Patent ID: 8482774
Filing Date: 2013-07-09
Classification: G03G,H04N

Abstract:
1. An image forming apparatus displaying information related to a function combined with a function selected by a user from a plurality of functions of the image forming apparatus, comprising: an obtaining unit obtaining use history information related to the function selected by the user; a use history storage unit storing said use history information; a collecting unit collecting combination information related to frequency of combination between one function and another function, based on the stored use history information; a combination information storage unit for storing said combination information; a first selecting unit allowing the user to select one function from a plurality of functions; a display unit displaying a function combined with high frequency with said selected function based on said combination information; a second selecting unit allowing a user to select one or more functions that are not to be displayed on said display unit; and a control unit controlling said display unit such that a function or functions combined with high frequency are displayed, and excluding said one or more functions that are not to be displayed.