Label Data Sharing Using Print Length for Consumable-Based Points
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for sharing label data in label printers lack a mechanism to grant points based on the consumption of consumables, as data size does not necessarily indicate the actual consumption amount.
Innovation Solution
A system that determines points based on the length of labels printed, using a tape coefficient to adjust point grants according to the value of the tape used, and includes a points database to track and update user points for both posters and printers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If points are granted based on data size of label data, then points can be awarded automatically, but data size does not necessarily indicate actual consumable usage amount
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical approach of measuring consumable usage (physical tape consumption) with an information-based system that uses printing logs and label length data to calculate points. The server substitutes physical measurement with digital information processing, using the printing log to determine actual tape consumption based on label dimensions rather than relying on data size metrics.
2Measurement precision
If points are granted based on label length from printing logs, then points accurately reflect consumable usage, but requires tracking and processing printing log information
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a server as an intermediary between the label printer and the points database. The server receives printing logs from the printer, calculates points based on label length and tape coefficients, and updates the points database. This intermediary handles the complexity of tracking and calculation, simplifying the overall system architecture while enabling precise consumable usage measurement.
3Productivity
If tape coefficients are used to adjust point grants according to tape value, then users are motivated to use more valuable tapes, but requires additional parameter management
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a tape coefficient parameter that modifies the points calculation based on the type and value of tape used. Different tape types (standard, heat-resistant, waterproof) have different coefficients that adjust the points awarded. This parameter change mechanism allows the system to incentivize the use of higher-value tapes while keeping the calculation logic integrated into the existing points determination process.
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AI summary
A non-transitory computer readable storage medium stores a program configured to be executed by a server. The server is configured to access a points database storing held points for each user ID. The held points being points held by a user. The program includes instructions which, when executed by the server, cause a computer of the server to execute acquisition processing of acquiring a printing log, the print log being output from an information processing device in a case where the information processing device causes a label printer to print, the printing log including a user ID set in the information processing device and a length of a printed label.