Display Control Unit for Print Setting Object Prioritization
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing information processing devices face operability issues due to the increasing number of icons displayed, making it difficult for users to recognize and select the desired setting information, thereby deteriorating print setting efficiency.
Innovation Solution
An information processing device with a data generating unit that generates print data based on setting information, featuring an object generating unit and a display control unit that increases the display level of relevant objects relative to others, enhancing their recognizability and prioritization on the display screen.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the number of icons displayed on the display unit is increased to provide more setting information options, then the versatility and completeness of print settings is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates as users find it difficult to recognize and select desired icons among many displayed icons
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by differentiating the display characteristics of icons based on their relevance to the original data. Specifically, icons representing setting information relevant to the application that generated the original data are displayed with higher display levels (e.g., larger size, different color, or other visual emphasis) compared to icons for irrelevant setting information. This allows users to quickly identify and select appropriate print settings without being overwhelmed by all available options, thus maintaining ease of operation while providing comprehensive print setting capabilities.
2Adaptability or versatility
If all possible setting information icons are displayed simultaneously, then the completeness of available options is improved, but the time required to find desired icons increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent reduces the time to find desired icons by applying local quality differentiation in the display. Icons corresponding to setting information relevant to the original data's application are visually emphasized through higher display levels, while irrelevant icons are displayed with lower priority. This visual hierarchy allows users to immediately identify relevant options without scanning through all available icons, significantly reducing the time required to find and select appropriate print settings while maintaining access to all setting options.
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AI summary
An information processing device equipped with a data generating unit which generates print data from original data based on setting information (information on parameters which are selected in regard to multiple setting items, respectively) comprises an object generating unit which generates an object corresponding to possible setting information and a display control unit which makes a display unit display the objects which have been generated by the object generating unit while relatively increasing display level of relevant objects (objects relevant to an application that generated the original data) compared to other objects.