Image Processing Apparatus Display Keys in Segmented Regions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Image processing apparatuses with limited display space face operability issues due to the need to display numerous functions, leading to smaller keys and reduced visibility of important functions when sub-windows are superimposed on main windows, compromising user interaction.
Innovation Solution
An image processing apparatus that displays keys for both primary and secondary function groups simultaneously, with secondary keys appearing in a separate region when the primary group is selected, allowing for improved visibility and operability by avoiding the overlay of sub-windows on main function keys.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a sub window is displayed superimposed on the main window to enable detailed setting, then more complicated setting can be made in a limited display space, but the user cannot see or operate function keys of relatively high importance displayed under the sub window
Solution Approach 1:
The display screen is segmented into multiple independent display regions (first display region for first group function keys, second display region for second group function keys). This allows different function groups to be displayed separately without overlapping, enabling detailed setting for one function group while maintaining visibility and accessibility of other function groups.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of using a single-dimensional overlay approach (sub window on main window), the patent transitions to a multi-dimensional display approach by creating separate display regions arranged in different spatial positions on the screen. This dimensional reorganization allows multiple function groups to coexist without interference.
2Adaptability or versatility
If all function keys are displayed on the operation panel, then all functions are accessible, but keys become smaller in size and the interval between keys becomes narrow
Solution Approach 1:
All function keys are segmented into different function groups (first group and second group), with each group displayed in its own dedicated display region. This segmentation allows comprehensive function coverage while maintaining adequate key size and spacing within each region, as keys don't need to be compressed into a single crowded area.
Solution Approach 2:
The display system dynamically adjusts which function group is displayed in which region based on user selection. When a user selects a function group, the corresponding keys are displayed in the appropriate region, allowing the interface to adapt to user needs while maintaining optimal key dimensions.
3Ease of operation
If the display space is increased to accommodate all function keys with adequate spacing, then operability is improved, but the limited display space on the operation panel cannot be expanded
Solution Approach 1:
The patent充分利用 the two-dimensional display space by creating multiple display regions arranged in different spatial positions. This allows the system to display all function keys with adequate spacing without requiring an increase in the overall display area, as the keys are organized across multiple regions rather than competing for space in a single region.
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AI summary
An image processing apparatus implements a plurality of functions and includes a display device. The plurality of functions include a function belonging to a first group and a function belonging to a second group. A selection accepting unit accepts selection of any of the first group and the second group. A first display control unit causes the display device to display on a display screen, a plurality of first keys corresponding to respective functions belonging to the first group, regardless of which of the first group and the second group has been selected. A second display control unit causes, when the second group is selected, the display device to display in a second region of the display screen other than a first region where the first keys are displayed, second keys corresponding to respective functions belonging to the second group.