Prioritized UI Information Delivery for Image Processing Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing information providing systems for terminal apparatuses, such as mobile phones and PDAs, fail to effectively adapt and prioritize user interface information based on the operation states of both the terminal apparatus and the image processing apparatus, leading to inefficient user experience and operation flow.
Innovation Solution
An information providing apparatus with an image processing unit, receiving unit, selection unit, and transmitting unit that detects specific operation states and prioritizes user interface information accordingly, transmitting it to the terminal apparatus in descending order of priority based on the operation states of both the image processing apparatus and the terminal apparatus.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If user interface information is provided without prioritization based on operation states, then all information can be transmitted, but the user experience becomes inefficient and requires more user intervention
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by detecting operation states of both the terminal apparatus and image processing apparatus in advance, then prioritizes and transmits only the most relevant user interface information before the user needs it. This proactive approach eliminates the need for users to manually search or request information, thereby improving ease of operation and reducing time loss.
2Ease of operation
If prioritized user interface information is transmitted based on operation states, then user experience is enhanced, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements self-service by automatically detecting its own operation state and the terminal apparatus's operation state, then autonomously determining priority levels for user interface information without requiring external intervention or complex user configurations. This self-managing capability enhances user experience while keeping the system architecture relatively simple.
3Loss of information
If all user interface information is transmitted without selection, then complete information is provided, but information overload occurs and efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system extracts and transmits only the essential user interface information needed for current operation states, separating critical information from non-essential information. By pulling out only what is necessary based on detected operation states, the system maintains information completeness for relevant operations while eliminating information overload, thereby improving operation efficiency.
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AI summary
An information providing apparatus including an image processing unit, a receiving unit, a selection unit, and a transmitting unit. The image processing unit executes image processing. The receiving unit receives first operation state information indicating an operation state of a terminal apparatus from the terminal apparatus. The selection unit acquires second operation state information indicating an operation state relating to image processing being executed by the image processing unit. Upon detecting that the terminal apparatus is in a specific operation state in accordance with the first operation state information, the selection unit selects one or plural pieces of user interface information concerning image processing to be executable after the specific operation state, in accordance with the first operation state information and the second operation state information. The transmitting unit transmits the one or plural pieces of user interface information selected by the selection unit to the terminal apparatus.