3D Map View Orientation Sensor Rotation Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for manipulating three-dimensional maps on electronic devices are cumbersome and inefficient, requiring multiple user inputs and causing a cognitive burden, which also wastes energy, especially in battery-operated devices.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of electronic devices with orientation sensors that allow for intuitive viewpoint manipulation by detecting device rotations, updating the map view accordingly, eliminating the need for separate input steps to select a viewpoint.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional mouse inputs or keyboard inputs are used to move, rotate, tilt, and adjust a map view, then the map manipulation function is achieved, but the operation becomes tedious and creates a significant cognitive burden on the user
Solution Approach 1:
The device uses its own motion sensors to automatically detect user movement and orientation, allowing the map view to update itself based on the device's physical state rather than requiring manual input commands from the user
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical input methods (mouse clicks, keyboard presses) with automatic sensor-based detection of device orientation and movement, substituting mechanical user interaction with automated physical sensing
2Productivity
If conventional methods are used to manipulate three-dimensional maps, then the map view can be adjusted, but it takes longer than necessary, thereby wasting energy
Solution Approach 1:
The system continuously monitors device orientation and movement in advance, so that when the user looks at or interacts with the map, the view is already prepared and updated based on pre-detected device position and orientation data
Solution Approach 2:
The motion sensors continuously track device movement and orientation without interruption, allowing the map view to update smoothly and continuously rather than requiring discrete manual input steps, thereby reducing total interaction time and energy consumption
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This approach streamlines viewpoint selection, reduces cognitive burden, and conserves power, increasing the time between battery charges by enabling faster and more efficient manipulation of three-dimensional maps on electronic devices.
Implementation Method 1
detecting a rotation of the electronic device with at least one of the one or more orientation sensors, and determining a respective orientation of the electronic device
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic device displays on a display a first three-dimensional map view of a respective map location. The first three-dimensional map view is viewed from a first angle while an orientation of the electronic device corresponds to a first orientation. The electronic device detects a rotation of the electronic device with at least one orientation sensor, and determines a respective orientation of the electronic device. The respective orientation is distinct from the first orientation. While detecting the rotation of the electronic device, the electronic device updates the first three-dimensional map view with a respective three-dimensional map view of the respective map location. The respective three-dimensional map view is viewed from a respective angle distinct from the first angle. The respective angle is determined in accordance with the respective orientation of the electronic device.