Information Processing Device Setting Storage for Image Forming Apparatus
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Users of information processing devices face inconvenience and complexity when transmitting setting information to image forming apparatuses, as existing technologies require repeated input of settings due to the apparatus's state restrictions, such as during job execution or maintenance.
Innovation Solution
An information processing device with a communication unit, storage unit, and request unit that temporarily stores setting values when the image forming apparatus is in a state not allowed for setting changes, and requests the apparatus to apply these settings when it becomes permissible, utilizing a web browser application for storage and notification.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the image forming apparatus is configured not to change settings during certain operations (e.g., job execution, maintenance), then the reliability and stability of the apparatus is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates because users must repeat setting input when the apparatus transitions to an allowed state
Solution Approach 1:
The information processing device stores setting values in advance when the image forming apparatus is in a state that allows setting changes. When the apparatus transitions to a state where settings are blocked, the stored setting values are automatically transmitted without requiring user intervention. This preliminary storage and automatic transmission eliminates the need for users to repeat setting input after the apparatus state changes.
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously monitors the state of the image forming apparatus and automatically transmits setting values when the apparatus transitions from a blocked state to an allowed state. This feedback mechanism ensures that settings are applied automatically based on the apparatus state, improving ease of operation while maintaining reliability during operations.
2Manufacturing precision
If the image forming apparatus blocks setting changes during certain operations, then the manufacturing precision and quality control is improved, but the productivity deteriorates due to repeated setting input requirements
Solution Approach 1:
Setting values are stored in advance by the information processing device when the image forming apparatus is in a state that allows setting changes. When the apparatus transitions to a state where settings are blocked (e.g., during job execution), the stored setting values are automatically transmitted. This eliminates the need for users to manually re-input settings after the apparatus state changes, thereby improving productivity without compromising the manufacturing precision maintained during operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically detects when the image forming apparatus transitions to an allowed state and initiates setting value transmission without user intervention. This self-service capability ensures that settings are applied automatically based on the apparatus state, improving productivity while maintaining the precision control during job execution.
Data Source
AI summary
An information processing device includes: a communication unit that communicates with an image forming apparatus; a storage unit; a receipt unit that receives a setting value of the image forming apparatus; an acquisition unit that acquires information about a state of the image forming apparatus from the image forming apparatus to change setting of the setting value; and a request unit that stores the setting value received by the receipt unit in the storage unit when the image forming apparatus is in a state not allowed for setting a setting value, and requests the image forming apparatus to set the setting value stored in the storage unit when the image forming apparatus shifts to a state allowed for setting a setting value, wherein the setting value is stored in the storage unit by a function of a web browser application program executed by the information processing device.