Information Processing Apparatus Dynamic Communication Path Optimization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing information processing systems face increased communication volume when handling data, such as image data, between processing apparatuses and cloud servers, particularly when operating processing apparatuses from external terminals.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus that provides an operation screen on which a communication destination is set for an external terminal to operate a processing apparatus, allowing for direct control of the processing apparatus and reducing communication volume by optimizing communication paths based on processing content and operation status.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a processing apparatus is constantly operated by an information processing apparatus (cloud server), then operational control is centralized and convenient, but communication volume increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically switches between two operational modes: cloud server operation mode and local operation mode. The operation mode is not fixed but adapts based on the type of processing content, allowing the system to optimize between centralized control convenience and communication volume reduction on a per-task basis
Solution Approach 2:
The operational control is segmented by processing content type. Different processing contents are assigned to different operation modes (cloud vs. local), dividing the monolithic centralized operation approach into specialized segments that reduce unnecessary communication while maintaining centralized management where needed
2Adaptability or versatility
If data such as image data is exchanged between processing apparatus and information processing apparatus, then remote operation is enabled, but communication charges increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically selects the operation mode based on processing content type. For processing contents that can be handled locally, the system switches to local operation mode, dynamically reducing communication charges while preserving remote operation capability for appropriate tasks
Solution Approach 2:
Different processing contents are assigned different operation qualities: some are designated for cloud operation (maintaining remote capability), others for local operation (reducing communication charges). This local quality differentiation allows the system to optimize communication charges based on the specific requirements of each processing task
3Device complexity
If communication destination is fixed for all processing contents, then system configuration is simple, but communication efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The communication destination is made dynamic rather than fixed. The system automatically determines the appropriate communication destination (cloud server or local apparatus) based on the processing content type, enhancing communication efficiency without requiring complex manual configuration
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs automatic destination selection based on processing content classification. This self-service mechanism determines the optimal communication destination without requiring complex external configuration, achieving both simplicity and efficiency
Data Source
AI summary
An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to provide an operation screen on which a communication destination is set for an external terminal that operates a processing apparatus that performs predetermined processing in advance for each processing content, and set a command destination of the processing content as the communication destination set for the processing content accepted from the external terminal.