Image Processing Setting Screen Display Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing image processing systems require users to constantly display setting content during job execution, which is cumbersome for users familiar with the settings, and fail to inform users of alternative operation methods for those unfamiliar with long push operations, leading to deteriorated operability.
Innovation Solution
An image processing program that allows users to execute functions without displaying the setting screen by storing non-display instructions, enabling users to change settings through alternative operations and transmitting execution commands directly, while providing information on how to change settings when the display is prohibited.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If the setting screen is displayed all the time during job execution, then users can view and modify settings, but user operability deteriorates for users who already know the settings
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the setting screen display state changeable based on user preferences. The system transitions from a static always-display mode to a dynamic mode where the screen can be hidden or shown based on user selection, resolving the contradiction between information visibility and ease of operation
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies preliminary action by providing operation information in advance that guides users on how to display the setting screen when needed. This allows users who forget the operation method to retrieve it without permanently displaying the screen, thus maintaining ease of operation while preserving information accessibility
2Ease of operation
If the setting screen is not displayed to simplify operation, then ease of operation improves, but users cannot know how to change settings
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies feedback by providing operation information that tells users how to display the setting screen when they need to modify settings. This feedback mechanism ensures users retain the ability to access settings without requiring the screen to be permanently displayed, thus maintaining both simplicity and accessibility
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses operation information as an intermediary that bridges the gap between hidden setting screens and user needs. Instead of directly displaying the setting screen, the system provides guidance information that enables users to retrieve it when necessary, resolving the contradiction between simplicity and capability
3Productivity
If long push operation is used to execute processing without setting screen, then operation speed improves, but users unfamiliar with the method cannot operate the system
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies feedback by providing operation information that explains the long push operation method to users. This allows users who are unfamiliar with the shortcut to learn and use it, while users who already know it can continue using the fast method, thus improving both accessibility and maintaining productivity
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AI summary
An image processing method includes: displaying a functional image; storing processing information in association with the functional image; displaying a first setting screen and comprises an execution instruction image if an input made by a first operation for the functional image is received; transmitting, to the image forming apparatus, a function execution command if an input for the execution instruction image is received; displaying, on the display unit, a second setting screen if an input made by a second operation for the functional image is received; storing non-display information if a non-display instruction is received, and displaying, on the display unit, operation information if the non-display instruction is received.