Dynamic Display Region Expansion for Flick Input Operability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Image processing apparatuses with narrow operation panels face challenges in user interface operability due to limited screen space and the need for complex operations when dealing with numerous abbreviated addresses, requiring improved input handling methods.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a controller that detects flick operations on the operation panel to enlarge the display region dynamically based on input instructions, allowing for expanded input ranges and improved cursor handling to enhance user interaction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the screen is divided into multiple display regions to accommodate multiple users and functions, then the adaptability and information display capability are improved, but the operable region becomes narrower and more difficult to operate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the display region dynamically adjustable based on user input. When a flick operation is detected, the display region is enlarged from its initial size to a larger size, allowing the operable area to adapt dynamically to user needs rather than being fixed or statically divided
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameter of display region size based on detected input operations. The controller monitors input operations and adjusts the display region size parameter - expanding it when flick operations are detected and maintaining it in enlarged state during subsequent operations, thereby resolving the contradiction between information display and operability
2Quantity of substance
If a large number of abbreviated addresses are registered and displayed, then the information capacity is improved, but the screen space is limited requiring complex operations like page down or flick to search
Solution Approach 1:
The display region size is made dynamic - initially small to show multiple addresses, but automatically enlarged when flick operation is detected, allowing users to access more addresses within the visible area without requiring multiple page transitions
Solution Approach 2:
When the display region is enlarged, more abbreviated addresses are copied into the visible display area, effectively increasing the information capacity accessible to users without requiring them to navigate through multiple pages using complex operations
3Device complexity
If setting keys are arranged densely to fit within the narrow screen, then the device complexity is reduced, but the input region becomes narrow and operability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The input region is made dynamic by expanding it from a narrow initial state to a larger state when flick operation is detected. This allows the system to maintain a compact initial layout while providing adequate input space when needed, resolving the contradiction between fitting all keys and maintaining operability
Data Source
AI summary
An image processing apparatus includes a display for displaying operational information for executing image processing, an operation unit for giving an input instruction in association with a display region appearing on the display, and a controller for controlling the display in accordance with the input instruction on the operation unit. The controller is configured to determine whether an input instruction of a flick operation is given through the operation unit in association with a prescribed display region appearing on the display. If it is determined that the input instruction of the flick operation is given, the controller is configured to enlarge a range of the prescribed display region in which the input instruction is allowed, and to display the enlarged display region on the display.