Editing Apparatus Display Segmentation for Label Creation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing editing apparatuses face challenges in efficiently displaying and managing character strings on small, low-resolution displays, particularly in handheld devices, where the overlap of editing actions with the character string and cursor can obscure the editing position, making it difficult for users to perform editing operations effectively.
Innovation Solution
The apparatus includes a processor and memory configured to display a print image and a target character string in separate areas, with a selection image shown in a third area that overlaps with the print image and character string, causing the print image to be modified and the character string to be reduced in size to prevent overlap, allowing users to easily select editing actions without obscuring the cursor and editing positions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a selection image is displayed to allow users to select editing actions, then the ease of operation is improved, but the selection image may overlap with the character string and cursor, obscuring the editing position and reducing measurement precision
Solution Approach 1:
The display area is segmented into multiple regions: a first area for displaying the print image, a second area for displaying the character string with cursor, and a third area for displaying the selection image. This spatial segmentation allows all elements to coexist without overlapping, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and measurement precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The selection image is positioned in a third area that is distinct from the first and second areas, effectively adding a spatial dimension to the layout. This dimensional separation ensures that the selection image does not obscure the character string or cursor, maintaining both operational ease and position visibility.
2Productivity
If the display area is used efficiently to show all information, then the productivity is improved, but the character string and selection image may overlap, making it difficult to detect the editing position
Solution Approach 1:
The display is segmented into functional zones: the first area displays the print image, the second area displays the editable character string with cursor, and the third area displays the selection image. This segmentation maximizes information display while preventing overlap, thereby maintaining both productivity and detectability.
Solution Approach 2:
The third area acts as an intermediary space that hosts the selection image without interfering with the character string display in the second area. This intermediary zone allows efficient use of display space while ensuring the editing position remains clearly detectable.
3Measurement precision
If the character string is displayed in full size to maintain readability, then the measurement precision is improved, but it may overlap with the selection image, reducing ease of operation
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the display into separate areas, the character string can be displayed in the second area at its full readable size without being constrained by the presence of the selection image in the third area. This segmentation simultaneously improves measurement precision and maintains ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The display layout merges multiple functional elements (print image, character string, selection image) into a unified interface where each element occupies its designated area. This merging allows all elements to be visible and accessible simultaneously, enhancing both readability and operational ease.
Data Source
AI summary
An editing apparatus includes a processor and a memory. The processor performs processes. The processes include causing a print image to be displayed in a first area, and a mark and at least one portion of a target character string to be displayed in a second area. The processes include causing a selection image to be displayed in a third area. The processes include performing a first determination whether a corresponding block included in the print image overlaps with the selection image. The processes include causing the entire corresponding block to be displayed in a first residual area. The processes include performing a second determination whether the mark overlaps with the selection image. The processes include reducing a size of the target character string. The processes include causing the mark and at least one portion of a reduced character string to be displayed in a second residual area.