Collapsing Views of Content Items in Graphical User Interfaces
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for browsing, selecting, and inspecting electronic media files are cumbersome and time-consuming, especially when dealing with large collections of similar files, as they require individual selection and often result in cluttered user interfaces.
Innovation Solution
The system improves navigability by collapsing duplicate and similar content items into a single representative item, allowing users to select multiple items with a single gesture and preview items without disturbing the selection state, thereby reducing clutter and enhancing user experience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If individual selection of electronic media files is performed, then selection precision is improved, but time consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple similar or duplicate content items into a single collapsed view representation. Users can select multiple items simultaneously by interacting with the collapsed view, eliminating the need for individual selection of each item while maintaining accurate selection tracking through expanded views.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the selection process into two stages: initial bulk selection through collapsed views for efficiency, and detailed verification through expanded views for precision. This segmentation allows users to quickly select groups of items while maintaining the ability to review and adjust individual selections.
2Loss of information
If detailed preview of content items is provided, then information completeness is improved, but interface clutter increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic interface where content items transition between collapsed and expanded states based on user interaction. The collapsed view provides a clean interface for overview, while the expanded view provides detailed information when needed. This dynamic transformation allows the interface to adapt between simplicity and completeness without permanent clutter.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses a nested structure where expanded content items are contained within the collapsed view framework. When items are expanded for detailed preview, they nest within the existing interface layout rather than creating separate full-screen views, maintaining interface organization while providing complete information.
3Measurement precision
If multiple content items are displayed individually, then selection accuracy is improved, but navigability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple content items into a single navigable unit in the collapsed view, improving navigability by reducing the number of items users must scroll through and interact with individually. Selection accuracy is maintained through the expansion mechanism that allows users to verify their selections before finalizing.
4Measurement precision
If individual selection process is used, then selection precision is improved, but productivity decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple content items into collapsed views that can be selected in bulk, dramatically increasing processing speed when dealing with large numbers of similar items. Selection precision is preserved through the expansion capability that allows users to review and adjust selections before finalization.
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AI summary
The present disclosure is directed toward systems and methods that provide users with efficient and effective user experiences when browsing, selecting, or inspecting content items. More specifically, systems and methods described herein provide users the ability to easily and effectively select multiple content items via a single touch gesture (e.g., swipe gesture). Additionally, systems and methods disclosed herein can allow users to select various content items in a selection interface, preview a content item, and return to the selection interface with the previous selections remaining intact. Still further, systems and methods described herein allow users to transition between a content graphical user interface and a selection interface based on touch gestures with content items. Embodiments of the present invention further provide improved navigability by collapsing views of content items.