Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240163381). IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS CONTROLLING EXECUTION OF APPLICATIONS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS CONTROLLING EXECUTION OF APPLICATIONS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS CONTROLLING EXECUTION OF APPLICATIONS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS CONTROLLING EXECUTION OF APPLICATIONS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS CONTROLLING EXECUTION OF APPLICATIONS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240163381 titled 'IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS CONTROLLING EXECUTION OF APPLICATIONS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an image processing apparatus that controls the execution of multiple applications and activates a predetermined application when a document is detected for an image reading unit.
- The image processing apparatus includes one or more memories and processors.
- The processors control the execution of multiple applications.
- The predetermined application is activated when a document is detected for an image reading unit.
Potential Applications
This technology could be used in multifunction printers, scanners, and other imaging devices to streamline document processing tasks.
Problems Solved
This technology helps automate the selection and activation of specific applications based on the presence of a document, improving efficiency and user experience.
Benefits
- Increased automation in document processing - Improved user experience with simplified operation - Enhanced efficiency in handling document-related tasks
Potential Commercial Applications
"Automated Document Processing Technology for Imaging Devices"
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to image processing systems that automate application selection based on specific triggers, such as the detection of a document.
Unanswered Questions
How does the apparatus detect the presence of a document for the image reading unit?
The abstract does not specify the method used to detect the presence of a document, whether it is through sensors, software algorithms, or other means.
What types of applications can be controlled and activated by the image processing apparatus?
The abstract mentions controlling and activating multiple applications but does not provide details on the specific types of applications or their functionalities.
Original Abstract Submitted
according to an aspect of the present disclosure, an image processing apparatus comprises one or more memories and one or more processors in communication with the one or more memories, the one or more processors performing: controlling executions of a plurality of applications; and setting a predetermined application to be activated from among the plurality of applications if detecting that a document is set, wherein the controlling includes activating the set predetermined application in a case where a document is set for an image reading unit.
