Canon had three patents in edtech during Q2 2024. The patent filed by Canon Inc in Q2 2024 describes an electronic apparatus that can display relevant information from a manual based on the set value of the apparatus. This allows users to easily access information related to a predetermined apparatus status without having to search through the entire manual. GlobalData’s report on Canon gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Canon had no grants in edtech as a theme in Q2 2024.
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Application: Electronic apparatus, method for controlling electronic apparatus, and storage medium (Patent ID: US20240161642A1)
The patent filed by Canon Inc. describes an electronic apparatus that includes a reception unit to receive instructions to open a manual related to a specific status of the apparatus, and a display control unit that displays part of the manual based on a set value that meets certain conditions. The apparatus can also include a sensing unit to consider the installation situation, such as ambient temperature or humidity, when displaying the manual. Additionally, the display control unit may provide options for users to change the set value or switch between displaying all description items and only a part of them.
Furthermore, the patent also covers the transmission of part of the manual to an external apparatus based on the set value, allowing for interaction between different devices. The program stored in a computer-readable storage medium enables the electronic apparatus to function as described, with the reception unit receiving instructions to open the manual and the display control unit showing part of the description items based on the set value that satisfies specific conditions. Overall, the patent focuses on enhancing user experience by selectively displaying relevant information from the manual based on the status and settings of the electronic apparatus.
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