Dynamic Operator Availability in Information Processing Interfaces
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing user interfaces for setting information in applications do not allow for flexible timing in making setting information available, as the required time for setting information varies by business needs.
Innovation Solution
An information processing device with a processor that displays operators associated with setting information, allowing users to set specific time points for when the operator becomes available, including start and end dates and times, and enables switching of setting information at designated times, while displaying operators in different modes based on availability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If setting information is made always available, then ease of operation is improved, but adaptability to different business requirements deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic availability of operators by introducing time point information (start date/time, end date/time, switching date/time) that automatically activates or deactivates operators based on current time. This transforms the static operator availability into a dynamic state that adapts to different business requirements while maintaining ease of operation through automatic time-based control.
2Adaptability or versatility
If time-based control of operators is implemented, then adaptability to business requirements is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-defining time point information (start date/time, end date/time, switching date/time) for each operator in advance. This allows the system to automatically manage operator availability without complex real-time decision logic, reducing operational complexity while maintaining high adaptability to business requirements.
3Loss of information
If operators are displayed in different modes based on availability, then information clarity is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses visual differentiation (analogous to color changes) by displaying operators in different modes based on their availability status. Available operators are displayed in one mode, unavailable operators in another mode, and operators approaching time points in a third mode. This provides clear information about operator status while using simple display mode switching rather than complex interface elements.
Data Source
AI summary
An information processing unit is provided with a CPU. The CPU causes a display unit to display an operator with which setting information that can be reflected in a job being an instruction to execute a function is associated, and on which remaining setting for causing the operator to remain on the display unit is performed. The CPU sets one or more pieces of time point information for determining the available time of the operator by user operation. When the user selects the operator during the available time, the CPU makes the job executable while reflecting the setting information associated with the operator therein.