Image Processing Apparatus Automating Authentication via Embedded Code
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Solution Overview
Problem
In education management systems, students face inconvenience due to the need to maintain authentication state between image processing apparatus and external apparatus during assignment submission, which can lead to session occupation or require repeated authentication input.
Innovation Solution
An image processing apparatus with a reading unit, analysis unit, acquisition unit, login unit, and transmission unit that reads documents, analyzes code information, acquires authentication information, logs into the external apparatus, and transmits image data, eliminating the need for manual authentication by embedding authentication information in the image data using QR codes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the authentication state is maintained during the time from printing to submission of the assignment, then the user convenience is improved, but the session occupation on the external apparatus side increases
Solution Approach 1:
The image processing apparatus performs preliminary authentication when printing the assignment and stores the authentication information locally. This preliminary action allows the apparatus to automatically re-authenticate when submitting the assignment without requiring the user to manually input credentials again, thus improving user convenience while managing session resources efficiently
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary mechanism where the image processing apparatus acts as a mediator between the user and the external apparatus. The apparatus stores authentication information locally and uses it to automatically authenticate during submission, eliminating the need for continuous session maintenance and reducing server-side session occupation while maintaining user convenience
2Quantity of substance
If the authentication state is not maintained, then the session occupation is reduced, but the user is required to input authentication information both at printing and submission
Solution Approach 1:
The image processing apparatus provides self-service functionality by automatically managing authentication. It stores authentication information obtained during printing and autonomously uses this information to authenticate during submission without requiring user intervention, thus reducing session occupation while maintaining ease of operation
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus serves as an intermediary that handles authentication automatically. It retrieves stored authentication credentials and uses them to authenticate with the external apparatus during submission, eliminating the need for repeated user input while managing server sessions efficiently
3Reliability
If manual authentication input is required at both printing and submission, then the security is improved, but the time consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary authentication at the printing stage and stores the credentials securely. This preliminary action allows the submission process to use the stored credentials automatically, reducing time consumption while maintaining security through the use of authenticated credentials rather than public access
4Loss of time
If authentication information is stored and reused, then the time consumption is reduced, but the risk of authentication information leakage increases
Solution Approach 1:
The image processing apparatus acts as a secure intermediary that stores authentication information locally and uses it automatically during submission. This intermediary approach reduces time consumption by eliminating repeated manual authentication while managing security risks through controlled local storage and automatic usage without exposing credentials to users
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AI summary
A control method for an image processing apparatus includes reading an original document, analyzing code information in image data generated by reading of the original document, acquiring authentication information for logging in to an external apparatus by analyzing the code information, logging in to the external apparatus using the acquired authentication information, and transmitting the image data to the external apparatus to which the logging in is performed.