App Launch Control Unit for Peripheral Device Selection
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing peripheral apparatus control systems, such as those in Windows 7, face issues with operability as users often select the wrong device for printing due to the default printer being set to a previously configured device, leading to unnecessary repeated selection processes.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus is designed with a setting unit to set a target peripheral apparatus, a display unit to show a management screen for the apparatus, and a launch control unit to launch applications associated with the management screen, allowing users to input identification information and select the intended peripheral apparatus as the control target, thereby improving user interface operability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If the system uses a default printer setting to automatically select a printing device, then the printing process can be initiated quickly, but the user may select the wrong device leading to repeated selection processes
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary device selection by launching the application with the device identifier already set based on the management screen context. This preliminary action prevents the need for users to manually select the device again, resolving the contradiction between quick initiation and accurate selection.
Solution Approach 2:
The launch control unit acts as an intermediary between the device management screen and the application. It receives the device identifier from the management screen and passes it to the application, ensuring the correct device is selected without requiring user intervention. This intermediary function resolves the contradiction by automating the selection process.
2Ease of operation
If the system requires manual device selection through the Devices and Printers screen, then the user can choose the correct device, but the process becomes more complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs the device selection action in advance when the management screen is displayed. The launch control unit captures the device identifier at this stage and pre-configures the application launch parameters. This eliminates the need for users to navigate through the Devices and Printers screen, reducing both time and complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system extracts the device selection function from the manual user interface process. By automatically capturing and applying the device identifier from the management screen context, the system removes the need for users to manually access Devices and Printers, thereby reducing process time and complexity.
3Productivity
If the system launches an application with default printer settings, then the application can start immediately, but the wrong device may be selected requiring user correction
Solution Approach 1:
The launch control unit serves as an intermediary that ensures device selection correctness while maintaining fast application launch. It receives the device identifier from the management screen, validates it, and passes it to the application launch process. This intermediary function guarantees the correct device is selected without delaying the application startup.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary validation and setting of the device identifier before launching the application. The launch control unit prepares the correct device parameters in advance, ensuring both fast launch and correct device selection from the start, thus improving both productivity and reliability.
Data Source
AI summary
When an application is launched, it is determined whether a launching source is a device management. If it is determined that the launching source is the device management, a peripheral apparatus associated with the device management serving as the launching source is controlled as a default peripheral apparatus.