Communication Apparatus for Multi-Device Image Processing Selection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face difficulty in perceiving the image processing capabilities of a system with multiple image processing apparatuses connected to a network, especially when the number of apparatuses is large, making it hard to select appropriate combinations for execution.
Innovation Solution
A computer program that displays support information for selecting image processing capabilities by determining executable processes based on format compatibility between image processing apparatuses, detects errors during execution, and stores error information to prevent mismatch issues, allowing users to easily perceive and select suitable image processing tasks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a larger number of image processing apparatuses are included in the system, then the system's processing capability is improved, but the user's ability to perceive and select appropriate image processing becomes worse
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the complex system information into two distinct parts: (1) support information that displays executable image processing types and apparatus combinations, and (2) detailed apparatus specifications. This segmentation allows users to first perceive what processing is available without being overwhelmed by technical details, resolving the contradiction between system complexity and user perception ability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a communication apparatus as an intermediary between the multiple image processing apparatuses and the user. This intermediary automatically determines executable image processing by checking format compatibility between apparatuses and presents this information to the user, shielding the user from the complexity of direct apparatus-to-apparatus compatibility analysis while maintaining accurate processing capability information
2Ease of operation
If automatic determination of executable image processing is implemented, then user convenience is improved, but the need for error detection and storage mechanisms increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by having the communication apparatus determine format compatibility and executable image processing before the user attempts to execute any processing. Error conditions and compatibility issues are identified and communicated to the user in advance, preventing execution errors rather than handling them after they occur. This reduces the need for complex real-time error detection mechanisms during processing execution
Solution Approach 2:
The patent establishes a feedback mechanism where the communication apparatus provides information about executable image processing and potential errors back to the user. This feedback loop allows the system to maintain simplicity by guiding users toward valid processing combinations without requiring complex error handling mechanisms, as errors are prevented through informed user selection rather than post-execution correction
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AI summary
A computer program for a communication apparatus connected to a network including a plurality of image processing apparatuses, causing a computer provided in the communication apparatus to, search the plurality of image processing apparatuses, obtain processing information, determine a plurality of executable image processing, which can be implemented by using the plurality of searched image processing apparatuses, by using the processing information, the plurality of executable image processing including complex processing that is configured to be executed by a first image processing apparatus configured to execute first image processing and a second image processing apparatus configured to execute second image processing by using data obtained by executing the first image processing, and display support information, which is for selecting an image processing from the plurality of executable image processing, on a display unit of the communication apparatus.