Distributed Search Result Display Across Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Information processing apparatuses with pop-up dictionary functions face challenges in displaying search results in an easily viewable manner, as the search key and results are often shown in the same display state, making it difficult for users to distinguish and read the results effectively.
Innovation Solution
The apparatus separates the display states, using a first display state for the information processing apparatus and a second display state for another type of apparatus, such as a smart phone, to display the search result obtained by using part of the information as a search key, allowing for clear visualization of the search results.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the search result is displayed in the same display state as the search key, then the display process is simple, but the search result is not easily viewable
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dimensionality change by displaying the search result in a different display state (second display state) from the search key (first display state). This creates a visual distinction through dimensional separation, allowing users to easily differentiate between the search query and the search result while maintaining a relatively simple display process.
2Illumination intensity
If information and search result are displayed in the same display state, then the display control is simple, but the search result visibility is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by assigning different display states to different elements: the search key is displayed in the first display state while the search result is displayed in the second display state. This creates localized visual differentiation, improving search result visibility without requiring complex overall display control.
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AI summary
An information processing apparatus includes a display control unit which displays information in a first display state of the information processing apparatus itself and displays a search result obtained by using at least a part of the information as a search key in a second display state of another information processing apparatus of a different type from the information processing apparatus itself.