2D Path Media Navigation for Precise Small-Screen Seeking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional media navigation tools, particularly on smaller devices, require excessive and repetitive adjustments to navigate to a desired play position, leading to ergonomic issues and difficulty in precise navigation.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a media navigation system that detects an initial input for direction and a 2D path within the interface, where the extent of navigation is proportional to the path length, allowing for configurable and precise control, especially on smaller displays.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a conventional seekbar is used for navigation, then the navigation tool is simple and universally applicable, but excessive repetitive adjustments are required and ergonomic problems occur on smaller devices
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms the traditional one-dimensional horizontal seekbar interaction into a two-dimensional radial path-based interaction. Users can draw radial paths in multiple directions (forward, reverse, random) across the display area, converting linear seeking into multidimensional navigation. This dimensional expansion allows users to navigate long-duration content without repetitive horizontal adjustments, resolving the ergonomic strain issue while maintaining navigation simplicity.
2Productivity
If a seekbar with fixed length is used, then the navigation tool is consistent across all content, but it requires excessive adjustments for long-duration content on small screens
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic navigation path lengths that adapt to the duration of the media content. For long-duration content, the system allows users to draw longer radial paths that cover larger portions of the display, enabling faster skipping ahead or rewinding. The navigation system dynamically adjusts the time displacement based on the path length drawn, so users can quickly navigate through hours of content with a single gesture rather than making multiple small adjustments.
3Measurement precision
If a conventional seekbar is used, then the navigation interface is simple, but precise navigation to desired play position is difficult on smaller displays
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes the full two-dimensional display area for precise navigation by allowing users to draw radial paths of varying lengths and directions. The precision of play position selection is determined by the exact endpoint of the drawn path, enabling users to target specific positions in the media content with high accuracy. This approach transforms the limited one-dimensional seekbar into a comprehensive two-dimensional navigation space that leverages the entire display area for precise control.
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AI summary
Methods and systems for navigating content are provided. A method includes detecting an input to perform a content navigation operation in a display interface, the input designating a two-dimensional path in a content display interface. The method determines a forward or reverse direction for the content navigation operation and receives an input indicating the two-dimensional path within the content display interface. The length of the path is determined and the content is navigated based upon the determined direction and length of the two-dimensional path. A system comprising input circuitry configured to detect an input to perform a content navigation operation on a content, and a control circuitry programmed and configured for implementing the method is also provided.