Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP)
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Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) is a standardized communication protocol that enables digital cameras and other imaging devices to transfer photos and related data directly to computers and other hosts without requiring traditional file system access.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
data transfer protocol
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digital camera communication protocol → |
| abbreviation |
PTP
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| advantage |
enables richer device control than simple file transfer
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prevents host from corrupting camera file system → |
| allows |
host-controlled access to images on a device
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image transfer without direct file system access → |
| category |
computer networking protocol
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digital photography technology → |
| commonlyUsedWith |
USB Still Image Capture Device Class
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| communicationModel |
client–server
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| conformsTo |
ISO 15740:2013 revision
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| dataModel |
object-based rather than file-based
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| defines |
standard set of device properties
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standard set of object formats → standard set of operations for image devices → |
| designedFor |
digital cameras
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mobile phones with cameras → other imaging devices → scanners → |
| hasExtension |
PTP/IP
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vendor-specific PTP operations and properties → |
| influenced |
Media Transfer Protocol
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| introducedToReplace |
mass storage based camera access in some scenarios
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| operatesOver |
IP networks
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USB → |
| primaryUse |
transferring images from digital cameras to computers
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transferring images from imaging devices to host systems → |
| relatedProtocol |
Media Transfer Protocol
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| roleOfDevice |
PTP responder
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| roleOfHost |
PTP initiator
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| standardizedBy |
ISO
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International Imaging Industry Association → |
| standardNumber |
ISO 15740
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| supportsFeature |
event notifications from device to host
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remote control of camera functions → |
| supportsOperation |
capture image remotely
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delete object → get device info → get object → get object handles → |
| supportsTransferOf |
audio clips associated with images
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device properties → digital photographs → metadata → thumbnails → |
| transportAgnostic |
true
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| usedBy |
many digital camera manufacturers
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some smartphone operating systems → |
Referenced by (3)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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USB Mini-B
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USB Mini-B ("Media Transfer Protocol (MTP)") → |
usedWithProtocol |
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Picture Transfer Protocol
("Media Transfer Protocol")
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relatedProtocol |