Dynamic Display Object Adjustment for Variable Screen Sizes

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing display control methods fail to dynamically adjust display objects in response to changes in screen size, leading to suboptimal visibility and operability, particularly in human-machine interfaces like touch panels, where visibility and usability degrade with dynamic changes in screen size.

Innovation Solution

A display control device and method that dynamically adjust the size, position, and attribute information of display objects based on changes in screen size, using a combination of hardware sensors and software algorithms to determine the optimal display configuration according to user environment and situation, such as traveling speed and user adaptation information.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If display objects are simply downsized or upsized when split region size changes, then the display object size changes, but the display is not sufficiently in conformity with dynamic change in size of the split region and optimal display is not provided

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability of display object to dynamic screen size changesVSAvoidvisibility and operability of display object
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by making the display control system adaptive to dynamic changes in split region size. Instead of static display object sizing, the system continuously adjusts display object attributes (size, position, type) based on real-time split region dimensions and user situation, ensuring optimal display conformity throughout operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes multiple display parameters simultaneously in response to split region size changes, including display object size, position coordinates, and attribute information. This multi-parameter adjustment approach enables the display to conform comprehensively to dynamic screen changes while maintaining visibility and operability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple display parameters are adjusted simultaneously to conform to dynamic screen size changes, then optimal display is achieved, but the control complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconformity of display to dynamic screen sizeVSAvoiddisplay control mechanism complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-defining multiple display modes with specific attribute combinations (e.g., first display mode, second display mode, third display mode with different object sizes and positions). When split region size changes, the system selects from these pre-configured modes rather than calculating optimal parameters from scratch, reducing control complexity while maintaining adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements feedback by continuously monitoring split region size changes and user situation, then adjusting display object parameters accordingly. This closed-loop control ensures optimal display conformity while using feedback information to guide parameter selection, preventing unnecessary complexity through data-driven decision making.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Area of stationary object

If display objects are trimmed or hidden to fit changing screen size, then the display object fits the screen, but information completeness is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay object size relative to screenVSAvoidinformation completeness of display object
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dimensionality change by utilizing multiple display dimensions and layers. Instead of simply trimming or hiding display objects in the primary display area, the system can reposition objects within the split region, adjust their vertical/horizontal positioning, or display different information types in different display modes, thereby preserving information completeness while adapting to size constraints.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Data Source

PatentEP3722932B1Display control device and display control method
Publication Date: 2022.11.16 FAURECIA CLARION ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

Display of display objects is changed as appropriate in accordance of situation change. A display control device includes: a display control unit configured to set an arrangement region on a display region of a display and control display of at least one or more display objects arranged in the arrangement region, the arrangement region having a virtual three-or-more-dimensional coordination system; and a situation determination unit configured to determine at least one situation of environment and a user, wherein the display control unit modifies the arrangement region in accordance with change of the situation.