Remote Control Mode Timeout Prevention in Image Processing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional remote control modes in image processing systems often prematurely cancel automation processes due to lack of communication between the image processing apparatus and the terminal device, leading to interruptions in RPA operations, especially when processes take time or operators are inactive for extended periods.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a control method where the terminal device repeatedly communicates with the image processing apparatus at a cycle shorter than the timeout period, maintaining the remote control mode by sending progress report requests and maintaining operation inputs from the remote panel, even if the process takes time, to prevent cancellation of the remote control mode.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If the image processing apparatus waits for process completion before switching remote panel, then processing accuracy is improved, but remote control mode times out and RPA operation is interrupted
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal device performs periodic communication with the image processing apparatus at intervals shorter than the timeout period. This periodic action maintains the remote control mode active while allowing the apparatus sufficient time to complete processing, thereby preventing RPA operation interruption while ensuring processing accuracy is maintained.
2Reliability
If the terminal device communicates frequently with the image processing apparatus, then remote control mode is maintained, but communication overhead increases
Solution Approach 1:
The communication cycle is dynamically adjusted based on the timeout period parameter. By setting the communication interval to be shorter than the timeout period but optimized to minimize unnecessary communications, the system maintains remote control mode stability while reducing communication overhead and energy consumption.
3Extent of automation
If the local panel operation is disabled during remote control, then remote control authority is improved, but user operation convenience deteriorates when timeout occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal device maintains continuous communication with the image processing apparatus throughout the processing period. This continuous action ensures the remote control mode remains active and the local panel stays disabled, preserving both remote control authority and user operation convenience without interruption or timeout.
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AI summary
A control method for an image processing apparatus having a remote control mode in which a control instruction is received from a terminal device, includes: causing the image processing apparatus to transition to the remote control mode; receiving, by the terminal device, an operation by RPA and giving a control instruction to the image processing apparatus, wherein the image processing apparatus cancels the remote control mode when a period during which there is no communication with the terminal device reaches a certain period of time, and in the receiving, the terminal device repeats communication with the image processing apparatus at a cycle shorter than the certain period of time after giving the control instruction to the image processing apparatus.