Information Processing Device Print Area Determination
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current information processing devices require cumbersome operations for printing, including selecting a print area, choosing a printing application, and setting print attributes, which complicates the process and reduces user operability.
Innovation Solution
An information processing device with a display module, area determination module, and communication module that allows users to select and print images by determining a print target area on a displayed image and automatically transmitting a print instruction to a connected image forming device, simplifying the printing process by omitting the need for explicit print area selection and application choice.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If users manually select print area and choose printing application, then printing control precision is improved, but operation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The printing system automatically detects the display device and determines the print target area based on the displayed image content, eliminating the need for users to manually select print areas or choose printing applications. The system performs self-service by autonomously completing tasks that previously required user intervention.
Solution Approach 2:
The system pre-establishes communication with the display device to obtain image information before the printing operation is initiated. By performing preliminary detection and analysis of the displayed image, the system prepares print data in advance, enabling automatic print area determination without requiring user input during the actual printing process.
2Reliability
If multiple print settings and application choices are required, then printing reliability is improved, but process complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple printing functions into a unified automated process. The display device information acquisition unit, print target area determination unit, and print instruction transmission unit work together as an integrated system, merging what were previously separate manual operations into a single automated workflow that maintains reliability while reducing complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The printing system is designed to universally work with various display devices and image types without requiring device-specific configuration or application selection. The system performs multi-functionality by automatically adapting to different display devices and image formats, providing a universal printing solution that works across multiple platforms and device types.
3Ease of operation
If automatic print area determination is implemented, then ease of operation is improved, but measurement precision may worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses feedback from the display device to accurately determine the print target area. By continuously monitoring the displayed image information and adjusting the print area determination based on the actual display content, the system ensures precise print area selection while maintaining automatic operation. The feedback mechanism allows the system to adapt to different display resolutions and image formats.
Data Source
AI summary
An information processing device includes a display that displays an image, a determination unit that determines an area which is a print target from the image displayed by the display, and a transmitter that transmits a print instruction to a printable printing device when a print instruction operation targeting the area is performed.