Image Processing Apparatus State-Based Information Selection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing image processing systems face challenges in efficiently managing and processing image data between terminal devices and image processing apparatuses, particularly in determining the output destination or acquisition source based on the operation state of the terminal apparatus, leading to suboptimal data transmission and processing.
Innovation Solution
An image processing apparatus with a receiving unit, selection unit, and transmitting unit that receives requests from terminal apparatuses, selects specific information based on operation states, and transmits this information to determine the output destination or acquisition source for image processing, allowing for prioritization of functions and efficient data handling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the image processing apparatus transmits all possible specific information to the terminal apparatus, then the terminal apparatus has complete information for command creation, but the transmission data volume and processing time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The selection unit extracts and transmits only the specific information items that are actually needed based on the terminal apparatus's operation state, rather than transmitting all possible information. This reduces transmission data volume and time while providing sufficient information for command creation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary determination of which specific information items are needed based on the operation state before transmission occurs. This preliminary selection action optimizes the transmission process by preparing only the necessary data in advance.
2Productivity
If the image processing apparatus selects and transmits only specific information items based on operation state, then transmission efficiency improves, but the complexity of determining which information to transmit increases
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal apparatus autonomously determines its own operation state and uses this information to identify which specific information items it needs from the image processing apparatus. This self-service approach simplifies the overall system by eliminating complex centralized selection logic.
3Ease of operation
If the system automatically determines output destination or acquisition source based on terminal apparatus operation state, then user operation is simplified, but the system requires more sophisticated state detection and decision-making capabilities
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback by having the terminal apparatus report its operation state to the image processing apparatus, which then uses this feedback information to automatically determine the appropriate output destination or acquisition source. This feedback loop enables automatic adaptation while maintaining operational simplicity for the user.
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AI summary
An image processing apparatus includes a receiving unit, a selection unit, and a transmitting unit. The receiving unit receives, from a terminal apparatus connected to the image processing apparatus, a request for specific information. The selection unit selects at least one piece of specific information in accordance with the request. The transmitting unit transmits the at least one piece of specific information selected by the selection unit to the terminal apparatus. After the transmitting unit transmits the at least one piece of specific information to the terminal apparatus, the receiving unit receives command data based on the specific information from the terminal apparatus. The command data includes input source or output destination information indicating an output destination or acquisition source of data to be subjected to the image processing. The output destination or acquisition source is determined in accordance with an operation state of the terminal apparatus.