Server Selection Prioritization for Image Data Transmission
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing image forming systems lack an efficient method to prioritize and manage multiple server devices for image data transmission and storage, leading to potential server failures and inefficient image formation processes.
Innovation Solution
An image forming system with multiple server devices and a client device that prioritizes available server devices for image data transmission, storing identification information and image data in association, allowing for seamless image formation across the network.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple server devices are used for image data storage, then system reliability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the server device selection function into separate components: the transmission device contains a selection unit that divides server devices into groups based on priorities stored in a memory, and selectively transmits image data to appropriate servers. This segmentation manages complexity by organizing multiple servers into structured groups with assigned priorities, making the multi-server system more controllable and less complex overall.
2Productivity
If server devices are prioritized for image data transmission, then image formation efficiency is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies preliminary action by pre-storing priority information for each server device in the transmission device's memory before image data transmission occurs. The selection unit uses these pre-established priorities to quickly determine which server to contact first, eliminating the need for complex real-time decision-making during transmission. This preliminary organization of server priorities streamlines the transmission process and improves image formation efficiency while keeping system complexity manageable.
3Measurement precision
If image data is stored in association with identification information, then data management accuracy is improved, but memory requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses copying by storing identification information (such as user IDs or document identifiers) alongside image data in the server's storage unit. Rather than storing redundant copies of entire images across multiple locations, the system stores compact identification data that enables precise tracking and retrieval of image files. This approach maintains high data management accuracy while minimizing memory requirements compared to storing full image copies.
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AI summary
An image forming system includes plural server devices, a transmission device, and an image forming device. The transmission device includes a first memory, a selection unit, and a transmission unit. The first memory stores priorities assigned to the server devices. The selection unit selects an available server device having the highest priority. The transmission unit transmits user identification information and associated image data to the selected server device. Each server device includes a storage location for storing the transmitted identification information and image data. The image forming device includes a second memory, an acquisition unit, and an image forming unit. The second memory stores server information. Upon receipt of user identification information, the acquisition unit acquires image data associated with the user identification information from the storage location in the server device identified by the server information. The image forming unit forms an image corresponding to the acquired image data.