Dynamic NFC Icon Control for Mobile Power Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face difficulties in easily enabling or disabling near field wireless communication functions on mobile terminals, leading to increased power consumption and short battery life, as the functionality is often manually managed through complex settings menus.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus with a setting unit, display unit, and determination unit that allows users to readily switch the near field wireless communication function by displaying specific messages based on the setting state, enabling easy toggling between ON and OFF states without requiring manual intervention in complex settings menus.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the near field wireless communication function is always enabled, then the function is always active and ready for use, but the power consumption increases and battery life becomes short
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic control of the near field wireless communication function by allowing it to switch between ON and OFF states based on user needs. The function is enabled only when required for printing operations and disabled otherwise, creating a dynamic power management system that adapts to operational requirements rather than maintaining a static always-on state.
2Use of energy by moving object
If the near field wireless communication function is manually disabled via setting screen, then power consumption is reduced, but the operation becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the near field wireless communication control function from the complex system settings menu and places it directly on the printing screen. By separating this specific control function from the general settings interface, users can access and toggle the function immediately where it is needed, without navigating through multiple menu levels or searching for settings options.
3Ease of operation
If the setting screen for near field wireless communication is accessed, then the function can be enabled or disabled, but multiple navigation steps are required and the process becomes complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the near field wireless communication control function with the printing operation interface. By combining these two previously separate functions into a single integrated screen, users can manage printing settings and wireless communication status simultaneously, eliminating the need to switch between different screens or applications.
4Adaptability or versatility
If different manufacturers have different menu screens and setting screens, then each device can be optimized for its interface, but it becomes difficult to notify users of a general method for setting the near field wireless communication function
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal control interface for the near field wireless communication function that appears consistently across different printing applications and devices. By standardizing the control location and method on the printing screen itself, the system provides a multi-functional solution that works regardless of the mobile terminal manufacturer or device type, creating a universal user experience.
Data Source
AI summary
An information processing apparatus having a near field wireless communication function can display a screen including an icon representing the near field wireless communication function, and set, as a setting about the near field wireless communication function, one of an ON setting for enabling the near field wireless communication function and an OFF setting for disabling the near field wireless communication function. If a user operates the icon on the screen, it is determined whether the ON setting or the OFF setting has been set, and a message based on a result of the determination is displayed.