Image Processing Device Data Sharing with Tiered Consent
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing techniques fail to flexibly control the transmission of device information from image processing apparatuses based on user agreement status for different purposes of use, such as corporate and personal services.
Innovation Solution
An image processing apparatus that includes processors to control the transmission of identification and use information, providing screens for user agreements based on notifications from a management server, allowing flexible control over personal and corporate service data sharing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the image processing apparatus transmits use information to a management server automatically, then service functionality is improved, but user privacy control is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments use information into two categories: first information (excluding personal information) and second information (including personal information). The apparatus automatically transmits first information while requiring user agreement for second information, thus resolving the contradiction between automatic service functionality and user privacy control
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies different transmission qualities to different types of information. First information is transmitted automatically with high accessibility, while second information requires explicit user consent, creating localized control quality based on information sensitivity
2Ease of operation
If the image processing apparatus provides detailed agreement screens for personal information transmission, then user consent control is improved, but operation complexity is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the agreement screen into two parts: a first screen for acquiring agreement on second information (personal information) and a second screen for acquiring agreement on first information (excluding personal information). This segmentation allows detailed consent control for sensitive data while simplifying the overall operation flow
3Adaptability or versatility
If the image processing apparatus transmits all use information including personal information, then service versatility is improved, but information security is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts personal information from the complete use information set. Second information including personal information requires explicit user agreement before transmission, while first information can be transmitted automatically. This extraction protects information security by separating sensitive data from routine transmission
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AI summary
An image processing apparatus includes one or more memories storing instructions and one or more processors capable of executing the instructions. Execution of the instructions causes the one or more processors to control the image processing apparatus to transmit a request including identification information of the image processing apparatus to a management server in order to use a first service, in a case where an input is received with respect to an arrangement on transmission of first information about use of the image processing apparatus excluding personal information of a user of the image processing apparatus, and provide a screen for acquiring an arrangement on transmission of second information about use of the image processing apparatus including the personal information based on a notification from the management server in order to use the first service.