Image Processing Apparatus Setting Value Selection via History Display
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Solution Overview
Problem
In multi-function peripherals, the large number of custom and history buttons required to accommodate different user settings for various purposes of use leads to a cluttered portal window, making it time-consuming for users to find the desired button.
Innovation Solution
An image processing apparatus with a display unit, processing unit, and storage unit that displays and executes processes based on setting values, stores history information for each display object, and suggests setting value changes based on user history, reducing the need for numerous buttons by presenting setting value changes as candidates.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple custom buttons are generated to meet different setting values for various purposes of use, then the setting value selection capability is improved, but the number of buttons on the portal window increases
Solution Approach 1:
The portal window is designed to serve multiple functions: it displays both the current setting values and the history information of previously used setting values. This allows the same interface element to provide both real-time configuration and historical reference, eliminating the need for separate buttons for each setting scenario.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from a single-dimension button display to a two-dimensional information presentation by showing both current settings and historical settings in different visual states (e.g., different colors or styles). This allows users to distinguish between current and previous settings without requiring additional buttons.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple custom buttons are generated to meet different setting values for various purposes of use, then the setting value selection capability is improved, but the time to find the desired button increases
Solution Approach 1:
The portal window provides visual feedback by displaying history information that shows users what setting values have been used before. This feedback mechanism helps users quickly identify and select appropriate settings without having to search through multiple buttons, as the historical context is immediately visible.
Solution Approach 2:
The system pre-displays history information on the portal window before the user needs to make a selection. By having the historical setting values already visible and organized, users can quickly reference past choices and make informed decisions without time-consuming searches.
3Manufacturing precision
If setting values are changed and executed, then the process execution accuracy is improved, but the number of operations increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically manages and displays history information without requiring users to manually configure or organize it. The portal window self-updates with historical setting values, and users can directly reference this information when making selection decisions, reducing the cognitive load and operational steps required.
Data Source
AI summary
According to an image processing apparatus of one aspect of the present disclosure, when a calling button used for executing an app is selected, a setting button generated based on a change history of setting information is displayed. This allows a user to select a setting value in a short procedure without increasing the number of calling buttons to be displayed on a window.