Mobile Terminal Near Field Wireless MFP Login Selection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional mobile terminals may inadvertently log in to an undesired multifunction peripheral (MFP) due to detection errors, leading to unauthorized access and incorrect user information transmission.
Innovation Solution
A mobile terminal system that utilizes near field wireless communication and wireless LAN communication to securely log in to a desired MFP by detecting and prioritizing MFPs based on proximity and user preferences, allowing users to select the correct device from a list of detected MFPs, and transmitting user information only to the intended device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the mobile terminal automatically transmits user information to the detected MFP, then the log-in process is simplified and faster, but the risk of logging in to the wrong MFP increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary detection of multiple MFPs and prepares a selection list before the actual log-in action. The mobile terminal detects MFPs in advance, creates a list with identification information, and waits for user confirmation before transmitting user information, thus preventing accidental login to wrong devices while maintaining quick access.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides feedback to the user by displaying a list of detected MFPs with their identification information. This feedback loop allows the user to verify which MFP will receive the user information and confirm the correct selection, thereby eliminating the risk of unauthorized access while preserving efficient log-in.
2Ease of operation
If the mobile terminal displays a log-in screen for user input, then the user has control over the log-in process, but the operation time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements partial automation by automatically detecting MFPs and preparing the selection list, while requiring minimal user action only for confirmation. This reduces the operation time compared to full manual selection while maintaining user control through the confirmation step, effectively balancing ease of operation and time efficiency.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the mobile terminal detects multiple MFPs, then the user has more device options, but the complexity of device selection increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the device selection process into distinct steps: automatic detection of multiple MFPs, presentation of a structured list with identification information, and user confirmation. This segmentation organizes the complexity into manageable parts, allowing users to easily navigate multiple device options without being overwhelmed by the selection process.
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AI summary
A mobile terminal capable of securely achieving log-in to a desired MFP. The mobile terminal comprises a detection unit (201), a transmission unit (210), and a display unit (206). The detection unit (201) detects at least one image processing apparatus which performs near field wireless communication. The transmission unit (210) transmits, to a detected image processing apparatus, user information used to log into the image processing apparatus. The display unit (206) displays, in a case where a plurality of image processing apparatus is detected, a selection screen through which a user selects an image processing apparatus to be logged in by using the user information.