Image Communication Apparatus Destination Registration and Verification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional image communication apparatuses compromise convenience by disabling forwarding settings due to temporary communication errors and fail to allow real-time monitoring of image data forwarding results, and users cannot register new forwarding destinations during the forwarding setting process.
Innovation Solution
An image communication apparatus with a destination registration unit for inputting destination information via an input screen, a confirmation unit for connection verification, and a control unit to set the input screen destination information as the forwarding destination, enabling reliable transmission even when registering new destinations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If destination information is selected and set from an address book during forwarding setting registration, then input errors in destination information can be avoided, but new forwarding destinations cannot be registered during the forwarding setting process
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the forwarding destination setting process into two independent paths: (1) selecting from existing address book entries, and (2) inputting new destination information directly. This segmentation allows users to choose the appropriate method based on whether they want to use existing verified destinations or register new ones, resolving the contradiction between avoiding input errors and enabling new destination registration.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts the forwarding setting registration process based on user input. When a user chooses to input destination information directly rather than selecting from the address book, the system adapts by allowing new destination registration and performing connection confirmation to ensure reliability. This dynamic behavior enables both existing and new destinations to be handled appropriately.
2Stability of the object's composition
If forwarding setting is disabled when destination information cannot be referenced due to temporary communication errors, then system stability is maintained, but convenience is compromised as the setting remains disabled even when the error is temporary
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs connection confirmation as a preliminary action during the forwarding setting registration process, before the setting is activated. By verifying connectivity to the destination in advance and storing the result, the system can distinguish between permanent failures (where disabling the setting is appropriate) and temporary errors (where the setting should remain enabled). This preliminary verification resolves the contradiction by providing stability only when truly necessary.
3Extent of automation
If automatic forwarding is executed by the image communication apparatus, then forwarding operation is automated, but the user cannot grasp the forwarding result in real time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where connection confirmation results are displayed to the user during the forwarding setting registration process. The system provides visual feedback indicating whether the connection test succeeded or failed, allowing users to understand the forwarding capability before activation. This feedback resolves the information loss by making forwarding results visible while maintaining automation.
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AI summary
When a forwarding destination of image data is set, the forwarding destination can be designated via an input screen for inputting destination information or the forwarding destination can be designated via an address book. When setting of the forwarding destination via the input screen for inputting destination information is instructed, connection confirmation based on destination information input via the input screen is performed, and when this connection confirmation is made, the destination information input via the input screen is set and registered as the forwarding destination.