Dynamic UI Transition Timing via Master Function
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing user interface (UI) transition technologies require manual, labor-intensive design and coding for each possible transition, leading to increased application size, storage requirements, and potential errors due to unpredictable UI configurations, which can result in a less efficient and slower user experience.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a dynamic transition system that uses a master timing function to generate and manage UI transitions, allowing for consistent and efficient handling of various UI configurations by altering the appearance of elements based on a timing function derived from the master function, reducing the need for individual transition design and lookup tables.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual design and coding is performed for each possible UI transition, then transition reliability is improved, but application size and storage requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal transition management system that handles multiple UI transition scenarios through a single framework. The system uses a master timing function that can be applied to any transition type, eliminating the need for separate transition designs for each UI configuration. This universal approach maintains reliability by providing consistent transition behavior across all scenarios while significantly reducing application size by removing redundant transition code.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts transition parameters such as timing, duration, and animation curves based on the specific UI configuration and transition type. By using a master timing function that accepts parameter inputs, the system can adapt to different transition scenarios without requiring hard-coded transitions for each case. This parameter-driven approach ensures reliable transitions while keeping the application size manageable.
2Manufacturing precision
If individual transition design is specified for each UI configuration, then transition precision is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the transition system into distinct functional components: a master timing function, transition configuration parameters, and execution logic. This segmentation allows each component to be independently optimized and reused across different transition scenarios. The master timing function handles the core animation logic, while parameters specify the precise behavior for each transition type, achieving high precision without increasing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs dynamic parameter adjustment based on runtime UI configurations. Rather than having static, hard-coded transitions for each scenario, the system dynamically selects and configures transition parameters based on the current state and desired destination. This dynamic approach maintains precision while reducing complexity by eliminating the need for exhaustive pre-definition of all possible transitions.
3Adaptability or versatility
If comprehensive transition coverage is provided for all UI permutations, then adaptability is improved, but development time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a self-service transition system where the master timing function automatically generates appropriate transition behavior based on the provided parameters and UI configuration. The system does not require manual design of each transition scenario; instead, it self-adapts to handle any UI permutation by applying the universal timing function with appropriate parameters. This dramatically reduces development time while maintaining comprehensive adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary setup by defining a master timing function that encapsulates common transition logic and patterns. This pre-defined framework serves as a foundation that can be quickly configured for any specific transition scenario, eliminating the need to start from scratch for each new UI configuration. The preliminary action of creating the universal framework significantly accelerates development while ensuring consistent, adaptable transitions.
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AI summary
Techniques are described for determining a duration for a transition and alteration of the appearance of a user interface (UI) from a first UI state to a second UI state over the transition duration according to a timing function that specifies different rates of change in appearance over the course of the transition and is derived by adjusting a master timing function that is used to control a plurality of transitions in the UI to span the transition duration for the transition. A time value of an inflection point within the timing function is determined and the transition duration is divided into a first portion and a second portion so that the first portion extends from the beginning of the transition duration to the time value of the inflection point, and the second portion extends from the time value of the inflection point to the end of the transition duration.