Selective Localization of Multi-Function Device User Interfaces
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Solution Overview
Problem
Multi-function devices, such as photocopiers, are often configured with a default language based on their geographic location, making it difficult for users who do not understand this language to operate them, as existing solutions for language change are either manual, time-consuming, or unsuitable for users with disabilities, and typically change the entire device language rather than specific user interfaces.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for selective localization of user interfaces on multi-function devices, which involves receiving job attributes from a user, identifying their local language, translating specific user interfaces, and displaying them in the user's preferred language, while keeping other interfaces in the default language, using a language module database and input module to facilitate seamless operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the device is configured with a default language based on geographic location, then it becomes easy for local users to operate the device, but it becomes difficult for non-local users who do not understand the default language to operate the device
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the user interface into multiple language versions and selectively displays only the relevant language version based on the user's profile or selection, rather than providing all languages simultaneously or requiring full device language changes. This allows the interface to be customized for individual users while maintaining the device's default language configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies local quality by making the language display adaptive to individual users' needs. Different parts of the user interface can be displayed in different languages based on user preferences, allowing local users to see their native language while non-local users can see their preferred language, without changing the device's overall default language setting.
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual language selection options are provided, then users can change the language, but the process becomes time-consuming and may result in errors
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary action by pre-configuring multiple language versions of the user interface and storing user language preferences in advance. When a user accesses the device, the system automatically retrieves the stored preference and displays the appropriate language version without requiring the user to manually navigate through language selection menus, thereby eliminating time loss and potential errors.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements self-service by automatically detecting the user's language preference from stored profiles or device settings and displaying the appropriate language version without user intervention. This eliminates the need for manual language selection, reducing both time consumption and the risk of user errors while maintaining full language adaptability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the entire device language is changed, then all user interfaces are translated, but it is difficult to access language settings when the device is already in a different language
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the language translation functionality from the main device language settings and creates independent, user-specific language versions of the interface. This allows users to access their preferred language version directly without needing to navigate through the device's default language settings menu, making language accessibility independent of the device's overall language configuration.
4Ease of operation
If voice feedback is used for language change, then it helps users with disabilities, but it becomes difficult if the person is disabled or has unclear accent
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements universality by supporting multiple input methods for language selection, including but not limited to voice recognition. Users can switch between different interaction modes (voice, touch, keyboard, etc.) depending on their needs and capabilities, ensuring that users with disabilities or speech difficulties can reliably access language selection through alternative methods, thereby maintaining both accessibility and reliability.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure discloses methods and systems for selective translation of a language of a multi-function device, wherein the language of the multi-function device is a pre-defined language. The method includes receiving a print job from a user along with one or more job attributes, wherein at least one job attribute indicates a local language of the user. Then, the local language is identified from the at least one job attribute. One or more job specific user interfaces are identified. Based on the identified local language of the user, the identified one or more job specific user interfaces are translated in the local language of the user and stored. After this, an input from the user is received. Based on the input, at least one translated job specific user interface is displayed in the local language of the user.