Information input device, control method thereof and image forming apparatus

a technology of information input device and control method, applied in the direction of electrographic process apparatus, digital output to print units, instruments, etc., can solve the problems of large number of items to be set, difficulty in skillfully handling the various and many functions of the device, and difficulty in adjusting the manner of setting, so as to achieve without bringing any sense of strangeness to the user, and smooth selection of a function by the user

Active Publication Date: 2012-04-19
SHARP KK
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The technical effect of this patented technology allows users to easily select functions through dragging them up onto their screens with different settings options. It also displays details about these choices alongside important ones that help make it easier for people who want more customizable features.

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This patented technical problem addressed in these documents relates to improving upon how complex tasks involving numerous different types of devices may become easier than previously necessary due to their complexity. Users often cannot easily determine which specific features they want during printing because there will always be confusion about what options were available based solely on default settings. Additionally, even within certain areas where all those choices could lead to incorrect results being processed.

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[0054]In the following description and the drawings, the same components are denoted by the same reference characters. Their names and functions are also the same. Therefore, detailed description thereof will not be repeated.

[0055]In the following, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to appended figures.

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[0057]Referring to FIG. 1, an image forming apparatus 150 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention includes: a document reading unit 152; an image forming unit 154; a paper feed unit 156; a discharge unit 158 having a paper discharge tray 160; and an information input device 162. Information input device 162 is an operation console causing image forming apparatus 150 to execute prescribed functions, for making various settings related to the image forming apparatus 150. Information input device 162 has a display unit 164 and an operation unit 166.

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[0059]Referring to FIG. 2, inside image forming apparatus 150, a C

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An information input device includes a display device that displays an information input screen image and a touch-panel that is arranged on the display device and specifies a designated position on the information input screen image. On a function setting area, a plurality of function setting keys are displayed and, if a flick operation to the right made by the input device on the function setting area is detected, detailed setting items corresponding to each of the function setting keys are displayed on a detailed settings area. Consequently, contents of detailed settings can be displayed at one time in correspondence with each of the function setting keys. Therefore, it becomes possible for the user to easily confirm whether or not function setting is appropriate, and to smoothly select a function.

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