Dynamic Image Capture Control via Intermediary Gateway
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Solution Overview
Problem
Scanning devices in enterprises often face inefficiencies when capturing and analyzing image data due to security regulations and network connectivity restrictions, preventing direct communication between devices on different networks, which hinders real-time scanning and processing.
Innovation Solution
A system that enables image data capture and analysis across multiple networks by using a computing platform to initiate scanning, perform image quality analysis, and transmit data between networks for approval and further processing, allowing devices on different networks to communicate indirectly through a central platform.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If devices are connected to the same network for direct communication, then real-time scanning and data processing efficiency is improved, but security regulations and network connectivity restrictions are violated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a gateway device as an intermediary between the first network (containing the scanning device) and the second network (containing the processing device). The gateway receives image data from the scanning device via the first network, performs preliminary processing, and then transmits the data to the processing device via the second network. This intermediary approach enables real-time data flow while maintaining network isolation and security compliance.
2Reliability
If scanning device is isolated on a separate network for security reasons, then security compliance is improved, but communication efficiency and real-time processing capability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The gateway device serves as a secure intermediary that enables communication between isolated networks. It receives data from the scanning device on the first network, processes and validates the data, then forwards it to the processing device on the second network. This maintains security isolation while enabling efficient real-time communication through the gateway's optimized data transmission protocols.
3Speed
If direct connection between scanning device and processing device is established, then data processing speed is improved, but network security restrictions are violated
Solution Approach 1:
The gateway device acts as a protocol translator and adapter between the first network and second network. It receives data packets from the scanning device, converts them into the appropriate format for the second network, and forwards them to the processing device. This intermediary translation layer enables high-speed data transfer while maintaining compatibility with both network architectures and adhering to security restrictions.
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AI summary
Systems for controlling scanning devices and capturing image data are provided. In some examples, image data may be received by a computing platform. The image data may be received via a first network and from another computing platform in wired communication with a scanning device. In some arrangements, image quality analysis may be performed and data may be extracted from the image data. The results of the data analysis, as well as the image data and extracted data may be transmitted, via a second network different from the first network, to an associate computing device. In some examples, input received by the associate computing device may be transmitted to the computing platform indicating whether the image is approved or rejected for further processing. If the image is approved, the image data and extracted data may be transmitted, via the second network, to another device for matching and further processing functions.