Information Processing Apparatus Dynamic Job Progress Display
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users of information processing apparatuses, such as image forming devices, face challenges in accessing detailed job progress information without explicit user operations, particularly when additional processing or changes are needed for ongoing jobs.
Innovation Solution
The apparatus includes a processor that controls the display to show a sub-screen with basic job progress information initially and transitions to a main screen with more detailed information when user intervention is required, such as for setting changes or job state transitions, allowing users to manage jobs effectively.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a sub screen with basic job progress information is displayed initially, then the user interface remains clean and simple, but the user cannot access detailed job progress information without explicit user operations
Solution Approach 1:
The information display is segmented into two levels: a sub screen showing basic job progress information and a main screen showing detailed job progress information. The sub screen provides a simplified view for users who only need basic status, while the main screen contains comprehensive details accessible through user interaction. This segmentation allows the interface to remain simple by default while providing detailed information when needed.
2Loss of information
If detailed job progress information is always displayed, then the user has complete information visibility, but the screen becomes cluttered and overwhelming
Solution Approach 1:
The display dynamically adjusts its information density based on user interaction. Initially, only essential job progress information is shown on the sub screen. When the user performs specific operations indicating a need for detailed information, the system transitions to displaying comprehensive details on the main screen. This dynamic adaptation prevents information overload while ensuring complete information availability when required.
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AI summary
An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to perform control of a display. The control is performed to display a sub screen on a first main screen if an execution instruction for a job is given. The sub screen includes information regarding a progress state of the job. The control is performed to display a progress state of the job on a second main screen in a case where an operation by a user is needed after the execution instruction for the job is given. The progress state displayed on the second main screen is displayed with more information than the information regarding the progress state of the job included in the sub screen.