Printer Driver Batch Setting Access Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Administrators face challenges in restricting specific batch setting information for general authorized users in printer drivers, requiring dedicated drivers for each setting configuration, which is inefficient and requires frequent updates.
Innovation Solution
A mechanism that allows administrators to restrict and display only permitted batch setting information to users through a 'favorite' function, using a setting unit to inhibit certain print settings and a display control unit to manage user access, enabling easy selection of authorized settings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a dedicated printer driver is installed for each specific batch setting information configuration, then administrative control over user access is improved, but device complexity and maintenance burden increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments batch setting information into individually controllable units, where each piece of batch setting information can be independently restricted or permitted. This allows administrators to selectively control access to specific settings rather than managing entire dedicated drivers for each configuration, reducing complexity while maintaining control.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic control where administrators can flexibly change restrictions on batch setting information at any time without reinstalling drivers. The system adapts to changing administrative requirements by allowing on-the-fly modification of access permissions, making the control mechanism flexible and responsive.
2Reliability
If a dedicated printer driver is installed for each specific batch setting information configuration, then user access control is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to frequent driver updates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal printer driver that can manage multiple different batch setting information configurations within a single driver package. This multi-functional driver eliminates the need for administrators and users to install and update multiple dedicated drivers, while still providing granular control over which specific settings are accessible to which users.
3Ease of operation
If all batch setting information is displayed to general authorized users, then ease of operation is improved, but administrative control deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by allowing different visibility and accessibility permissions for different pieces of batch setting information. Instead of a uniform display approach, the system selectively displays only those batch setting information pieces that have been permitted for the current user, while keeping restricted items hidden or inaccessible, thus maintaining both user convenience and administrative control.
Data Source
AI summary
In an information processing apparatus according to this invention, a plurality of pieces of batch setting information each configured by a plurality of pieces of print setting information are registered in advance. A setting of print setting information, use of which is inhibited, of the plurality of pieces of print setting information is accepted. Batch setting information including the print setting information, use of which is inhibited, is specified from the plurality of pieces of batch setting information. Then, a setting screen which allows the user to select pieces of non-specified batch setting information, and does not allow the user to select the specified batch setting information is displayed.