Information Processing System Selection Screen Item Classification

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Solution Overview

Problem

Users face difficulty in selection operations when only a predetermined number of items are displayed, hiding the rest, which can complicate the selection process.

Innovation Solution

An information processing system that includes one or more processors configured to receive a classification operation for items, display the classified items on a selection screen, and provide a button to reveal hidden items when operated.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If only a predetermined number of items are displayed on the selection screen, then the display screen can show fewer items and hide others, but the user experiences difficulty in selection operation

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedisplay screen complexityVSAvoidselection operation ease

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the items into displayed items and hidden items, allowing the display screen to show only a predetermined number of items while hiding others. This segmentation resolves the contradiction by organizing items in a structured manner that reduces display complexity while maintaining accessibility through the classification operation interface.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary mechanism (the button or interface element) that allows users to access hidden items when needed. This intermediary resolves the contradiction by providing a simple interaction point that bridges the gap between the limited display and the full item list, maintaining both display simplicity and operational ease.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Quantity of substance

If items are hidden to reduce display load, then the system can manage fewer visible items, but user access to all items becomes more difficult

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenumber of visible itemsVSAvoiditem accessibility

Core Design Contradiction:

Quantity of substanceVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary classification of items into displayed and hidden categories before the user needs to access them. This preliminary action allows the system to pre-organize items in a manageable structure while maintaining full accessibility, as users can access hidden items through the provided interface when needed.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where users can interact with the system to access hidden items through buttons or interface elements. This feedback loop resolves the contradiction by allowing users to retrieve hidden items when needed, ensuring that item accessibility is maintained despite the reduced visible quantity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS20250123731A1Information processing system and non-transitory computer readable medium

Publication Date: 2025.04.17 FUJIFILM BUSINESS INNOVATION CORP

AI summary

An information processing system includes one or more processors configured to receive a classification operation for classifying a plurality of items generated in advance into a displayed item to be displayed on a selection screen and a hidden item not to be displayed, display on the selection screen, the item classified as the displayed item and a button for causing the hidden item to be displayed, and display the hidden item on the selection screen when the button is operated.