Print Job Selection Control for One-Touch Image Processing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing image processing apparatuses require users to perform multiple operations on an operation panel to execute a job, leading to unintended execution of stored print jobs when multiple jobs are present.
Innovation Solution
The apparatus includes a processor-controlled mechanism that displays a screen for selecting jobs when the number exceeds a predetermined threshold and automatically executes a predetermined number of jobs based on user settings, enhancing user intent recognition.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a one-touch button is provided for executing stored print jobs, then user operability is improved, but unintended jobs may be executed when multiple jobs are stored
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically changes its behavior based on the number of stored jobs. When only one job is stored, the button provides one-touch execution. When multiple jobs are stored, the system transitions to a selection interface, making the execution process adaptive to the current state.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the execution parameter (number of jobs to execute) based on the count of stored jobs. This parameter change determines whether to execute a single job directly or present a selection screen, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and execution accuracy.
2Reliability
If multiple operations are required on the operation panel to execute a job, then job execution accuracy is improved, but user operability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies partial action by requiring full selection operations only when necessary (multiple jobs stored). When only one job is stored, it executes with minimal action (one-touch), avoiding excessive operations and improving usability without compromising accuracy when needed.
3Productivity
If all stored print jobs are executed at once with one button press, then productivity is improved, but user intent recognition deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides feedback by displaying the number of stored jobs and presenting a selection interface when multiple jobs are detected. This feedback mechanism ensures the user is aware of which jobs will be executed, preventing unintended mass execution while maintaining efficiency for single-job scenarios.
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AI summary
An image processing apparatus includes one or more processors, and one or more memories having instructions stored thereon, when executed by the one or more processors, cooperating with the one or more processors cause the image processing apparatus to accept a selection of a predetermined button, and perform control to display, in a case where the selection of the predetermined button is accepted and a number of jobs of the image processing apparatus is greater than a predetermined number, a screen relating to the job of the number greater than the predetermined number, and to execute, in a case where the selection of the predetermined button is accepted and the number of jobs of the image processing apparatus is equal to the predetermined number, the predetermined number of jobs.