Wireless MFP Code Update via Portable Data Device
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods for updating multifunction peripherals (MFPs) are time-consuming and prone to errors due to the need for manual input of complex device codes, especially when multiple devices require configuration, which can lead to misconfiguration or damage.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that uses a portable data device with a processor and touchscreen interface to generate and transmit device code sets wirelessly to MFPs, enabling one-click updates via NFC, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth connections, reducing the need for manual input and minimizing errors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If device codes are entered manually on MFP user interface, then configuration can be updated, but the process is time-consuming and error-prone
Solution Approach 1:
The service technician's mobile device pre-stores multiple device codes before approaching the MFP. The codes are prepared in advance and automatically transmitted when the MFP is placed in administrative mode, eliminating the need for manual entry during the configuration process.
Solution Approach 2:
The service technician's mobile device acts as an intermediary between the technician and the MFP. Instead of directly entering codes on the MFP interface, the mobile device captures the administrative mode signal and automatically transmits the pre-stored codes to the MFP, reducing manual input errors.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple MFP devices require code updates, then comprehensive configuration coverage is achieved, but the workload and time required increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The service technician's mobile device is designed to store and transmit multiple different device codes for multiple MFP devices. A single mobile device can service multiple MFPs by automatically transmitting the appropriate pre-stored codes when each device is placed in administrative mode, eliminating the need for separate manual entry for each device.
3Measurement precision
If complex sequences of device codes are input, then precise device control is achieved, but errors are likely to occur
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of manually typing complex device codes, the system uses a copy-and-transmit approach. The pre-stored device codes in the mobile device are automatically copied and transmitted to the MFP when needed, eliminating manual typing errors while maintaining code precision.
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AI summary
A system and method for updating of device codes in a multifunction peripheral includes a portable data device having a processor and associated memory and a touchscreen user interface. An input receives a device code set corresponding to a desired multifunction peripheral configuration and the codes are stored in the memory. The processor generates a selectable one click prompt on the touchscreen. The processor enables the input prompt for user selection in when a wireless data interface is in active communication with the multifunction peripheral. The processor determines that the input prompt has been selected and sends the device code set to the multifunction peripheral via the wireless data interface.