Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240161642). ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract

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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 20240161642 titled 'ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes an electronic apparatus that can display a manual related to a predetermined apparatus status based on certain conditions.

  • Reception unit receives instruction to open manual related to predetermined apparatus status
  • Display control unit displays part of manual based on set value satisfying predetermined 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 status of the device.

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 current status of the electronic apparatus.

Benefits

- Improved user experience by providing relevant information when needed - Saves time for users by automatically displaying relevant information - Increases efficiency in troubleshooting and maintenance of electronic devices

Potential Commercial Applications

The technology could be integrated into electronic devices for consumer use as well as in industrial settings where quick access to relevant information is crucial for operations.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be electronic devices that provide contextual help based on user actions or device status. However, the specific implementation described in this patent application may offer unique features or improvements over existing technologies.

Unanswered Questions

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

The abstract does not provide detailed information on the criteria or algorithm used by the display control unit to select which description items to display. Further details on this process would be helpful to understand the functionality of the technology better.

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

It is not clear from the abstract whether there are any restrictions on the format or content of the manuals that can be displayed by the electronic apparatus. Understanding any limitations in this regard would be important for assessing the versatility of the 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.