Automated Program Installation Across Networked Information Processing Apparatuses

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Solution Overview

Problem

The cumbersome process of identifying and installing programs on multiple information processing apparatuses that cooperate to execute a process, which hinders efficiency and increases operator workload.

Innovation Solution

An information processing system where a first information processing apparatus automatically installs a program on a second apparatus via a network, using an input unit to input a group of programs, a transmission unit to send the programs, and install units on both apparatuses to facilitate seamless installation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If programs are manually installed on each information processing apparatus according to its function and role, then the system can be configured to provide services through cooperation of multiple apparatuses, but the installation process becomes cumbersome and increases operator workload

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem configuration accuracyVSAvoidprogram installation ease
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables self-service by allowing the first information processing apparatus to automatically identify and transmit required programs to the second apparatus. The second apparatus automatically receives and installs the transmitted programs without operator intervention, making the system self-configure based on functional requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The first information processing apparatus performs preliminary actions by identifying which programs are needed by the second apparatus before transmission. This preliminary identification and preparation of programs eliminates the need for manual selection and installation during the actual deployment phase.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Reliability

If manual program installation is performed on multiple information processing apparatuses, then each apparatus can be properly configured, but the time and effort required for installation increases significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprogram installation accuracyVSAvoidinstallation time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables self-service by allowing the first information processing apparatus to automatically identify and transmit required programs to the second apparatus. The second apparatus automatically receives and installs the transmitted programs without operator intervention, making the system self-configure based on functional requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The first information processing apparatus performs preliminary actions by identifying which programs are needed by the second apparatus before transmission. This preliminary identification and preparation of programs eliminates the need for manual selection and installation during the actual deployment phase.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Productivity

If automated program transmission is implemented between information processing apparatuses, then installation efficiency is improved, but the complexity of the system increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprogram installation efficiencyVSAvoidsystem structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables self-service by allowing the first information processing apparatus to automatically identify and transmit required programs to the second apparatus. The second apparatus automatically receives and installs the transmitted programs without operator intervention, making the system self-configure based on functional requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentEP2919113B1Information processing system and information processing method
Publication Date: 2022.02.23 RICOH CO LTD
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AI summary

An information processing system (2) includes a first information processing apparatus (10) and a second information processing apparatus (20) that are interconnected via a network. The first information processing apparatus (10) includes an input unit (121) configured to input a group of programs, a first install unit (124) configured to install a first program (127) of the input group of programs onto the first information processing apparatus (10), and a transmission unit (126) configured to transmit a second program (23) of the input group of programs to the second information processing apparatus (20). The second information processing apparatus (20) includes a second install unit (22) configured to install the second program (23) transmitted from the transmission unit (126) onto the second information processing apparatus (20).