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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 05, 2015
Filed:
Mar. 17, 2011
Tetsuo Fukumoto, Osaka, JP;
Naohiro Ando, Osaka, JP;
Tetsuo Fukumoto, Osaka, JP;
Naohiro Ando, Osaka, JP;
Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha, Osaka, JP;
Abstract
In order to enable appropriate selection of one operational mode from a plurality of operational modes by the user, on a home screen image allowing selection of an operational mode of an image forming apparatus, displayed are: an icon for selecting a copy mode related to image formation at the center; an icon for selecting a FAX mode with priority as a frequently selected mode related to image transmission; and icons allowing direct selection of other operational modes related to image transmission. On a condition setting screen image of a mode related to image transmission, a software button or buttons allowing transition to another mode related to image transmission are displayed.