Focused Screen Data Field Presentation for Quick Entry Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic form entry methods on software-driven applications are inefficient and cumbersome, particularly on small devices, as they replicate traditional paper-based layouts, leading to tedious navigation and data entry challenges.
Innovation Solution
A focused screen data field presentation system and method that streamlines form entry by sectionalizing data fields, optimizing user interaction with features like automatic data separation, adaptive keyboard displays, and progressive data visualization, allowing users to focus on one question at a time, reducing the need for extensive screen navigation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional paper-based form layouts are replicated on electronic screens, then form completeness is maintained, but user efficiency and ease of operation deteriorate due to cumbersome navigation and tedious data entry
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the traditional paper form into multiple electronic sections or pages, presenting only one section at a time to the user. This segmentation reduces the visible complexity and navigation burden while maintaining all form fields, thereby improving ease of operation without sacrificing form completeness
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic form presentation where the electronic form adapts its display based on user progress, device characteristics, and data entry patterns. The form dynamically reorganizes fields, adjusts navigation, and modifies presentation format to optimize user interaction efficiency
2Loss of information
If all form fields are displayed simultaneously on the screen, then form completeness is maintained, but cognitive load increases and user focus deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the complete form into logical sections or pages that are displayed sequentially rather than simultaneously. This segmentation allows users to focus on one section at a time, reducing cognitive load while ensuring all form fields are ultimately completed through progressive disclosure
Solution Approach 2:
The patent prepares and pre-organizes form sections in advance, loading only the necessary fields for the current context. This preliminary organization enables the system to present information in a focused, manageable sequence that reduces user cognitive burden while maintaining access to the complete form structure
3Productivity
If traditional form navigation methods are used on small devices, then form completeness is maintained, but user efficiency deteriorates due to extensive screen navigation and scrolling
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the form into compact electronic sections optimized for small device screens, eliminating the need for extensive scrolling. Each section contains a subset of form fields that can be completed without navigating away from the current view, thereby improving productivity on mobile devices
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from the two-dimensional paper form layout to a multi-dimensional electronic presentation that utilizes screen real estate more efficiently. By organizing fields in adaptive grids, collapsible sections, and hierarchical displays, the system maximizes information density while maintaining ease of access on small screens
Data Source
AI summary
A quick entry method includes receiving receive, at a device comprising a screen, a selection of a portion of a screen, which corresponds to a section of a regular form. A sectional data separation process is performed to identify and separate the section of the regular form into a plurality of individual questions. Each of the plurality of individual questions is formatted for the screen. The plurality of individual questions is displayed, one at a time, on the device comprising the screen. Each of the plurality of individual questions comprising one or more data input fields for a user to complete.