Information Processing System Parameter Grouping Interface

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional information processing systems face difficulties in user-friendly input operations for applications with a large number of parameters, leading to complicated input processes.

Innovation Solution

An information processing system that groups parameters and displays them in a single screen, allowing users to input settings through a user-friendly interface, enabling easier management and execution of processes without requiring specialized knowledge.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If applications have a large number of parameters for comprehensive functionality, then the application capability and versatility are improved, but the input operation complexity and difficulty increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveapplication capabilityVSAvoidinput operation complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments parameters into multiple groups (e.g., basic information group, detailed setting group) and displays them on separate screens. Users can navigate through grouped parameters systematically, reducing the cognitive load of handling all parameters at once while maintaining access to comprehensive application functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a new dimension of parameter organization by grouping parameters according to their functional relationships and adding hierarchical navigation layers. This transforms a flat, overwhelming parameter list into a multi-dimensional structure with groups, screens, and navigation paths, making parameter input more manageable.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Reliability

If applications require specialized knowledge for configuration, then the precision and reliability of process execution are improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprocess execution reliabilityVSAvoidease of configuration

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system provides self-service through automatic parameter validation, default value assignment, and consistency checking. The server automatically validates parameter combinations and provides guidance, enabling users without specialized knowledge to configure applications reliably while maintaining process execution accuracy.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements feedback mechanisms where the server responds to client requests with validation results, error messages, and guidance information. This real-time feedback helps users correct configuration errors and understand parameter requirements without needing deep specialized knowledge, ensuring reliable process execution.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

3Ease of operation

If parameters are displayed across multiple screens for better organization, then the ease of operation is improved, but the time required for configuration increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveparameter input easeVSAvoidconfiguration time

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary actions by providing default parameter values and pre-configuring parameter groups based on application templates. This reduces the amount of work users need to do on each screen while maintaining organized parameter display, thereby reducing overall configuration time despite multi-screen navigation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent merges related parameters into logical groups and combines navigation efficiency with comprehensive display. By grouping parameters functionally and providing smart navigation, the system reduces the effective number of screens users must traverse while still maintaining organized, manageable parameter presentation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS10757286B2Information processing system for performing a series of processes on electronic data

Publication Date: 2020.08.25 RICOH CO LTD

AI summary

An information processing system includes a plurality of programs, each executing a predetermined process. The information processing system includes a memory and circuitry. The memory stores, for each of applications, each executing a series of processes using electronic data, an application associating flow information with application setting information. The flow information defines program identification information and an execution order. The application setting information defines parameter setting information, group setting information, and flow identification information. The memory further stores use screen information in association with application identification information. The circuitry: receives a first request including the application identification information from a device; transmits the use screen information and the application setting information to the device; receives a second request including the parameters, information on electronic data, and the flow identification information; acquires the flow information; and executes the programs in accordance with the execution order by using the parameters.