Image Processing Apparatus Server Access Timing for Logging
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing image processing systems face challenges in efficiently saving logs for multifunctional image processing apparatuses, particularly in determining the optimal time to access the server for logging during image output jobs, which can lead to delays or unnecessary processing if server access is unavailable.
Innovation Solution
The image processing apparatus is configured to check server access before or after starting the generation of image data based on specific job conditions, allowing for parallel processing of data generation and access confirmation, thus minimizing job interruptions and avoiding useless processing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of energy
If server access confirmation is performed before starting image data generation, then useless image processing can be avoided, but job progression is delayed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the access confirmation timing flexible rather than fixed. The system dynamically selects between pre-access confirmation (before image generation) and post-access confirmation (after image generation) based on job conditions, allowing the timing to adapt to different scenarios and resolve the contradiction between avoiding useless processing and maintaining job progression
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies preliminary action by performing server access confirmation before image data generation when job conditions require it. This prevents unnecessary image processing by checking server availability in advance, though it may delay job progression when server access is unavailable
2Loss of time
If server access confirmation is performed after starting image data generation, then job progression is minimized delayed, but useless image processing may occur
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts the access confirmation timing based on job conditions. When image data generation has already started, the system performs access confirmation after generation completes, minimizing job progression delay while accepting the risk of useless processing
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback by checking server accessibility and using this information to determine whether to proceed with image data generation. The system receives feedback about server status and adjusts its behavior accordingly, preventing useless processing when the server is unavailable
3Device complexity
If access confirmation timing is fixed, then the procedure is simple, but it cannot adapt to different job conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the access confirmation timing flexible rather than fixed. The system dynamically selects between pre-access confirmation (before image generation) and post-access confirmation (after image generation) based on job conditions, allowing the timing to adapt to different scenarios
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the timing parameter of access confirmation based on job conditions. When certain conditions are met, the system switches between performing access confirmation before or after image data generation, adapting the parameter to optimize performance for different job scenarios
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AI summary
When an image processing apparatus starts execution of an image output job, the apparatus confirms whether or not to be able to access a server. In a case where the apparatus could not access the server, the apparatus stops the execution of the image output job. In a case where the apparatus could access the server and the image output job started as the first condition is satisfied, the apparatus saves a log relating to the image output job in the server and outputs image data. In a case where the apparatus could access the server and the image output job started as the second condition is satisfied, the apparatus starts generation of image data from a first page of a document, saves the log relating to the image output job in the server after generation of image data of all pages is completed, and outputs the generated image data.