18487940. ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

YUKI Matsuyama of Kanagawa (JP)

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18487940 titled 'ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes an electronic apparatus that can display part of a manual based on a set value satisfying a predetermined condition.

  • Reception unit receives instruction to open manual related to apparatus status
  • Display control unit displays part of manual based on set value and display condition

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in various electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, and computers to provide users with relevant information based on the device's status.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of users having to manually search for information in a manual by automatically displaying relevant information based on the device's status.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include improved user experience, quicker access to relevant information, and increased efficiency in troubleshooting device issues.

Potential Commercial Applications

Potential commercial applications of this technology include electronic device manufacturers incorporating this feature into their products to enhance user experience and differentiate their products in the market.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be electronic devices that provide contextual help or guidance based on user interactions or device status.

Unanswered Questions

How does the display control unit determine which part of the manual to display based on the set value and display condition?

The abstract does not provide specific details on the algorithm or mechanism used by the display control unit to select and display the relevant part of the manual.

Are there any limitations to the types of manuals or description items that can be displayed using this technology?

The abstract does not mention any restrictions or limitations on the content or format of the manuals or description items that can be displayed, raising questions about the scope of applicability of this technology.


Original Abstract Submitted

An electronic apparatus includes: a reception unit that receives an instruction to open a manual related to a predetermined apparatus status of the electronic apparatus; and a display control unit that, in a case where a set value set for the electronic apparatus satisfies a predetermined display condition, from the manual including a plurality of description items corresponding to the predetermined apparatus status, displays part of the description items based on the set value.