Image Forming Apparatus Automatic Reconnection via Stored Identification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current image forming apparatuses require users to manually reconnect to a session management server for remote maintenance, which is inconvenient and time-consuming, especially when temporary disconnections are needed for maintenance work.
Innovation Solution
The image forming apparatus stores identification information for reconnecting to the information processing apparatus, allowing users to reconnect through an icon on the display section, reducing the operational trouble of reconnection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If manual reconnection operation is required for remote maintenance, then the system can be disconnected and reconnected for maintenance work, but user operation trouble increases and convenience decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The image forming apparatus automatically stores connection information and performs reconnection without requiring user intervention. The system serves itself by maintaining connection data in storage and autonomously reestablishing sessions with the information processing apparatus, eliminating the need for manual user operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection information including identification data is stored in advance during the initial connection phase. This preliminary storage of connection parameters enables rapid automatic reconnection when needed, without requiring users to manually reinput or locate connection details at reconnection time.
2Ease of operation
If automatic reconnection is implemented, then user operation trouble is reduced, but system complexity increases due to storage and automatic reconnection functions
Solution Approach 1:
The storage unit serves multiple functions: it stores connection information for automatic reconnection, maintains session data for remote maintenance, and preserves identification information for the information processing apparatus. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate dedicated components for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates and stores a copy of the connection information and session data during the initial connection phase. This copied data is then used for automatic reconnection, eliminating the need for complex real-time negotiation protocols and reducing the complexity of the reconnection process.
3Loss of time
If connection information is stored for automatic reconnection, then reconnection speed is improved, but security risk increases due to stored identification information
Solution Approach 1:
The stored connection information is designed to be temporary and session-specific rather than permanent. The connection data can be discarded after use or after a predetermined period, reducing the security risk associated with long-term storage of sensitive identification information while maintaining fast reconnection capabilities.
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AI summary
An image forming apparatus capable of reducing the trouble of operation of the user, when being disconnected from and reconnected to an information processing apparatus for transmission and reception of maintenance work data for maintenance work. When the image forming apparatus is disconnected from and reconnected to the information processing apparatus for the above-mentioned purpose, identification information for identifying the information processing apparatus to be reconnected is stored in a storage section. An icon for enabling user to reconnect to the information processing apparatus identified by the identification information is displayed on a display section when the identification information is stored. The image forming apparatus reconnects to the information processing apparatus when the reconnection is instructed by the user using the icon.