Image Processing Device Authentication via Intermediary Server
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing image processing devices need to communicate directly with authentication terminals for login information, which can be inconvenient and may not always be feasible.
Innovation Solution
An image processing device that includes a monitor, communication interface, and processor, allowing it to acquire login information without direct communication with the authentication terminal by using a cooperation server to transmit and receive authentication codes and access tokens through a network, enabling the device to shift to a login state and perform operations based on user authentication.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the image processing device communicates directly with the authentication terminal for login information, then the authentication process can be completed, but the device complexity and communication requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a server as an intermediary component that mediates between the image processing device and the authentication terminal. The server receives authentication results from the authentication terminal and transmits login information to the image processing device, eliminating the need for direct communication between these two components. This reduces communication system complexity while maintaining authentication reliability.
2Reliability
If the image processing device communicates directly with the authentication terminal, then authentication information can be obtained, but the ease of operation and deployment are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The server acts as a centralized intermediary that simplifies the deployment process. Instead of configuring direct communication channels between the image processing device and authentication terminal, the server provides a unified interface that automatically handles authentication information transmission, making the system easier to deploy and operate.
Solution Approach 2:
The server provides universal functionality by serving multiple purposes: receiving authentication results from the authentication terminal, processing login information, and distributing it to the image processing device. This multi-functional approach simplifies the overall system architecture and improves ease of operation.
3Reliability
If direct communication between image processing device and authentication terminal is required, then authentication can be performed, but the adaptability of the system is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The server provides a universal communication interface that can adapt to different authentication terminals and image processing devices. By centralizing the authentication information processing at the server level, the system gains flexibility to support various authentication methods and device types without requiring direct communication protocols between specific terminal and device pairs.
Data Source
AI summary
According to at least one embodiment, an image processing device includes a monitor, a communication interface, and a processor. The monitor is configured to display a login for logging in to a first information processing device. The communication interface is configured to communicate data with a second information processing device. The processor is configured to transmit a request for an authentication code from the first information processing device to the second information processing device via the communication interface and receive a response from the second information processing device via the communication interface. The response includes the authentication code.