Controller Consumable Selection Screen Display Modes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face difficulty in easily selecting the appropriate consumable product type for a printing execution apparatus from multiple options when registering ordering-related information, as existing systems lack distinct display modes for the currently mounted and other consumable products.
Innovation Solution
A controller is configured to receive consumable product information, display a selection screen with distinct display modes for the currently mounted and other consumable products, allowing users to easily recognize and select the appropriate product for ordering.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a selection screen displays multiple consumable product types in a uniform manner, then the display is simple and consistent, but users cannot easily distinguish the currently mounted consumable product from other types
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by displaying the currently mounted consumable product type with a distinct display mode (e.g., different color, highlight, or icon) compared to other consumable product types in the selection screen. This localized differentiation enables users to quickly identify the mounted type without complicating the overall display structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes color changes as a visual differentiation method where the currently mounted consumable product type is displayed in a different color or with color highlighting compared to other types. This visual cue allows users to easily distinguish the mounted type while maintaining a simple and consistent display layout.
2Loss of information
If the system provides detailed information about all consumable product types, then users have complete information for selection, but the information becomes overwhelming and difficult to process
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the information presentation into two parts: a prominent display of the currently mounted consumable product type and a secondary or subdued display of other available types. This segmentation allows users to focus on the mounted type while still having access to complete product information, preventing information overload.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the currently mounted consumable product type information from the overall product list and presents it separately with enhanced visibility. This extraction allows users to immediately identify the mounted type without sifting through all available product information, reducing cognitive load while maintaining information completeness.
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AI summary
A controller configured to perform: receiving first type consumable product information from a first type consumable product in a state where the first type consumable product is mounted to a printing execution apparatus; displaying a selection screen in a case where a registering instruction for registering ordering-related information is received, the selection screen including a first type information indicating the first type consumable product and being displayed in a first display mode and another type information indicating another consumable product different from the first type consumable product and being displayed in a second display mode; and registering the ordering-related information in a case where one piece of type information is selected from the plurality of pieces of type information included in the selection screen, the registered ordering-related information including consumable product information specifying a consumable product indicated by the one piece of type information.