MFP Tab Switching Logic for Ordinary and Personal Modes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing multifunction apparatuses face difficulties in determining the appropriate tab to set into the selected state after a change in attribute from common to individual, especially in the ordinary mode, leading to inappropriate screen display.
Innovation Solution
An image processing apparatus with a user interface and controller that switches screens based on user authentication, ensuring that if the main tab attribute changes to personal, another common attribute tab is set in the selected state, maintaining appropriate display in the ordinary mode.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the main tab attribute is changed from common to individual, then the tab can be customized for specific users, but the system cannot specify which tab should be selected after startup in ordinary mode
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by setting a backup main tab index in advance. When the primary main tab (with personal attribute) cannot be displayed in ordinary mode, the system automatically switches to the backup tab, ensuring continuous functionality without requiring user intervention.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the parameter of the displayed tab by switching from the primary main tab (personal attribute) to the backup main tab (common attribute) when in ordinary mode. This parameter change ensures that the displayed tab is appropriate for the current user mode while maintaining the ability to access personalized functionality when needed.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the main tab is set to personal attribute, then user-specific functionality is enabled, but the tab is not displayed in ordinary mode causing display inconsistency
Solution Approach 1:
The system prepares a backup main tab with common attribute in advance, so that when the primary personal tab cannot be displayed in ordinary mode, the backup tab is already ready to be displayed, maintaining display consistency without requiring runtime adjustments.
Solution Approach 2:
The backup main tab acts as an intermediary solution between the personal main tab and the ordinary mode display requirements. When the personal tab cannot be displayed, the backup tab with common attribute serves as a suitable substitute, maintaining display consistency across different user modes.
3Ease of operation
If the system displays only common tabs in ordinary mode, then accessibility is improved, but user-specific tabs become inaccessible
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts which tab is displayed as the main tab based on the current user mode. In individual mode, the personal main tab is displayed; in ordinary mode, the backup main tab with common attribute is displayed. This dynamic adjustment ensures both accessibility in ordinary mode and personalization in individual mode.
Solution Approach 2:
The system pre-configures a backup main tab with common attribute that can serve as the displayed tab in ordinary mode. This preliminary preparation ensures that when users access the system in ordinary mode, they can immediately access common functionality without encountering inaccessible personal tabs.
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AI summary
An image processing apparatus includes: a printer; a user interface; and a controller. In a case that the image processing apparatus has been logged in, the controller causes the user interface to display one screen of a plurality of ordered screens. The one screen is displayed on the user interface in a state of being switchable to a previous screen previous to the one screen and a next screen next to the one screen.