Clipboard Category Segmentation for Paste Operability
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Solution Overview
Problem
The operability of paste operations in electronic devices is hindered when a large number of character strings are stored in a clipboard, as users face difficulty in searching and selecting the correct string from numerous options.
Innovation Solution
An electronic apparatus that displays categories on a touch panel during copy or cut operations, allowing users to associate copied information with selected categories, thereby organizing and simplifying the paste process by storing and retrieving strings based on these categories.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If a large number of character strings are stored in the clipboard, then the storage capacity is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to difficulty in searching and selecting the correct string
Solution Approach 1:
The clipboard is divided into multiple categories (e.g., text, image, link) to segment the large number of stored character strings. Users can select a specific category during paste operation to narrow down the search scope, making it easier to find and select the desired string even when many strings are stored.
Solution Approach 2:
A category dimension is added to the clipboard storage structure. Instead of a flat list of character strings, the system organizes strings with both content and category attributes. During paste operation, users can first select a category dimension to filter options, then select from the filtered results, effectively adding a selection dimension to improve operability.
2Ease of operation
If categorized character strings are stored in the clipboard, then the ease of operation is improved by narrowing down paste candidates, but the device complexity increases due to category specification operation
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically detects and assigns categories to copied character strings based on their content characteristics. During paste operation, the system presents pre-categorized options to users, eliminating the need for manual category specification and reducing operational complexity while maintaining the benefits of organized storage.
Solution Approach 2:
Categories are predetermined and automatically applied to character strings at the time of copying, rather than requiring user specification during paste operation. This preliminary categorization action simplifies the paste process by presenting already-organized options, reducing the complexity of user interaction.
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AI summary
A mobile terminal device displays at least one category on a predetermined display unit upon reception of copy operation or cut operation with respect to display information which is to be displayed on the predetermined display unit. The mobile terminal device stores the display information which is subjected to the copy operation or the cut operation in the memory, while associating the display information with a category selected out of the at least one category displayed on the predetermined display unit.