Adaptive Table Display via Segmentation and Pagination

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing table viewing methods require manual dragging and zooming, which are inconvenient for large tables, especially on mobile devices, leading to reduced readability and usability.

Innovation Solution

A table displaying method that determines a displaying mode and size based on the current interface, allowing adaptive display of table information through swipe gestures and browse controls, eliminating the need for manual zooming and enhancing readability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If manual dragging and zooming methods are used to view tables, then users can access all table content, but the operation convenience and readability deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperation convenienceVSAvoidtable content accessibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the table display into multiple pages, where each page shows a portion of the table content. Users can navigate through pages to access different parts of the table, avoiding the need for manual dragging and zooming while maintaining access to all content.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces pagination as an additional navigation dimension. Instead of only spatial navigation through dragging and zooming, users can navigate through page numbers or pagination controls, adding a temporal/sequential dimension to table exploration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Loss of information

If the entire table is displayed at once, then all information is visible, but the display adaptability to different interface sizes deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinformation completenessVSAvoiddisplay adaptability
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic table display that automatically adjusts the number of rows and columns visible on each page based on the interface size and resolution. This dynamic adaptation ensures optimal use of available screen space while maintaining information completeness across different devices.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes display parameters such as the number of visible rows and columns based on detected interface characteristics. By adjusting these parameters dynamically, the system adapts to different screen sizes and resolutions while preserving all table content through pagination.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Measurement precision

If zooming is used to view detailed table content, then readability improves for specific areas, but the overall viewing efficiency and time consumption worsen

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvereading precisionVSAvoidviewing time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the table into manageable pages that fit the screen dimensions, allowing users to view complete rows and columns without zooming. This segmentation maintains reading precision for the visible content while eliminating the time loss associated with repeated zooming operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

4Loss of information

If manual dragging is used to navigate large tables, then all content can be accessed, but the ease of operation and user experience worsen

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontent accessibilityVSAvoidnavigation convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the large table into smaller, manageable pages that can be navigated through pagination controls. This segmentation replaces cumbersome manual dragging with simple page navigation, improving operation ease while maintaining access to all content.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces pagination controls as an intermediary between the user and the table content. These controls provide a more convenient navigation interface compared to direct manual dragging, mediating the interaction to improve user experience.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS12067345B2Table displaying method, device and medium
Publication Date: 2024.08.20 BEIJING ZITIAO NETWORK TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

The embodiments of the display disclosure relate to a table displaying method, device, and medium, wherein the method includes: determining a displaying mode of a table on a current interface; and in response to a browse triggering operation on the table, displaying table information matched with a displaying size of the current interface according to the displaying mode.