Information Processing Apparatus Push Scan Power Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Information processing apparatuses face challenges in reducing power consumption while maintaining the ability to perform push scans, as the monitoring process for waiting image data from image processing apparatuses is energy-intensive and cannot be halted without preventing push scan functionality.
Innovation Solution
The information processing apparatus dynamically switches the monitoring process between working and non-working states by transmitting identification information to the image processing apparatus, allowing it to receive and transmit image data only when necessary, thereby reducing unnecessary CPU load and power consumption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the monitoring process always waits for image data from the image processing apparatus, then push scan functionality is maintained, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The monitoring process dynamically changes its operational state based on whether push scan is actually needed. The system transitions between a working state (monitoring active) and a non-working state (monitoring inactive), allowing the information processing apparatus to adapt its power consumption levels to actual operational requirements rather than maintaining constant monitoring
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the operational parameter of the monitoring process from always-active to conditionally-active. By controlling whether the monitoring process is executed based on the presence of push scan jobs, the system adjusts its energy consumption parameter to match actual needs, reducing power consumption when push scan is not required
2Use of energy by moving object
If the monitoring process is halted to reduce power consumption, then energy usage decreases, but push scan becomes impossible
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by transmitting identification information to the image processing apparatus before the monitoring process needs to start. This allows the image processing apparatus to be pre-configured with the correct destination information, so when push scan is initiated, the monitoring process can immediately begin receiving data without delay
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses feedback from the image processing apparatus (confirmation of received identification information) to determine when to activate the monitoring process. This feedback mechanism ensures the monitoring process starts at the optimal moment - after configuration is complete but immediately when push scan data arrives
3Use of energy by moving object
If identification information is transmitted to enable selective monitoring, then power consumption is reduced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system extracts the identification information transmission function as a separate, simple preprocessing step from the main monitoring process. This separation allows the complex monitoring logic to remain simple (either on or off) while the identification transmission handles the complexity of selective activation, reducing overall system complexity
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AI summary
An information processing apparatus that changes a state of a monitoring process that waits for image data from an image processing apparatus between a working state and a non-working state as necessary. The information processing apparatus includes a first transmission unit that transmits identification information about the information processing apparatus to the image processing apparatus, a reception unit that receives image data that is generated by scanning a document by the image processing apparatus and is transmitted from the image processing apparatus using the identification information, a second transmission unit that transmits the received image data to a predetermined application in the information processing apparatus, and a setting unit that sets as to whether the second transmission unit transmits the received image data to the predetermined application. The setting unit sets so as to transmit the received image data to the predetermined application based on transmission of the identification information.