18507173. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

YUKI Kanagawa of Chiba (JP)

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18507173 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes an information processing apparatus that displays different screens for setting functions based on their order within a function group.

  • The apparatus switches between screens displaying functions of different groups based on their order.
  • The first setting screen allows for setting a function with a relatively high order within a function group.
  • The second setting screen allows for setting the same function with more options, as it belongs to a function group with a lower order.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in:

  • User interface design for applications with multiple functions.
  • Customizable settings for different user preferences.

Problems Solved

This technology helps in:

  • Organizing functions based on their importance or complexity.
  • Providing users with a clear and structured way to set functions.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include:

  • Improved user experience with easier navigation.
  • Efficient customization of functions based on user needs.

Potential Commercial Applications

This technology could be valuable in:

  • Mobile applications with complex functions.
  • Productivity software with multiple settings and features.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be the use of tabbed interfaces to organize functions in software applications.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology impact the overall user experience?

This technology could potentially enhance the user experience by providing a structured and organized way to set functions. Users may find it easier to navigate and customize settings based on the order of functions.

Are there any limitations to the number of function groups that can be displayed?

The patent application does not specify any limitations on the number of function groups that can be displayed. It would be interesting to know if there are any constraints in terms of scalability or complexity when dealing with a large number of function groups.


Original Abstract Submitted

An information processing apparatus switches and displays, on a display unit, a first screen displaying a display component indicating each function of a first function group having a relatively high order among functions included in an application, a second screen displaying a display component indicating each function of a second function group including the first function group and a function group having an order lower than the first function group, a first setting screen receiving a setting of a first function included in the first function group displayed on the first screen and displaying a setting having a relatively high order in the first function, and a second setting screen receiving a setting of the first function included in the second function group displayed on the second screen and displaying more settings of the first function than the setting of the first function displayed on the first setting screen.