Image Processing Device Storage Segmentation for Customization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current image processing devices lack flexibility in customization, as they are limited in their ability to easily add or modify functions without requiring complex programming or hardware updates.
Innovation Solution
An image processing device equipped with a display, processor, and storage devices that allow for the activation and customization of functions using a selection of application programs and control data, enabling users to select and display different functions and screen styles based on stored data, even without a connected storage device, by utilizing a combination of internal and external storage for program control data.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If application programs are activated from internal storage only, then device reliability is maintained, but customization flexibility is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the storage system into multiple independent storage devices (internal storage device and external storage devices). Each storage device can be independently connected or disconnected, allowing the system to load application programs from different sources based on connection status, thereby achieving both reliability and customization flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic application program loading based on the connection status of storage devices. The processor determines whether to load applications from internal or external storage devices in real-time, enabling the system to adapt its behavior according to the current operational context and connection state.
2Adaptability or versatility
If external storage devices are added for customization, then adaptability increases, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the storage system with universal interfaces that can accommodate multiple types of storage devices (internal storage device and multiple external storage devices). The processor uses a unified method to manage and load application programs from any connected storage device, reducing the complexity increase despite enhanced adaptability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple storage devices are supported, then customization options increase, but ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically determines which storage device to use for loading application programs based on connection status and pre-defined priorities. The processor handles the complexity of multi-device management transparently, allowing users to simply select functions without needing to manually configure storage device preferences or paths.
Data Source
AI summary
An information processing device may activate a first application program for providing a first function corresponding to a first item image, in a case where the first item image is selected from among N1 pieces of item images in a first item selection screen, under a non-connection state in which a storage device that stores program control data is not connected to the information processing device. The information processing device may activate a second application program for providing a second function, in a case where a second item image is selected from among N2 pieces of item images in a second item selection screen, under a connection state in which a second storage device that stores first program control data is connected to the information processing device, and display a function related screen which is related to the second function in accordance with the first program control data.