Remote Operation Permission Control for Information Processing Apparatus
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing information processing systems restrict remote operations unconditionally when direct operations are in progress, leading to inefficient utilization of the apparatus even when the operations do not interfere with each other.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus that inquires the second user if they want to allow the execution of a job requested by a first user via remote operation, when a direct operation is being performed by the second user.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If remote operation is unconditionally restricted when direct operation is performed, then interference between direct operation and remote operation is prevented, but efficient utilization of the information processing apparatus is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The restriction policy for remote operation is made dynamic rather than static. The system automatically adjusts the restriction state based on real-time detection of direct operation activities. When direct operation is detected, the system dynamically applies restriction; when direct operation ends, the restriction is automatically lifted, enabling flexible and efficient resource utilization.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements a feedback mechanism where the detection unit continuously monitors direct operation status and feeds this information back to the restriction control unit. This feedback loop enables the system to automatically adjust remote operation restrictions based on current operational conditions, preventing interference only when necessary while allowing efficient utilization during appropriate times.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If remote operation is restricted during direct operation, then potential interference is suppressed, but legitimate non-interfering remote operations are blocked
Solution Approach 1:
The detection unit performs preliminary detection of direct operation status before allowing or blocking remote operations. By detecting the operational state in advance, the system can make informed decisions about whether to restrict remote operations, preventing potential interference only when direct operations are actually present, rather than blocking all remote operations preemptively.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the operational parameters of remote operation access based on the detected direct operation status. When direct operation is detected, the system modifies the access parameters to restrict remote operations; when direct operation is not detected, the parameters allow remote operations. This parameter-based control enables precise management of interference prevention versus operation availability.
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AI summary
An information processing apparatus includes one or more processors configured to: when a request for execution of a job is made to the information processing apparatus by a remote operation from a remote terminal of a first user, in a case where a direct operation is being performed by a second user with respect to the information processing apparatus, inquire of the second user whether to permit the execution of the job; and cause the job to be executed in a case where the execution of the job is permitted as a response to the inquiry.