MFP Data Size Display Before Transmission
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Solution Overview
Problem
Information processing devices with data transmission functions do not allow users to confirm the data size of data being transmitted, leading to increased resource loads and potential damage, especially when shared among multiple users, and can adversely affect the operability of other functions like copying and printing.
Innovation Solution
An information processing system with a display unit that allows users to identify the data size of data to be output, enabling users to control and manage data transmission processes, including the option to select different processing conditions based on data size, and providing instructions for remote control of connected devices to execute these processes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If data transmission function is provided without user confirmation of data size, then ease of operation is improved, but resource overload and harmful effects occur
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by displaying the data size before transmission occurs. The control unit calculates and displays the data size that will be transmitted to the user's terminal device prior to actually initiating transmission, allowing users to confirm or cancel based on the displayed information.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback by providing real-time information about data size to the user. The control unit displays the calculated data size on the terminal device, creating a feedback loop where users can see the impact of their transmission actions and make informed decisions about whether to proceed.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If data size confirmation display is added, then resource overload is prevented, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control unit performs multiple functions: it manages the copy function, print function, and data transmission function, and additionally calculates and displays data size information. By integrating the data size display capability into the existing control unit, the system achieves multi-functionality without adding separate dedicated hardware.
Solution Approach 2:
The control unit automatically calculates the data size using its own processing capabilities without requiring external intervention. The system serves itself by internally computing the data size that will be transmitted and presenting it to the user, eliminating the need for complex external measurement systems.
3Productivity
If automatic transmission is implemented, then productivity is improved, but loss of information occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary display of data size information before transmission automatically initiates. This preliminary action gives users a chance to review the data size and make informed decisions, preventing automatic transmission of potentially harmful large data sets while maintaining efficient automatic transmission when users confirm the data size is acceptable.
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AI summary
In a system in which a host computer and MFP are connected via a communication medium such as a network or the like, upon transmitting image data stored in a box of the MFP to the host computer, the transmission data size (file size) is displayed before transmission. The user can transmit image data with a desired file size. When the amount of transmission data is large, the load on resources such as a memory, CPU, and the like of a device as a destination of transmission can be reduced.