Communication Apparatus Display Method for Printer Group Filtering
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional information processing devices do not display information related to selected printers on the same screen, causing inconvenience.
Innovation Solution
A communication apparatus with a processor and display is configured to display both a group list and a device list, allowing selection of a group to filter the device list to show only belonging devices, and displaying detailed information of selected devices on the same screen.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If information relating to selected printers is not displayed on the same screen, then the screen layout remains simple, but user convenience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The screen is divided into distinct functional regions: a group list region for displaying printer groups, a device list region for displaying individual printers, and an information region for displaying selected device details. This segmentation allows each region to serve a specific purpose while maintaining overall screen organization and usability.
2Loss of information
If both group list and device list are displayed simultaneously, then information accessibility improves, but screen space utilization worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The interface transitions from a single-list view to a multi-dimensional layout where groups and devices are displayed in separate regions. The device list can be filtered by selected groups, creating a hierarchical navigation structure that efficiently uses screen space while providing comprehensive information access.
3Loss of information
If device list is filtered by selected group, then relevance of displayed devices improves, but device list visibility worsens
Solution Approach 1:
When a user selects a group from the group list, the system provides immediate feedback by filtering the device list to show only devices belonging to the selected group. This real-time feedback mechanism helps users quickly understand which devices are associated with their selection without requiring additional navigation or screen changes.
Data Source
AI summary
Instructions in a non-transitory storage medium cause a communication apparatus to execute a display processing for displaying an information display screen that displays information relating to at least one of function executing devices. In the display processing, the communication apparatus: displays a group list and a device list on the information display screen; when one group in the displayed group list is selected, switches a display of the device list to display at least one function executing device belonging to the selected group without displaying at least one function executing device not belonging to the selected group; and when at least one function executing device being on the device list is selected, displays information relating to the selected function executing device, on an information region in the information display screen with a group-list region for displaying the group list and a device-list region for displaying the device list.