18603350. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

NAO Tsuchiya of Kanagawa (JP)

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18603350 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD

Simplified Explanation

An information processing apparatus hides a restricted function area and displays a non-restricted function area on a screen while adjusting the size of the non-restricted function area.

  • The apparatus obtains information on functions that can be executed on a display screen.
  • It hides a restricted function area in a specific layout region on the screen.
  • It displays a non-restricted function area in a different layout region on the screen.
  • The size of the non-restricted function area can be changed dynamically.

Key Features and Innovation

  • Dynamic hiding and displaying of function areas based on restrictions.
  • Ability to adjust the size of displayed function areas.
  • Enhanced user interface design for better user experience.

Potential Applications

This technology can be applied in:

  • User interface design for software applications.
  • Customizable display layouts for different user preferences.
  • Interactive displays in public spaces.

Problems Solved

  • Efficient use of screen space by hiding restricted function areas.
  • Improved user experience by focusing on non-restricted functions.
  • Dynamic adjustment of function area sizes for better visibility.

Benefits

  • Enhanced user interface design.
  • Improved usability and user experience.
  • Customizable display layouts for different needs.

Commercial Applications

  • Software development companies for user interface design.
  • Digital signage companies for interactive displays.
  • Public spaces for customized information display.

Questions about the Technology

1. How does the technology determine which function areas to hide and display? 2. What impact does the dynamic adjustment of function area sizes have on user interaction?

Frequently Updated Research

There may be ongoing research on:

  • User behavior and preferences in interface design.
  • Optimization algorithms for dynamic layout adjustments.


Original Abstract Submitted

An information processing apparatus obtains information on functions executable on a display target screen. Then, the information processing apparatus hides a first area for a first function that is restricted among the functions in a layout region where to place areas for the respective functions on the screen and displays a second area for a second function that is not restricted in the layout region while changing a size of the second area.

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