Server-Based Migration Data Transfer for Multiple Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing data migration processes between information processing apparatuses, such as MFPs, require manual input of device numbers for multiple migration destinations, consuming user time and effort, especially when replacing multiple source devices.
Innovation Solution
A system where a server apparatus collects and stores migration data from a source device, associating it with a unique device number, which is then sent to a destination device, eliminating the need for manual input of device numbers during the migration process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If manual input of device numbers is used for multiple migration destinations, then data can be migrated to multiple devices, but user time and effort are consumed
Solution Approach 1:
The server apparatus acts as an intermediary between the source information processing apparatus and multiple destination apparatuses. The server collects device numbers from the source apparatus, stores them in association with the source apparatus, and automatically distributes migration data to the appropriate destinations without requiring manual user input for each device number.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by having the source information processing apparatus automatically transmit its device number to the server in advance. The server then stores this device number and uses it to automatically identify and migrate data to the correct destination apparatuses when migration is requested, eliminating the need for users to manually input device numbers at migration time.
2Ease of operation
If automated data collection is implemented, then user effort is reduced, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The server apparatus performs multiple functions: it acts as a data collection point for device numbers, serves as a storage medium for associating source device numbers with destination information, and functions as a distribution hub for automatically sending migration data to multiple destinations. This multi-functionality consolidates what would otherwise require separate manual operations into a single automated system.
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AI summary
An information processing system includes a first information processing apparatus, a server apparatus, and a second information processing apparatus. A migration data upload unit of the first information processing apparatus sends a first device number and migration data to the server apparatus when receiving a data collection instruction from the server apparatus. A migration data collection management unit of the server apparatus sends the data collection instruction and receives and stores the first device number and the migration data in association with each other. An import instruction unit of the second information processing apparatus sends an import instruction including the first device number to the server apparatus. An import management unit of the server apparatus receives the import instruction and sends the migration data to the second information processing apparatus. An import processing unit of the second information processing apparatus receives and records the migration data.