Information Processing Apparatus Image Data Transmission Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Image formation via a server is time-consuming compared to direct connection to an image forming apparatus, and users face inconvenience in deciding whether to store image data on a server or transmit it directly to the image forming apparatus for each image formation process.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus that transmits image data and processing information to a server, including access information, and stores the image data locally, allowing the image forming apparatus to control the transmission of data in response to requests, eliminating the need for users to select transmission methods each time.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If image data is transmitted via a server, then image formation can be performed even when direct connection to the image forming apparatus is not available, but the image formation process takes longer time
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-stores image data in the information processing apparatus after receiving it from the server. When image formation is requested, the apparatus can immediately transmit the pre-stored data directly to the image forming apparatus without waiting for server communication, thus reducing formation time while maintaining the ability to form images even when direct connection is unavailable
2Productivity
If users manually select whether to transmit image data to the server or directly to the image forming apparatus, then the transmission method can be optimized for each case, but the operation becomes troublesome and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically determines and selects the appropriate transmission method based on connection status and stored data availability. The information processing apparatus autonomously decides whether to transmit data directly or via the server without requiring user intervention, thereby maintaining transmission efficiency while simplifying operation
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AI summary
An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to: when receiving an image forming instruction issued to an image forming apparatus, transmit image data and processing information to a server, the processing information including access information regarding access to the information processing apparatus and information for forming an image represented by the image data, and store the image data into the information processing apparatus; and perform control for transmitting the image data to the image forming apparatus in response to transmission of the image data being requested from the image forming apparatus.