Mobile Print Setting Control for Document and Picture Flows
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for configuring print settings on mobile devices impose a processing load on the terminal and can confuse users by varying settings based on image analysis, leading to decreased usability.
Innovation Solution
A control method that prompts users to select between document printing and picture printing, applying specific print settings for each mode, and setting appropriate print settings based on the selected type, regardless of the file format.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If image analysis is performed to automatically determine print settings, then print setting accuracy is improved, but processing load on the mobile terminal increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the image analysis function from the mobile terminal and relocates it to the image processing apparatus (printer). The mobile terminal only sends the image data to the printer, which then performs the analysis and determines appropriate print settings. This extraction eliminates the processing burden on the mobile terminal while maintaining accurate print setting determination through image analysis.
2Manufacturing precision
If print settings vary based on image analysis results, then print quality is improved, but user confusion increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the image processing apparatus analyzes the image data and automatically determines appropriate print settings, then feeds back these settings to the mobile terminal for display to the user. This automated feedback loop ensures print quality optimization while the user simply needs to confirm or make minor adjustments, reducing confusion about which settings to select.
3Adaptability or versatility
If all configurable print settings are displayed, then completeness of settings is improved, but operability decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by customizing the print settings display according to the specific image type and analysis results. Instead of showing all configurable settings uniformly, the system selectively displays only the relevant settings for each image type (e.g., photo settings for photographs, document settings for scanned images). This selective display maintains completeness for each category while significantly improving operability by reducing the number of visible options.
Data Source
AI summary
A control method of a data processing apparatus determines a configurable setting item for printing according to a printing flow selected by a user regardless of information on print target data. Print items including a print item required by the user is thereby displayed. Good visibility is also obtained by not displaying all of configurable setting items for printing.