Hierarchical Command Menu Gesture Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
The process of finding and executing a desired command in electronic devices using touch input is complex and requires multiple steps, especially after waking up from power saving mode, where an additional operation is needed for touch input to execute a command.
Innovation Solution
A method that outputs a command menu by detecting touch input, moving the touch point to select items, and executing operations based on drop inputs, while also considering biometric authentication and dynamic graphic object manipulation, such as rotation and movement, to simplify the command execution process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional touch input methods are used to execute commands, then command execution is possible, but the process becomes complicated and requires multiple touch inputs and releases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple discrete touch operations (touch input, touch movement, touch release) into a single continuous gesture operation. The system detects a touch input at a first point, tracks movement to a second point, and executes the command corresponding to the second point without requiring separate touch release and re-input operations, thereby simplifying the overall command execution process
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal gesture-based command execution system that can handle multiple command types (menu selection, app launching, settings access) through a single touch-and-drag interaction pattern. This multi-functional approach eliminates the need for different operation sequences for different command categories, reducing procedural complexity
2Reliability
If biometric authentication is implemented after waking from power saving mode, then security is improved, but an additional operation is required before command execution
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs biometric authentication as a preliminary action during the wake-up process from power saving mode. By completing authentication before the user initiates command execution, the system ensures security is established in advance, eliminating the need for additional authentication steps during the command execution flow
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple layer menus are provided for command selection, then command variety is increased, but navigation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a multi-layer menu system where commands are organized across different hierarchical levels (first layer, second layer, etc.). The touch-and-drag gesture allows users to navigate through these layers dimensionally by moving the touch point across the display, with the system automatically detecting when the gesture crosses boundaries between menu layers and transitioning accordingly, making complex multi-layer navigation feel like simple continuous motion
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is an invention relating to a processor-executed method for outputting a hierarchical command menu on a display depending on user inputs.