Automatic Transmission Destination Switching for Image Processing Jobs
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face difficulty in selecting the appropriate image processing apparatus from multiple options when operating an information processing apparatus remotely, especially in distributed cooperative systems with various combinations of devices.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus with a transmission unit to request image processing jobs and a switching unit to automatically switch the transmission destination during communication, and an image processing apparatus with an operation unit to accept user operations and control external devices, allowing seamless interaction between the two.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the number of image processing apparatuses in the system increases to provide more options, then the versatility and functionality of the distributed cooperative system is improved, but the difficulty of finding and selecting the appropriate image processing apparatus increases
Solution Approach 1:
The information processing apparatus automatically determines and switches the transmission destination of image processing jobs without requiring manual selection by the user. The system uses automatic device determination based on communication context to select the appropriate image processing apparatus, eliminating the need for users to manually search and select from multiple devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The system pre-establishes communication connections and determines transmission destinations before the user needs to send an image processing job. By proactively managing device selection and switching based on communication state, the system prepares the optimal transmission path in advance, so users don't need to make selection decisions when initiating jobs.
2Device complexity
If manual selection of image processing apparatus is required, then the system maintains simple device determination logic, but the operation time and user effort increase
Solution Approach 1:
The information processing apparatus autonomously performs device determination and transmission destination switching without requiring user intervention. The automatic device determination function continuously monitors communication state and independently selects the appropriate image processing apparatus, eliminating both user effort and selection time while maintaining logical simplicity through automated decision-making.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements continuous feedback monitoring of communication state between information processing apparatus and image processing apparatus. Based on this feedback, the transmission destination is dynamically adjusted and switched automatically. This feedback mechanism enables rapid, context-aware device selection without manual intervention, reducing both time and complexity.
3Device complexity
If the transmission destination is manually set, then the system maintains simple control logic, but the adaptability to dynamic communication conditions decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The transmission destination is made dynamic rather than static. The information processing apparatus automatically switches the transmission destination based on real-time communication state with the image processing apparatus. This dynamic adaptation allows the system to respond to changing conditions (such as apparatus availability, communication quality, or user presence) while maintaining simple control logic through automated switching rules.
4Ease of operation
If automatic switching of transmission destination is implemented, then the ease of operation is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The information processing apparatus performs automatic device determination and transmission destination switching autonomously without requiring complex user configuration or management. The system self-manages the complexity of multi-device coordination through automated determination algorithms, while users benefit from simplified operation where they simply initiate jobs without needing to select or configure destination devices.
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AI summary
An information processing apparatus communicable with an image processing apparatus. The information processing apparatus including a transmission unit configured to transmit a job that requests execution of image processing, a switching unit configured to automatically switch a transmission destination of the job to the image processing apparatus during a communication with the image processing apparatus, and a unit configured to revert the transmission destination of the job, after completion of the communication with the image processing apparatus, to a setting before the transmission destination of the job was switched by the switching unit.