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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing image forming devices face temperature deviations from reference temperatures, leading to operational issues and quality deterioration, with current cooling systems relying solely on internal fans being insufficient.
Innovation Solution
An information processing system that includes a processor configured to acquire device internal and room temperatures, operating an air conditioning device to maintain reference temperatures, even when the device is in operation, and optimizing cooling/heating based on multiple temperature sensors for precise control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If only internal fans are used for cooling, then device complexity is reduced, but temperature control precision deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines internal fans with external air conditioning devices to form a hybrid cooling system. The processor coordinates both cooling sources to work together, merging their cooling capabilities to achieve better temperature control precision while managing the complexity through integrated control logic.
Solution Approach 2:
The processor acts as an intermediary that receives temperature data from sensors and decides when to activate either internal fans, external air conditioning, or both. This mediator coordinate the cooling resources based on real-time temperature conditions, optimizing temperature control.
2Stability of the object's composition
If air conditioning device is operated continuously, then temperature stability is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The air conditioning device operates periodically rather than continuously. The processor monitors temperature via sensors and activates the air conditioning only when temperature exceeds thresholds, creating a periodic on-off operation pattern that maintains stability while reducing energy consumption compared to continuous operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The cooling system transitions from static continuous operation to dynamic conditional operation. The processor dynamically adjusts the cooling strategy based on real-time temperature readings, switching between internal fans, external air conditioning, or both, optimizing energy usage while maintaining temperature stability.
3Measurement precision
If multiple temperature sensors are deployed, then temperature monitoring precision is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The monitoring function is segmented across multiple temperature sensors placed at different locations within the device. Each sensor monitors a specific zone, and the processor integrates these segmented measurements to achieve comprehensive temperature monitoring precision without requiring a single complex sensor system.
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
This solution effectively suppresses temperature deviations, enhances operational efficiency, and prevents quality deterioration by dynamically adjusting the air conditioning based on real-time temperature data from multiple sensors, allowing for improved image forming device performance and energy savings.
Implementation Method 1
operate an air conditioning device that air-conditions a room in which the image forming device is installed
Implementation Method 2
a fan provided in the image forming device
Implementation Method 3
acquire the device internal temperature from each of a plurality of device internal temperature sensors that detect a temperature
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AI summary
An information processing system includes at least one processor, in which the processor is configured to acquire a device internal temperature in an image forming device, and operate an air conditioning device that air-conditions a room in which the image forming device is installed, in a case where the device internal temperature is outside a predetermined reference device internal temperature.