Dynamic Input Field Triggering via Device Orientation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users of electronic devices face inconvenience and time consumption when navigating through numerous menu items to select desired commands or input information due to the large number of options available on portable electronic devices.
Innovation Solution
The system facilitates input selection by triggering an event or input field based on the physical state, position, or orientation of the device, such as sliding or rotating the housing, to initiate a specific action without requiring navigation through multiple menu items, using sensors like accelerometers and gyroscopes to detect changes and automatically present relevant input fields.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If users navigate through multiple menu items to select commands or input information, then comprehensive functionality is available, but time consumption and user effort increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by automatically presenting relevant input fields or commands based on detected physical state changes (acceleration, rotation, position) before the user needs to manually search through menus. This anticipatory approach eliminates the time-consuming navigation process while keeping comprehensive functions accessible.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical/manual navigation system (users physically moving through menu hierarchies) with an automated sensor-based system that detects device motion (accelerometers, gyroscopes, position sensors) and automatically presents appropriate input options, substituting manual mechanical interaction with automated electronic response.
2Adaptability or versatility
If comprehensive menu options are provided, then all functions are accessible, but device complexity and interface clutter increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies local quality by providing different interface presentations based on local context - when specific physical states are detected (device orientation, motion patterns), relevant input fields are selectively presented while irrelevant options remain hidden. This creates a simplified local view tailored to the current situation while maintaining access to comprehensive functionality through the same underlying system.
Solution Approach 2:
The interface dynamically adapts its complexity based on detected physical state changes. Rather than presenting a static comprehensive menu structure, the system dynamically filters and presents only the relevant subset of functions for the current context, reducing perceived complexity while maintaining full adaptability and versatility.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This approach significantly reduces the time and effort needed to access desired functions, allowing users to quickly initiate input fields associated with selected menu items or applications by changing the device's physical state, enhancing user experience and efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
using sensors like accelerometers and gyroscopes to detect changes
Implementation Method 2
using sensors like accelerometers and gyroscopes to detect changes
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods for facilitating an input to an electronic device are described herein. An example method for facilitating an input field of an electronic device includes presenting a menu item for selection while the electronic device is in a first physical state and identifying the menu item selected when the electronic device is in the first physical state. The method includes detecting whether the electronic device is in a second physical state after selection of the menu item and presenting an input field associated with the menu item selected.