17872699. ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Satsuki Tomizawa of Kanagawa (JP)

Toshimichi Ise of Kanagawa (JP)

Ippei Uchida of Tokyo (JP)

Takashi Hasegawa of Tokyo (JP)

Miho Konta of Kanagawa (JP)

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17872699 titled 'ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes an electronic apparatus that can be operated in different modes with varying power consumption levels.

  • The electronic apparatus has a reception unit to receive instructions from a user.
  • A control unit is responsible for setting the operating mode of the electronic apparatus based on the user's instruction.
  • The operating modes include a first mode with higher power consumption and a second mode with lower power consumption.
  • In the second mode, some functions that are available in the first mode are unavailable.
  • A notification unit informs the user about the functions that are unavailable in the second mode.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Mobile devices: Smartphones, tablets, and other portable electronic devices can benefit from different power-saving modes that limit certain functions.
  • Home appliances: Appliances like TVs, gaming consoles, and set-top boxes can offer power-saving options to users while still providing essential functions.
  • Industrial equipment: Machinery and equipment in industrial settings can be optimized for power consumption by offering different operating modes.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Power consumption: Users can choose a lower power consumption mode when the device is not in heavy use, helping to conserve energy.
  • Functionality trade-off: By notifying users about the unavailable functions in the lower power mode, they can make informed decisions about the trade-off between power savings and functionality.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Energy efficiency: The ability to switch to a lower power mode can help reduce overall energy consumption and extend battery life.
  • User customization: Users have the flexibility to choose the operating mode that best suits their needs, balancing power consumption and functionality.
  • Improved user experience: The notification feature ensures that users are aware of the functions that may be limited in the lower power mode, avoiding any unexpected surprises.


Original Abstract Submitted

An electronic apparatus includes a reception unit configured to receive an instruction from a user; a control unit configured to perform control to set an operating mode of the electronic apparatus to any of a plurality of operating modes including a first mode and a second mode having maximum power consumption lower than maximum power consumption of the first mode according to the instruction from the user, wherein part of a plurality of functions of the electronic apparatus that are available in the first mode are unavailable in the second mode; and a notification unit configured to notify the user of functions unavailable in the second mode among the plurality of functions available in the first mode according to a reception of the instruction to set the operating mode of the electronic apparatus from the user.

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