to avoid conflicts, a method for adding overlays to video sequences efficiently, an information processing apparatus for generating virtual space and objects, an item management system for tracking items and user actions, and an information processing apparatus for extracting and displaying named entities from documents. GlobalData’s report on Canon gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Canon had no grants in digitalization as a theme in Q2 2024.
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Application: File transfer apparatus and file transfer method (Patent ID: US20240214446A1)
The patent filed by Canon Inc. describes a file transfer apparatus that determines if any files with the same base name exist in a group of files to be transferred. If duplicates are found, the apparatus collectively changes the base name of the duplicate files before transferring all files to the destination. The apparatus includes a determination unit, a rename unit, and a transfer unit to execute this process efficiently.
Additionally, the patent includes claims detailing the specific functions of the file transfer apparatus, such as substituting temporary base names, modifying base names to create temporary names, and adding specific characters to base names. The apparatus can handle related files with the same base name, comply with the Design rule for Camera File system (DCF) standard, and transfer files with free characters and DCF numbers. The method and computer-readable medium for executing this file transfer process are also outlined in the patent.
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