Display Mode Switching for Group Identification in UI
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing data display methods cannot easily determine which group certain data components belong to and which group the related data is associated with, as they lack clear differentiation between groups.
Innovation Solution
A display method that switches between a first and second mode in a display device, where the first mode displays all groups with the belonging group appearing differently, and the second mode shows only the belonging group, allowing for easy identification of group associations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If all groups are displayed in the second area, then the user can see the complete list of groups, but it becomes difficult to identify which group the component belongs to due to lack of differentiation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by displaying all groups in the second area but differentiating the belonging group through unique visual characteristics (such as highlighting, coloring, or positional marking). This allows the belonging group to stand out locally among all displayed groups, enabling users to easily identify which group the component belongs to while still viewing the complete group list.
2Difficulty of detecting and measuring
If only the belonging group is displayed in the second area, then the group identification becomes clear, but the user loses visibility of other groups for context
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the display into two distinct areas: the first area shows a list of all groups for comprehensive context, while the second area displays all groups with the belonging group differentiated. This segmentation allows users to access both the complete group list and the specific belonging group information simultaneously without confusion.
3Area of stationary object
If the display area is small, then the device can be compact, but the amount of information that can be displayed is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes the spatial dimension by dividing the display into multiple areas (first area and second area) with different functions. The first area displays the complete group list, while the second area provides detailed group information with differentiation. This dimensional organization maximizes information density within a compact display area, allowing users to access comprehensive information without requiring a large screen.
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AI summary
A display method includes displaying a list of a plurality of groups in a first area which is a first partial area of a display, and a name of a component belonging to at least one of the plurality of groups in a second area which is a second partial area of the display and is different from the first area. In the displaying, switching a display mode between a first display mode and a second display mode is performed in the second area. The first display mode is a mode in which all of the plurality of groups are displayed and a group, out of the plurality of groups, to which the component belongs is displayed in a display appearance different from that of a different group of the plurality of groups. The second display mode is a mode in which, out of the plurality of groups, only the group to which the component belongs is displayed.