Relay Device Routing Image Data to Reduce Communication Time
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing image processing devices experience delays in uploading and downloading image data due to long communication times, which is undesirable for users.
Innovation Solution
A relay device is introduced that electrically connects with an image processing device and a server via a network, allowing it to receive information about selected image processing types, select between two processing methods, and send instructions to the image processing device to either send data through a server or bypass it, thereby optimizing data transfer.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If image data is uploaded and downloaded through the server via the network, then the server can process and manage the image data centrally, but the communication time becomes long causing user waiting
Solution Approach 1:
The relay device acts as an intermediary between the image processing device and the server. It receives image data from the image processing device, processes it locally, and then transmits only necessary information to the server, thereby reducing communication time while maintaining centralized processing capability
Solution Approach 2:
The system is divided into multiple functional segments: the image processing device performs local scanning and initial processing, the relay device handles data routing and protocol conversion, and the server performs centralized management. This segmentation allows each component to operate independently, reducing overall communication time
2Productivity
If the image processing device sends image data directly without processing, then the upload speed increases, but the functionality and adaptability of the system decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The relay device performs preliminary processing actions by receiving image data from the image processing device, converting formats, and preparing data for transmission to the server. This preliminary action enables both fast upload and comprehensive functionality
Solution Approach 2:
The relay device is designed with multi-functionality, capable of handling various image processing tasks including format conversion, data compression, and protocol translation. This universal design maintains system adaptability while improving upload efficiency
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AI summary
A relay device may receive first information and second information from the image processing device. The relay device may select one of a first processing and a second processing based on at least one of the received first information and the received second information. The relay device may send, to an image processing device, first instruction information causing the image processing device to execute the first processing when the first processing is selected. The relay device may send, to the image processing device, second instruction information causing the image processing device to execute the second processing when the second processing is selected. The relay device may receive the first image data according to the first instruction information or the second instruction information. The relay device may generate second image data by executing the selected image processing on the first image data that has been received.