Electronic Device Display Control for Graph Line Type Identification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic devices, such as scientific calculators, do not effectively display the line type of a graph alongside the function, making it difficult for users to intuitively identify the line type used in graph drawing.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device is designed to display a function alongside an indicator that includes a line segment of the same line type as the graph drawn based on the function, allowing users to visually associate the function with its corresponding line type.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the line type of the graph is not displayed alongside the function, then the display content remains simple and clear, but users cannot intuitively identify the line type used in graph drawing
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a visual copy of the line type by displaying an indicator that replicates the same line style (solid, dashed, dotted, etc.) as the graph. This copy appears alongside the function in the display, allowing users to intuitively identify the line type without needing to recall or interpret separate settings. The indicator acts as a visual replica that bridges the gap between the function definition and the actual graph rendering.
2Loss of information
If an indicator with line segment is displayed alongside the function, then users can visually grasp the line type, but the display space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by making the indicator compact and positioning it strategically alongside the function in the display. Rather than requiring a large separate area, the indicator is integrated into the existing function display layout, using only the necessary minimal space to convey the line type information. This localized approach ensures that the additional information does not significantly increase the overall display area requirements.
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AI summary
Provided is an electronic device including at least one processor. The at least one processor displays on a display a function alongside with an indicator that includes a line segment of a line type same as a line type of a graph drawn based on the function.