Information Processing Apparatus Automatic Folder Path Generation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing information processing apparatuses require users to manually specify the sending destination for scanned data, leading to potential errors in data storage, especially when the user is the intended recipient.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus that includes an inputter for user identification, a shared storage area, and a controller that automatically generates a folder path based on authenticated user identification information, minimizing the need for user interaction on the operation screen.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual specification of sending destination is required, then user can control data storage location, but operation complexity increases and errors may occur
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically determines and sets the folder path for data storage based on user identification information without requiring manual user input. The controller autonomously performs the path setting operation after authentication, allowing the system to serve itself rather than requiring user intervention for this specific function.
Solution Approach 2:
The system pre-configures the folder path information in advance based on user identification. By establishing the storage location before the actual data storage operation, the system eliminates the need for real-time manual specification and ensures the correct destination is ready automatically.
2Ease of operation
If automatic folder path generation is implemented, then operation simplicity increases, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The controller performs multiple functions: it authenticates user identification information, determines folder path information, and sets the storage destination. By combining these functions into a single integrated process handled by the existing controller, the system achieves automation without adding separate dedicated components for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses user identification information as an intermediary element that links the user to their designated folder path. This identification information acts as a mediator that automatically translates into the correct storage location without requiring direct user interaction with the storage system.
3Measurement precision
If manual folder path specification is required, then storage location accuracy can be controlled, but time consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The folder path is determined in advance during the authentication process rather than being specified at the time of data storage. This preliminary determination of the storage location eliminates the need for real-time manual path specification and reduces the time required during actual data transfer operations.
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AI summary
An information processing apparatus includes: an inputter which receives an input of identification information of a user; a storage including a shared storage area to be used by the user; and a controller which adds the identification information to folder path information, which is information on a folder path to the shared storage area, according to a result of authentication of the identification information.