Image Processing Apparatus Parameter Combination Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face inconvenience in image processing due to the need to memorize distinct operations for different image data processes and procedures, and have to restart the process when modifying only partial parameters, leading to inefficiency and low convenience.
Innovation Solution
An image processing apparatus with a controller, user interface, and memory that stores process combination information, allowing users to execute identified image data processes with specific parameters and automatically adjust settings based on user input, enabling the execution of combination processes using default or alternative parameters.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If users execute different image data processes with distinct operations and procedures, then each process can be performed with specific functionality, but users need to take time to memorize multiple user operations and procedures
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal user interface that handles multiple image data processes (printing, scanning, storing, email) through a single unified operation procedure. The controller identifies the target process and automatically configures appropriate parameters, allowing users to access diverse functionalities without learning separate procedures for each process type.
2Adaptability or versatility
If users want to modify only partial parameters of a combination process, then specific parameter adjustment is needed, but users have to perform the entire user procedure to store combination processes from the beginning
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the combination process into independent parameter components that can be individually modified. The storage unit stores combination process information as separable elements, allowing users to access and change only the specific parameters they need to adjust without reconfiguring the entire process combination.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables partial action by allowing users to modify only the necessary portion of a combination process (specific parameters) rather than requiring complete reconfiguration. The system applies changes to only the modified parameters while maintaining other settings, reducing the effort to minimal necessary actions.
3Productivity
If the image processing apparatus stores multiple combination processes with default parameters, then process execution efficiency is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary action by pre-configuring combination processes with default parameters and storing them in the storage unit. This preparation work is done in advance, allowing rapid process execution without requiring users to configure parameters each time. The controller automatically retrieves and applies these pre-configured settings, improving execution speed while managing complexity through systematic organization.
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AI summary
An image processing apparatus is configured to execute first image data process, second image data process, a first storing process to store process combination information including a first default parameter and a second default parameter, and a combination process. The combination process includes a first obtaining process of obtaining an alternative parameter including at least one of a first alternative parameter and a second alternative parameter, a first combination execution process of executing the first image data process in accordance with the first alternative parameter when the first alternative parameter is obtained, and a second combination execution process of executing the second image data process in accordance with the second alternative parameter when the second alternative parameter is obtained.