Settings Transfer for Familiar Operation on Shared Processing Devices

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing information processing apparatuses struggle to seamlessly transition setting configurations from one apparatus to another, especially when the target apparatus is unfamiliar to the user, such as in shared or public environments, leading to difficulty in executing user-friendly processes.

Innovation Solution

An information processing apparatus that receives setting information from a known source apparatus and executes a setting change process to mimic the known settings before processing a user's request, utilizing a user terminal to facilitate communication and setting duplication between source and destination apparatuses.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If setting contents are changed to match another information processing apparatus, then user-friendliness and ease of operation are improved, but device complexity and configuration management become more complex

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuser-friendlinessVSAvoidconfiguration management

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies copying by duplicating setting contents from a known information processing apparatus to a target apparatus. The system copies configuration data, user preferences, and operational parameters from the source apparatus, allowing users to work with familiar settings on unfamiliar devices without manually reconfiguring each parameter.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements preliminary action by pre-configuring the target information processing apparatus with settings from another apparatus before the user arrives or before the user needs to work on it. The system proactively transfers and applies configuration data in advance, so when the user accesses the target apparatus, the settings are already optimized for their workflow.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

2Adaptability or versatility

If setting information is transferred from another apparatus, then adaptability to different environments is improved, but loss of information and configuration accuracy may increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveenvironmental adaptabilityVSAvoidconfiguration accuracy

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies feedback by implementing a verification and adjustment mechanism after transferring setting contents. The system monitors whether the copied settings are appropriately applied to the target apparatus and allows for corrections based on actual performance and user feedback, ensuring configuration accuracy is maintained across different environments.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements parameter changes by selectively adjusting specific configuration parameters during the transfer process. Rather than blindly copying all settings, the system modifies parameters based on the target apparatus's capabilities and the specific operational context, preserving essential information while adapting to environmental differences.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Ease of operation

If complete setting contents are copied, then ease of operation is improved, but processing time and productivity are reduced due to transfer overhead

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesetting consistencyVSAvoidprocessing time

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies taking out by extracting only the essential and relevant setting contents from the source apparatus rather than copying everything. The system identifies and transfers only the configuration parameters that are critical for user productivity and workflow continuity, leaving out redundant or apparatus-specific settings that would waste transfer time.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements partial action by performing a selective subset of the full setting transfer. The system transfers configuration data in prioritized batches, focusing first on critical operational parameters that enable immediate productivity, and optionally transferring additional settings later based on user needs and available time.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Data Source

PatentUS12526375B2Information processing apparatus, non-transitory computer readable medium storing information processing program, and information processing system

Publication Date: 2026.01.13 FUJIFILM BUSINESS INNOVATION CORP

AI summary

An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to: receive, from a user terminal used by a user who causes the information processing apparatus to execute a process related to a processing request, setting information indicating setting contents of another information processing apparatus known to the user; and prior to executing the process related to the processing request received from the user, execute a setting change process for changing setting contents of the information processing apparatus to the setting contents indicated by the setting information.