Dynamic Timer Rate Adjustment for User Interface Engagement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Computer devices with limited display resources face challenges in providing technical complexity and user engagement for applications and games, as they need to balance rendering complexity on a small screen while maintaining user interest and resource efficiency, especially when features are unavailable.
Innovation Solution
A user interface system that displays time information for feature availability, allowing users to interact and change the update rate of this information, which can also include displaying content such as advertisements, to maintain engagement by altering the timer rate based on user interaction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If the display area is small, then the device portability is improved, but the user engagement and technical complexity are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a temporal dimension to the display by implementing dynamic time-based updates of feature availability information. Instead of static displays, the system updates time information at variable rates, creating a fourth dimension (time) to enhance the user experience on limited display areas. This allows complex information to be presented in a manageable, engaging temporal sequence rather than requiring more spatial resources.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts the update rate of time information based on user interaction and feature state. The update rate changes from a first rate to a second rate when content is displayed, creating a dynamic display system that adapts to user needs. This dynamic behavior enhances engagement by making the display responsive and alive, compensating for the limited static display area.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the display updates frequently, then the user engagement is improved, but the resource consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic update rate mechanism that adjusts the frequency of time information updates based on current display conditions and user interaction. When content is displayed, the update rate changes to a second rate; otherwise, it reverts to a first rate. This dynamic adjustment ensures high engagement during active user interaction while conserving resources during passive states, directly resolving the contradiction between frequent updates and resource consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the temporal parameter (update rate) of the display based on operational context. By switching between different update rates (first rate and second rate) depending on whether content is displayed, the system optimizes the balance between user engagement and resource consumption. This parameter change allows the same display system to operate efficiently under different conditions without requiring separate hardware configurations.
3Loss of information
If the feature is made unavailable for a period, then the user anticipation is increased, but the user engagement decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements periodic updates of time information during feature unavailability periods. Instead of leaving the display static during feature unavailability, the system provides periodic time updates that maintain user awareness and engagement. This periodic action transforms the unavailability period from a passive waiting state into an active engagement opportunity, where users can see progress toward feature availability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides continuous feedback to users during feature unavailability by displaying and updating time information. This feedback mechanism keeps users informed about when features will become available, maintaining their engagement and anticipation rather than leaving them in uncertainty. The feedback loop prevents disengagement during unavailability periods by showing tangible progress toward feature restoration.
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AI summary
A computer device comprises a user interface configured to display time information associated with a feature. The time information indicates when the feature will change from one of being available and unavailable to the other of being available and unavailable. The time information changes at a first rate. At least one processor is configured, in response to a user interaction via the user interface, to cause the user interface to display content, the time information being configured to change at a second different rate while the content is displayed.