Information processing system, information processing method, server device, and information processing program
The system streamlines data migration by using a server to associate and store model numbers and migration data, reducing user input and effort in transferring data to multiple devices.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2024085434
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-05-27
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-09
AI Technical Summary
Existing systems require users to input and store multiple model numbers of destination devices during data migration, which is time-consuming.
An information processing system that includes a first information processing device transmitting a model number and migration data to a server, where the server associates and stores this information, and a second device retrieves the data using the model number from the server.
Reduces user effort by eliminating the need to input model numbers for multiple destination devices, streamlining data migration.
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Abstract
Description
[Technical Field]
[0001] The present disclosure relates to an information processing system, an information processing method, a server device, and an information processing program for transferring data between information processing devices. [Background technology]
[0002] Migration data such as setting information may be migrated between information processing devices (e.g., image forming devices such as MFPs (Multifunction Peripherals)). For example, when replacing an information processing device, migration data from the source information processing device is migrated to the destination information processing device. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]
[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2020-135115 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-91096 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]
[0004] According to Patent Document 1, it is necessary to input and store the model number of the destination information processing device in the source information processing device of the migration data. Therefore, if there are many destination information processing devices, the user needs to input many model numbers in the source information processing device, which is time-consuming for the user.
[0005] In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present disclosure is to save a user time and effort when migrating migration data from a source information processing device, particularly to a plurality of destination information processing devices. [Means for solving the problem]
[0006] An information processing system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a first information processing device having an export processing unit that transmits an export instruction, a first model number that identifies the first information processing device itself, and migration data that is recorded in the first information processing device and is to be migrated to a server device; a server device having an export management unit that receives the export instruction, the first model number, and the migration data from the first information processing device, and stores the first model number and the migration data in a storage medium in association with each other; a second information processing device having an import instruction unit that transmits an import instruction including the first model number to the server device; Equipped with the server device further includes an import management unit that receives the import instruction from the second information processing device and transmits the migration data associated with the first model number included in the import instruction to the second information processing device; The second information processing device further includes an import processing unit that receives the migration data from the server device and records it in the second information processing device.
[0007] An information processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: The first information processing device transmits an export instruction, a first model number identifying the first information processing device itself, and migration data recorded in the first information processing device itself and to be migrated to the server device; a server device receives the export instruction, the first model number, and the migration data from the first information processing device, and stores the first model number and the migration data in a storage medium in association with each other; a second information processing device transmits an import instruction including the first model number to the server device; the server device receives the import instruction from the second information processing device, and transmits the migration data associated with the first model number included in the import instruction to the second information processing device; The second information processing device receives the migration data from the server device and records it in its own device.
[0008] A server device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: an export management unit that receives an export instruction, a first model number that identifies the first information processing device itself, and migration data that is recorded in the first information processing device and is to be migrated from the first information processing device to a server device, and that associates the first model number and the migration data with each other and stores them in a storage medium; an import management unit that receives an import instruction including the first model number from a second information processing device that transmits the import instruction to the server device, and transmits the migration data associated with the first model number included in the import instruction to the second information processing device; It is equipped with:
[0009] An information processing program according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: The computer of the server device, an export management unit that receives an export instruction, a first model number that identifies the first information processing device itself, and migration data that is recorded in the first information processing device and is to be migrated from the first information processing device to a server device, and that associates the first model number and the migration data with each other and stores them in a storage medium; an import management unit that receives an import instruction including the first model number from a second information processing device that transmits the import instruction to the server device, and transmits the migration data associated with the first model number included in the import instruction to the second information processing device; Operate as. [Effects of the Invention]
[0010] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to reduce the effort required of a user when migrating data from a source information processing device to a plurality of destination information processing devices in particular.
[0011] The effects described here are not necessarily limited to those described herein, and may be any of the effects described in this disclosure. [Brief explanation of the drawings]
[0012] [Figure 1] 1 illustrates an information processing system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 2] 1 shows a hardware configuration of an image forming apparatus when the information processing apparatus is an image forming apparatus. [Figure 3] 1 shows the functional configuration of an information processing system. [Figure 4] 10 shows a sequence for transmitting migration data from a first information processing device (migration source) to a server device. [Figure 5] 10 shows a flowchart for transmitting migration data from a first information processing device (migration source) to a server device. [Figure 6] 10 shows a sequence in which a second information processing device (migration destination) receives migration data from a server device. [Figure 7] 10 shows a flowchart in which a second information processing apparatus (migration destination) receives migration data from a server apparatus. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0013] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0014] 1. Information Processing System
[0015] FIG. 1 illustrates an information processing system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0016] The information processing system 1 includes one or more first information processing devices 10, one or more second information processing devices 20, and a server device 30. The one or more first information processing devices 10, the one or more second information processing devices 20, and the server device 30 are connected to a network such as the Internet and can communicate with each other.
[0017] The first information processing device 10 and the second information processing device 20 may be, for example, an image forming device such as an MFP (Multifunction Peripheral). However, the first information processing device 10 and the second information processing device 20 are not limited to MFPs and may be any electronic device as long as they are the same type and capable of communicating with each other.
[0018] In this embodiment, when an information processing device is replaced, migration data of the source information processing device is migrated to the destination information processing device. The first information processing device 10 is the source (pre-replacement) old device, and the second information processing device 20 is the destination (post-replacement) new device. The migration data is, for example, setting information of the first information processing device 10. For example, the migration data includes setting data that defines the operation of the first information processing device 10, an address book related to users and business users (such as fax and email destinations) who use the first information processing device 10, image data individually stored by each user, and the like.
[0019] 2. Hardware configuration of image forming device
[0020] FIG. 2 shows the hardware configuration of an image forming apparatus when the information processing apparatus is an image forming apparatus.
[0021] When the first information processing apparatus 10 and the one or more second information processing apparatuses 20 are image forming apparatuses, they have the same hardware configuration, so the hardware configuration of one image forming apparatus 10 will be described as a representative example.
[0022] The image forming apparatus 10 includes a control circuit 100 that constitutes a computer. The control circuit 100 is composed of a processor, such as a CPU 11a (Central Processing Unit), a RAM 11b (Random Access Memory), a ROM 11c (Read Only Memory), and dedicated hardware circuits, and is responsible for overall operational control of the image forming apparatus 10. The CPU 11a loads an information processing program stored in the ROM 11c into the RAM 11b and executes it to perform the operations described in the operational flow below and control the display and operational input of the touch panel 17. The ROM 11c permanently stores the programs and data executed by the CPU 11a. The ROM 11c is an example of a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium.
[0023] The control circuit 100 is connected to an image reading unit 12 (image scanner), an image processing unit 14 (including a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)), an image memory 15, an image forming unit 16 (printer), a touch panel (front panel) 17 which is an operation unit equipped with a display unit 17a, a large-capacity non-volatile storage device 18 such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or an SSD (Solid State Drive), a facsimile communication unit 19, and a network communication interface 13 (communication unit). The control circuit 100 controls the operation of each of the above-mentioned connected units and transmits and receives signals or data to and from each unit. The operation unit of the touch panel 17 is one form of input device, and a voice input device including a microphone may be provided as the input device.
[0024] 3. Functional configuration of information processing system
[0025] FIG. 3 shows the functional configuration of the information processing system.
[0026] The first information processing device 10 operates as an export processing unit 101 when the computer executes an information processing program. The second information processing device 20 operates as an import instruction unit 201 and an import processing unit 202 when the computer executes an information processing program. The server device 30 operates as an export management unit 301, a data conversion unit 303, and an import management unit 304 when the computer executes an information processing program.
[0027] 4. Operation of the information processing system
[0028] Fig. 4 shows a sequence for transmitting migration data from the first information processing device (migration source) to the server device, and Fig. 5 shows a flowchart for transmitting migration data from the first information processing device (migration source) to the server device.
[0029] The user operates the touch panel 17 of the source (pre-replacement) first information processing device 10 or a mobile device (smartphone, etc.) to cloud log in to the server device 30 (step S11). The export processing unit 101 of the first information processing device 10 transmits an export instruction to the server device 30 (step S12).
[0030] The export management unit 301 of the server device 30 receives the export instruction from the first information processing device 10, and transmits an export acceptance notification to the first information processing device 10 (step S31).
[0031] When the export processing unit 101 of the first information processing device 10 receives the export acceptance notification from the server device 30 (step S13, YES), it executes the export. Specifically, the export processing unit 101 transmits a first device number 111 (e.g., IP address) that identifies the first information processing device 10, which is the first device, and migration data 112 that is recorded in the first device and is to be migrated, to the server device 30 (step S14).
[0032] The export management unit 301 of the server device 30 receives the first model number 111 and the migration data 112 from the first information processing device 10. The export management unit 301 associates the first model number 111 and the migration data 112 with each other, stores them in the storage medium 302, and transmits an export result notification to the first information processing device 10 (step S32). The export result notification indicates the success or failure of receiving and storing the first model number 111 and the migration data 112.
[0033] When the export processing unit 101 of the first information processing device 10 receives the export result notification from the server device 30 (step S15, YES), it displays the export result notification on, for example, the touch panel 17 or a mobile device (step S16). If the export result notification indicates success, the export processing unit 101 closes the export job. If the displayed export result notification indicates failure, the user retries from step S11.
[0034] Fig. 6 shows a sequence in which the second information processing apparatus (migration destination) receives migration data from the server apparatus, and Fig. 7 shows a flowchart in which the second information processing apparatus (migration destination) receives migration data from the server apparatus.
[0035] The user operates the touch panel 17 or mobile device of the second information processing device 20, which is the destination (post-replacement) of the migration, to perform cloud login to the server device 30 (step S21). The user inputs a first model number 111, which identifies the first information processing device 10, which is the source of the migration, into the second information processing device 20. For example, the user may transmit the first model number 111 from the mobile device to the second information processing device 20, or may connect a USB memory on which the first model number 111 is recorded to the second information processing device 20 and transmit the first model number 111 to the second information processing device 20. The import instruction unit 201 of the second information processing device 20 transmits an import instruction to the server device 30 (step S22). The import instruction includes the first model number 111, which identifies the first information processing device 10, which is the source of the migration.
[0036] The import management unit 304 of the server device 30 receives the import instruction from the second information processing device 20 and transmits an import acceptance notification to the second information processing device 20 (step S33).
[0037] The import instruction unit 201 of the second information processing device 20 receives the import acceptance notification from the server device 30 (step S23, YES).
[0038] When the model (model of the first information processing device 10) identified by the first model number 111 is different from the model (second information processing device 20) identified by the second model number identifying the second information processing device 20, the data conversion unit 303 of the server device 30 converts the migration data 112 to be compatible with the model identified by the second model number, and generates compatible data 113 (step S34). Note that the server device 30 may obtain the second model number identifying the second information processing device 20 from the information of the cloud login (step S21). Alternatively, the second model number identifying the second information processing device 20 may be included in the import instruction from the second information processing device 20 (step S22).
[0039] The import management unit 304 of the server device 30 transmits to the second information processing device 20 migration data 112 (if the model is the same) or converted compatible data 113 (if the model is different) associated with the first model number 111 included in the import instruction from the second information processing device 20.
[0040] The import processing unit 202 of the second information processing device 20 receives the migration data 112 or the adapted data 113 from the server device 30 and records (imports) it in its own device (step S24). When the import processing unit 202 completes the import, it sends an import result notification to the server device 30 (step S25) and displays the import result notification on, for example, the touch panel 17 or a mobile device (step S26). The order of steps S25 and S26 does not matter. If the import result notification indicates success, the server device 30 closes the import job. If the displayed import result notification indicates failure, the user retries from step S21.
[0041] 4. Conclusion
[0042] According to Patent Document 1, it is necessary to input and store the model number of the destination information processing device in the source information processing device of the migration data. Therefore, if there are many destination information processing devices, the user needs to input many model numbers in the source information processing device, which is time-consuming for the user.
[0043] In contrast, according to the present embodiment, the second information processing device 20 at the migration destination holds the first model number 111 of a specific first information processing device 10 at the migration source. One or more first information processing devices 10 at the migration source transmit migration data 112 and the first model number 111 of the one or more first information processing devices 10 at the migration source to the server device 30. The server device 30 associates the first model number 111 of the one or more first information processing devices 10 at the migration source with the migration data 112 and stores them. At the time of data migration, the second information processing device 20 at the migration destination transmits the first model number 111 of the specific first information processing device 10 at the migration source to the server device 30. The second information processing device 20 at the migration destination receives the migration data associated with the first model number 111 of the specific first information processing device 10 at the migration source from the server device 30.
[0044] This eliminates the need for the user to input the model number of the destination information processing device in the source information processing device, thereby saving the user time and effort when transferring data from the source first information processing device 10 to a plurality of destination second information processing devices 20.
[0045] Although the embodiments and modified examples of the present technology have been described above, the present technology is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and it goes without saying that various modifications can be made within the scope of the gist of the present technology. [Explanation of symbols]
[0046] 1. Information Processing Systems 10 First information processing device 101 Export processing section 111 First serial number 112 Migration Data 113 Fitment Data 20 Second information processing device 201 Import Instructions 202 Import Processing Section 30 Server device 301 Export Management Department 302 Storage medium 303 Data Conversion Unit 304 Import Management Department
Claims
1. a first information processing device having an export processing unit that transmits an export instruction, a first model number that identifies the first information processing device itself, and migration data that is recorded in the first information processing device and is to be migrated to a server device; a server device having an export management unit that receives the export instruction, the first model number, and the migration data from the first information processing device, and stores the first model number and the migration data in a storage medium in association with each other; a second information processing device having an import instruction unit that transmits an import instruction including the first model number to the server device; Equipped with the server device further includes an import management unit that receives the import instruction from the second information processing device and transmits the migration data associated with the first model number included in the import instruction to the second information processing device; The second information processing device further includes an import processing unit that receives the migration data from the server device and records the migration data in the second information processing device. Information processing system.
2. 2. The information processing system according to claim 1, the server device further comprises a data conversion unit that, when a model specified by the first model number is different from a model specified by a second model number that specifies the second information processing device, converts the migration data to be compatible with the model specified by the second model number and generates compatible data; the import management unit of the server device transmits the matching data to the second information processing device; The import processing unit of the second information processing device receives the matching data and records it in the device. Information processing system.
3. 3. The information processing system according to claim 1, a plurality of second information processing devices; An information processing system comprising:
4. The first information processing device transmits an export instruction, a first model number identifying the first information processing device itself, and migration data recorded in the first information processing device itself and to be migrated to the server device; a server device receives the export instruction, the first model number, and the migration data from the first information processing device, and stores the first model number and the migration data in a storage medium in association with each other; a second information processing device transmits an import instruction including the first model number to the server device; the server device receives the import instruction from the second information processing device, and transmits the migration data associated with the first model number included in the import instruction to the second information processing device; The second information processing device receives the migration data from the server device and records it in its own device. Information processing methods.
5. an export management unit that receives an export instruction, a first model number that identifies the first information processing device itself, and migration data that is recorded in the first information processing device and is to be migrated from the first information processing device to a server device, and that associates the first model number and the migration data with each other and stores them in a storage medium; an import management unit that receives an import instruction including the first model number from a second information processing device that transmits the import instruction to the server device, and transmits the migration data associated with the first model number included in the import instruction to the second information processing device; A server device comprising:
6. The computer of the server device, an export management unit that receives an export instruction, a first model number that identifies the first information processing device itself, and migration data that is recorded in the first information processing device and is to be migrated from the first information processing device to a server device, and that associates the first model number and the migration data with each other and stores them in a storage medium; an import management unit that receives an import instruction including the first model number from a second information processing apparatus that transmits the import instruction to the server apparatus, and transmits the migration data associated with the first model number included in the import instruction to the second information processing apparatus; An information processing program that operates as a
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