Dynamic Print Setting Screen Adaptation for Display Area Constraints
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional print setting screens have a fixed size and content, leading to usability issues as they often exceed the displayable area of the device, causing parts of the screen to be hidden and reducing user operability.
Innovation Solution
A print control apparatus and method that dynamically adjusts the size and content of the print setting screen based on the available display area, using techniques such as aspect ratio changes, scroll bar addition, operation item reduction, and tab page addition to ensure the screen fits within the displayable area, thereby improving user operability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the print setting screen uses a fixed size and display content, then the screen layout is simple and easy to implement, but the screen exceeds the displayable area of the device, causing parts to be hidden and reducing usability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the print setting screen adaptable rather than fixed. The screen automatically adjusts its display parameters based on the actual displayable area of the device, transforming from a static layout to a dynamic one that responds to different display environments, thereby resolving the contradiction between simple implementation and usability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes key parameters of the screen display including size, aspect ratio, and content density. By dynamically adjusting these parameters based on the displayable area, the screen ensures all operation items remain visible and accessible, improving usability without requiring complex manual configuration.
2Loss of information
If the print setting screen displays all operation items, then the information completeness is improved, but the screen size increases and cannot fit within the displayable area of smaller devices
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the screen content and layout into adaptable units that can be reorganized based on available space. By dividing and rearranging operation items strategically, the system maintains information completeness while ensuring the total screen area fits within the displayable area of various devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes dimensional adjustments by changing the aspect ratio and spatial arrangement of screen elements. This allows all operation items to be displayed within the available area by optimizing the use of display dimensions, preventing information loss without requiring a fixed large screen area.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the print setting screen is displayed using a predetermined number of dots, then the display resolution is fixed and simple to control, but the screen cannot adapt to different display device sizes, causing most parts to be displayed beyond the displayable area
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal screen display mechanism that functions across different device types and display sizes. By implementing automatic adaptation logic that detects the displayable area and adjusts accordingly, the same screen can universally fit various devices from smartphones to tablets, achieving display adaptability without requiring device-specific versions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements self-service by enabling the screen to automatically detect its own display environment and adjust its parameters without external intervention. The system autonomously optimizes the display configuration based on the actual device capabilities, eliminating the need for manual configuration while achieving versatility across different devices.
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AI summary
A print control apparatus, a program, a method of displaying a print setting screen are provided. The print control apparatus includes a display device, an acquisition unit configured to acquire a size of a displayable area of the display device, a changing unit configured to change a size of a print setting screen related to a print setting according to the size of the displayable area, and a screen displaying unit configured to display the print setting screen changed by the changing unit on the display device.