Dynamic User Interface Animation for Data Configuration

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing electronic devices often require users to perform unnecessary operations when configuring data due to limited or inappropriate user interfaces for selecting data.

Innovation Solution

An electronic device and method that provide a user interface for configuring data and selecting specific data, accompanied by an animation that dynamically changes to display values between the initial and final data values after user input.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If multiple user interfaces are provided for selecting data, then user convenience is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser convenienceVSAvoidinterface complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by making the user interface adaptable and changeable based on user needs. The electronic device provides multiple different user interfaces (first UI, second UI, third UI) that can be dynamically selected and switched between, allowing the interface to transform from a static single-interface design to a dynamic multi-interface system that evolves with user interaction patterns.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements universality by designing a user interface system that performs multiple functions through different interfaces. Each user interface (first UI for initial selection, second UI for detailed configuration, third UI for quick selection) serves specific purposes, and the system can universally handle various data selection tasks by selecting the appropriate interface type based on the situation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If animation is provided to display values between first value and second value, then user convenience is improved, but use of energy increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser convenienceVSAvoidenergy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies periodic action by implementing animation that displays values between the first value and second value in a sequential, time-based manner. Rather than instantly jumping to the final value, the animation periodically updates the display to show intermediate values, creating a smooth transition effect that informs users of the change process while managing energy consumption through controlled update intervals.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

3Productivity

If multiple user interfaces are provided for selecting data, then productivity is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata configuration efficiencyVSAvoidinterface management complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the data selection process into distinct stages, each handled by a specific user interface. The first UI handles initial data selection, the second UI manages detailed configuration, and the third UI provides quick selection options. This segmentation allows each interface to be optimized for its specific function, improving overall productivity while managing complexity through clear functional separation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements dynamics by enabling the system to dynamically select and switch between different user interfaces based on the current operation context. This dynamic interface selection allows the system to adapt to different productivity needs, presenting the most appropriate interface type for each specific data selection task, thereby improving overall data configuration efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS12265698B2Electronic device for providing a plurality of user interfaces to select data and method of operating the same
Publication Date: 2025.04.01 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

According to various embodiments, an electronic device may include a display and a processor, wherein the processor is configured to control the display to display a first screen for configuring first data, control the display to display a second screen associated with the first data while displaying the first screen, receive, through the second screen, a first user input for changing a value of the first data displayed on the first screen from a first value to a second value, and after receiving the first user input, control the display to display, through the first screen, an animation which continuously displays values between the first value and the second value. Other embodiments may be possible.