Chunk-Based User Interface for Grid Data Navigation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face difficulties in navigating and viewing large amounts of data in grid-based objects within software applications, especially on devices with limited display space and input mechanisms, leading to a poor user experience.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a chunk-based user interface that slices grid-based objects, such as tables and charts, into manageable chunks, allowing users to view and interact with them more efficiently on computing devices with limited display space, and providing options to scroll through or select specific chunks for detailed viewing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If a single sheet or file is used to display large amounts of data in grid-based objects, then all data can be stored in one file, but the user experience deteriorates due to difficulty in viewing and navigating the data
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides a large data set in a single file into multiple smaller chunks or sections. Each chunk represents a manageable portion of the overall data, allowing users to navigate through specific segments rather than viewing the entire data set at once. This segmentation improves ease of operation by making navigation more intuitive and less overwhelming while preserving the ability to access all data through the divided structure.
2Loss of information
If grid-based objects with hundreds or thousands of values are displayed, then comprehensive data is presented, but navigation becomes difficult especially on devices with limited display space
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a new navigation dimension by organizing data into chunks that can be accessed through pagination or scrolling mechanisms. Instead of requiring users to navigate horizontally and vertically through a massive grid, the system adds a temporal or sequential dimension where users can move between chunks in a structured manner. This reduces navigation complexity while maintaining data completeness through systematic access to all chunks.
3Loss of information
If traditional single-file viewing is used, then all data is accessible, but time and effort required to locate specific information increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary organization of data into logically grouped chunks before user interaction. Related information is pre-segmented into meaningful units, and navigation structures are prepared in advance to guide users efficiently through the data. This preliminary action reduces the time to locate specific information by eliminating the need to search through unrelated data, while maintaining complete data accessibility through the organized chunk structure.
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AI summary
In non-limiting examples of the present disclosure, systems, methods and devices for presenting a chunk-based user interface for an application file are provided. An application file may be accessed, wherein the application file comprises an object comprising a plurality of values arranged in a grid format. An indication to present the application file in a chunk-based user interface format may be received. A first chunk may be presented on the display of the computing device, wherein the first chunk comprises a first set of the plurality of values of the object. A second chunk may also be presented on the display of the computing device, wherein the second chunk comprises a second set of the plurality of values of the object. The chunks presented via the chunk-based user interface may be displayed in association with range elements indicating a range of cells and/or values represented by corresponding chunks.