Relay Device Power-Saving Mode Deactivation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods fail to reliably deactivate the power-saving mode of image forming apparatuses in networks with diverse types of devices, leading to incomplete or inefficient restoration of devices to normal operation.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a storage portion for deactivation methods, a detection portion to identify undelivered processing data, and a deactivation portion that uses specific methods based on device characteristics, such as Wake On LAN, short-range wireless communication, or intelligent power strips, to restore devices to normal operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a single deactivation method is used for all image forming apparatuses, then the system structure is simple, but the deactivation reliability is low due to device diversity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by configuring different deactivation methods for different image forming apparatuses based on their specific characteristics. Each apparatus is assigned a deactivation method from a set of predefined methods (e.g., Wake-on-LAN, power strip control, direct power supply) according to its capabilities and power supply configuration, ensuring optimal deactivation reliability for each device type.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameter of deactivation method selection based on device characteristics. The system stores multiple deactivation methods and selects the appropriate method by changing the operational parameter according to the target apparatus type, thereby achieving reliable deactivation across diverse devices without requiring a complex universal solution.
2Use of energy by moving object
If power-saving mode is activated to reduce energy consumption, then energy efficiency is improved, but processing capability is restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by detecting the need for deactivation before actual processing is required. The relay device monitors communication status and proactively deactivates power-saving mode when undelivered data is detected, ensuring the apparatus is ready to process immediately when data arrives, thus maintaining both energy efficiency and processing capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback by continuously monitoring whether processing data has been successfully delivered to the image forming apparatus. When delivery fails or is incomplete, the system receives feedback about the undelivered data and triggers deactivation of power-saving mode to restore full processing capability, creating a closed-loop control system.
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AI summary
A power-saving mode deactivation apparatus for performing communication via a communication network with specific processing apparatuses for particular processing is provided. The power-saving mode deactivation apparatus includes a storage portion for storing therein a deactivation method for deactivating a power-saving mode of each of the specific processing apparatuses; a detection portion for detecting that particular processing data for the particular processing is not delivered to, among the specific processing apparatuses, a destination specific processing apparatus of the particular processing data, and a deactivation portion for performing, when the detection portion detects that the particular processing data is not delivered to the destination specific processing apparatus, deactivation processing for deactivating a power-saving mode of the destination specific processing apparatus based on the deactivation method, stored in the storage portion, for the destination specific processing apparatus.