Context-Based Input Mapping for Multi-Mode User Interfaces
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing devices struggle to dynamically adjust user inputs to control actions based on contextual changes, leading to inconsistent user experiences across different operational modes.
Innovation Solution
A device that processes multiple input modalities (speech, touchscreen, remote control) and determines context-based control inputs by mapping user interactions to specific actions based on user interface contexts, allowing dynamic switching between operational modes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a device uses fixed control inputs for user interactions, then the device structure is simple, but the user experience consistency across different operational modes deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic control input mapping where the mapping between user interactions and control actions changes based on the current operational mode. The system automatically adjusts which actions are triggered by specific user interactions depending on whether the device is in photo mode, video mode, or other operational modes, thereby maintaining user experience consistency without requiring complex manual reconfiguration
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the parameters of control input mapping by associating different operational modes with different mapping configurations. When the operational mode changes, the system updates the control input parameters to match the appropriate mode-specific mapping, allowing the same user interaction to produce different control actions based on the current mode parameter
2Productivity
If a device dynamically adjusts control inputs based on context, then user interaction efficiency is improved, but the processing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system continuously monitors the current operational mode and uses this feedback to dynamically adjust the control input mapping. The feedback loop detects mode changes and automatically triggers the appropriate mapping configuration, enabling efficient user interactions without requiring complex manual context analysis or user intervention to determine the correct mapping
3Adaptability or versatility
If a device presents multiple operational modes with different user interfaces, then the adaptability to different user needs is improved, but the user interface complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal control mapping system that works across multiple operational modes through a single unified interface. Instead of requiring separate interfaces for photo mode, video mode, and other operational modes, the system provides one user interface that adapts its control behavior based on the current mode, thereby achieving operational mode adaptability without increasing user interface complexity
Data Source
AI summary
Context-based control inputs for a device are described herein. In an example, a device presents a first user interface (UI). The device determines, while the first UI is presented, a first user interaction corresponding to a first instance of a user input with the device. The device determines a first context associated with the first user interaction and a first control input based on the first user interaction and the first context. The device causes execution of a first action based on the first control input. The device determines a second user interaction with the device that corresponds to a second instance of the user input. The device determines a second context associated with the second user interaction and determines a second control input based on the second user interaction and the second context. The device causes execution of a second action based on the second control input.