Information Processing Apparatus Data Access via Positional Routing
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Solution Overview
Problem
The small display region of an information processing apparatus poses inconvenience for displaying necessary data, and there is a risk of data leakage when specific data are stored on a user's terminal device.
Innovation Solution
An information processing system that includes a first reception unit to receive use requests for specific data from a terminal device, a first transmission unit to send positional information indicating where the data are stored in a data management apparatus, and a processing unit that performs processes using the data by connecting to the indicated position.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If specific data are displayed on the operation panel of the information processing apparatus, then the data are easily accessible to the user, but the display region is too small causing inconvenience
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from a two-dimensional small operation panel display to utilizing the terminal device's larger display area, effectively moving the data presentation to a different spatial dimension with greater capacity. The terminal device displays the specific data (e.g., URL, authentication information) in a expanded format, resolving the display region limitation while maintaining accessibility.
2Area of stationary object
If specific data are held in the terminal device carried by the user, then the data can be displayed on a larger screen, but there is a risk of data leakage to the outside
Solution Approach 1:
The information processing apparatus serves as an intermediary between the data management apparatus and the terminal device. It receives use requests from the terminal, obtains positional information from the data management apparatus, and facilitates controlled access to specific data. This intermediary role ensures that data security is maintained while enabling display on the terminal device's larger screen.
Solution Approach 2:
The terminal device itself displays and manages the specific data locally, serving its own display needs without requiring the information processing apparatus to store or transmit the actual data content. The apparatus only provides positional information and facilitates access, allowing the terminal to self-manage data presentation while maintaining security.
3Reliability
If the information processing apparatus stores and displays specific data, then data security is maintained, but the small display region causes user inconvenience
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the data management functionality into separate components: the information processing apparatus handles security and data access control, while the terminal device handles data display and user interaction. This segmentation allows each component to specialize in its strength - security or display capability - resolving the contradiction between security and convenience.
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AI summary
An information processing apparatus includes a first reception unit, a first transmission unit, and a processing unit. The first reception unit receives a use request for use of specific data, which are necessary when using the apparatus itself, from a terminal device held by a user of the apparatus itself. The first transmission unit transmits positional information which indicates a position, in a data management apparatus that manages the specific data, at which the specific data which are available to the user are stored, to the terminal device in response to reception of the use request. The processing unit performs a process that uses at least part of the specific data in response to reception of an instruction for the process from the terminal device which references the specific data by connecting to the position which is indicated by the positional information in the data management apparatus.