Carousel GUI for Printed Media Template Selection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current image design software for personalized printed media items lacks an efficient and visually appealing method for users to browse and compare multiple design options for printed items like greeting cards, calendars, and business cards, making it difficult to select and customize templates.
Innovation Solution
A graphical user interface (GUI) that displays multiple media item templates in a carousel-like format, allowing users to scroll through and select templates, with associated design options and user-image integration, enabling easy customization and printing of personalized items.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If multiple design options are displayed in a traditional list or grid format, then users can see multiple templates at once, but it becomes difficult to visually compare and navigate through design options
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies a carousel interface where templates are arranged in a circular path rather than a traditional linear or grid layout. This curved arrangement allows users to visually compare multiple templates simultaneously as they rotate into view, improving ease of browsing while maintaining a clean interface design.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from a two-dimensional grid layout to a three-dimensional carousel view where templates are positioned along a circular path. This dimensional change enables better visual comparison and navigation by presenting templates in a rotating sequence that naturally guides user attention.
2Adaptability or versatility
If users can access detailed design options for each template, then customization capability is improved, but the interface becomes more complex and harder to navigate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the interface into distinct functional regions: a carousel region for template selection and a details region for customization options. This segmentation allows users to access comprehensive customization features while keeping the overall interface organized and manageable by separating browsing and editing functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent displays a preview of the selected template in the details region before the user commits to customization. This preliminary action allows users to assess the template appearance and make informed decisions about customization, reducing the need for extensive trial and error in the interface.
3Loss of information
If the interface displays comprehensive template information and options, then user decision-making is improved, but the visual appeal and ease of selection are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by displaying different types of information in different regions: the carousel region provides visual appeal and easy browsing with thumbnail previews, while the details region provides comprehensive information for informed decision-making. Each region is optimized for its specific function without compromising the other.
Data Source
AI summary
Among other things, methods, systems and computer program products are disclosed for manipulating media. In one aspect, a first set of media item images is displayed in a first region of a display screen. The media item images are moved about a predetermined path within the first region in response to a received input. A second set of media item images is displayed in a second region of the display screen where the second set of media item images are associated with an indicated media item image displayed in the first region. At least one of the media item images in the second set of media item images displayed in the second region is different from the indicated media item image.