One-Touch App Icon Badges for Setting Value Visibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
In multifunction machines, it is difficult for users to easily understand changes in setting values for applications when icons are similar and the home screen is limited in size, especially when multiple icons are displayed, as the visibility of information becomes compromised.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus that displays a first operator for standard applications and a second operator for one-touch applications, which are obtained by changing the setting values of standard applications, and includes a controller to display information indicating the differences in setting values associated with the second operator, using badges or marks on the icons to convey this information.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If information regarding all setting values that have been changed is displayed along with icons, then the completeness of information is improved, but the visibility decreases due to excessive information
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the setting value information into two parts: (1) a visual indicator (badge or mark) displayed on the icon itself to provide immediate visual feedback about setting changes, and (2) detailed setting value information that can be accessed through additional user interaction. This segmentation allows the icon to remain visually clear while still conveying that setting changes exist.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the essential information about setting value changes and represents it through simplified visual symbols (badges or marks) on the icons, rather than displaying all detailed setting information directly on the home screen. This extraction maintains visibility while preserving access to complete information through alternative means.
2Area of stationary object
If the home screen is limited in size, then the device design is improved, but the ability to display all setting value changes is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by placing specific visual indicators (badges or marks) only on icons that have setting value changes, rather than attempting to display all information uniformly across the home screen. This allows the limited screen space to be used efficiently, with visual information concentrated where needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from a two-dimensional display of text information to adding a visual dimension through badges or marks on icons. This dimensional change allows setting value change information to be conveyed through visual symbols that occupy minimal screen space while providing immediate recognition.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple icons are displayed on the home screen, then the functionality is improved, but the visibility of setting value information becomes compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs color changes or visual modifications through badges and marks on icons to indicate setting value changes. These visual changes provide clear differentiation between icons with and without setting changes, maintaining visibility even when multiple icons are displayed on the home screen.
Data Source
AI summary
An information processing apparatus includes a display that displays a first operator corresponding to a standard application and a second operator corresponding to a one-touch application of a same type that is obtained by changing a setting value of a function of the standard application and that starts if the second operator is touched and a controller that displays, in association with the second operator, information indicating a difference in the setting value.