Information Processing Device Displaying Device Identification Information
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face cumbersome operations when setting up command programs for wireless communication between devices, particularly in identifying and pairing printers with personal computers, due to overwhelming lists of identification information from various devices, including non-relevant devices, which complicates the setup process.
Innovation Solution
A program and information-processing device that simplifies the setup process by classifying and displaying device identification information in distinct styles based on status and type, allowing users to easily select and pair devices through a user interface, and executing appropriate setup methods based on device status for wireless communication.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If the system displays all detected device identification information, then the user can see all available devices, but the display becomes overwhelming and difficult to navigate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the list of device identification information by grouping devices according to their types (e.g., printers, smartphones, tablets, PCs) and display styles. This segmentation allows users to see all devices without being overwhelmed, as they can navigate through organized categories rather than a single undifferentiated list.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies local quality by displaying different types of identification information in different styles within the same display area. For example, printer names may be displayed in one format while smartphone names appear in another, allowing users to quickly distinguish device types and select the appropriate device without confusion.
2Reliability
If the system requires manual setup of command programs, then the wireless communication can be established, but the setup process becomes troublesome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary actions by automatically executing the command program setup process after the user selects a device from the displayed list. The system pre-configures the necessary communication parameters and establishes the command program settings before the user initiates the wireless communication, thereby eliminating the need for manual setup steps.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-service by automatically configuring the command program and establishing wireless communication settings without requiring user intervention. Once the user selects the desired device from the displayed identification information, the system autonomously completes the setup process, including program installation and communication parameter configuration.
3Loss of information
If the system displays detailed device information, then the user can make informed selections, but the interface complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by varying the display style of identification information based on device type and status. Different device categories (printers, smartphones, tablets, PCs) are presented with distinct visual characteristics, and devices in different states (paired, unpaired, available, unavailable) are displayed with appropriate stylistic differences, allowing comprehensive information presentation without uniform complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
In an information-processing device, a controller executes a storage process to store a command program in the memory, and an acquisition process to acquire a plurality of pieces of identification information identifying respective ones of a plurality of devices detected by the wireless communication interface. The controller executes a determination process to determine a display style according to prescribed criteria for each of the plurality of pieces of identification information, and a display process to display on the display the plurality of pieces of identification information in respective ones of the plurality of display styles, and a setup process in response to receiving selection of at least a piece of identification information via the user interface. The setup process is to enable the command program to output commands to a device identified by each of the selected at least a piece of identification information via the wireless communication interface.