Peripheral Device App Installation via Browser Script
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for installing applications on information processing apparatuses are cumbersome and time-consuming, requiring users to manually download and configure apps, which can be a barrier to adoption.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus equipped with a web browser that communicates with a server and peripheral devices, allowing for automatic installation of applications by transmitting device identification information and application packages between the browser, server, and peripheral device, enabling seamless app installation and enabling without user intervention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional manual app installation methods are used, then users can install applications, but the process is complicated and time-consuming requiring multiple user operations
Solution Approach 1:
The peripheral device automatically receives and installs application programs transmitted from the information processing apparatus without requiring user intervention for download, configuration, or installation steps. The device self-manages the entire app installation process by executing the transmitted app package directly.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the app download, configuration, and installation processes into a single transmitted package that is handled in one operation. The information processing apparatus prepares a complete app package containing all necessary files and configuration information, which the peripheral device then installs in a single receiving action.
2Ease of operation
If automatic app installation is implemented, then user burden is reduced, but system complexity increases requiring coordination between multiple devices
Solution Approach 1:
The information processing apparatus performs multiple functions through a single unified process: it selects the application, prepares the complete app package with all necessary files and configuration, transmits it, and coordinates the installation. This multi-functional approach consolidates complexity into one device rather than distributing it across multiple components.
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AI summary
An information processing apparatus in which a web browser configured to communicate with a server apparatus and a peripheral device is provided includes an execution unit, an identification information reception unit, an application information reception unit, and a transmission unit. The execution unit is configured to execute a script received via the web browser. The identification information reception unit is configured to, based on the execution unit having executed the script, receive device identification information about the peripheral device from the peripheral device. The application information reception unit is configured to transmit the device identification information received by the identification information reception unit to the server apparatus and receive application information from the server apparatus. The transmission unit is configured to transmit the application information received by the application information reception unit to the peripheral device so that the peripheral device installs an application.