Network File Transfer and Auto-Deletion for Storage Waste
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for managing files across different networks require complex operations for users to connect and access files, leading to storage waste and security issues when files are not properly deleted after use.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus that connects to a first network, accepts jobs from a second network, and transfers jobs to the first network for execution, while managing user permissions and deleting files when the device reconnects to its original network, using routers and multi-functional peripherals to facilitate ubiquitous printing and file management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a file is copied from a first network to a second network for use, then the file can be accessed in the second network, but the file remains in the second network after use causing storage waste and security issues
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by automatically deleting the file from the second network after it has been used, so the storage waste and security issues are prevented before they occur. The deletion is triggered when the terminal apparatus reconnects to the first network, ensuring files are removed after their intended use period.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a user connects to a different network to use a printing system, then the printing system can be used across networks, but complicated operations are required including registering addresses and setting network information
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service by automatically managing file deletion without requiring user intervention. When the terminal apparatus reconnects to the first network, the system autonomously identifies and deletes files from the second network, eliminating the need for users to perform complex operations like manually registering addresses or configuring network settings.
3Reliability
If files are automatically deleted after use in a different network, then storage waste is reduced and security is enhanced, but the system must track and manage file locations across networks
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback mechanisms by monitoring the connection status of terminal apparatuses across different networks. When a terminal reconnects to the first network, the system receives feedback about this event and automatically triggers the deletion of files from the second network, ensuring security and storage management without requiring complex manual tracking.
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AI summary
An information processing apparatus which can be connected to a first network includes a connection acceptance portion which accepts connection to the first network from a first device, a job acceptance portion which accepts a job output from the first device connected to the first network to a second network different from the first network, and a transfer portion which transfers, when the job is a job held in a second holding portion included in the second network and designated to be executed in response to acceptance of an execution instruction from a user in the second network, the job to a first holding portion such that the job is held in the first holding portion included in the first network.