18582152. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
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KOKI Shiraishi of Kanagawa (JP)
INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18582152 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
The patent application describes an information processing apparatus with multiple functions, including a display unit for showing a specific area where a software key representing one of the functions can be placed, an acceptance unit for receiving operations to select the area without the key and to choose a destination for the area, and a relocation unit for moving the area to the selected destination.
- The apparatus has a display unit for presenting a designated area for software key placement.
- An acceptance unit allows for selecting the area without the key and choosing a destination for it.
- A relocation unit moves the area to the selected destination.
Potential Applications: This technology could be used in various devices and systems where users need to customize the layout of functions or shortcuts for easier access and navigation.
Problems Solved: This innovation streamlines the process of organizing and relocating software keys or functions on a display, enhancing user experience and efficiency.
Benefits: Users can easily customize the layout of functions on their devices, improving accessibility and productivity. The technology simplifies the management of software keys, making it more user-friendly.
Commercial Applications: This technology could be valuable in smartphones, tablets, computers, and other electronic devices where users interact with multiple functions and applications regularly. It could also be beneficial in software development for creating more user-friendly interfaces.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research on user interface customization, software key management, and display layout optimization in electronic devices.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers may be exploring advancements in user interface design, human-computer interaction, and display customization to enhance the efficiency and user experience of information processing devices.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this technology improve user interaction with information processing devices? 2. What are the potential implications of this innovation in the field of user interface design and customization?
Original Abstract Submitted
An information processing apparatus having a plurality of functions includes a display unit configured to display a predetermined area where a software key indicating any one of the plurality of functions is arrangeable, an acceptance unit configured to accept a first operation for selecting the predetermined area where the software key is not arranged and a second operation for selecting a destination of the predetermined area where the software key is not arranged and selected through the first operation, and a relocation unit configured to relocate the predetermined area where the software key is not arranged and selected through the first operation, to the destination selected through the second operation.
