Label Data Sharing With Print-Log-Based Point Allocation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing systems for sharing label data do not adequately compensate users for using label printers, as points are granted only for uploading or downloading data without considering actual printer usage.

Innovation Solution

A system that tracks and rewards users with points based on the printing of label data, using a server to manage points and update user accounts based on printing logs, ensuring compensation for actual printer usage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If points are granted to the poster at the timing of uploading or downloading label data, then the poster is motivated to create label data, but the points granted do not necessarily constitute compensation for promoting the use of the label printer

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvelabel data creation motivationVSAvoidcompensation accuracy for printer usage

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements feedback by tracking printing logs and using that information to determine points granted to posters. The server receives printing logs from information processing devices, identifies printed label data, and grants points based on actual printing occurrences rather than just upload/download actions. This feedback loop ensures points reflect real printer usage.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical/manual points granting system with an automated electronic system. The server automatically receives printing logs, processes them to identify printed label data, and electronically grants points to posters without manual intervention. This substitution ensures accurate tracking and compensation based on actual usage.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Productivity

If points are granted based on upload or download actions, then the system can track data sharing activity, but it cannot accurately compensate users for actual label printer usage

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata sharing activity trackingVSAvoidprinter usage measurement

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system uses feedback from printing logs to accurately measure printer usage. Instead of relying on upload/download tracking alone, the server receives printing logs that provide direct feedback on what label data was actually printed. This feedback mechanism enables precise measurement of printer usage for accurate compensation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary action by establishing a points determination mechanism that proactively tracks printing logs and automatically grants points before users would otherwise need to manually claim compensation. The server proactively identifies printed label data and grants corresponding points, ensuring accurate compensation without requiring user action.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS20250356391A1Non-transitory computer readable storage medium, server, and label data sharing system

Publication Date: 2025.11.20 BROTHER KOGYO KK

AI summary

A non-transitory computer readable storage medium stores a program configured to be executed by a server. The server being configured to access a points database storing held points for each user ID. The held points being points held by a user. The program comprising instructions which, when executed by the server, cause a computer of the server to execute upload acceptance processing of accepting a user ID and an upload instruction of label data from a first information processing device, the label data being data configured to be printed by a label printer.