Server-Based Transfer of Recording Permission Information
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional printing services face challenges in transferring the remaining printable number of sheets from an old printer to a new one when the old printer malfunctions or runs out of consumables, disrupting the printing service.
Innovation Solution
A server system is configured to communicate with information processing devices and recording devices, allowing for the transfer of recording permission information from one printer to another, enabling seamless continuation of printing services by storing and updating the printable number of sheets on the server, which can be accessed remotely.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If printers are replaced when they malfunction or consumables are consumed, then the printing service can continue, but the printable number of sheets cannot be transferred from the old printer to the new one
Solution Approach 1:
A server is introduced as an intermediary between printers and information processing devices. The server stores recording permission information (printable number of sheets) centrally, allowing seamless transfer when printers are replaced. The information processing device communicates with the server to transfer the printable number of sheets from the old printer's identification to the new printer's identification, eliminating information loss during printer replacement.
Solution Approach 2:
The storage of printable number of sheets is moved from the physical dimension (local storage in individual printers) to a remote dimension (centralized server storage). This dimensional shift allows the information to be accessed and transferred across different printers without being bound to a single device, enabling seamless printer replacement while preserving the printable number of sheets.
2Speed
If the printable number of sheets is stored locally in each printer, then quick access is possible, but transfer between printers is difficult and disrupts service
Solution Approach 1:
The server provides a universal storage platform that serves multiple printers simultaneously. Instead of each printer having dedicated local storage, the server's centralized storage can be accessed by any printer in the system. This multi-functionality enables the printable number of sheets to be quickly accessed and transferred between different printers through the server, maintaining both access speed and transfer ease.
3Productivity
If manual refilling or replacement is required when printers run out of consumables, then the printing service is interrupted, but automated transfer would maintain continuity
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables automated self-service transfer of the printable number of sheets. When a printer reaches its consumable limit or malfunctions, the information processing device automatically communicates with the server to transfer the remaining printable number of sheets to a replacement printer, without requiring manual intervention. This self-service mechanism eliminates service interruption time and maintains printing productivity.
Data Source
AI summary
A server is configure to communicate with an information processing device and a recording device. The server includes a server memory capable of storing recording device identification information and server-side recording permission information indicating a server-side permitted recording amount in an associated manner. The server performs a transferring operation in response to receiving a transferring instruction from the information processing device. The transferring operation includes storing server-side recording permission information, which is stored in the server memory in an associated manner with first recording device identification information identifying a first recording device, in the server memory in an associated manner with second recording device identification information identifying a second recording device.