Information processing device

The information processing apparatus addresses communication overload issues by switching store devices to an in-store server, ensuring continuous operation during peak loads on the cloud server.

JP7884490B2Active Publication Date: 2026-07-03TOSHIBA TEC KK
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Patent Information

Application Number
JP2023177402
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-10-13
Publication Date
2026-07-03
Estimated Expiration
2043-10-13

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The communication load on cloud servers becomes high during peak times, leading to communication issues between the cloud server and store apparatuses, which can disrupt the functioning of store systems.

Method used

An information processing apparatus is configured to monitor the communication load of the cloud server and switch the communication destination of sales data processing devices to an in-store server when the load is high, allowing them to operate independently by storing and managing local information.

Benefits of technology

Ensures the store apparatuses can function smoothly even during high communication loads on the cloud server by utilizing the in-store server as a backup, reducing the impact of communication disruptions.

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Abstract

To provide an information processing apparatus that makes it possible to use in-store apparatuses without any problem even when the communication load of a cloud server is high.SOLUTION: An information processing apparatus is configured to communicate with a cloud server which manages information including transaction information, and a sales data processing apparatus in a store, the information processing apparatus including: a storage unit configured to store the information managed by the cloud server, the information being at least information on the store that the information processing apparatus belongs to; a monitoring unit which monitors communication load status in the cloud server; and a switching unit which outputs, when it is determined that the communication load of the cloud server is high, based on an output of the monitoring unit, an instruction to cause the sales data processing apparatus to communicate with the storage unit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6
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