Commonly-Displayed Object for Screen Context Awareness
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face increased operational burden when trying to obtain an overview of information displayed on a screen, as they need to switch between different display states to understand the position of the currently viewed information within the larger context.
Innovation Solution
An information processing device that includes an obtaining section, a layout determination section, and an image generating section to determine and display the position of a commonly-displayed object on the screen after an operation, allowing users to recognize the position without switching screens by generating a display image with the commonly-displayed object at a determined position based on the operation direction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If the screen is switched to obtain an overview of information, then the user can grasp the overall picture, but the operational burden increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dimensionality change by adding a visual reference layer (commonly-displayed object) that spans across multiple display states. Instead of switching between separate screens, the system overlays a persistent reference object that provides contextual information about the overall structure, enabling users to understand their current position within the information hierarchy without leaving the current display state.
Solution Approach 2:
The commonly-displayed object serves as an intermediary element that mediates between the detailed information view and the overview. This reference object acts as a visual anchor that connects the current detailed view with the broader context, allowing users to understand their position in the information structure without needing to switch to a separate overview screen.
2Measurement precision
If detailed information is displayed, then the user can view specific content, but it becomes difficult to grasp the overall picture
Solution Approach 1:
The patent resolves this contradiction by adding a visual reference dimension through the commonly-displayed object. This reference object provides a spatial and structural context that helps users understand their position within the overall information architecture, thereby preserving contextual awareness while maintaining detailed information display.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements a nested structure where the commonly-displayed object (representing the overall structure) contains or surrounds the current detailed view. This nesting allows users to see both the detailed information and its contextual placement within the larger information hierarchy simultaneously.
Data Source
AI summary
Provided is an information processing device including an obtaining section configured to obtain a commonly-displayed object which is commonly displayed before and after a display state is updated, a layout determination section configured to determine a display position of the commonly-displayed object on a display screen after an operation of changing the display state based on a direction of the operation, and an image generating section configured to generate a display image including the commonly-displayed object at the determined display position.