Dynamic Floating Search Bar Gesture Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional search interfaces on mobile terminals are inefficient due to improper placement, resource consumption, and user time wastage, as both embedded and floating search bars either occupy too much screen space or are difficult to find, affecting user experience and search efficiency.
Innovation Solution
An information search method that generates a search interface by determining consistency in paths created by sliding fingers on the screen, allowing the search interface to be displayed globally without an independent placement, thereby saving time and resources.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If an embedded search bar is placed at a fixed position (top or bottom of web page), then the search interface is always visible, but the user needs to switch back to the top to search when browsing at random positions, wasting time and system resources
Solution Approach 1:
The search bar transitions from a static embedded position to a dynamic floating position that can be freely moved by the user. The search bar becomes a movable object that users can drag to any location on the screen, allowing immediate access regardless of browsing position without requiring page switching.
2Ease of operation
If a floating search bar is made large to be easily visible, then the user can find it at first sight, but the space for users to browse other information is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The search bar is designed as a dynamically resizable and movable floating element. Users can adjust its size and position according to their needs, allowing the search bar to be small when not in use (maximizing browsing space) and easily accessible when needed (maintaining visibility).
Solution Approach 2:
The search bar can be positioned in different locations on the screen based on user preference and specific task requirements. Different regions of the screen can serve different purposes - the search bar can be placed in corners or edges when not actively used, leaving the central area optimized for content browsing.
3Area of stationary object
If the search bar is made small to save screen space, then more browsing space is available, but the user cannot find the search bar at first sight
Solution Approach 1:
The search bar's size and position are dynamically adjustable rather than fixed. Users can quickly expand or move the search bar when needed, and minimize or relocate it when not in use. This dynamic behavior allows the system to adapt to different usage scenarios, maintaining both visibility and screen space efficiency.
4Ease of operation
If multiple search bars are configured at different positions (top and bottom), then search accessibility is improved, but system resources are consumed excessively
Solution Approach 1:
A single floating search bar instance serves multiple positions and functions throughout the application. Rather than creating separate search bar instances for different locations, the universal floating search bar can be moved to any position and maintains the same search functionality, reducing resource consumption while providing equivalent accessibility.
Data Source
AI summary
An example information search method includes: obtaining a plurality of paths on a screen of a mobile terminal generated by sliding two or more fingers on the screen, in which one finger corresponds to one path; determining whether the plurality of paths is consistent; if the determining result is positive, generating a search interface calling signal; and displaying a search interface based on the search interface calling signal. Thus, the techniques of the present disclosure enhance information search efficiency.