Mobile Push Scanning With Automatic MFP Connection Setup
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users without technical knowledge face difficulties in setting up a connection between a mobile terminal and an unfamiliar MFP for push scanning in distributed work environments like coworking spaces or shared offices, requiring complex network and server settings.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus and method that enables a communication connection to a nearby image processing apparatus, allowing for the automatic establishment of a network connection and activation of a function to receive scanned data without requiring advanced technical knowledge.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual network and server settings are configured for push scanning between mobile terminal and MFP, then data transmission capability is improved, but operation complexity increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The MFP automatically performs network connection establishment and server setting configuration without requiring user intervention. The system self-detects the mobile terminal, automatically configures network parameters, and sets up the push scanning server, thereby eliminating the need for users to manually configure complex network settings while ensuring reliable data transmission
Solution Approach 2:
The MFP pre-configures network connection settings and server parameters before the actual scanning operation. By performing network discovery, connection establishment, and server setup in advance automatically, the system prepares the data transmission pathway beforehand, so when the user initiates scanning, the connection is already established and ready for immediate data transfer
2Reliability
If comprehensive network settings including IP address and communication protocol are configured, then communication reliability is improved, but setup time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The MFP automatically performs network discovery to identify available mobile terminals, self-configures IP addresses and communication protocols based on the detected network environment, and establishes connections without requiring users to manually input these parameters. This automated self-configuration process eliminates time-consuming manual setup while ensuring communication reliability through proper network parameter configuration
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs network environment detection, IP address assignment, and protocol configuration in advance before the scanning operation begins. By pre-establishing the communication infrastructure automatically, the system reduces setup time to minimal while maintaining communication reliability through proper preliminary configuration of network parameters
3Ease of operation
If automatic connection establishment is implemented between mobile terminal and MFP, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The MFP incorporates automatic network discovery, terminal detection, and connection establishment functions that operate autonomously without user intervention. The system self-manages the complex processes of network scanning, compatibility verification, and connection setup, thereby simplifying the user experience while the underlying complexity is handled by the automated system
Solution Approach 2:
The MFP integrates multiple functions including network discovery, terminal detection, connection management, and server configuration into a single unified system. By combining these functions into one multi-functional device with automated coordination, the system achieves ease of operation for users while managing the inherent complexity through integrated design rather than separate complex components
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AI summary
An information processing apparatus includes one or more memories storing instructions, and one or more processors capable of executing the instructions causing the information processing apparatus to establish a communication connection to an image processing apparatus located in proximity to the information processing apparatus, activate a function for receiving scanned data from the image processing apparatus upon establishment of the communication connection to the image processing apparatus, and receive scanned data obtained by scanning a document on the image processing apparatus from the image processing apparatus using the function.