Operational Part Setting Information Overlay for Display Interface
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face burdensome operation steps when checking setting information associated with functions like copying, image reading, and transmitting, as they need to transition to a separate setting screen.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus that displays an operational part movable along a predetermined direction when executing a function, sequentially displays setting information in accompaniment with the moving operation of the operational part, and executes the function after the end of the moving operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If the user transitions to a setting screen to check setting information, then the setting information can be displayed completely, but the operation steps become burdensome
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the setting information display with the main execution screen by overlaying setting information on the operational part. This allows users to check setting information without transitioning to a separate setting screen, thus reducing operation steps while maintaining complete information display.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses a multi-dimensional display approach by showing setting information in an overlay layer on top of the main screen. This dimensional layering allows both the operational interface and setting information to coexist simultaneously, eliminating the need to switch screens.
2Ease of operation
If the setting information is displayed on the same screen as the operational part, then the operation steps are reduced, but the setting information may obstruct the moving operation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by positioning setting information in specific regions around the operational part rather than uniformly across the screen. The display area is strategically located to provide information without blocking the user's interaction with the operational part, thus maintaining ease of operation while reducing obstruction.
3Loss of information
If the setting information is displayed in a large area, then the information is easily readable, but the operational part may be obscured
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs dynamic display characteristics where the setting information is sequentially displayed in accompaniment with the progression of the moving operation. The display updates dynamically as the user interacts with the operational part, ensuring that information is presented in a readable manner without permanently obscuring the operational interface.
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AI summary
An information processing apparatus includes a processor, the processor performing a process to: display on a display unit an operational part movable along a predetermined direction when executing a function for which setting information has been preset; sequentially display the setting information on the display unit in accompaniment with the progression of a moving operation of moving the operational part; and execute the function after the end of the moving operation.