KR20200101000A - System for maintenance and management of information instrument - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system for maintaining and managing an information apparatus, capable of conveniently controlling and using various functions of a multifunction printer. The system for maintaining and managing the information apparatus includes: a plurality of multifunction printers; and a server, wherein the multifunction printers include: a touch-based terminal; an input unit; a copy/print driving unit; a scan driving unit; a fax driving unit; and a dedicated fax transmission/reception unit driven by the fax driving unit to perform fax transmission/reception with the server, and the server includes: a fax relay unit for relaying the fax transmission/reception among the multifunction printers; an information management unit for storing and managing use state information on the multifunction printers; a use state checking unit for scanning IPs of the multifunction printers to check a use state of each of the multifunction printers, and generating the use state information to store the use state information in the information management unit; a group setting unit for designating the multifunction printers into a group according to proximity locations, generating identification codes for the multifunction printers in the group, respectively, and storing each of the generated identification codes; a group location identification unit for storing location information of the multifunction printers in the group designated by the group setting unit, and providing an environment in which a stored location is displayed by performing graphic processing of the stored location; a processing time prediction unit for predicting a processing time according to a processing amount of documents which are currently being processed or reserved to be processed in each of the multifunction printers; and a priority processing determination unit for processing a task by setting a multifunction printer capable of preferentially processing the task through the location information and processing time information.

Description

Information equipment maintenance system {SYSTEM FOR MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION INSTRUMENT}

The present invention relates to an information device maintenance system, and more particularly, to a system for efficient maintenance of a multifunction device having a copy, print, scan or fax transmission/reception function among information devices.

Matters described in this background are prepared to enhance an understanding of the background of the invention, and may include matters other than those of the prior art known to those of ordinary skill in the field to which this technology belongs.

Currently, printers, fax machines, scanners, PCs, notebooks, etc. are variously used as information devices. Among them, we will briefly look at multi-function peripherals that have various functions together.

In general, multifunction devices are devices that not only function as a printer to print data transmitted from a host computer, but also perform fax, scanner, copy, and e-mail transmission functions, respectively, as a single unit such as a conventional fax machine, scanner, copier, and printer. It refers to a multifunctional complex device made by combining an existing terminal into one device.

As various functions are provided to these multifunction devices due to recent technological developments, users can not only perform printing, copying, fax transmission, and scanning, respectively, using the multifunction device, but also send the scanned data generated by scanning by e-mail. You can perform a variety of tasks that meet your needs, such as sending or faxing.

Meanwhile, in order to perform various tasks using the multifunction device as described above, the user must input necessary data including text to the multifunction device according to the function to be used.

Accordingly, recent multifunction devices employ an adaptive input device capable of inputting various information by providing a plurality of input screens such as a touch panel in order to input information necessary for performing various tasks. The touch panel is implemented to display a text input screen such as a keyboard screen to input various necessary data including text.

In conventional multifunction devices, when selecting each item to input or modify necessary data on each main screen displayed on the touch panel to set various option items required to perform a corresponding task or to input a task execution command. Each time, the display is changed to an input screen for inputting data for each item, and it is implemented by inputting the corresponding data.

Korean Registered Patent Publication No. 10-0806866

In order to solve the problems of the prior art described above, the present invention provides an information device maintenance system in which a user can conveniently control and use various functions of a multifunction device by using an interface implemented through a touch screen of a touch-based terminal. It aims to provide.

In addition, it is an object of the present invention to provide an information device maintenance system capable of converting a document into a print format suitable for each multifunction device when copying or printing a document even when a plurality of multifunction devices are of different models and models. To do.

In addition, the present invention allows the user to clearly check the usage status of the multi-function device through the use status information of the multi-function device, and provides convenience for the user to prepare countermeasures such as determining whether to wait for document printing and fax use. It aims to provide a maintenance system for information equipment.

In addition, the present invention provides an information device maintenance system that enables a user to more easily recognize the location of a specific multi-function device, a multi-function device in a location closest to the user, as well as a multi-function device in a nearby location by graphic processing the location of each multi-function device. It aims to provide.

In addition, the present invention predicts the processing time according to the amount of document processing currently being worked or reserved in each multifunction device, so that when a user works with the multifunction device, it is possible to predict the waiting time as well as the reservation status of the multifunction device, so that a follow-up response can be performed. It aims to provide an information device maintenance system.

In addition, the present invention enables a multifunction device that can be processed more quickly when a multifunction device requested by a user is working or has to wait due to a large amount of reserved work through group location identification and processing time prediction, or automatic priority processing. It aims to provide a maintenance system for information-oriented equipment.

In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide an information device maintenance system in which an administrator can find a cause and take action for a multifunction device in which the amount of use of the multifunction device is equal to or greater than a set usage reference value through his terminal.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an information device maintenance system capable of preventing unnecessary power consumption of the multifunction device by disconnecting the power supply from the specific multifunction device when a specific multifunction device is not used for a set time.

An information device maintenance system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a plurality of multifunction devices provided to perform one or more of copy, print, scan, or fax transmission/reception items; And a server connected to each of a plurality of multifunction devices and a network, and the plurality of multifunction devices are equipped with a user interface in the form of a touch screen and are based on XOA (eXtensible Open Architecture), which performs a task independently without a control signal from an external device. A touch-based terminal made; An input unit for selecting a document processing item by a user's touch of the touch-based terminal; To the selection of the input A copy/print driving unit to perform copying or printing of a document by means of; A scan driving unit configured to scan a document by selecting an input unit; To the selection of the input A fax driver to perform fax transmission/reception of documents; It includes a dedicated fax transmission/reception unit for performing fax transmission/reception with the server by driving the fax driving unit, the server comprising: a fax relay unit for relaying fax transmission/reception between a plurality of multifunction devices; An information management unit for storing and managing usage status information on a plurality of multifunction devices; A usage state grasp unit for scanning IPs of a plurality of multifunction devices to determine a use state of each multifunction device, and to generate and store the use state information in the information management unit; A group setting unit for designating a plurality of multifunction devices as a group according to their proximity position, generating identification codes for each multifunction device in the group, and storing and processing the generated identification codes; A group location identification unit that provides an environment in which the group setting unit stores and processes location information of the multifunction device in the group designated by the group setting unit, and processes the stored location by graphic processing; A processing time prediction unit for predicting a processing time according to a document processing amount currently being processed or reserved in each MFP; And a priority processing determining unit configured to process the job by setting a multifunction device capable of preferentially processing the job based on the location information and processing time information obtained through the group location identification unit and the processing time prediction unit.

Here, the plurality of MFPs include different models and models, and the copy/print driver converts a document into a print format suitable for each MFP when copying or printing a document is performed.

In addition, the server includes a user information management unit for storing and managing a user ID and a user password of the multifunction device; And a server user authentication unit for accessing the document using at least one of a user ID, a user password, a user ID card, and user biometric information.

In addition, the server includes: a usage comparison unit for extracting the usage of each multifunction device for a set period from usage status information stored in the information management unit and comparing it with a set usage reference value; And an alarm generator for generating an alarm to the manager terminal when the amount of use extracted from the amount comparison unit exceeds the set amount of use reference value.

In addition, the usage comparison unit extracts daily, weekly, or monthly usage from the usage, and the alarm generating unit extracts the daily, weekly or monthly usage from the usage comparison unit when there is a difference between the daily, weekly, or monthly usage standards and the set value or more. To generate an alarm.

In addition, the server may include a timer unit for checking a time when a specific multifunction device is not used while the specific multifunction device is connected to a power source; And a power connection disconnecting unit that disconnects the specific multifunction device and the power source when the specific multifunction device is not used for a set time.

In addition, the server may include an image file generation unit that generates an original document to be transmitted as an image file encoded with a two-dimensional barcode for fax transmission through a plurality of multifunction devices; Includes an image file transmission unit for transmitting the image file generated by the image file generation unit to a specific multifunction device, and the 2D barcode is applied to the original document excluding the contents of the original document and a first 2D barcode that encodes the contents of the original document. A second two-dimensional barcode for encoding related information is used, and the second two-dimensional barcode has stronger resilience than the first two-dimensional barcode and is for retransmission of an image file.

According to the present invention, a user can conveniently control and use various functions of a multifunction device by using an interface implemented through a touch screen of a touch-based terminal.

In addition, according to the present invention, even when a plurality of multifunction devices are of different models and models, when copying or printing a document is performed, it can be converted into a print format suitable for each multifunction device.

In addition, according to the present invention, the user can clearly check the usage status of the multi-function device through the use status information of the multi-function device, and provides convenience for the user to prepare countermeasures such as determining whether to wait for document printing and fax use. can do.

In addition, according to the present invention, the location of each multi-function device is graphically processed so that the user can more easily recognize the location of a specific multi-function device, the multi-function device located closest to the user, as well as the multi-function device located in a proximity location.

In addition, according to the present invention, by predicting the processing time according to the amount of document processing currently being worked or reserved in each multifunction device, when a user works on the multifunction device, the reservation status of the multifunction device as well as the waiting time are predicted and follow-up actions can be taken. I can.

In addition, according to the present invention, when the multifunction device requested by the user is working or has to wait due to a large amount of reserved work, the multifunction device that can be processed more quickly or automatic priority processing can be performed by identifying the group location and predicting the processing time. I can.

In addition, according to the present invention, an administrator can find a cause and take action for a multifunction device in which the amount of use of the multifunction device is equal to or greater than the set usage threshold through his terminal.

Further, according to the present invention, when a specific multifunction device is not used for a set time, by disconnecting the power supply from the specific multifunction device, it is possible to prevent unnecessary power waste of the multifunction device.

1 is a schematic diagram of an information device maintenance system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a schematic diagram showing a detailed configuration of the multi-function device of FIG. 1.
3 is a schematic diagram showing a detailed configuration of the server of FIG. 1.
4 is a schematic diagram showing a group setting method of a plurality of multifunction devices according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a graph comparing monthly usage (number of use cases) of a plurality of multifunction devices according to an embodiment of the present invention and a set usage reference value.
6 is a schematic diagram for explaining a case where a time when the multifunction device is not used is less than a set time when the multifunction device is connected to a power supply according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a schematic diagram for explaining a case in which the time when the multifunction device is not used reaches a set time while the multifunction device is connected to a power supply according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Advantages and features of the present invention, and a method of achieving them will become apparent with reference to the embodiments described later together with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, and may be implemented in various different forms. The embodiments are provided only to make the disclosure of the present invention complete, and to fully inform the scope of the invention to those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains, and the present invention will be defined by the scope of the claims. Only.

1 is a schematic diagram of an information device maintenance system according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1, the information device maintenance system 1000 may include a plurality of multifunction devices 100a, 100b, 100c, 100d, 100e. 100f and a server 200.

A plurality of multifunction devices (100a, 100b, 100c, 100d, 100e. 100f) are installed to be available to the public and are provided to perform one or more of copy, print, scan, or fax transmission/reception items. In FIG. 1, as an example, six MFPs 100a, 100b, 100c, 100d, 100e. 100f are shown, but the number of MFPs 100a, 100b, 100c, 100d, 100e. 100f is not limited thereto. In addition, the plurality of multifunction devices 100a, 100b, 100c, 100d, 100e. 100f may include different models and models.

The server 200 is connected to a plurality of multifunction devices 100a, 100b, 100c, 100d, 100e. 100f and a network, respectively, to monitor and control a plurality of multifunction devices 100a, 100b, 100c, 100d, 100e. 100f. Manage.

Here, the network refers to a wired/wireless communication network such as the Internet or a combination thereof. In one embodiment of the present invention, the network is interpreted as including all of the conventional Internet and mobile communication networks without any particular limitation. For example, it should be noted that the multifunction device control management system may be combined by various combinations of conventional networks such as an Internet network or a mobile communication network, and there is no particular limitation on this.

2 is a schematic diagram showing a detailed configuration of the multi-function device of FIG. 1. Referring to FIG. 2, each multifunction device 100a includes a touch-based terminal 110, an input unit 120, a copy/print driver 130, a scan driver 140, a fax driver 150, and a fax transmission/reception unit 160. ), a security paper detection sensor 170 and a security paper determination unit 180 may be included.

The touch-based terminal 110 has a user interface in the form of a touch screen, and performs operations such as copying, printing, scanning or faxing alone without a control signal from an external device such as a PC. It is based on the open architecture). The reason why the touch-based terminal 110 is based on XOA is to actively respond to the rental service market such as an unmanned multifunction device system and to provide a service according to a user's request. Accordingly, the user can conveniently control and use various functions of the multifunction device by using an interface implemented through the touch screen of the touch-based terminal 110.

The input unit 120 is for a user to select various processing items such as copying, printing, scanning, or fax transmission/reception, and selects a document processing item by a user's touch of the touch-based terminal 110. The input unit 120 may be implemented as a user interface in the form of a touch screen on a screen on the display unit. The display unit and the input unit may be formed on the touch-based terminal.

When a copy or print processing item is selected through the input unit 120, the copy/print driving unit 130 drives a printing device in the multifunction device to copy or print a document. A plurality of multifunction devices (100a, 100b, 100c, 100d, 100e. 100f) may include different models and models, and the copy/print drive unit 130 is used for each multifunction device when copying or printing a document. It can be converted into a suitable print format.

When a scan processing item is selected through the input unit 120, the scan driver 140 drives a scanning device in the multifunction device to scan a document.

When a fax transmission/reception processing item is selected through the input unit 120, the fax driver 150 drives a fax device in the multifunction device to perform fax transmission/reception of a document.

The fax transmission/reception unit 160 performs fax transmission/reception with the server 200 by driving the fax driver 150.

Although the configuration of the multifunction device has been described above, for convenience, a control unit, a server connection unit, a multifunction device user authentication unit, and a storage unit not shown in FIG. 2 may be further included.

The control unit drives at least one of the copy/print driver 130, the scan driver 140, and the fax driver 150.

The server connection unit is for connecting a plurality of multifunction devices to a server, and is connected to a plurality of multifunction devices through the server connection unit to control environment settings, job and status information of the plurality of multifunction devices, or relay fax transmission/reception.

The multifunction device user authentication unit performs user authentication to determine whether the user who intends to use the multifunction device is using the input unit 120 when selecting the input unit 120 or to identify the user, using an ID or password preset for the user, or the user's mobile phone number. Various forms of authentication, such as using etc., can be applied. On the other hand, when performing simple copying or scanning work in a public space, the work may be performed without user authentication.

The storage unit stores the contents of the document processing performed through the copy/print driving unit 130, the scan driving unit 140, or the fax driving unit 150 and may be used in the future.

3 is a schematic diagram showing a detailed configuration of the server of FIG. 1. 3, the server 200 includes a fax relay unit 210, an information management unit 220, a usage status identification unit 230, a group setting unit 240, a group location identification unit 250, and processing time prediction Unit 260, priority decision unit 270, user information management unit 280, server user authentication unit 290, usage comparison unit 291, alarm generation unit 292, timer unit 293, power connection A release unit 294, an image file generation unit 295, and an image file transmission unit 296 may be included.

The fax relay unit 210 relays fax transmission/reception between a plurality of multifunction devices.

The information management unit 220 stores and manages usage status information on a plurality of multifunction devices.

The usage status determination unit 230 scans the IPs of a plurality of MFPs to determine the usage status (transmission/reception status) of each MFP, generates usage status information, and stores it in the information management unit 220. Here, the usage status information may be generated in real time or at a fixed period, and may include a current job status, a reservation status, a failure status status, a paper shortage status, or a toner (ink) shortage status. Through the use status information of the multi-function device, the user can clearly check the use status of the multi-function device, and it is possible to provide convenience for the user to prepare countermeasures such as printing documents and determining whether to wait according to fax use.

The group setting unit 240 designates a plurality of MFPs as a group according to their proximity location, generates an identification code for each MFP in the group, and stores the generated identification codes. Groups can be divided into upper groups and lower groups according to the classification method. The matters related to group setting of a plurality of multifunction devices will be described as an example in FIG. 4 to be described later.

The group location identification unit 250 provides an environment in which the group setting unit 240 stores and processes the location information of the multifunction device in the group designated by the group setting unit 240, and processes the stored location graphically to visually display the location of a specific multifunction device. The location of the two MFPs belonging to the 1-1 group is shown in a map format, the identification numbers of each of the two MFPs are displayed, and the MFPs of the other group are also expressed in a map format and processed so that they can be checked. It is possible. The location of each MFP is processed graphically so that the user can more easily recognize the location of a specific MFP, the MFP that is closest to the machine, as well as the MFP that is located nearby.

The processing time prediction unit 260 predicts a processing time according to the amount of document processing currently being processed or reserved for each multifunction device. Specifically, the processing time prediction unit 260 estimates the time required for document output and fax transmission and reception by synthesizing characteristics of the amount of documents (images), whether black and white/color output, and basic printing speed of a specific multifunction device. Accordingly, when the user works on the multifunction device, it is possible to predict the waiting time as well as the reservation status of the multifunction device to perform follow-up actions.

The priority processing determination unit 270 processes the job by setting a multifunction device capable of preferentially processing the job based on the location information and processing time information obtained through the group location identification unit 250 and the processing time prediction unit 260. When the multi-function device requested by the user is working or has to wait due to a large amount of reserved work, a multi-function device that can be processed more quickly or automatic priority processing can be performed.

The user information management unit 280 stores and manages the user ID and user password of the multifunction device. This reason is for security and user identification in order for users to be provided with services of using multifunction devices.

The server user authentication unit 290 accesses the document using at least one of a user ID, a user password, a user ID card, and user biometric information. The reason for using user ID, user password, user ID card, and user biometric information is not only for user identification and authority management, but also for enhancing security.

The usage comparison unit 291 extracts the usage amount of each multifunction device for a set period from the usage status information stored in the information management unit 220 and compares it with a set usage reference value. In addition, the usage comparison unit 291 extracts daily, weekly, or monthly usage from the usage. For example, when using a multifunction device for copying, printing, scanning, and faxing, the amount of use of the multifunction device may be the number of each use. Matters related to the amount of use of the multifunction device will be described as an example in FIG. 5 to be described later.

The alarm generation unit 292 generates an alarm to the manager terminal when the amount of use extracted from the amount comparison unit 291 is greater than or equal to a set amount of use. In addition, the alarm generator 292 generates an alarm to the manager terminal when the daily, weekly, or monthly usage extracted from the usage comparison unit 291 differs from the daily, weekly, or monthly usage standard and more than a set value.

For example, excessive use exceeding the average usage by more than a predetermined value lasts for 3 days or more, or jams such as image deterioration, noise generation, error generation, jam, etc., which are predicted to fail, occur more than a predetermined number of times or occur simultaneously. In this case, it is determined that there is an abnormality, and the alarm generator 292 generates an alarm to the administrator terminal.

Through his terminal, the administrator can find the cause and take action for the multifunction device whose usage is above the set usage threshold. In addition, even when daily, weekly, or monthly usage differs by more than a set value from the daily, weekly, or monthly usage standard, the administrator can find the cause and take action.

The timer unit 293 checks a time when a specific multifunction device is not used while the specific multifunction device is connected to a power supply.

The power disconnection unit 294 disconnects the specific multifunction device and the power source when the specific multifunction device is not used for a set time. In this way, it is possible to prevent unnecessary power consumption of the multifunction device. When the power connection is released, the timer unit 293 is reset to return to the initial state, and when the power is connected again, the time when a specific multifunction device is not used is checked again. The matters related to the disconnection of the power supply of the multifunction device will be described as an example in FIGS. 6 and 7 to be described later.

The image file generation unit 295 generates an original document to be transmitted as an image file encoded with a 2D barcode for fax transmission through a plurality of multifunction devices. The two-dimensional barcode uses a first two-dimensional barcode that encodes the contents of the original document, and a second two-dimensional barcode that encodes information related to the original document excluding the contents of the original document, and the second two-dimensional barcode Is for retransmission of the image file and has stronger resilience than the first 2D barcode.

Unlike one-dimensional barcodes that are produced in a linear form, a two-dimensional barcode arranges information in an image form, that is, in both directions (X direction, Y direction), and a two-dimensional barcode is used not only for text such as letters and numbers, but also for graphics and photos. You can also store various information such as voice, fingerprint, and signature. In addition, a two-dimensional barcode can store 100 times more high-density information than a one-dimensional barcode, and even if the information is damaged, a substantial portion of the information can be recovered, and it is recognized through a scanner in a 360-degree direction. In particular, since the 2D barcode can be encrypted, it can be used as various authentication systems.

In particular, when a 2D barcode is used, the original document to be transmitted via fax is encoded as a 2D barcode as well as encoding points at the same time.

Therefore, it is possible to encrypt the original document without going through a separate encryption module. The two-dimensional barcode used in an embodiment of the present invention uses an image processing technique and a data processing technique, and the image processing technique uses rotation correction, resizing, noise removal, barcode area recognition, etc., and additionally damages the barcode. There may be a process for restoration, and data processing technology refers to the encryption, compression, storage, and extraction of the original document.

The image file transmission unit 296 transmits the image file generated by the image file generation unit 295 to a specific multifunction device.

Although the configuration of the server 200 has been described as described above, for convenience, a security paper detection sensor and a security paper determination unit not shown in FIG. 3 may be further included.

The security paper detection sensor is installed separately in a plurality of multifunction devices to detect the security paper.

The security paper determination unit is installed separately to control each of the plurality of multifunction devices. The security paper determination unit receives a signal detected from the security paper detection sensor, determines whether the printing paper is security paper, and a print-related signal that can control printing of the multifunction device to one or more of the multifunction device and the server according to the determination result. To send. Security paper is paper with security, and it is irrelevant to print it, and paper that is not security paper is paper that is not secured and should not be printed.

The print-related signal that the security paper determination unit transmits to the server is a signal that reports a case of non-security paper, and is a signal that commands the multifunction device to output a blank paper. In this way, it is possible to prevent a user who does not have a printing authority for a document requiring security from printing and exporting a document requiring security with the multifunction device.

4 is a schematic diagram showing a group setting method of a plurality of multifunction devices according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 4, assume that the sales department No. 201 in Company A owns four MFPs 411a, 411b, 412a, 412b. The four MFPs (411a, 411b, 412a, 412b) of the sales department of No. 201 are designated as the first group 410 by distinguishing from the MFPs of other lakes, Accordingly, two MFPs 411a and 411b may be designated as the 1-1th group 411 and the remaining two MFPs 412a and 412b may be designated as the 1-2th group 412.

In this way, if the 202 sales department of Company A owns four multifunction devices (421a, 421b, 422a, 422b), it is designated as the second group 420, and four multifunction devices (421a, 421b, 422a, 422b) Among them, two MFPs 421a and 421b may be designated as the 2-1 group 421 and the remaining two MFPs 422a and 422b may be designated as the 2-2 group 422 by a moving line.

By such group setting, it is possible to provide a basis for efficiently using the multifunction device according to the user's work location or location.

5 is a graph comparing monthly usage (number of use cases) of a plurality of multifunction devices according to an embodiment of the present invention and a set usage reference value. Referring to FIG. 5, it can be seen that the multifunction device usage in January, February, and March 2018 was compared with a set usage reference value (5000 cases).

In January and February 2018, the multifunction device usage was more than 5000, which is the reference value set to 6000 and 7000, respectively, so an alarm was generated by the administrator terminal.

In addition, if the set value is 1500, the multifunction device usage in February 2018 is more than the set value because there is a difference between 5000 cases and 2000 cases, which is the set usage standard of 7000 cases.

By doing so, the administrator can find the cause and take action for the multifunction device whose usage of the multifunction device is equal to or greater than the set usage threshold through his terminal.

6 is a schematic diagram illustrating a case in which the multifunction device is not used less than a set time when the multifunction device is connected to a power source according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a multifunction device according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic diagram to explain the case where the time when the multifunction device is not used reaches the set time while connected to the power supply.

Referring to FIG. 6, it can be seen that the time when the MFP is not used in a state in which the MFP is connected to the power is 7 minutes. At this time, since 7 minutes is less than the set time (10 minutes), the power supply is not disconnected and the timer returns to the initial state (0) where it starts to check the time.

Referring to FIG. 7, it can be seen that the time when the MFP is not used while the MFP is connected to the power supply reaches the set time of 10 minutes. At this time, the power supply is disconnected, and the multifunction device can be used only when the user artificially connects the power supply to use the multifunction device.

In this way, when the specific multifunction device is not used for a set time, the connection between the specific multifunction device and the power supply is disconnected, thereby preventing unnecessary power consumption of the multifunction device.

The above-described embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings for better understanding, but this is only exemplary, and various modifications and equivalent other embodiments are provided from those of ordinary skill in the art. You will understand that it is possible. Therefore, the true technical scope of the present invention should be determined by the appended claims.

100a, 100b, 100c, 100d, 100e, 100f, 411a, 411b, 412a, 412b, 421a, 421b, 422a, 422b: Multifunction device
110: touch-based terminal 120: input unit
130: copy/print driver 140: scan driver
150: fax driver 160: fax transmission/reception unit
200: server 210: fax relay
220: information management unit 230: use status identification unit
240: group setting unit 250: group location identification unit
260: processing time prediction unit 270: priority processing decision unit
280: user information management unit 290: server user authentication unit
291: usage comparison unit 292: alarm generation unit
293: timer unit 294: power disconnection unit
295: image file generation unit 296: image file transmission unit
410: first group 411: 1-1 group
412: group 1-2 420: group 2
421: group 2-1 422: group 2-2
1000: Multi-function device control management system

Claims (7)

In the information equipment maintenance system,
A plurality of multifunction devices provided to perform one or more of copy, print, scan, or fax transmission/reception items; And a server connected to each of the plurality of multifunction devices and a network,
The plurality of multifunction devices include: a touch-based terminal based on an eXtensible Open Architecture (XOA) that has a user interface in the form of a touch screen and performs a task independently without a control signal from an external device; An input unit for selecting a document processing item by a user's touch of the touch-based terminal; A copy/print driving unit configured to copy or print a document by selecting the input unit; A scan driving unit configured to scan a document by selecting the input unit; A fax driver for performing fax transmission/reception of a document by selection of the input unit; It includes a dedicated fax transmission and reception unit for performing fax transmission and reception with the server by the fax driver,
The server, a fax relay unit for relaying fax transmission and reception between the plurality of multifunction devices; An information management unit for storing and managing usage status information on the plurality of multifunction devices; A usage status grasping unit for scanning IPs of the plurality of MFPs to determine the usage status of each MFP, generating usage status information, and storing the usage status information in the information management unit; A group setting unit for designating the plurality of multifunction devices as a group according to their proximity position, generating identification codes for each multifunction device in the group, and storing and processing the generated identification codes; A group location identification unit that provides an environment in which the group setting unit stores and processes location information of the multifunction device in the group designated by the group setting unit, and processes the stored location by graphic processing; A processing time prediction unit for predicting a processing time according to a document processing amount currently being processed or reserved in each MFP; And a priority processing determination unit configured to process a job by setting a multifunction device capable of preferentially processing a job based on the location information and processing time information obtained through the group location identification unit and the processing time prediction unit.
Information technology equipment maintenance system comprising a.
The method of claim 1,
The plurality of multifunction devices include different models and models,
The copy/print drive unit converts the document into a print format suitable for each multifunction device when copying or printing is performed.
The method of claim 1,
The server,
A user information management unit for storing and managing a user ID and a user password of the multifunction device; And
Server user authentication unit for accessing a document using at least one of the user ID, the user password, user ID card, and user biometric information
Information equipment maintenance system comprising a further.
The method of claim 1,
The server,
A usage comparison unit for extracting the usage of each multifunction device for a set period from the usage status information stored in the information management unit and comparing it with a set usage reference value; And
An alarm generator that generates an alarm to the manager terminal when the amount of use extracted from the amount comparison unit exceeds the set amount of use reference value.
Information equipment maintenance system comprising a further.
The method of claim 4,
The usage comparison unit extracts daily, weekly, or monthly usage from the usage, and the alarm generator is when the daily, weekly, or monthly usage extracted from the usage comparison unit differs from a daily, weekly, or monthly usage standard and a set value or more. An information device maintenance system, characterized in that generating an alarm to the manager terminal.
The method of claim 1,
The server,
A timer unit for checking a time when the specific multifunction device is not used while the specific multifunction device is connected to a power source; And
When the specific multifunction device has not been used for a set time, a power connection disconnecting unit that disconnects the specific multifunction device and power supply
Information equipment maintenance system comprising a further.
The method of claim 1,
The server,
An image file generation unit that generates an original document to be transmitted as an image file encoded with a two-dimensional barcode for fax transmission through the plurality of multifunction devices;
An image file transmitter that transmits the image file generated by the image file generator to a specific multifunction device
Including, wherein the two-dimensional barcode uses a first two-dimensional barcode for encoding the content of the original document, and a second two-dimensional barcode for encoding information related to the original document excluding the content of the original document, and And the second 2D barcode is more resilient than the first 2D barcode and is for retransmitting image files.

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