Toshiba has been granted a patent for an image processing apparatus that efficiently manages user and background applications. The processor activates background applications based on user attendance and history, optimizing functionality. GlobalData’s report on Toshiba gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Toshiba, Battery management systems was a key innovation area identified from patents. Toshiba's grant share as of May 2024 was 31%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Dynamic activation of background applications based on user history
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US12015749B1) discloses an image processing apparatus with innovative features aimed at enhancing user experience and efficiency. The apparatus includes a memory for storing user and background applications related to image processing, a user interface for receiving user input, and a processor that controls image processing functions and activation/deactivation of applications. The processor activates background applications based on attendance information of potential users and their execution history, tailoring the user experience. Additionally, the processor can stop low-usage background applications and activate requested ones, ensuring optimal performance within an activation limit number.
Moreover, the patent details an application operation control method that involves obtaining execution history of background applications, activating subsets based on attendance information and user-specific history, and reactivating based on overall execution history. This method ensures efficient utilization of resources and enhances user interaction with the image processing apparatus. The patent also highlights the ability to stop and activate background applications based on usage frequency and user requests, further optimizing the processing experience. Additionally, the method considers the presence of potential users within the location of the apparatus, providing a personalized and context-aware approach to application management. Overall, the patent introduces a sophisticated system for managing background applications in image processing devices, enhancing functionality and user satisfaction.
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