Image Processing Apparatus Data Transfer Between Registered and Temporary Terminals
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face difficulties when they need to temporarily use an image processing apparatus with an unregistered portable terminal, as data and log records are not seamlessly transferred or managed between the registered and temporary terminals, leading to dispersed log information and complications in data management.
Innovation Solution
An image processing apparatus that includes an information obtaining portion for associating registered and temporary terminals, a data storage for transferring data to the registered terminal, and an online terminal detector to facilitate data transfer when the registered terminal is online, ensuring that the data is stored and managed correctly on the proper terminal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a temporary terminal is used in place of a registered terminal to access the image processing apparatus, then user accessibility and flexibility are improved, but data management complexity and log information dispersion worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The image processing apparatus serves as an intermediary between the temporary terminal and the registered terminal. It receives data from the temporary terminal, manages it internally, and automatically transfers it to the registered terminal when available, thereby mediating the data flow and eliminating the need for manual intervention while maintaining centralized control
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates a temporary copy of the data on the image processing apparatus when accessed from a temporary terminal. This copy is then automatically transferred to the registered terminal, allowing the temporary terminal to access data without permanently dispersing it, thus maintaining data integrity while enabling flexible access
2Ease of operation
If data is transferred to a temporary terminal for immediate access, then user convenience is improved, but log record completeness and data integrity worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The system maintains continuous data synchronization by automatically transferring data from the temporary terminal to the registered terminal when the latter becomes available. This continuous action ensures that log records remain complete and up-to-date, preventing information loss while allowing temporary access
Solution Approach 2:
The image processing apparatus monitors the availability of the registered terminal and uses this feedback to determine when to transfer data. When the registered terminal is detected as online, the system automatically initiates data transfer, ensuring log completeness while maintaining user convenience during temporary access
3Reliability
If manual data transfer between terminals is required, then data security control is improved, but time consumption and operational efficiency worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by establishing the association between temporary and registered terminals in advance. When data is received from a temporary terminal, the system is already prepared to automatically transfer it to the associated registered terminal when available, eliminating manual intervention while maintaining security through pre-established relationships
Solution Approach 2:
The image processing apparatus performs self-service by automatically managing the data transfer process between temporary and registered terminals. It detects terminal availability, initiates transfers, and manages data routing without requiring user intervention, thereby maintaining security controls while significantly reducing time consumption
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AI summary
An image processing apparatus includes: an information obtaining portion that obtains association information indicating an association between a first and second portable terminal apparatus from an association information storage, the first portable terminal apparatus having a proper permission to use a function of the image processing apparatus from the first portable terminal apparatus, the second portable terminal apparatus having a temporary permission to use the function from the second portable terminal apparatus in place of the first portable terminal apparatus; a data storage that stores data caused by a process between the image processing apparatus and the second portable terminal apparatus; an online terminal detector that detects the first portable terminal apparatus as being online; and a data provider that provides the data to the first portable terminal apparatus from the data storage when the online terminal detector detects the first portable terminal apparatus as being online.