Two-Dimensional Slider Control for Simultaneous Multi-Parameter Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional slider controls in graphical user interfaces are cumbersome for users performing multiple color correction operations, as they require adjusting multiple sliders, making it difficult to gauge adjustments and control multiple operations simultaneously.
Innovation Solution
A two-dimensional slider control with multiple slider shapes that can be positioned within a single sliding region, using different coordinate systems to select values from a range of values, allowing users to control multiple operations simultaneously and observe adjustments in real-time.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate slider controls are used to control multiple operations, then each operation can be controlled independently, but the device complexity and difficulty of operation increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate slider controls into a single unified slider control that can control multiple operations simultaneously. This is achieved by integrating multiple control functions into one interface element, reducing the overall number of controls while maintaining the ability to independently adjust each operation parameter.
Solution Approach 2:
The unified slider control is designed to perform multiple functions by controlling different operations through a single interface. This multi-functional slider can adjust various parameters across different operations, eliminating the need for separate dedicated sliders for each operation and simplifying the user interface.
2Measurement precision
If multiple separate slider controls are used, then each operation can be controlled precisely, but the ease of operation decreases due to the overwhelming number of controls
Solution Approach 1:
By merging multiple slider controls into one unified control interface, the patent reduces the cognitive load and physical effort required to access and adjust multiple parameters. Users can control multiple operations from a single location, improving ease of operation while maintaining precise adjustment capabilities through the unified slider mechanism.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple slider controls are used, then comprehensive control is achieved, but the time required to perform adjustments increases
Solution Approach 1:
The unified slider control allows users to access and adjust multiple operation parameters from a single interface location, eliminating the need to navigate between multiple separate controls. This consolidation significantly reduces the time required to perform comprehensive adjustments across multiple operations while maintaining full control capabilities.
4Ease of operation
If a single sliding region with multiple sliders is used, then the ease of operation improves by allowing observation of multiple adjustments, but the device complexity increases due to the coordinate system requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from traditional one-dimensional linear sliders to a two-dimensional sliding region that incorporates polar coordinate systems. This dimensional change allows multiple slider controls to be arranged radially around a central point, enabling users to observe and adjust multiple parameters simultaneously in a compact circular interface while maintaining precise control through angular and radial positioning.
Data Source
AI summary
Some embodiments provide a computer program that provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for controlling an application. The GUI includes a contiguous two-dimensional sliding region for defining several values. The GUI also includes several sliders for moving within the sliding region. Each slider selects one or more values from the several values based on a position of the slider within the sliding region. The selected values are parameters for controlling one or more operations of the application.