18252886. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM simplified abstract (FUJIFILM Corporation)

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INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM

Organization Name

FUJIFILM Corporation

Inventor(s)

Yuko Ishibashi of Kanagawa (JP)

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18252886 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM

Simplified Explanation

An image forming apparatus has a menu button that allows a user to select a function to be executed. It also has a setting screen that receives setting information for each setting item to set the operation of the selected function. When the user sets the setting information, the apparatus will not display automatically set values associated with the shortcut button for executing the selected function on the history screen.

  • The image forming apparatus has a menu button for function selection.
  • It has a setting screen to receive setting information for each setting item.
  • The setting information determines the operation of the selected function.
  • The apparatus hides automatically set values associated with the shortcut button on the history screen.

Potential Applications

  • This technology can be applied in various image forming devices such as printers, scanners, and copiers.
  • It can be used in office environments where users frequently need to select different functions and set specific settings for each function.

Problems Solved

  • Simplifies the user interface by hiding automatically set values, reducing clutter and confusion.
  • Prevents users from accidentally changing or modifying automatically set values, ensuring consistent and reliable operation.

Benefits

  • Provides a more user-friendly experience by displaying only relevant setting information.
  • Reduces the risk of errors or unintended changes to automatically set values.
  • Streamlines the workflow by allowing users to quickly access and execute functions without unnecessary distractions.


Original Abstract Submitted

An image forming apparatus displays a menu button for allowing a user to select a function to be executed and also displays a setting screen for receiving setting information for each setting item for setting an operation of a function associated with the menu button. In accordance with the setting information that has been set, when the shortcut button for executing the function selected by the menu button is displayed on the history screen, setting information having an automatically set value is not displayed in association with the shortcut button.