Setting Screen Management via Icon Association
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems require significant user effort and time to switch between settings, with a risk of settings being omitted due to fixed screen transitions and the inability to add or rearrange setting screens, leading to potential omissions in settings procedures.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus that allows users to associate multiple setting screens with one icon, enabling flexible display order and addition or removal of screens, reducing the likelihood of setting omissions by allowing users to customize and edit shortcut settings directly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If all screen transitions are recorded in association with one button, then the setting process is simplified, but the order of display becomes fixed and cannot be changed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the setting screens into individual selectable items that can be independently arranged. Instead of treating all screens as a fixed sequence, each screen is segmented as a separate element that can be individually configured and ordered, allowing users to customize the display sequence while maintaining the simplified one-button access.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces dynamic rearrangement capability where the order of setting screens can be changed by user input. The system transitions from a static fixed sequence to a dynamic configurable sequence, allowing the display order to adapt based on user preferences and requirements.
2Ease of operation
If each setting screen is recorded corresponding to one icon, then screen access is simplified, but the number of icons increases and may cause settings to be omitted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple setting screens into a single icon entry. When the user selects this one icon, the system displays multiple setting screens in a configured sequence, merging the function of what would otherwise require multiple separate icons into a single unified access point.
Solution Approach 2:
The single icon serves multiple functions: it provides access to multiple different setting screens, maintains a customizable display order, and allows users to manage which screens are included. This multi-functional approach eliminates the need for separate icons for each screen while preserving easy access.
3Device complexity
If setting screens are fixed in transition order, then the system is simpler to manage, but settings may be omitted when screens need to be added or rearranged
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary configuration where users can pre-arrange the order and selection of setting screens before actual use. This advance setup ensures that all necessary screens are included and properly ordered, preventing omissions during the actual setting process while maintaining simple management through the pre-configured arrangement.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables users to self-manage the setting screen configuration by adding, removing, and rearranging screens according to their needs. This self-service capability allows users to ensure completeness of settings while the system maintains simplicity through automated management of the configured arrangement.
Data Source
AI summary
An information processing apparatus includes: a processor configured to store plural screens satisfying a predetermined condition among screens used for setting a device accompanying a series of screen transitions, in association with one icon; and display the plural screens associated with the icon in order and receive the setting of the device from each screen of the plural screens in a case where a user selects the icon.