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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 06, 2017
Filed:
May. 28, 2015
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Hiroki Matsushima, Kawasaki, JP;
CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A conventional information processing apparatus which allows simultaneous parallel use by a plurality of users includes a plurality of operation units to receive operations of the respective plurality of users, so that the information processing apparatus can be simultaneously used. Such a configuration is wasteful in terms of equipment, resources, and space. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an information processing apparatus which allows simultaneous parallel use by a plurality of users includes a single display unit configured to be able to input operation instructions to the information processing apparatus, and a control unit configured to perform display control to display an operation input screen corresponding to a first user and an operation input screen corresponding to a second user on the single display unit in a split display mode or in an alternate display mode.