MFP Data Rewriting Mode Selection Based on Record Count
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face difficulties in determining the appropriate method for editing data stored in Multi Function Peripherals (MFPs) when remotely controlling them from a computer, as existing methods either require rewriting all data or updating individual records, leading to inefficiencies in rewriting time based on the number of changed records.
Innovation Solution
A data managing device and program that acquires and edits data, detects the edited parts, and selects between a rewrite-all mode or an individual rewrite mode based on the number of records, sending batch commands or individual commands to the MFP to optimize rewriting time.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the first method (bundle data transfer) is used to rewrite data in the MFP, then the rewriting process is simple and can be executed with a single command, but the rewriting time increases significantly when the amount of data to be sent is large
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the data transfer process into two distinct methods: bundle data transfer (for small data amounts) and record-by-record transfer (for large data amounts). The system automatically selects the appropriate method based on the data size, dividing the rewriting operation into manageable segments to optimize both simplicity and time efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a dynamic selection mechanism that adapts the rewriting method based on the data amount. The system automatically determines whether to use bundle transfer or record-by-record transfer depending on the size of the data, making the operation flexible and optimized for different scenarios without requiring manual intervention.
2Loss of time
If the second method (record-by-record transfer) is used to rewrite data in the MFP, then the rewriting time is reduced for small data amounts, but the total time to rewrite all records increases when the number of changed records is large
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the transfer parameter (bundle vs. individual records) based on the data amount parameter. When the data amount is small, the system uses record-by-record transfer to minimize rewriting time. When the data amount is large, the system switches to bundle transfer to improve overall productivity, thus optimizing performance across different data sizes.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates feedback about the data amount into the decision-making process. By detecting the size of the data to be transferred, the system automatically selects the most efficient rewriting method, ensuring optimal performance whether the data is small or large without requiring user input or manual configuration.
3Adaptability or versatility
If users manually choose between different rewrite programs, then they can select the appropriate method, but it becomes difficult to determine prior to editing which program to choose
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service by having the system automatically detect the data amount and select the appropriate rewrite method without requiring user intervention. The system serves itself by making the technical decision about which transfer method to use, eliminating the need for users to manually choose between different programs and simplifying the operation to a single command.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal rewrite interface that handles both small and large data amounts through a single unified operation. The system combines multiple rewrite methods (bundle transfer and record-by-record transfer) into one versatile function that automatically adapts to different data sizes, eliminating the need for users to select between different programs.
Data Source
AI summary
A PC includes: a data acquiring portion to acquire from an MFP connected to a network at least part of the data stored therein as editing data; a data editing portion to edit the editing data; a detecting portion to detect edited part different between a pre-editing version of the editing data and an edited version of the editing data; a selecting portion to select either a rewrite-all mode or an individual rewrite mode, based on the number of records included in the edited part; if the rewrite-all mode is selected, a batch rewriting portion to send a rewrite-all command to the MFP to rewrite the pre-editing version of the editing data with the edited version thereof, and if the individual rewrite mode is selected, an individual rewriting portion to send at least one individual rewrite command to the MFP to rewrite all records of the edited part one by one.