Parameter Extraction for Image Forming Job Memory Selection
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing systems for image forming devices, such as printers and scanners, require users to manually check and manage multiple job memories, leading to decreased usability due to the complexity of parameter settings and potential mismatches, making it difficult for users to efficiently select the correct settings.
Innovation Solution
An information processing device with an extraction unit that identifies differences in parameter settings from an initial configuration and a confirmation unit that prompts the user to verify changes, allowing for efficient selection and management of job memories through a terminal device connected via short-range wireless communication.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple job memories are created to store different parameter settings, then the system can save repeatedly used operations, but the number of job memories increases and ease of use decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and displays only the parameters that differ from initial settings when a job memory is selected. This allows users to quickly understand what will change without reviewing all parameters, reducing the cognitive load of managing multiple job memories while maintaining full parameter control capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the parameter display into two parts: parameters that will change (shown to the user) and parameters that will remain the same (not shown). This segmentation allows users to focus only on the relevant differences when selecting from multiple job memories, improving ease of use without sacrificing adaptability.
2Loss of information
If all parameters are included in the save name, then the content can be fully described, but the save name becomes too long and difficult to grasp
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the differing parameters for display when a job memory is selected, rather than showing all parameters or using a lengthy save name. This provides complete information about what will change while keeping the interface simple and easy to understand.
3Reliability
If users manually check each job memory content before selection, then the correct settings can be verified, but time is lost and ease of use is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent automatically extracts and displays only the parameters that differ from initial settings when a job memory is selected. This allows users to quickly verify the correct settings without manually checking each parameter, ensuring reliability while significantly reducing the time and effort required for selection.
4Reliability
If the job memory selected is different from what the user intended, then errors occur, but checking all parameters one at a time is inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and displays only the parameters that will change when a job memory is selected, allowing users to quickly verify whether the selected memory matches their intent. This prevents selection errors while maintaining high productivity by avoiding the need to check all parameters one at a time.
Data Source
AI summary
An information processing device includes an extraction unit and a confirmation unit. The extraction unit extracts a parameter different from an initial setting from among information about a combination of parameters related to a formation of an image, the information being saved in an image forming device to be operated. The confirmation unit presents the extracted parameter to a user, and prompts the user to confirm a desire to change.