Multi-function Device Local User Interface Merging Internet Services
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Solution Overview
Problem
Administrators face inefficiencies when resolving issues with multi-function devices, as they need to switch between devices and browse multiple webpages to configure settings, making the process time-consuming and cumbersome.
Innovation Solution
Implementing the Internet Services Program within the multi-function device's local user interface, allowing administrators to receive notifications, authenticate, and directly access relevant webpages for setting updates without needing a separate computing device, enabling quick and hassle-free problem resolution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If administrators access settings through Internet Services Program on a separate computing device, then comprehensive configuration options are available, but device switching and webpage navigation are required making the process time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the Internet Services Program functionality directly into the multi-function device's local user interface. This allows administrators to access comprehensive configuration options (70% administrative settings) directly on the device without needing a separate computing device, eliminating the need to switch between devices and browse multiple webpages while maintaining full configuration capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The local user interface acts as an intermediary that provides web-based configuration capabilities directly on the multi-function device. Instead of requiring administrators to use an external computing device to access the Internet Services Program, the LUI mediates by embedding the web interface locally, allowing direct access to configuration settings and problem resolution tools on the device itself.
2Ease of operation
If administrators use local user interface for settings, then direct device access is available, but only limited settings can be changed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the capabilities of both the local user interface and the Internet Services Program into a single integrated system. The LUI now provides both direct device access convenience and comprehensive configuration options by embedding the web-based configuration interface directly on the device, allowing administrators to access all 70% administrative settings locally without needing an external computing device.
3Adaptability or versatility
If administrators switch between computing device and multi-function device, then comprehensive settings can be accessed, but the process becomes tedious and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent eliminates the need to switch between devices by merging the Internet Services Program functionality directly into the multi-function device's local user interface. Administrators can now access and modify all configuration settings, including the 70% administrative options, directly on the device through a unified interface, significantly simplifying the operational process while maintaining full configuration capability.
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AI summary
The disclosure discloses methods and systems for enabling an administrator to resolve problems related to a multi-function device, via a local user interface (LUI) of the multi-function device (MFD). The method includes sending a notification message to the administrator about a problem related to a service of the MFD. The MFD receives login credentials at the LUI from the administrator to access the MFD. The MFD displays an error message about the problem to the administrator on the LUI based on the login credentials. Based on an input received from the administrator on the LUI, the MFD retrieves at least one relevant webpage corresponding to the problem and displays the at least one relevant webpage to the administrator via the LUI. The MFD receives setting inputs and updates settings on the at least one relevant webpage based on the setting inputs such that the problem is resolved.