Image Forming Device Sharing via Server-Managed Transmission Paths
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current printer sharing technologies are cumbersome and inefficient, leading to underutilization of image forming devices and resource waste, as users face difficulties in registering and controlling data transmission during device sharing.
Innovation Solution
An image forming method that allows clients to register and share image forming devices by inputting description information, including transmission paths, directly to a server, enabling convenient device selection and utilization without requiring complex connection setups or driver installations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If users register image forming devices through existing cloud server methods, then device sharing capability is achieved, but the registration process becomes cumbersome and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring transmission path information and device description information in the system before actual sharing operations. The server stores multiple possible transmission paths and device characteristics in advance, so when a user wants to share a device, the system can quickly match and select appropriate paths without requiring complex real-time configuration or registration steps.
2Productivity
If users share image forming devices with other users, then device utilization rate increases, but control over data transmission manner is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms where the system continuously monitors and reports transmission path usage, device status, and data flow information to device owners. This allows owners to see how their devices are being used and transmitted data, providing visibility and enabling them to make informed decisions about sharing settings and transmission preferences without losing operational control.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts transmission paths and data transmission manners based on real-time conditions, user preferences, and device status. Rather than fixing transmission parameters statically during registration, the system can adaptively select from multiple pre-configured paths and modes, allowing device owners to maintain control while enabling flexible sharing.
3Adaptability or versatility
If existing registration methods are used for sharing image forming devices, then device sharing is enabled, but data transmission management becomes complex and inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and separates transmission path selection and data transmission management from the complex registration process. Instead of requiring users to manually configure all transmission parameters during registration, the system extracts these functions into independent, automated components that operate separately, simplifying the user experience while maintaining comprehensive transmission management capabilities.
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AI summary
An image forming method, a terminal, and a non-transitory computer storage medium are provided in the present disclosure. The image forming method is applied to a system including a first client, a second client, a server, and a target image forming device. The method includes registering the target image forming device to the server by the second client, and inputting image forming description information of the target image forming device to the server by the second client, where the image forming description information includes an image forming manner corresponding to an image-forming-data transmission path between the first client and the target image forming device.