Calendar Interface Extended Display for Multi-Schedule Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Managing multiple schedule contents in a calendar application is cumbersome and inconvenient for users, particularly when dealing with busy schedules.
Innovation Solution
A method and device that provide a calendar interface with extended display functionality, allowing users to input operating instructions through various devices to output associated information, such as schedule and weather data, at preset positions, and adjust display modes for enhanced information management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If multiple schedule contents are displayed in a calendar interface, then the quantity of information is improved, but the device complexity and ease of operation worsen due to cumbersome adding and checking processes
Solution Approach 1:
The calendar interface is segmented into multiple display modes (thumbnail mode and extended mode). Each mode serves a specific purpose: thumbnail mode provides a compact overview, while extended mode displays detailed information for specific dates. This segmentation allows users to switch between views based on their needs, managing multiple schedule contents without overwhelming the interface or complicating operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an extended display mode that adds a temporal dimension to information presentation. When a user selects a specific date, the interface transitions from a daily view to an extended view that chronologically displays multiple schedule contents for that date. This dimensional change allows comprehensive information display while maintaining intuitive navigation through time-based organization.
2Quantity of substance
If extended display with associated information is provided, then the quantity of information is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple types of information (schedule contents, weather information, and other associated data) into a single unified extended display interface. Instead of requiring separate applications or interfaces for each type of information, the calendar interface integrates them all in one chronological view, reducing overall system complexity while providing comprehensive information.
Solution Approach 2:
The extended display mode is designed as a universal interface that can handle multiple types of information (schedules, weather, reminders) through a single consistent interaction model. Users interact with all information types using the same navigation and display mechanisms, eliminating the need for separate control systems for each information type and thereby reducing device complexity.
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AI summary
The present disclosure provides a method and device for managing information, relating to the field of terminal information management, and solving the problem of cumbersome operation of information management. The method includes that: a calendar interface is displayed; and when an operating instruction indicating extended display input by a user is detected on the calendar interface, associated information corresponding to a date is output at a preset display position of the calendar interface. The technical solutions provided by the present disclosure are applied to terminal information management, realizing simple and efficient man-machine interactions.