Image Processing Apparatus Address Book Registration Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional image processing apparatuses may register incorrect facsimile numbers from CSI signals in transmission histories, leading to erroneous facsimile transmissions when these numbers are used for address book registration.
Innovation Solution
The image processing apparatus is configured to prohibit registration of facsimile numbers from transmission histories in the address book, ensuring that facsimile numbers indicated by CSI signals are not mistakenly registered, by hiding or disabling relevant buttons on the user interface when facsimile registration is selected.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If facsimile numbers from transmission histories are automatically registered in the address book, then address book registration convenience is improved, but transmission accuracy deteriorates due to potential incorrect numbers
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by differentiating the treatment of different address types. Specifically, it prohibits automatic registration of facsimile numbers from transmission histories while allowing automatic registration of other address types (such as electronic mail addresses). This selective approach maintains transmission accuracy for facsimile transmissions while preserving convenience for other address book registration operations.
2Productivity
If automatic address book registration from transmission histories is enabled, then productivity is improved, but error rate increases due to incorrect facsimile numbers
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements local quality by applying different automatic registration rules to different address types. Facsimile numbers from transmission histories are excluded from automatic registration, while other address types maintain automatic registration functionality. This preserves productivity for general address book operations while preventing errors in facsimile transmission.
3Ease of operation
If facsimile numbers are registered from CSI signals, then ease of operation is improved, but harmful factors increase due to erroneous transmissions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the extraction principle by separating facsimile number registration from the automatic address book registration process. Specifically, it extracts or removes the automatic registration function for facsimile numbers from transmission histories, while maintaining this function for other address types. This eliminates the harmful effect of erroneous facsimile transmissions while preserving ease of operation for other address book operations.
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AI summary
Registration in an address book from a transmission history which may lead to erroneous transmission is prohibited, and other address book registration and the like are enabled, so that erroneous transmission can be prevented without impairing convenience.