Integrated Authentication Screen for Network Delivery Flows
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face a cumbersome process when inputting authentication information for each step of a delivery flow in network delivery systems, requiring them to remain at the location until the last step, which is inefficient and inconvenient.
Innovation Solution
An information processing device and method that includes a flow definition memory unit and an authentication screen generating unit to simplify the input operation by integrating authentication information across multiple software components, generating a single authentication screen that collects all necessary information, thereby streamlining the authentication process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If authentication screens are displayed for each processing unit in sequence, then each processing unit can be authenticated individually, but the user operation becomes cumbersome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple authentication screens for different processing units into a single integrated authentication screen. This allows users to input authentication information for all required processing units simultaneously, eliminating the need to navigate through multiple sequential screens and significantly improving operational convenience while maintaining authentication reliability
2Reliability
If authentication is required at each step of the delivery flow, then security is maintained, but the user must remain at the location until the last step, reducing productivity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs authentication in advance at the beginning of the delivery flow by displaying a single authentication screen that collects all necessary authentication information for subsequent processing units. This preliminary authentication eliminates the need for repeated authentication stops throughout the workflow, maintaining security while significantly improving delivery efficiency
3Reliability
If multiple authentication screens are displayed sequentially, then comprehensive authentication is achieved, but the procedure becomes cumbersome, increasing the complexity of the system
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple separate authentication screens into a single comprehensive authentication screen that displays all authentication requirements simultaneously. This integrated approach maintains complete authentication coverage while dramatically simplifying the authentication procedure and reducing system complexity from the user's perspective
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AI summary
An information processing device including a flow definition memory unit configured to store flow definition information in which a process flow of image data read by an image reading unit is defined, and an authentication screen generating unit configured to determine plural processing units that execute a part of the process flow based on the flow definition information, acquire item information indicative of items of authentication information corresponding to a part or all of the plural processing units which require authentication from the part or all of the plural processing units which require the authentication, and generate authentication screen definition information used for displaying an authentication screen integrating and showing the item information.