Image Forming Apparatus Selection by Rejection Ratio
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing information processing systems for image forming often generate printed matters that do not satisfy the required printing criteria, leading to inefficiencies and increased discard rates due to the lack of selective apparatus utilization.
Innovation Solution
An information processing system that receives information on a first threshold value and allocates printing jobs only to image forming apparatuses with a rejection ratio equal to or less than this threshold, ensuring that only reliable apparatuses execute the printing operations, thereby minimizing the generation of unsatisfactory printed materials.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If all image forming apparatuses are used to generate printed matter, then productivity is improved, but the number of printed matters not satisfying printing criterion increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by differentiating the utilization of image forming apparatuses based on their individual rejection ratios. Instead of treating all apparatuses uniformly, the system selectively assigns printing jobs to apparatuses with lower rejection ratios (higher quality) while still utilizing multiple apparatuses to maintain productivity. This localized differentiation of apparatus utilization resolves the contradiction between overall productivity and individual printing quality.
2Adaptability or versatility
If image forming apparatuses with high rejection ratio are used, then device availability is improved, but manufacturing precision deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by dynamically adjusting the selection criteria for image forming apparatuses based on their rejection ratio parameters. The system changes the operational parameter of apparatus selection from a binary inclusion/exclusion approach to a graded approach where apparatuses are selected based on their rejection ratio values. This parameter-based differentiation allows the system to maintain both availability and precision by utilizing apparatuses with different performance characteristics according to job requirements.
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AI summary
An information processing system includes a processor configured to receive information regarding a first threshold, and cause, based on information regarding a rejection ratio which is a ratio of printed matters not satisfying a printing criterion each image forming apparatus has and the first threshold value, the image forming apparatus in which the rejection ratio is equal to or less than the first threshold value to execute a printing operation.