Multi-Axis Carousel Interface for Intuitive Image Navigation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for viewing pictures face difficulties in efficiently finding and retrieving desired images, as well as sending them to desired destinations, due to complex navigation and lack of intuitive interface.
Innovation Solution
A system and method utilizing a mobile device with a carousel interface that allows for spin swipes, rotation, and swipe frames to navigate and manage images, enabling faster access and sharing through intersecting x and y axes, with modules like Spin Swipe, Rotation, Swipe Frame, Panorama, and Pin for enhanced image viewing and sharing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional picture viewing methods are used, then picture viewing functionality is provided, but it is difficult to find and retrieve desired pictures efficiently
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms traditional linear picture browsing into a multi-dimensional carousel interface with horizontal and vertical axes. Users can swipe horizontally to navigate between carousels and vertically to scroll through pictures within each carousel, creating a spatial navigation system that increases retrieval efficiency while maintaining intuitive operation through gesture-based interaction.
2Ease of operation
If traditional picture sharing methods are used, then picture sharing functionality is provided, but additional buttons or lists are required to send pictures to destinations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the sharing functionality from traditional button-based interfaces and integrates it directly into the picture selection flow. When a user selects a picture in the carousel, sharing options become immediately accessible through the same interaction paradigm, eliminating the need for separate buttons or lists and simplifying the sharing operation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If complex navigation interfaces are used, then comprehensive picture management is achieved, but user interaction becomes less intuitive
Solution Approach 1:
The carousel interface serves multiple functions simultaneously: it displays picture thumbnails, enables scrolling through collections, allows selection of individual pictures, and provides access to sharing options. This multi-functional design achieves comprehensive picture management while maintaining a single, intuitive interaction model based on swiping and tapping gestures.
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AI summary
A system for viewing pictures is disclosed having a carousel behavior in which there are different carousels that spin about axes oriented in different directions. Swiping the screen in the direction of rotation of one of the carousels causes the carousel to spin and advance an image. Border panels may be provided. Each border panel may be associated with a different location or category, and the user may send the picture to a particular destination and/or category by swiping the picture towards the relevant panel. The panels may provide a preview for adjacent pictures or frames. An object, such as an enhanced reality object, may be pinned to images and are viewable in the preview panels.