Information Processing Apparatus Multi-Interface Security Configuration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Information processing apparatuses with multiple communication interfaces face complexity in setting up suitable security configurations for varying use environments, such as telework and public spaces, where user access and network security requirements differ.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus with a storage unit for setting values, reception units for user input on use environments, and a setting unit to collectively configure settings based on selected environment groups for each communication interface, ensuring appropriate security settings across multiple interfaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If security function settings are made for each communication interface to match different users and networks, then security reliability is improved, but device complexity increases due to multiple interfaces requiring different configurations
Solution Approach 1:
The invention creates a universal setting management system that handles multiple communication interfaces through a single unified interface. The setting management unit provides a common configuration mechanism that can apply to any communication interface, eliminating the need for separate configuration procedures for each interface while maintaining the ability to differentiate settings based on interface-specific requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention merges the configuration management of multiple communication interfaces into a single integrated process. By combining the setting operations for different interfaces through one unified setting management unit, the system reduces the complexity of managing separate configurations while preserving the ability to apply appropriate security settings for each interface based on its usage environment.
2Adaptability or versatility
If settings are customized for various use environments such as telework and public spaces, then adaptability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to complicated setting requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The invention implements preliminary action by pre-defining multiple use environment types (such as telework, public space, office environments) with their corresponding optimal setting configurations. When a user selects a use environment, the system automatically applies the pre-configured settings for that environment, eliminating the need for users to manually configure each setting and significantly simplifying the operation process while maintaining high adaptability to different usage scenarios.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention utilizes parameter changes by allowing users to select from predefined use environment categories, which automatically changes multiple setting parameters simultaneously according to the selected environment. This approach enables the system to adapt to different use environments by changing a set of related parameters together based on the user's selection, rather than requiring individual parameter adjustments.
Data Source
AI summary
An information processing apparatus stores a plurality of setting values prepared for making a setting of the information processing apparatus, receives selection of one item from a user from among a plurality of items associated with a plurality of use environments, as a use environment corresponding to a first communication interface, receives selection of one item from a user from among a plurality of items associated with the plurality of use environments, as a use environment corresponding to a second communication interface, and makes a setting based on a first setting value group that is included in the plurality of setting values and corresponds to an environment selected as a use environment corresponding to the first communication interface, and a second setting value group that is included in the plurality of setting values and corresponds to an environment selected as a use environment corresponding to the second communication interface.