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Connection test method and information processing apparatus performing the same

a technology of information processing apparatus and connection test method, which is applied in the direction of data switching network, structural/machine measurement, instruments, etc., can solve the problems of difficult to determine the accuracy of the set connection information, the different screen for setting the connection information, and the time and effort required to set the user information in the information processing apparatus or multi-function apparatus, etc., to achieve the effect of determining the accuracy of the entered connection information quickly and easily

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-08-16
OHTANI YOHKO
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This approach enables quick and accurate determination of connection accuracy, facilitating seamless access to user information stored on information storage servers, reducing the time and effort required for setup and minimizing errors.

Problems solved by technology

It takes time and effort, however, to set the user information in the information processing apparatuses or multi-function apparatuses.
However, a screen for setting the connection information is often different from a screen for attempting connection with the information storage server using the set connection information.
This causes a problem in that the accuracy of the set connection information cannot be determined easily.

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[0101] A description is given below, with respect to a connection test method according to the present invention, of the operation of the multi-function apparatus 31 as an application of the information processing apparatus 1 according to the present invention. According to this embodiment, an information storage server is based on LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol), and is called an LDAP server. Connection information for connecting the multi-function apparatus 31 to the information storage server is referred to as LDAP server information. Further, the LDAP server manages user information.

[0102]FIG. 5 is a diagram for illustrating a request for obtaining LDAP server information. In FIG. 5, configuration parts unnecessary for the illustration are omitted. The UCS 67 stores the LDAP server information in the HDD 108, and manages the LDAP server information LDAP server by LDAP server. The LDAP server information managed by the UCS 67 includes a server name, a host name (an ...

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[0247] In the first embodiment, a description is given of a connection test in the case of obtaining user information from an LDAP server. The present invention is also applicable to a connection test in a file sharing protocol such as SMB (Server Message Block) or a file transfer protocol such as FTP (File Transfer Protocol).

[0248]FIG. 51 is a diagram for illustrating a connection test in SMB or FTP. In FIG. 51, configuration parts unnecessary for the illustration are omitted. The connection test in SMB or FTP is conducted by the system initial setting function 202 of the SCS 68 using an SMB library 203 or an FTP library 204 based on an instruction from the operations panel 120 of the multi-function apparatus 31 or its external client 232-1 or 232-2. The connection test may be conducted by the initial setting application 56 having the same function as the system initial setting function 202 of the SCS 68 as shown in FIG. 52. Here, a description is given of the case where the conne...

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Abstract

A method for an information processing apparatus to test a connection to an information storage server from which the information processing apparatus obtains information is disclosed. The method includes the steps of (a) receiving a request for a connection test using connection information for establishing the connection to the information storage server from a screen on which at least part of the connection information is entered; (b) testing the connection to the information storage server based on the request for the connection test; and (c) outputting the result of the connection test.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a Continuation Application of, and claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. § 120 from, U.S. application Ser. No. 10 / 788,313, filed Mar. 1, 2004, which is based upon and claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119 from prior Japanese Patent Applications Nos. 2003-056166, filed Mar. 3, 2003; 2003-056167, filed Mar. 3, 2003; 2004-036820, filed Feb. 13, 2004; and 2004-036821, filed Feb. 13, 2004. The entire contents of each of the above applications are incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates generally to connection test methods and information processing apparatuses performing such connection methods, and more particularly to a connection test method for testing connection to an information storage server shared by one or more information processing apparatuses, an information processing apparatus and an image-form...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G06F19/00G01M99/00
CPCH04L43/50H04L12/2697
Inventor OHTANI, YOHKO
Owner OHTANI YOHKO
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