Server System for Multi-Format Registration Code Association

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing printing control systems are unable to efficiently associate printing devices with information terminals using multiple input formats, such as voice input, in addition to traditional keyboard input.

Innovation Solution

A control system that includes a server system capable of issuing and managing registration codes based on the input format of the information terminal, allowing for efficient association of printing devices with terminals through voice or text input, with the server system generating and managing registration codes specific to each input format.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a printing control system uses traditional keyboard input only for registration code input, then the system structure remains simple, but the system cannot support multiple input formats and has limited adaptability

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinput format supportVSAvoidsystem structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The server system is designed to handle multiple input formats (voice, text, etc.) through a unified registration code input interface. The server receives registration codes in various formats, processes them appropriately, and performs device association regardless of the input method used, making the system universally compatible with different terminal input capabilities

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The server acts as an intermediary between the terminal and the printing device. It receives registration codes from terminals through multiple input formats, validates and processes them, then communicates with the printing device to establish associations. This intermediary role allows the system to support multiple input formats without complicating the terminal-device direct interaction

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Measurement precision

If the system requires precise matching of registration code input format with issued format, then registration accuracy improves, but the ease of operation decreases due to stricter input requirements

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveregistration code input accuracyVSAvoidregistration process simplicity

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The server dynamically adjusts its processing parameters based on the input format detected. When receiving a registration code, the server identifies the input format (voice-converted text, direct text input, etc.) and applies appropriate validation and processing rules for each format, ensuring accurate matching while adapting to different user input methods

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The system provides feedback to users about the registration code input status. The server validates the received registration code against the issued code, determines whether the input format matches, and communicates the result back to the terminal, guiding users through the registration process and confirming successful association

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

3Ease of operation

If voice input is added alongside keyboard input for registration codes, then user convenience improves, but the device complexity increases due to additional input processing requirements

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuser convenienceVSAvoidinput processing capability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system replaces the traditional mechanical keyboard input method with voice-based acoustic input as an alternative registration code entry method. The server includes voice processing capabilities that convert spoken registration codes into text format, then process them through the same validation and association workflow as text input, eliminating the need for separate voice processing paths

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS11816372B2Control system, server system, control method, and storage medium

Publication Date: 2023.11.14 CANON KK

AI summary

A control system includes a control target device communicable with an information terminal and a server system. The server system includes an issue unit issuing a registration code in accordance with an input format of the information terminal in response to an issue request of a registration code from the control target device and a reply unit replying the registration code to the control target device. The control target device presents the replied registration code. If the presented registration code is inputted to the information terminal, information including the inputted registration code and an ID of the information terminal is transmitted to the server system. If the registration code transmitted from the information terminal and an input format thereof coincide with the registration code issued from the issue unit and an input format thereof, the server system performs registration processing for associating the information terminal with the control target device.