Application-Specific UI Mode Fixation in Image Processing Apparatus
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users of multi-function peripherals (MFPs) often face the need to frequently switch between standard and universal UI modes when starting applications, as existing technologies can only fix the display to universal mode but not standard mode, leading to unintended UI modes for certain applications.
Innovation Solution
An image processing apparatus with a selection unit, setting unit, and display unit that allows users to set and display application setup screens in either a first mode (standard UI) or a second mode (universal UI), where the number of functions available in the second mode is fewer than in the first mode, enabling users to fix the display mode of applications according to their preferences.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the application is started up in the previous display mode, then the display mode consistency is maintained, but the user cannot fix the display mode to universal UI for applications supported by universal UI when another application not supported by universal UI is displayed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a dynamic display mode fixation mechanism that allows the display mode to be adaptively fixed based on user input. When the user enters a fixation instruction for a specific application, the system dynamically fixes the display mode (either standard UI or universal UI) for that application, while maintaining the ability to switch modes for other applications. This resolves the contradiction by making the display mode system both dynamic and adaptable.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameter of display mode fixation from a static system (where only universal UI fixation was possible) to a flexible system that allows both standard UI and universal UI fixation. By modifying the fixation parameter to include both display mode options and implementing it on an application-by-application basis, the system enables users to fix the display mode according to their preferences for each application, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and adaptability.
2Ease of operation
If the display mode is fixed to universal UI for all applications, then universal UI usability is improved, but the user cannot use standard UI for applications that require more functions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by allowing different display mode fixation settings for different applications. Instead of uniformly fixing all applications to universal UI, the system enables each application to have its own display mode fixation setting (standard UI or universal UI). This allows users to optimize each application's display mode according to its specific requirements, resolving the contradiction between universal UI usability and display mode selection adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the display mode fixation functionality by application, allowing independent control of display mode for each application. The fixation instruction is processed at the application level, enabling users to fix standard UI for applications requiring full functionality while fixing universal UI for applications where simplicity is preferred. This segmentation resolves the contradiction by providing granular control over display mode selection.
3Reliability
If the application always displays with standard UI when started from standard UI mode, then standard UI functionality is maintained, but the user has to frequently perform display mode switching operation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by allowing users to pre-fix the display mode for each application before actually using it. When a user enters a fixation instruction for an application, the system stores the preferred display mode setting. Subsequently, when the user launches that application, the predetermined display mode is automatically applied, eliminating the need for frequent display mode switching operations while maintaining reliable standard UI functionality when needed.
Data Source
AI summary
According to one aspect of the present disclosure, an image processing apparatus in which a plurality of applications operates, the image processing apparatus comprises: a selection unit that selects, from the plurality of applications, one or more applications used for performing setting of a function; a setting unit that sets whether a setup screen for the one or more applications selected by the selection unit is displayed in a first mode or a second mode; and a display unit that displays the setup screen for the one or more applications in the first mode or the second mode based on information set by the setting unit, wherein one or more functions available in a setup screen displayed in the second mode are fewer than functions available in a setup screen displayed in the first mode.