Information Processing Device Wireless Interface Display Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
When an information processing apparatus has multiple communication interfaces, user-friendliness is compromised due to improper display of default device information, leading to confusion in selecting the correct communication path for devices like MFPs that support both Wi-Fi and WFD communications.
Innovation Solution
The apparatus employs a computer program that manages both Wi-Fi and WFD communication interfaces, displaying appropriate device images based on received identification information and allowing user selection to register devices as communication targets, ensuring proper display and configuration of default devices without displaying multiple images for a single device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If the information processing apparatus displays communication device images for both Wi-Fi and WFD interfaces, then the user can see all available communication paths, but user confusion increases due to multiple images for the same device
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and displays only the necessary communication interface image based on device type. For MFPs that support both Wi-Fi and WFD, only the Wi-Fi interface image is displayed, while WFD interface images are suppressed. This selective extraction eliminates redundant information while preserving essential communication path visibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies different display qualities to different communication interfaces based on the target device type. Wi-Fi interface images are displayed with high visibility for MFPs, while WFD interface images are suppressed. This local differentiation optimizes information presentation for each specific device-interface combination.
2Ease of operation
If the apparatus suppresses display of WFD interface images, then user confusion is reduced, but information about available communication paths is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary determination of the target device type before displaying communication interface images. By identifying whether the device is an MFP or another type in advance, the system pre-configures the display to show only relevant interfaces, preventing both information loss and user confusion from the outset.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent dynamically adjusts the display of communication interface images based on the determined device type. The display configuration changes from showing both Wi-Fi and WFD images to showing only Wi-Fi images when an MFP is detected, optimizing information presentation in real-time.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the apparatus displays multiple communication interface images, then all communication options are visible, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the display configuration into distinct modes based on device type. One mode displays both Wi-Fi and WFD interface images for devices supporting multiple interfaces, while another mode displays only Wi-Fi images for MFPs. This segmentation simplifies the overall system by providing clear, context-specific display configurations.
4Ease of operation
If the apparatus automatically selects a communication interface, then user operation is simplified, but the user loses control over communication path selection
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables the system to automatically determine the target device type and select the appropriate communication interface image for display without user intervention. This self-service approach simplifies operation by eliminating manual configuration while maintaining user control through the preserved ability to view and select from relevant communication options.
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AI summary
An information processing device may receive first communication device identification information for identifying a first communication device that can be communicated using a first wireless communication interface. The information processing device may receive second communication device identification information for identifying a second communication device that can be communicated using a second wireless communication interface. The information processing device may display, on a display unit, a first image indicating the first communication device. The information processing device may display a second image indicating the second communication device identified by the received second communication device identification information. The displaying of the second image may be performed only in a case that particular information has not been received. The particular information may indicate that the second communication device identified by the received second communication device identification information can be communicated using the first wireless communication interface.