Pair Re-formation in Information Processing Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
In information processing systems where multiple second information processing apparatuses are synchronized with a first apparatus, identifying the correct apparatus to re-form a pair after the initial pair dissolution is inefficient, as existing methods require re-provisioning all data and settings to the new apparatus, rather than transferring only the relevant data from the previously paired apparatus.
Innovation Solution
An information processing system that includes a processor managing multiple second information processing apparatuses, which, upon receiving a request for pair re-formation from a first apparatus, confirms the existence of the original pairing through each second apparatus and identifies the immediately preceding pairing partner to efficiently transfer synchronized data and settings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If all data and settings are re-provisioned to a new second information processing apparatus after pair dissolution, then the pairing can be re-established, but the data transfer burden and resource consumption increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the necessary synchronized data from the immediately preceding pairing partner rather than transferring all data. The server identifies and extracts only the data that was synchronized between the first information processing apparatus and the previous second apparatus, significantly reducing the data transfer volume and resource consumption during re-pairing
Solution Approach 2:
The server performs preliminary identification of the immediately preceding pairing partner before the actual re-pairing process. By confirming the existence of the previous pairing relationship in advance, the system prepares the minimal necessary data set for transfer, avoiding unnecessary data provisioning and reducing overall re-pairing time
2Reliability
If all data and settings are re-provisioned to re-establish a pair, then pairing can be achieved, but the time required for re-pairing increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system extracts only the synchronized data that exists between the first information processing apparatus and the immediately preceding second apparatus, rather than transferring all data. This selective extraction significantly reduces the time required for data transfer during re-pairing
Solution Approach 2:
The server performs preliminary confirmation of the previous pairing relationship before initiating data transfer. This advance identification allows the system to prepare the exact data set needed, avoiding time-consuming trial-and-error approaches and reducing overall re-pairing time
3Ease of operation
If the system cannot identify the previously paired second information processing apparatus, then it must provision all data to any second apparatus, but this approach lacks efficiency and increases complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements a feedback mechanism where the server requests confirmation from multiple second information processing apparatuses to identify which one was previously paired with the first apparatus. The apparatus that confirms its previous pairing relationship provides feedback that enables the server to automatically identify the correct target for data transfer, eliminating the need for manual intervention while maintaining operational simplicity
Solution Approach 2:
The second information processing apparatuses participate in the identification process by confirming their own existence and previous pairing status when requested by the server. This self-service approach allows the system to automatically identify the correct pairing partner without requiring external intervention or complex manual configuration
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AI summary
An information processing system includes a processor configured to manage multiple second information processing apparatuses to be paired with first information processing apparatus retaining data, the multiple second information processing apparatuses retaining data synchronized with data retained by first information processing apparatus, and the processor being configured to, in response to request for pair re-formation from the first information processing apparatus with one of the multiple second information processing apparatuses, request that each of multiple second information processing apparatuses perform confirmation of existence of first information processing apparatus paired with second information processing apparatus, receive result of confirmation of existence, and reference the received results of the confirmation of existence and identify the second information processing apparatus that has failed to confirm existence of the first information processing apparatus paired with the second information apparatus.