Display Control Section for Multi-Layer Information Prioritization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing information processing apparatuses with multiple overlapping display layers lack effective methods to determine which information to display on each layer, leading to inefficient use of these layers.

Innovation Solution

An information processing apparatus with a display control section that determines which display layers to display information on based on parameters associated with the information, such as priorities, to optimize the use of each layer.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of information

If multiple overlapping display layers are provided, then the information display capability is improved, but the method to determine which information to display on each layer is insufficient, leading to ineffective use of display layers

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinformation display capabilityVSAvoiddisplay layer utilization efficiency

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of informationVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by using priority values and importance levels as parameters to determine which information is displayed on which display layer. The display control section dynamically adjusts the display layer assignment based on these parameters, allowing high-priority information to be displayed on more visible layers while maintaining effective utilization of all display layers.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If information is displayed on multiple overlapping display layers without a determination method, then information presentation is enhanced, but the display layers cannot be effectively used

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinformation presentation capabilityVSAvoiddisplay layer effectiveness

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by assigning different importance levels and priority values to different types of information, and then displaying them on appropriate display layers based on these local characteristics. This ensures that each display layer is used effectively for the type of information it is best suited to present, enhancing both adaptability and productivity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

3Device complexity

If display layers are provided without a control mechanism, then the display system is simplified, but the information cannot be prioritized and dynamically managed

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedisplay system structureVSAvoidinformation management efficiency

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies self-service by enabling the display control section to automatically determine and assign information to display layers based on pre-set priority values and importance levels. The system self-manages the distribution of information across display layers without requiring manual intervention, thereby maintaining simple device structure while achieving high information management efficiency.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS10453238B2Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and program for displaying information on multiple display layers

Publication Date: 2019.10.22 SONY GROUP CORP

AI summary

There is provided an information processing apparatus, including a display control section which determines which display layers out of a plurality of mutually overlapping display layers information is to be displayed on based on parameters associated with the information.