Dynamic Window Positioning for Interface Personalization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for operating information devices with display units are not user-friendly, as they do not allow for easy positioning, resizing, and personalization of menus and windows, leading to complex and time-consuming interactions.
Innovation Solution
A method that presents a menu with subitems, allows users to select and identify windows with control elements, and enables independent positioning, resizing, and movement of these windows using user inputs, such as mouse clicks or touch inputs, allowing for personalized interface customization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If menus and windows are presented in fixed positions on the display unit, then the interface structure is simple and stable, but the user cannot personalize or optimize the layout, leading to complex and time-consuming interactions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic positioning of windows and menus, allowing them to be moved freely to different locations on the display unit. The interface elements transition from fixed positions to dynamically adjustable positions, enabling users to customize layouts according to their preferences and operational needs, thereby improving ease of operation without adding significant interface complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides self-service functionality by allowing users to directly manipulate and reposition interface elements without requiring complex configuration procedures. Users can drag, drop, and resize windows and menus independently, enabling them to personalize the interface themselves, which simplifies operation while maintaining manageable interface complexity
2Adaptability or versatility
If the interface allows extensive customization and movement of windows, then user personalization is improved, but the system complexity and number of control parameters increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements universal control mechanisms that can be applied to multiple interface elements (windows, menus, panels) using the same interaction paradigm. A single set of controls enables users to perform various operations including positioning, resizing, and layering of different interface elements, thereby achieving high adaptability and versatility without proportionally increasing system control complexity
3Ease of operation
If windows can be freely positioned and resized, then user convenience and personalization are improved, but the time required for initial setup and configuration increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides predefined template layouts and default configurations that are prepared in advance. When the interface is first presented to the user, these pre-configured arrangements are automatically applied, allowing users to begin working immediately without extensive setup time. Users can then make incremental adjustments to their liking, significantly reducing the initial configuration time while maintaining the ability to freely position and resize windows
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AI summary
A method for operating an information device (20) having at least one display unit (22), wherein the method comprises: presenting a menu (24) having at least one sub-item (26, 28) at a first position on the display unit (22), receiving a first user input, wherein the first user input is used to select one of the sub-items (26, 28) of the menu (24), taking the selection of the sub-item (26, 28) of the menu (24) as a basis for identifying a window (30) having one or more control elements (32, 66, 70, 72) selectable by a further, second user input, presenting the identified window (30) having the one or more control elements (32, 66, 70, 72) on the display unit (22) at or adjacently to one side of the first menu and/or instead of the menu (24), receiving a third user input, wherein the third user input is used to position the window (30) on the display unit (22) independently of a first position of the menu (24) on the display unit (22).