Dial UI for Faster Material Composition Input
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Solution Overview
Problem
The time-consuming process of inputting information on material compositions for predicting the physical properties of composite materials hinders efficient design processes.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus and method that supports input of material compositions through a user interface (UI) allowing selection of materials and their contents via on-screen operations, including dragging and stopping actions to reduce input time.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If traditional input methods are used for material composition information, then input accuracy is maintained, but input time is excessive
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a dial interface where operators rotate a dial to select materials and contents. The system copies the rotational position and stopping position to determine the selected material and content, replacing traditional manual input methods with a more efficient interactive selection mechanism that reduces input time while maintaining accuracy
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical input methods (typing, clicking multiple items) with a rotational mechanical interface (dial rotation). The rotational motion is converted into selection actions through software processing, where the initial rotation position and final stopping position are interpreted to select materials and their contents, significantly improving input efficiency
2Measurement precision
If multiple selection operations are required for material and content, then selection precision is improved, but operation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the selection of material and content into a single dial rotation operation. By combining both selection actions into one continuous rotation motion, the interface reduces operational complexity while maintaining the ability to precisely select both material type and content level
Solution Approach 2:
The patent adds a dimensional aspect to selection by using rotational position along the dial circumference. Instead of linear or hierarchical selection, the circular dimension allows continuous rotation to navigate through materials and their contents, with the stopping position determining the final selection. This dimensional approach simplifies the interaction while preserving precision
Data Source
AI summary
An information processing apparatus for receiving input of information on a material composition from an operator includes a material reception unit configured to receive selection of a material, to which input of information is directed, in accordance with an operation specifying an on-screen position performed by the operator, and a material-content reception unit configured to receive selection of a content of the material, to which the input of information is directed, in accordance with an operation stopping specifying the on-screen position.