NFC Authentication for Image Processing Apparatus
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional communication systems require users to perform cumbersome tasks, such as inputting authentication information displayed on a personal computer into an image-forming apparatus, to access services provided by a service-providing apparatus.
Innovation Solution
A communication system comprising a portable terminal, an image processing apparatus, and a server, where the image processing apparatus performs wireless near field communication to simplify user interactions by transmitting and receiving identification information for service access, eliminating the need for manual input of authentication details.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual input of authentication information is required, then authentication security is improved, but user operation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables automatic authentication by having the image processing apparatus automatically acquire identification information from the portable terminal via NFC, eliminating the need for manual user input while maintaining security through automated verification protocols
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical input (typing authentication information on a keyboard) with wireless NFC communication, where identification information is automatically transmitted between devices through electromagnetic field coupling, significantly reducing user operation complexity
2Reliability
If authentication information is displayed on personal computer screen, then authentication verification is improved, but user action requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-service authentication where the portable terminal automatically provides identification information to the image processing apparatus through NFC, eliminating the need for users to manually input or verify authentication information displayed on screens
Solution Approach 2:
The authentication information is pre-stored in the portable terminal's memory before the actual authentication event, allowing the system to automatically retrieve and transmit the required identification information without requiring users to perform any preliminary actions
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Simplifies user actions for accessing service-providing apparatuses by enabling wireless near field communication between the image processing apparatus and the portable terminal, streamlining the process of acquiring and transmitting identification information for service access.
Implementation Method 1
The first near field communication interface is configured to perform wireless near field communication with a portable terminal according to a prescribed protocol
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AI summary
A communication system includes a portable terminal, an image processing apparatus, and a server. The image processing apparatus transmits service request information to the server, and receives acquisition instruction information from the server. The service request information includes request for a service that a service providing apparatus is configured to provide. The acquisition instruction information includes an instruction to acquire identification information via wireless near field communication. The identification information is used to receive a service that a service providing apparatus provides. The image processing apparatus receives the identification information from the portable terminal via the first near field communication interface and transmits the identification information to the server via the first communication interface.