Matrix Icon Setting Screen for Image Forming Device Job Configuration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing image forming devices require significant time for job setting due to the need to perform settings one item at a time on a single setting screen, making the process inefficient.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of a setting screen that displays a matrix of icons for different settings, allowing users to select multiple settings simultaneously, with first type settings disposed in one direction and second type settings in a different direction, enabling quicker and simpler job setting operations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If setting is performed for one setting item in one setting screen, then the setting process is simple and clear, but time is taken for performing a job setting work
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple setting screens are merged into a single setting screen that displays a matrix of setting icons. Each setting icon represents a different setting item, and all setting items can be configured simultaneously on one screen. This combining approach eliminates the need to navigate through multiple separate screens, thereby reducing the time required for job setting while maintaining ease of operation through visual organization.
Solution Approach 2:
The setting interface transitions from a linear, sequential arrangement of settings across multiple screens to a two-dimensional matrix layout on a single screen. Setting icons are arranged in rows and columns, allowing users to access and configure multiple setting items simultaneously in different directions (horizontal and vertical). This dimensional change enables comprehensive setting configuration without increasing operational complexity.
2Productivity
If multiple settings are displayed on one setting screen, then job setting time is reduced, but the screen layout becomes complex
Solution Approach 1:
The setting screen is segmented into multiple setting icons, each representing a specific setting item. These icons are organized in a matrix structure with rows and columns, creating distinct visual segments for different settings. This segmentation approach allows multiple settings to be displayed simultaneously while maintaining visual clarity and reducing perceived complexity through systematic organization.
Solution Approach 2:
Setting items are arranged in a two-dimensional matrix layout rather than a linear sequence. The first type setting is disposed in a first direction (horizontal) and the second type setting is disposed in a second direction (vertical), creating a structured grid that efficiently utilizes screen space and organizes complex information in a visually manageable format.
Data Source
AI summary
An information processing device includes a display. A first setting screen, which is used to set a setting condition of a selected job, is displayed on the display. The first setting screen includes a plurality of setting icons used to determine a first type setting and a second type setting. The first type setting or the second type setting is assigned to be different from each other to each of the plurality of setting icons. In addition, the plurality of setting icons is disposed in a matrix shape, the first type setting is disposed to be different in a first direction, and the second type setting is disposed to be different in a second direction which is different from the first direction.