Imaging Device Display Localization via Remote Computing Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Imaging devices, such as multi-function peripherals, face complexity and cost increases due to added features and functions, and lack effective integration with remote computing devices for advanced functionality and user interface control.
Innovation Solution
The integration of imaging devices with remote computing devices through network connectivity allows for programmable control of imaging device functions and user interface management, enabling remote applications to interact with users through the imaging device's input panel, using Web Services and markup languages for menu data and UI control, with features like External Authorization and customizable UIs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If imaging devices add more features and functions to fit specific uses, then the functionality and versatility are improved, but the cost and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a remote computing device as an intermediary that hosts applications and user interface logic externally. The imaging device communicates with this remote device through network connectivity, allowing advanced functionality to be provided without embedding complex processing resources, applications, or UI management systems within the imaging device itself. This mediator approach enables the imaging device to access sophisticated features while maintaining simplicity in its core architecture.
2Ease of operation
If imaging devices use on-board server modules to drive menu data, then the user interface control is improved, but the device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the server module functionality and application hosting capabilities from the imaging device and places them on a remote computing device. The imaging device retains only the essential functions of displaying menu data and receiving user input through its input panel, while the complex UI control logic, application execution, and data processing are performed remotely. This extraction eliminates the need for expensive on-board server hardware while maintaining full user interface control capabilities.
3Adaptability or versatility
If imaging devices integrate with remote computing devices through network connectivity, then the advanced functionality is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal architecture where a single remote computing device can serve multiple imaging devices simultaneously, providing applications, UI control, and processing capabilities to any connected device. This multi-functional approach allows one remote system to replace what would otherwise require separate embedded systems in each imaging device, reducing overall complexity while enabling advanced functionality across the network.
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AI summary
Embodiments of the present invention comprise systems, methods and devices for imaging device display element localization.