Image Processing Job Control With Operation Panel Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing image processing apparatuses face usability issues when job instructions are given from external terminals, as the display on the client terminal differs from the operation panel of the image processing apparatus, leading to user confusion and reduced usability.
Innovation Solution
The image processing apparatus is configured to receive job information from an external terminal, perform display control to show a setting screen corresponding to the job information, and execute the function based on the received information, ensuring seamless integration with external terminal operations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If job execution is performed from an external terminal, then the operation panel display differs from the client terminal display, but this causes user confusion and reduces usability
Solution Approach 1:
The image processing apparatus displays feedback information about the job execution status on its operation panel when receiving job instructions from an external terminal. This feedback mechanism allows users to understand what is being executed by viewing the operation panel, resolving the usability issue while maintaining external terminal job execution capability
Solution Approach 2:
The operation panel serves as an intermediary display that bridges the gap between external terminal operations and user understanding. By displaying job execution information on the operation panel, it mediates the information flow to ensure users can comprehend the execution process even when operating from an external terminal
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AI summary
An image processing apparatus includes a memory and at least one processor in communication with the memory, wherein the at least one processor of the image processing apparatus is configured to receive job information for giving an instruction to execute a function of the image processing apparatus from an external terminal, perform display control such that a setting screen for the function corresponding to the job information is displayed, based on the reception of the job information, and execute the function based on the received job information.