Device management system, device management method, and storage medium

Abstract

To provide an equipment management system, an equipment management method and a program for easily improving reliability.SOLUTION: The device management system 2 includes a registration processing unit 21, a collection processing unit 22, and a collation processing unit 23. The register processing unit 21 registers register information D1 for a plurality of electrical devices (the image processing apparatuses 10). The collection processing unit 22 collects the operation information D2 from the plurality of electrical devices (image processing devices 10). The crosschecking unit 23 crosschecks the operation-data D2 with the registration-data D1.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a device management system, a device management method, and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] As a related technology, there is known an equipment management system (failure prediction system) that is used to detect signs of failure in electrical equipment (mechanical facilities) based on data from sensors, etc. (See, for example, Patent Document 1.) This equipment management system generates a failure prediction model for electrical equipment through machine learning, and uses the failure prediction model to detect signs of failure in the electrical equipment.

[0003] This equipment management system is equipped with an operation data collection device and collects operation data (sensor data) from various sensors installed in the electrical equipment to be diagnosed. Based on the collected operation data, the equipment management system evaluates the condition of the electrical equipment to be diagnosed and makes a judgment on failure prediction (prediction of abnormal conditions). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2021-092971 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, for example, due to a software malfunction or communication abnormality on the electrical equipment side, the equipment management system may not be able to collect operation data correctly, which may result in a decrease in the reliability of evaluation (analysis) based on the operation data.

[0006] An object of the present invention is to provide a device management system, a device management method, and a program that can easily improve reliability. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a device management system including a registration processor, a collection processor, and a verification processor. The registration processor registers registration data for a plurality of electrical devices. The collection processor collects operation data from the plurality of electrical devices. The verification processor verifies the operation data against the registration data.

[0008] According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a device management method including a registration process, a collection process, and a comparison process. In the registration process, registration data for a plurality of electrical devices is registered. In the collection process, operation data is collected from the plurality of electrical devices. In the comparison process, the operation data is compared with the registration data.

[0009] A program according to another aspect of the present invention is a program for causing one or more processors to execute a registration process, a collection process, and a comparison process. The registration process registers registration data for a plurality of electrical devices. The collection process collects operation data from the plurality of electrical devices. The comparison process compares the operation data with the registration data. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a device management system, a device management method, and a program that can easily improve reliability. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram of an image processing device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the appearance of the image processing device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram of the device management system according to the first embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the device management system according to the first embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The following description will discuss preferred embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. The preferred embodiments are merely examples of the present invention and are not intended to limit the technical scope of the present invention.

[0013] (Embodiment 1) [1] Overall configuration of image processing device First, the overall configuration of an image processing device 10 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0014] The image processing device 10 according to this embodiment is, for example, a multifunction peripheral having multiple functions, such as a scanning function for acquiring image data from an original, a printing function for forming an image based on the image data, a facsimile function, and a copying function. The image processing device 10 may be a printer, scanner, facsimile machine, copier, etc., as long as it has an image processing function including at least one of the function for forming an image and the function for acquiring image data.

[0015] As shown in FIG. 1, the image processing device 10 includes an automatic document feeder 11, an image reading unit 12, an image forming unit 13, a paper feeder 14, a display unit 15, an operation unit 16, a control unit 17, a sensor 18, and a communication unit 19. The automatic document feeder 11 is an ADF (Auto Document Feeder), and is therefore represented as "ADF" in FIG. 1 and will also be referred to as "ADF 11" in the following description. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the image processing device 10 includes a main body 101. The ADF 11, the image reading unit 12, the image forming unit 13, the paper feeder 14, the display unit 15, the operation unit 16, the control unit 17, the sensor 18, and the communication unit 19 are provided in the main body 101.

[0016] The ADF 11 transports a document whose image is to be read by the image reading unit 12. The ADF 11 includes a document setting unit, a plurality of transport rollers, a document holder, a paper discharge unit, and the like.

[0017] The image reading unit 12 reads an image from a document and outputs image data corresponding to the read image. The image reading unit 12 includes a document table, a light source, a plurality of mirrors, an optical lens, a CCD (Charge Coupled Device), and the like.

[0018] Image forming unit 13 forms an image on a sheet by electrophotography based on image data output from image reading unit 12. Image forming unit 13 also forms an image on a sheet based on image data input from an information processing device external to image processing device 10, such as a personal computer. Image forming unit 13 has four image forming units corresponding to four colors, C (cyan), M (magenta), Y (yellow), and K (black), an optical scanning device, an intermediate transfer belt, a secondary transfer roller, a fixing device, etc. Image forming unit 13 may also be configured to form an image on a sheet by an image forming method other than electrophotography, such as an inkjet method.

[0019] The image forming unit 13 forms an image on a sheet using toner as a developer. When the image forming unit 13 forms an image using an inkjet method, ink (another example of a developer) is supplied instead of toner. The toner supplied to the image forming unit 13 includes toner of multiple colors, for example, C (cyan), M (magenta), Y (yellow), and K (black). After the image is formed in the image forming unit 13, the sheet is discharged (supplied) to an extension device or the like for post-processing.

[0020] The paper feed unit 14 supplies sheets to the image forming unit 13. The paper feed unit 14 has a paper feed cassette, a manual feed tray, a sheet transport path, a plurality of transport rollers, etc. The image forming unit 13 forms an image on the sheets supplied from the paper feed unit 14. The sheets supplied to the image forming unit 13 are, for example, paper, but are not limited to paper and may be, for example, a resin film, etc.

[0021] The display unit 15 is a user interface for presenting (displaying) information to the user in the image processing device 10. The display unit 15 displays various types of information in response to control instructions from the control unit 17. In the present embodiment, as an example, the display unit 15 includes a liquid crystal display, and displays a display screen including various types of information on the liquid crystal display.

[0022] The operation unit 16 is, for example, a user interface for accepting operation inputs by the user on the display screen displayed on the display unit 15. The operation unit 16 accepts various operations by the user, for example, by outputting electrical signals in response to the user's operations. In this embodiment, as an example, the operation unit 16 has a switch, a touch panel, or the like.

[0023] Furthermore, the image processing device 10 may include, in addition to or instead of the display unit 15 and the operation unit 16, an audio output unit, an audio input unit, and the like, as a user interface.

[0024] The control unit 17 mainly comprises a computer system having one or more processors and one or more memories, and performs overall control of the image processing device 10. In the image processing device 10, the one or more processors execute programs to realize the functions of the control unit 17. In this embodiment, as an example, the control unit 17 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit).

[0025] The program may be pre-recorded in one or more memories, provided via a telecommunications line such as the Internet, or provided by being recorded on a non-transitory recording medium readable by a computer system, such as a memory card or an optical disk. The one or more processors are composed of one or more electronic circuits including semiconductor integrated circuits. Furthermore, the computer system referred to here includes a microcontroller having one or more processors and one or more memories. The control unit 17 may be a control unit provided separately from the main control unit that comprehensively controls the image processing device 10.

[0026] The sensors 18 are various sensors for detecting the operating state (operating state) of the image processing device 10. The sensors 18 detect, for example, the power consumption (current), operating time, and abnormalities of each part of the image processing device 10. Furthermore, the sensors 18 also detect the number and attributes (size, etc.) of documents whose images have been read by the image reading unit 12, the number and attributes (size, etc.) of sheets whose images have been formed by the image forming unit 13, and the remaining amount of developer (toner).

[0027] The communication unit 19 is an interface that executes data communication between the image processing device 10 and an external device connected via a communication network such as the Internet or a LAN (Local Area Network). In this embodiment, the communication unit 19 is configured to be able to communicate with at least the device management system 2 (see FIG. 3).

[0028] The image processing device 10 further includes a storage unit etc. The storage unit includes one or more non-volatile memories, and stores in advance information such as control programs for causing the control unit 17 to execute various processes.

[0029] [2] Equipment management system Next, the configuration of a device management system 2 according to this embodiment for managing multiple electrical devices will be described with reference to Fig. 3. The multiple electrical devices managed by the device management system 2 include an image processing device 10. In this embodiment, all of the multiple electrical devices managed by the device management system 2 are image processing devices 10. In other words, the image processing device 10 is an example of an electrical device managed by the device management system 2.

[0030] Image processing devices 10 are installed in various facilities such as offices, schools, public facilities, and stores. The device management system 2 according to this embodiment allows for centralized management of multiple image processing devices 10 installed in various facilities, thereby simplifying management of multiple image processing devices 10. The device management system 2 collects operational data D2 relating to the operational status of multiple electrical devices (image processing devices 10) from the multiple electrical devices and analyzes the operational data D2 to, for example, evaluate the electrical devices (image processing devices 10) for market introduction.

[0031] Incidentally, a related technology is known as an equipment management system (failure prediction system) that is used to detect signs of failure in electrical equipment (mechanical facilities) based on data from sensors, etc. This equipment management system generates a failure prediction model for electrical equipment through machine learning, and uses the failure prediction model to detect signs of failure in the electrical equipment.

[0032] This equipment management system is equipped with an operation data collection device and collects operation data (sensor data) from various sensors installed in the electrical equipment to be diagnosed. Based on the collected operation data, the equipment management system evaluates the condition of the electrical equipment to be diagnosed and makes a judgment on failure prediction (prediction of abnormal conditions).

[0033] However, for example, due to a software malfunction or communication abnormality on the electrical equipment side, the equipment management system may not be able to collect operation data correctly, which may result in a decrease in the reliability of evaluation (analysis) based on the operation data.

[0034] In contrast to this, in this embodiment, the configuration described below realizes a device management system 2, a device management method, and a program that are easy to improve reliability.

[0035] 3, the device management system 2 includes a registration processing unit 21, a collection processing unit 22, a matching processing unit 23, and an analysis processing unit 24. In this embodiment, the device management system 2 includes a management device 20 and cloud computing 200, and the registration processing unit 21, the collection processing unit 22, the matching processing unit 23, and the analysis processing unit 24 are implemented in the management device 20 as functions of the management device 20. The management device 20 is primarily configured as a computer system having one or more processors and one or more memories, and is realized by an information processing device external to the image processing device 10, such as a server device or a personal computer.

[0036] The device management system 2 is configured to be able to communicate with a plurality of electrical devices (image processing devices 10) that are to be managed. Specifically, the device management system 2 is configured to be able to communicate bidirectionally with a communication unit 19 of the image processing device 10 via a communication network such as the Internet or a LAN. In this embodiment, the device management system 2 includes a management device 20 and cloud computing 200, and the cloud computing 200 is able to communicate with the image processing device 10 (communication unit 19), and the management device 20 is able to communicate with the cloud computing 200.

[0037] The registration processing unit 21 executes a registration process to register registration data D1 for multiple electrical devices (image processing devices 10). The "registration data" here refers to data that is registered in advance for the electrical devices (image processing devices 10) to be managed. As an example, the registration data D1 includes information such as identification information (e.g., serial number, etc.) for identifying each image processing device 10, product number, system configuration (presence or absence of expansion devices, etc.), installation location, and installation date. The registration processing unit 21 registers the registration data D1 by storing (storing) such registration data D1 in the cloud computing 200.

[0038] Here, the registration processing unit 21 registers the registration data D1 in accordance with a user operation when installing multiple electrical devices (image processing devices 10). In this embodiment, the user who performs the user operation for registering the registration data D1 is a serviceman H1 (operator) who installs the image processing device 10. The serviceman H1 installs the image processing device 10 and performs connection, setting, etc. to make the image processing device 10 usable. When installing the image processing device 10 (including connection, setting, etc.), the serviceman H1 inputs necessary information into the terminal device 3, thereby performing the user operation required for registering the registration data D1.

[0039] The terminal device 3 is an information terminal used by the serviceman H1, and is, for example, a personal computer, a tablet terminal, or a smartphone. The terminal device 3 is configured to be able to communicate with the equipment management system 2 (its cloud computing 200). Information input into the terminal device 3 by the serviceman H1 is uploaded from the terminal device 3 to the equipment management system 2 (its cloud computing 200) as registration data D1.

[0040] The collection processor 22 executes a collection process to collect operational data D2 from multiple electrical devices (image processing devices 10). The term "operational data" here refers to data indicating the operational status of the electrical devices (image processing devices 10) that are the subject of management. For example, the operational data D2 includes information such as identification information (e.g., serial number, etc.) for identifying each image processing device 10, product number, and system configuration (e.g., presence or absence of expansion devices), as well as information based on the output of the sensor 18 of the image processing device 10. In other words, the operational data D2 includes information such as the power consumption (current), operating time, and abnormalities of each component of the image processing device 10, as well as the number and attributes (e.g., size) of originals scanned by the image scanning unit 12, the number and attributes (e.g., size) of sheets scanned by the image forming unit 13, and the remaining amount of developer (toner). The collection processor 22 periodically or irregularly collects operational data D2 from multiple image processing devices 10 that are communicatively connected to the device management system 2.

[0041] The matching processing unit 23 executes a matching process to match the operation data D2 with the registration data D1. That is, the matching processing unit 23 matches the operation data D2 for the multiple image processing devices 10 collected by the collection processing unit 22 with the registration data D1 for the multiple image processing devices 10 registered by the registration processing unit 21.

[0042] Here, the verification processing unit 23 determines whether or not the number of at least a plurality of electrical devices (image processing devices 10) matches between the operation data D2 and the registration data D1. That is, when verifying the operation data D2 with the registration data D1, the verification processing unit 23 determines whether or not the number of at least image processing devices 10 matches between the operation data D2 and the registration data D1.

[0043] As a result, if the number of image processing devices 10 indicated by the operation data D2 matches the number of image processing devices 10 indicated by the registration data D1, it can be assumed that operation data D2 has been collected for all of the registered image processing devices 10. On the other hand, if the number of image processing devices 10 indicated by the operation data D2 is smaller than the number of image processing devices 10 indicated by the registration data D1, it can be assumed that operation data D2 has not been collected for some of the registered image processing devices 10.

[0044] Furthermore, the verification processing unit 23 determines whether or not the identification information of at least a plurality of electrical devices (image processing devices 10) matches between the operational data D2 and the registration data D1. That is, when verifying the operational data D2 with the registration data D1, the verification processing unit 23 determines whether or not at least the identification information (e.g., serial number, etc.) unique to the image processing device 10 matches between the operational data D2 and the registration data D1.

[0045] As a result, if the identification information of the image processing device 10 indicated by the operational data D2 matches the identification information of the image processing device 10 indicated by the registration data D1, it can be assumed that the operational data D2 has been collected for the registered image processing device 10. On the other hand, if the identification information of the image processing device 10 indicated by the operational data D2 does not match part of the identification information of the image processing device 10 indicated by the registration data D1, it can be assumed that the operational data D2 has not been collected for the image processing device 10 indicated by the registration data D1. In other words, it is possible to identify image processing devices 10 for which the operational data D2 has not been collected.

[0046] The analysis processing unit 24 executes an analysis process to analyze the operational data D2. That is, the analysis processing unit 24 performs various analyses on the operational data D2 for the multiple image processing devices 10 collected by the collection processing unit 22. As an example, the analysis processing unit 24 analyzes the operational status, usage status, or abnormality trends of the multiple image processing devices 10. The analysis processing unit 24 can also detect signs of a malfunction of the image processing device 10 from the analysis results of the operational status of the multiple image processing devices 10, for example. The analysis processing unit 24 may analyze the operational data D2 using, for example, machine learning, that is, by utilizing a trained model.

[0047] The analysis processing unit 24 can output the analysis results of the operational data D2 in various ways. As an example, the analysis processing unit 24 outputs the analysis results by displaying them on the management device 20. The analysis processing unit 24 may also transmit the analysis results to, for example, the terminal device 3 or another terminal, thereby displaying the analysis results on the terminal device 3 or another terminal. Furthermore, the analysis processing unit 24 may transmit the analysis results to the image processing device 10, thereby causing the image processing device 10 to print the analysis results.

[0048] Here, the analysis processing unit 24 performs analysis only when the collation of the operational data D2 is successful in the collation processing unit 23. In other words, if the collation processing unit 23 fails to collate the operational data D2, it can be assumed that the operational data D2 has not been collected for any of the image processing devices 10, and in such a case, the analysis processing unit 24 does not analyze the operational data D2. This improves the reliability of the analysis results of the operational data D2 analyzed by the analysis processing unit 24.

[0049] [3] Equipment management method Next, a device management method executed by the device management system 2 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 3 and 4. The (device management) program according to this embodiment is a computer program for causing one or more processors in an information processing device such as the management device 20 to execute the device management method. Here, steps S1, S2, etc. in the flowchart shown in Figure 4 each represent the number of a processing procedure (step) executed by the device management system 2.

[0050] <Step S1> In step S1, the registration processing unit 21 of the management device 20 executes registration of registration data D1 for the electrical device (image processing device 10) to be managed (registration process). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, when a serviceman H1 installs (including connection, setting, etc.) the image processing device 10, he inputs necessary information (including at least identification information of the image processing device 10) into the terminal device 3. At this time, the registration processing unit 21, for example, uses the browser function of the terminal device 3 to display an input screen for the registration data D1 on the display unit of the terminal device 3 and accepts input of the necessary information on the input screen. Then, the registration processing unit 21 generates registration data D1 according to the information input by the serviceman H1 on the input screen and registers the registration data D1 in the device management system 2 (in the cloud computing 200 of the device management system 2).

[0051] The registration process of step S1 is repeatedly executed for each of the image processing devices 10 that are managed by the device management system 2. That is, the registration process of step S1 is executed each time a new image processing device 10 is installed. Then, one piece of registration data D1 is registered for one image processing device 10. This completes the registration of the registration data D1 for multiple image processing devices 10.

[0052] <Step S2> In step S2, the collection processing unit 22 of the management device 20 periodically or irregularly collects operational data D2 from a plurality of image processing devices 10 communicatively connected to the device management system 2 (collection process). That is, the collection processing unit 22 automatically collects operational data D2 relating to the operational status of the image processing devices 10 from the image processing devices 10. The operational data D2 collected by the collection processing unit 22 from the image processing devices 10 is stored (stored) in the cloud computing 200 for each image processing device 10.

[0053] <Steps S3 and S4> In step S3, the matching processor 23 of the management device 20 matches the operational data D2 with the registered data D1 (matching process). Specifically, the matching processor 23 reads out the operational data D2 and the registered data D1 stored in the cloud computing 200, and matches the operational data D2 with the registered data D1. The operational data D2 read out at this time is operational data D2 collected during a specific period, and one piece of operational data D2 is provided for one image processing device 10. The specific period is a period set for collecting operational data D2 from all of the registered image processing devices 10.

[0054] In step S4, the matching processor 23 determines whether the number of image processing devices 10 and their identification information match between the operational data D2 and the registered data D1. If both the number of devices and the identification information match between the operational data D2 and the registered data D1 (S4: Yes), the process proceeds to step S5. If at least one of the number of devices and the identification information does not match between the operational data D2 and the registered data D1 (S4: No), the process proceeds to step S7.

[0055] <Steps S5 and S6> In step S5, the analysis processing unit 24 of the management device 20 analyzes the operational data D2 (analysis process). Specifically, the analysis processing unit 24 analyzes the operational data D2 of the multiple image processing devices 10 read in step S3 to determine the operational status, usage status, or abnormality tendency of the image processing devices 10. Furthermore, the analysis processing unit 24 may detect signs of a malfunction of the image processing devices 10.

[0056] In step S6, the analysis processing unit 24 outputs the analysis results of the operational data D2, for example, by displaying them on the management device 20. This allows the data analyst to compile correct analysis results based on highly reliable analysis results. As a result, the data analyst can analyze the operational data D2 for all electrical devices (image processing devices 10) actually operating on the market, and based on the correct analysis results, can take a correct approach to, for example, the development, improvement, or maintenance of the electrical devices (image processing devices 10). Therefore, development of electrical devices (image processing devices 10) can be carried out efficiently, and losses associated with development can be reduced.

[0057] <Step S7> In step S7, the matching processing unit 23 of the management device 20 compares the operational data D2 with the registered data D1 and, upon finding that the comparison has failed (S4: No), issues an error notification. Specifically, the matching processing unit 23 outputs the fact that the comparison of the operational data D2 has failed by, for example, displaying it on the management device 20. This allows the data analyst to understand that the device management system 2 has not been able to correctly collect the operational data due to a software malfunction or communication abnormality on the electrical device side, and enables the data analyst to take necessary measures.

[0058] The procedure described above is merely an example, and the order of the processes shown in the flowchart of FIG. 4 may be changed as appropriate.

[0059] [4] Variation The multiple components included in the device management system 2 may be distributed across multiple housings. For example, one of the registration processing unit 21 and the collection processing unit 22 may be provided separately.

[0060] Furthermore, the manner in which the analysis results of the analysis processing unit 24 are output is not limited to display on the management device 20. For example, the analysis processing unit 24 may transmit the analysis results to the terminal device 3 or another terminal to cause the analysis results to be displayed on the terminal device 3 or another terminal, or may transmit the analysis results to the image processing device 10 to cause the image processing device 10 to print the analysis results.

[0061] Furthermore, it is not essential that the device management system 2 includes the analysis processing unit 24, and the analysis processing unit 24 can be omitted as appropriate. In this case, the device management system 2 may perform up to the step of matching the operational data D2 with the registered data D1, and may support the analysis performed by the data analyst by, for example, presenting the matching results to the data analyst.

[0062] In the first embodiment, the electrical device to be managed by the device management system 2 is the image processing device 10, but this is not limiting. That is, the device management system 2 may manage electrical devices other than the image processing device 10.

[0063] [Appendix to the invention] The following will provide an outline of the invention extracted from the above-described embodiment. Note that the configurations and processing functions described in the following supplementary notes can be selected and combined as desired.

[0064] <Appendix 1> a registration processing unit that registers registration data for a plurality of electrical devices; a collection processing unit that collects operation data from the plurality of electrical devices; a verification processing unit that verifies the operational data with the registration data, Equipment management system.

[0065] <Appendix 2> the registration processing unit registers the registration data in accordance with a user operation when the plurality of electrical devices are installed. 1. An equipment management system as described in Appendix 1.

[0066] <Appendix 3> the verification processing unit determines whether or not the number of at least the plurality of electrical devices matches the operation data and the registration data; 3. The device management system of claim 1 or 2.

[0067] <Appendix 4> the verification processing unit determines whether or not the identification information of at least the plurality of electrical devices matches the operation data and the registration data; 4. The device management system according to any one of appendices 1 to 3.

[0068] <Appendix 5> the plurality of electrical devices includes an image processing device, 5. The device management system according to any one of appendices 1 to 4. [Explanation of symbols]

[0069] 2. Equipment Management System 10 Image processing equipment (electrical equipment) 21 Registration processing section 22 Collection and Processing Unit 23 Matching processing unit D1 Registration Data D2 Operational Data

Claims

1. a registration processing unit that registers registration data for a plurality of electrical devices; a collection processing unit that collects operation data from the plurality of electrical devices; a verification processing unit that verifies the operational data with the registration data, Equipment management system.

2. the registration processing unit registers the registration data in accordance with a user operation when the plurality of electrical devices are installed. The device management system according to claim 1 .

3. the verification processing unit determines whether or not the number of at least the plurality of electrical devices matches the operation data and the registration data; The device management system according to claim 1 or 2.

4. the verification processing unit determines whether or not the identification information of at least the plurality of electrical devices matches the operation data and the registration data; The device management system according to claim 1 or 2.

5. the plurality of electrical devices includes an image processing device, The device management system according to claim 1 or 2.

6. a registration process for registering registration data for a plurality of electrical devices; a collection process of collecting operation data from the plurality of electrical devices; a verification process of verifying the operational data with the registration data, Equipment management method.

7. a registration process for registering registration data for a plurality of electrical devices; a collection process of collecting operation data from the plurality of electrical devices; a verification process for verifying the operational data with the registration data; A program for executing the above on one or more processors.

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