Accessory-Driven Display State Switching for Interactive Demonstrations

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current digital demonstration and simulation systems lack interactive capabilities, allowing users only to receive information passively without the ability to control or interact with physical objects, resulting in a suboptimal demonstration experience.

Innovation Solution

An interactive method and system that involves an electronic apparatus and accessory, where the apparatus obtains position and attribute information of the accessory to generate state-changing instructions, dynamically altering its display state to enable interactive operation with the accessory, thereby enhancing user experience through dynamic interaction.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the system operates in a virtual environment without physical objects, then the system complexity is reduced and operation is simplified, but user interaction capability and demonstration effect are compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperation simplicityVSAvoiduser interaction capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces physical objects (accessories) as intermediaries between the user and the electronic apparatus. These physical objects serve as mediators that enable users to interact with the system through tactile feedback and physical manipulation, while the system processes this physical input to generate appropriate virtual responses, thus bridging the gap between physical and virtual interaction modes

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements dynamic interaction by allowing the display content to change in real-time based on the position, orientation, and manipulation of physical accessories. The system transitions from static pre-programmed demonstrations to dynamic responses that adapt to user actions, creating an interactive loop where physical input continuously influences virtual output

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Device complexity

If the demonstration is performed according to pre-designed software programs, then the system control is simplified, but the demonstration effect and user engagement are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem control complexityVSAvoiddemonstration effect
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements feedback mechanisms where the system continuously monitors the state of physical accessories (position, orientation, manipulation) and uses this information to dynamically adjust display content. This closed-loop feedback system replaces linear pre-programmed sequences with adaptive responses that respond to real-time user actions, significantly enhancing demonstration effectiveness

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses preliminary detection and recognition of physical objects and their states to prepare appropriate responses in advance. The system pre-processes possible user actions and prepares corresponding virtual demonstrations, allowing for smooth transitions and immediate responses while maintaining flexibility for unforeseen user interactions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS9323364B2Interactive method, apparatus and system
Publication Date: 2016.04.26 LENOVO SOFTWARE
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AI summary

Interactive method, apparatus and system are provided, which relate to communication field, achieve interaction between an electronic apparatus and an accessory, and improve user experience. The interactive method is applied to an electronic apparatus and an accessory independent of the electronic apparatus, including: obtaining a first display state of the display device, wherein the first display state is a display state in a case that the electronic apparatus operates independently; obtaining position information of the accessory, wherein the position information is information indicating the position of the accessory on the display device; obtaining attribute information of the accessory, wherein the attribute information is used to change the display state of the display device; generating a state changing instruction according to the position information and the attribute information; and switching the first display state of the display device to a second display state according to the state changing instruction.