Image Processing Apparatus Wireless Storage Automation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing image processing systems require users to manually specify storage locations for image data during scanning processes, which decreases user convenience and complicates the sharing of image data between devices.
Innovation Solution
An image processing apparatus equipped with NFC communication capabilities that automatically transmits image data to a storage location indicated by identification information received from a terminal, allowing for push scanning or pull scanning without user intervention, and enables secure access through password authentication.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If users manually specify storage locations for image data during scanning processes, then storage location control is precise, but user convenience decreases and operation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service by allowing terminals to automatically provide storage location information to the image processing apparatus. The terminal device stores identification information containing storage location data, and the image processing apparatus automatically retrieves and uses this information without requiring manual user input, thereby simplifying operations while maintaining precise storage location control.
Solution Approach 2:
The terminal device performs preliminary action by pre-storing identification information that contains storage location data before the scanning process occurs. This pre-prepared information is then automatically transmitted to the image processing apparatus, eliminating the need for manual specification during the scanning process and reducing operational complexity.
2Productivity
If manual specification of storage locations is required, then data security control is precise, but sharing efficiency between devices decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal device acts as an intermediary by storing and transmitting identification information that contains storage location data. This intermediary mechanism enables automatic sharing between the image processing apparatus and storage devices while maintaining security control through the structured transmission of authorized storage location information, thereby improving sharing efficiency without compromising security.
3Ease of operation
If automatic transmission of image data is implemented, then user convenience increases, but communication requirements and system complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system extracts the storage location specification function from the image processing apparatus and relocates it to the terminal device. The terminal device stores identification information containing storage location data and automatically transmits it to the image processing apparatus, which then performs automatic transmission. This extraction simplifies the overall system by distributing functions appropriately while maintaining user convenience.
4Productivity
If identification information is transmitted via wireless communication, then sharing efficiency increases, but communication security requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal device performs preliminary action by pre-storing identification information containing storage location data in a secure manner before wireless transmission. This pre-prepared, structured information is then transmitted wirelessly to the image processing apparatus, enabling efficient sharing while maintaining security through the advance preparation and controlled transmission of authorized data.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances user convenience by automating the storage and sharing of image data between devices, simplifying the scanning process and ensuring secure access through password authentication, while maintaining efficient data transmission and storage.
Implementation Method 1
a communication unit that receives first identification information via wireless communication from a terminal
Data Source
AI summary
An image processing apparatus includes a communication unit and a controller. The communication unit receives first identification information via wireless communication from a terminal that has received the first identification information. The first identification information indicates a first storage location for image information in another apparatus. A controller transmits the image information to the first storage location indicated by the first identification information in a case where the communication unit has received the first identification information from the terminal.