Dynamic Information Display Adaptation for Visual Complexity

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Solution Overview

Problem

In the context of user interface technology, the presentation of information on mobile devices and augmented reality displays becomes cumbersome when the environment is visually complex, making it difficult for users to read and process the information effectively, as existing systems fail to adapt the presentation dynamically based on the visual complexity of the environment.

Innovation Solution

The method involves determining the visual complexity level of environment information using sensors like gaze trackers and front-facing cameras, and subsequently modifying the presentation of information on the display by simplifying it, such as reducing complexity, changing size, color, or brightness, and affixing it to the environment, ensuring it remains visible regardless of the user's movement.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of information

If information is presented in full detail on the display, then information completeness is improved, but readability deteriorates in visually complex environments

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinformation completenessVSAvoidreadability
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic adaptation of information presentation by continuously monitoring environment visual complexity and adjusting display parameters in real-time. The system transitions from static information presentation to dynamic adjustment based on environmental conditions, modifying font size, color, brightness, and information density to optimize readability while preserving information completeness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes multiple display parameters including font size, color, brightness, and information density based on the detected visual complexity of the environment. By adjusting these parameters dynamically, the system maintains information completeness while adapting to varying environmental conditions that affect readability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Ease of operation

If the display adapts to environment visual complexity, then readability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovereadabilityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the information display into multiple layers or components that can be independently adjusted. By dividing the information presentation into manageable segments, the system can selectively modify specific portions based on environmental complexity without requiring complete system redesign, thereby reducing overall complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements a feedback loop where the system continuously monitors environmental visual complexity through sensors and adjusts display parameters accordingly. This closed-loop feedback mechanism automates the adaptation process, reducing the need for complex manual control systems while maintaining optimal readability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Ease of operation

If information presentation is simplified in complex environments, then readability is improved, but information completeness deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovereadabilityVSAvoidinformation completeness
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies different presentation qualities to different portions of information based on local environmental conditions. Rather than uniformly simplifying all information, the system selectively adjusts specific information elements or display regions, preserving detailed information where appropriate while simplifying only where environmental complexity demands it.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS9339726B2Method and apparatus for modifying the presentation of information based on the visual complexity of environment information
Publication Date: 2016.05.17 NOKIA TECHNOLOGIES OY
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AI summary

Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products are herein provided for modifying the presentation of information based on the visual complexity of environment information. A method may include causing presentation of information on a display. The method may further include determining a visual complexity level of environment information. The method may further include causing, based at least in part on the determined visual complexity level, modification of presentation of at least a portion of the information on the display. Corresponding apparatuses and computer program products are also provided.