Dynamic Content Movement in Multi-Region Touch Displays
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional display devices with touch screens require users to physically move to the location of displayed content for selection, which can be inconvenient and limits user interaction.
Innovation Solution
A display device with multiple regions that uses a touch sensor and controller to move content to the region of user input, allowing content to be displayed and manipulated dynamically based on touch inputs, including velocity and concentration, enabling seamless interaction without user repositioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If content is displayed in one direction (forward direction or direction toward viewer), then the display device can provide content in a fixed manner, but users must move to the position where content is displayed to select it, causing inconvenience
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the content display position changeable rather than fixed. The controller dynamically moves displayed content to the touch input region based on real-time user interaction, transforming the static display into a dynamic system that adapts to user needs, thereby improving accessibility without requiring physical user movement
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements self-service by automatically responding to touch inputs and relocating content without requiring user repositioning. The touch sensor detects user interaction and the controller autonomously adjusts content placement, allowing the system to serve user needs proactively rather than passively requiring users to navigate to content locations
2Ease of operation
If content is moved to the touch input region, then user accessibility is improved, but the display device requires additional components (touch sensor, controller) to sense and control content movement
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a system where the touch sensor and controller serve multiple functions: they not only detect touch inputs for content selection but also control the movement and repositioning of displayed content. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate dedicated components, making the added complexity worthwhile by consolidating control capabilities
3Productivity
If content is displayed in fixed positions, then the display system is simple, but users experience inconvenience when needing to access specific content
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements preliminary action by proactively moving content to the touch input region before the user completes their selection action. When a touch input is detected, the controller immediately begins relocating the relevant content to the input region, preparing the display state in advance to match the user's interaction intent, thereby improving access efficiency
Data Source
AI summary
A display device includes: a display having a plurality of display regions on a body that are configured to display images; a touch sensor configured to sense a first touch input; and a controller configured to control the images displayed on the plurality of display regions in response to the first touch input sensed by the touch sensor, wherein the controller is further configured to control the display to display at least one piece of content at at least one of the plurality of display regions, and to move the at least one piece of content to a first display region from among the plurality of display regions and to display the moved content at the first display region in response to the first touch input when the touch sensor senses the first touch input generated at the first display region.