Printout Redirector for Legacy System Data Integration

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing systems face significant costs and inefficiencies in integrating old paper-based data output with modern systems, requiring redesign and reprogramming, and manual data re-entry from paper receipts is time-consuming and error-prone.

Innovation Solution

A printer system that connects old systems to modern systems by printing data directly to the internet or databases, allowing electronic data exchange and manipulation without altering existing systems, using a printout redirection system with wired and wireless connections to transmit data to portable devices and networks.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If old systems are redesigned and reprogrammed to output data to modern systems, then data compatibility is improved, but cost and time consumption increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata compatibilityVSAvoidtime consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a printer as an intermediary device between old systems and modern systems. The old system outputs data to the printer in its existing format, and the printer then transmits this data electronically to modern systems via network connections. This mediator approach allows data exchange without requiring modifications to either the old system or the modern system, thus resolving the contradiction between data compatibility and time consumption.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent makes the printer multi-functional by enabling it to perform both traditional printing functions and new electronic data transmission functions. The printer can receive data from old systems, print it on paper as before, and simultaneously transmit it electronically to modern systems via wired or wireless connections. This universal functionality allows the printer to bridge the gap between legacy and modern systems without requiring system redesign.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If data is printed to paper and then manually re-entered into new systems, then data transfer is achieved, but productivity decreases due to manual re-entry

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata transfer capabilityVSAvoidproductivity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The printer serves as an intermediary that automatically transmits data electronically to modern systems, eliminating the need for manual re-entry. The printer receives data from the old system, and through its integrated communication capabilities, automatically sends this data to the modern system via network connections, thus maintaining productivity while achieving data transfer.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical process of manual data re-entry with an automated electronic transmission system. Instead of manually typing data from paper receipts into modern systems, the printer automatically transmits the data electronically via wired or wireless connections, substituting the manual mechanical process with an automated electronic process that maintains high productivity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Reliability

If existing printers are used to output data to paper, then data output function is maintained, but connection to modern systems is lost

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata output functionVSAvoidconnection capability

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms the traditional printer into a multi-functional device that maintains its reliable data output function to paper while adding electronic data transmission capabilities. The printer can simultaneously perform printing and electronic transmission via wired or wireless network connections, making it adaptable to both traditional and modern system requirements without compromising its core printing function.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent makes the printer dynamic by enabling it to switch between different output modes - traditional paper output and electronic data transmission. The printer can adapt its functionality based on the requirements of the connected systems, providing paper output for legacy systems and electronic transmission for modern systems, thus maintaining reliability while improving adaptability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS11321036B2Information redirection system for information redirection to and from the internet, mobile devices and networks

Publication Date: 2022.05.03 SHERWOOD MARY LYNN

AI summary

Previous information generating devices or printers were designed to print a paper copy of data and/or receipts which causes a disconnect with modem day data manipulation. This information redirector can redirect generated data to and receive data from the internet and hand held devices which will open up extremely fast data exchange and data manipulation for consumers, cities, states and the federal government without the expense of having to purchase complete new systems. By simply adding the redirector we can connect all old computer systems with modem day systems that now have the ability to manipulate data automatically.