Job History Data Segmentation for Network Load Management

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current job history information auditing systems face delays in detecting issues due to scheduled transmission times, which can lead to late notification for manager users, and this can impose a high transmission load on in-house networks, especially when instant detection is required.

Innovation Solution

A management system that allows for instant detection and confirmation by transmitting job information from image processing devices to a storage system, where image data is sent at a preset time, and attribute and identification information are transmitted independently of the transmission time, enabling data storage and retrieval outside of the preset period.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of energy

If job history information is transmitted during preset transmission periods (e.g., nighttime) to reduce network load, then network transmission load is reduced, but detection timing is delayed

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork transmission loadVSAvoiddetection timing
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of energyVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The job history information is segmented into two parts: essential detection-related information (job identification information, attribute information) transmitted immediately upon job execution, and complete job history information transmitted during preset low-load periods. This segmentation allows detection to occur promptly while deferring bulk data transmission to reduce network load.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary transmission of detection-critical information (job identification and attribute information) at the moment of job execution, enabling immediate detection capabilities. The remaining job history information is then transmitted during preset transmission periods when network load is lower, achieving both timely detection and load reduction.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Loss of time

If job history information is transmitted instantly to enable immediate detection, then detection timing is improved, but network transmission load increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection timingVSAvoidnetwork transmission load
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The transmission process is divided into two stages: immediate transmission of essential detection information (job identification information and attribute information) upon job execution, and deferred transmission of complete job history information during preset low-load periods. This resolves the contradiction by transmitting only what is necessary for immediate detection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary transmission of detection-critical information at job execution time, enabling immediate detection. The full job history information transmission is scheduled for later during low-load periods, achieving both timely detection and reduced overall network load.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Loss of information

If complete job history information including image data is transmitted during preset periods, then data completeness is improved, but network transmission load increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata completenessVSAvoidnetwork transmission load
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

Job history information is segmented into essential detection elements (job identification information, attribute information) transmitted immediately, and complete information including image data transmitted during preset low-load periods. This ensures data completeness while optimizing network load timing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary transmission of detection-critical information at job execution time, then transmits the complete job history information including image data during preset low-load periods, ensuring both data completeness and network load management.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

4Loss of energy

If transmission period is set to nighttime to reduce load, then network transmission load is reduced, but manager user notification is delayed

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork transmission loadVSAvoidnotification timing
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of energyVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments information transmission into two phases: immediate transmission of job identification and attribute information enabling real-time detection and notification, and deferred transmission of complete job history during nighttime low-load periods. This allows manager users to receive timely notifications while still reducing overall network load.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary transmission of detection-critical information immediately upon job execution, enabling timely manager user notification. The complete job history information is then transmitted during nighttime low-load periods, achieving both prompt notification and network load reduction.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS11973911B2Management system that acquires data of selected jobs outside of a preset transmission period based on predefined information, management method, image processing device, imaging processing method, and storage medium
Publication Date: 2024.04.30 CANON KK
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AI summary

A management system includes a memory and a processor executing instructions causing the management system to supply information regarding one or more types of jobs; detect predetermined information from the information regarding the job included in the storage system; and transmit a request including identification information of a job corresponding to detection of the predetermined information to the image processing device. In the image processing device, when a request is received, data including image data which corresponds to the job corresponding to the identification information designated by the request is transmitted so that the data is stored in the storage system even outside of the period of time. The instructions further cause the management system to supply the image data corresponding to the job stored in the storage system in response to the request.