Drawer Page Overlay for Multitasking Interface
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Solution Overview
Problem
Graphical user interfaces (GUIs) often suffer from inefficiencies and data loss during transitions between multiple windows, leading to increased resource consumption and network traffic due to frequent page changes.
Innovation Solution
A drawer page overlay system that allows users to interactively adjust the size and position of a drawer bar, enabling simultaneous viewing of static and dynamic content, including account data and virtual assistant interactions, while minimizing window transitions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If users transition between multiple windows to access different features, then users can interact with various functions, but resource consumption increases and network traffic increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple window functionalities into a single unified interface where different features and data can be accessed simultaneously without requiring window transitions. This merging approach allows users to interact with various functions while maintaining a single active context, thereby reducing resource consumption and network traffic associated with frequent window switching.
2Adaptability or versatility
If users transition between multiple windows to access different features, then users can interact with various functions, but network traffic increases
Solution Approach 1:
The unified interface merges multiple functional access points into a single context, eliminating the need for window transitions that trigger network traffic. Users can access different features and data types within one interface without generating additional network requests associated with window switching and page reloading.
3Adaptability or versatility
If users transition between windows frequently, then users can access different features, but information or progress may be lost during transitions
Solution Approach 1:
The unified interface consolidates multiple features and data types into a single continuous context, eliminating information loss that occurs during window transitions. Users maintain their place and context when accessing different features, as there are no transitions that could cause data loss or progress interruption.
4Loss of energy
If a drawer page overlay is used for multitasking, then resource consumption is reduced, but the interface complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The unified interface is segmented into organized sections and categories that allow different features to be accessed within a single interface without creating visual chaos. This segmentation approach maintains simplicity while enabling multitasking functionality, reducing resource consumption without overwhelming the user with complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
A method includes generating a static page of a graphical user interface. The method also includes receiving a selection of a graphical object by a user to display a drawer page and generating the drawer page. The drawer page is overlaid on the portion of the static page. The drawer page includes a drawer bar that is interactable by the user to adjust a drawer page size and a static page size based on a position of the drawer bar. Additionally, the method includes displaying the static page and the drawer page of the graphical user interface. Upon display, the drawer bar is positioned at a default position based on historical data associated with the drawer bar.