Information Processing Apparatus State Transition Operation Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
The number of operations required for state transitions between different states in an information processing apparatus increases with repeated transitions, making the process cumbersome for users.
Innovation Solution
The apparatus introduces a function proposal mechanism that suggests alternative operations with a smaller number of steps, such as transitioning from one state to another through an intermediate state, reducing the total number of user operations needed.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the user performs repeated state transitions between first state and second state, then the state transition function is executed multiple times, but the number of operations required increases and becomes troublesome for the user
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by predicting the user's intent before the actual operation. When the user performs a state transition operation, the prediction unit analyzes the operation history and current state to predict the next intended operation, allowing the system to prepare and execute the transition in advance, thereby reducing the number of operations the user needs to perform manually
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback by continuously monitoring user operations and updating the prediction model. The operation history is fed back into the prediction unit, which uses this information to improve its accuracy in predicting user intent. This feedback loop enables the system to adapt to user behavior patterns and reduce operational complexity over time
2Ease of operation
If the user performs repeated state transitions between first state and second state, then the state transition function is executed multiple times, but the number of operations becomes troublesome for the user
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-service by automatically executing state transitions based on predicted user intent. Instead of requiring the user to manually execute each transition operation, the prediction unit analyzes the operation sequence and automatically performs the transitions, making the system serve itself rather than burdening the user with repetitive operations
Solution Approach 2:
The prediction unit acts as an intermediary between the user's initial operation and the final state transition. It mediates by analyzing the operation history and current state to determine the intended next operation, then instructs the state transition function to execute the appropriate transition, thereby simplifying the operation sequence for the user
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AI summary
An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to transition from a first state to a second state in a case where a first operation is received from a user in the first state, transition from the second state to the first state in a case where a second operation is received from the user in the second state, and present, in a case where the second operation is detected after the first operation, a function of transitioning from the first state to the second state and transitioning from the second state to the first state or a function of transitioning from the first state to a third state corresponding to the second state and transitioning from the third state to the first state to the user, in which the number of operations of executing the function is smaller than the number of operations including the first operation and the second operation.