User Permission-Based Screen Configuration for Image Forming Apparatus
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users of image forming apparatuses face a high operational load due to complex screen configurations, as they need to customize the display for various functions, which can be overwhelming and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
An apparatus with an identifying unit that determines user permissions and a display control unit that displays screens based on pre-defined configuration information for each permission type, stored in a storage unit, allowing for customized and simplified screen management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If the screen displays all available functions of the apparatus, then the completeness of information is improved, but the operational load on the user increases due to complicated display contents
Solution Approach 1:
The screen display is segmented into multiple screens, each dedicated to specific functions or function groups. Instead of displaying all functions on a single complex screen, the system divides the comprehensive function set into manageable segments across multiple screens, reducing the information density and complexity presented to the user at any one time.
Solution Approach 2:
The screen configuration is made dynamic and adaptable based on the detected function being operated. The system automatically changes the screen display to show only relevant functions and operations related to the currently active function, rather than statically displaying all functions. This dynamic adaptation reduces operational load by presenting only necessary information.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the screen configuration is customized for each user, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases due to multiple configuration management requirements
Solution Approach 1:
A single screen configuration storage unit serves multiple purposes: it stores configurations for all users, manages multiple function-specific screens, and supports both automatic and manual configuration modes. This universal storage mechanism eliminates the need for separate configuration systems for each user, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining high adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically detects which function the user is operating and autonomously determines the appropriate screen configuration to display, without requiring manual user intervention or complex configuration management. The apparatus serves itself by automatically matching functions with their corresponding screen configurations, simplifying the user experience while maintaining customization.
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AI summary
An apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes an identifying unit configured to, by referring to information in which a permission type a user of the apparatus has with respect to an operation of the apparatus is indicated for identification information of the user, identify the permission type corresponding to the identification information input by the user; and a display control unit configured to display a screen based on screen configuration information corresponding to the permission type identified by the identifying unit. The screen configuration information item corresponding to the permission type is stored in a storage unit.