3D Icon Multi-Dimensional Input Interface
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing user interface technologies face challenges in providing efficient, intuitive, and enjoyable multi-parameter discovery and multi-dimensional input, particularly in search functionalities, due to cumbersome interaction methods and the need for dynamic weighting of parameters, which can overwhelm users with vast amounts of information.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that map parameters onto surface segments of a three-dimensional icon in a user interface, allowing users to dynamically control the icon's orientation to determine weighting values for parameters, facilitating intuitive and efficient multi-dimensional input through real-time user manipulation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional user interface interaction methods are used for multi-parameter search, then the interface design can be simple, but the user interaction becomes cumbersome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from traditional two-dimensional interface interaction to three-dimensional spatial manipulation. Users interact with a 3D icon representing search parameters by physically rotating and orienting it in space, allowing simultaneous control of multiple parameters through spatial positioning rather than sequential interface navigation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables dynamic parameter weighting through real-time user manipulation of the 3D icon. As users rotate and reorient the icon, the parameter weights are dynamically adjusted based on the icon's orientation, allowing flexible adaptation to different search needs without discrete step-by-step configuration.
2Measurement precision
If discrete steps of keyword definition and weighting are used, then parameter control is precise, but the process becomes complex and non-intuitive
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically determines parameter weights based on the spatial orientation of the 3D icon relative to the user's device or reference frame. The manipulation itself serves as the control mechanism, eliminating the need for separate weighting configuration steps and making the process self-evident through physical interaction.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical/discrete step-based parameter configuration system with a continuous spatial orientation system. Instead of discrete keyword weighting steps, users continuously adjust parameter priorities through smooth rotational movements of the 3D icon, substituting mechanical discrete controls with continuous spatial manipulation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple parameters are presented to users, then search results can be tailored to user needs, but the volume and scope of information overwhelms users
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the parameter representation onto distinct surface segments of the 3D icon. Each face or surface segment of the icon can represent different parameters or parameter groups, allowing users to selectively expose and manipulate specific parameters by rotating the icon to bring relevant segments into view, thereby reducing information overload.
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AI summary
An approach is provided for generating a multi-dimensional input. A user interface platform causes, at least in part, a mapping of one or more parameters, one or more representations of the one or more parameters, or a combination thereof onto one or more respective surface segments of at least one three-dimensional icon. The user interface platform then causes, at least in part, a rendering of the at least one three-dimensional icon in a user interface. The user interface platform then determines one or more manipulations of the at least one three-dimensional icon in the user interface, and processes and/or facilitates a processing of the one or more manipulations to determine one or more weighting values for the one or more parameters.