Dynamic Setting Screen Interface for Electronic Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electronic device user interfaces for setting operations, such as digital cameras, often require cumbersome screen switching and increased operation steps due to fixed display sizes and information amounts, failing to adapt to user needs and preferences, especially for settings like white balance and focus adjustment.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device with a customizable setting screen that dynamically adjusts display size and information amount based on user needs, using a system where objects representing setting items can change size and operation members to facilitate easy access to first and second setting values, and display focus items appropriately for confirmation and adjustment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a fixed display size and information amount are used in the setting screen, then the device structure remains simple, but the user operation becomes cumbersome and requires more steps
Solution Approach 1:
The setting screen dynamically changes display size and information amount based on the selected setting item. For example, when a focus adjustment position is selected, the display automatically adjusts to show relevant information at an appropriate size, transforming the static interface into a dynamic one that adapts to user needs without requiring manual configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
Different regions of the setting screen are assigned different display qualities and information densities based on the selected setting item. The display control unit adjusts which information is shown and at what size in different areas of the screen, providing locally optimized information presentation for each setting context rather than a uniform display approach.
2Productivity
If screen switching is required to access different setting values, then information organization remains structured, but the number of operations increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple setting values (first and second setting values) into a single integrated setting screen that can display and access both types of information simultaneously. The display control unit configures the screen to show relevant setting values based on the selected item, eliminating the need to switch between separate screens for different setting layers.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent organizes setting values in a multi-dimensional structure where first and second setting values are arranged in different layers or dimensions on the same screen. The display control unit can switch between displaying first setting values and second setting values without requiring full screen transitions, effectively using dimensional organization to reduce operational steps.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a uniform display size is used for all setting items, then the interface design remains consistent, but it cannot adapt to user needs for different information amounts
Solution Approach 1:
The display control unit dynamically adjusts the display size and information amount based on the selected setting item. When a setting item requiring detailed information is selected, the display automatically increases the information amount and adjusts sizes appropriately, making the interface adaptive to different user needs without manual intervention.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes display parameters (size, information amount, layout) based on the selected setting item. The display control unit modifies these parameters automatically according to the context, such as showing larger display sizes for frequently accessed settings or adjusting information density based on the specific setting item selected, thereby achieving adaptability through parameter variation.
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AI summary
An electronic device sets, in accordance with a use operation, which one of a plurality of objects is to be used to display a specific setting item on a setting screen. The plurality of objects include a first object and a second object whose display size, information amount to be displayed, and number of types of operable setting values are larger than the first object. In case where the first object is displayed on the setting screen, the electronic device changes a first setting value concerning the specific setting item in accordance with an operation on one of a first or second operation member. In case where the second object is displayed on the setting screen, the electronic device changes the first and second setting values in accordance with the operations on the first and second operation members, respectively.