Folder Creation Visual Outline and Asymmetric Sizing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional mobile terminals do not provide a visual interface for the folder creation process and fail to distinguish folders from individual application icons, making it difficult for users to locate and differentiate folders on the screen.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that display an outline of a folder to be created, allowing users to visualize its location and size, and generate the folder item upon touch release, ensuring it is distinguishable from individual items by having a different size and visual representation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If folders are created with the same size as individual icons, then screen space is efficiently utilized, but folders become indistinguishable from individual application icons
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies asymmetry by giving folders a different size than individual application icons. Specifically, folders are displayed at a larger size (e.g., 2x or 3x the size of individual icons) to create visual distinction. This asymmetric sizing allows users to easily differentiate folders from individual apps while still efficiently utilizing screen space through optimized layout arrangements.
2Device complexity
If no visual interface is provided for folder creation, then the interface remains simple, but users cannot locate or understand the folder creation process
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by displaying a preview outline of the folder at its intended location and size before the user completes the creation action. This preview shows users exactly where the folder will be created and what it will look like, allowing them to confirm the placement is correct before finalizing. This resolves the contradiction by providing clear visual feedback without significantly complicating the creation process.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms including displaying a visual outline preview of the folder during creation, showing which individual items will be included, and providing confirmation before finalizing. This feedback loop allows users to understand and control the folder creation process while maintaining interface simplicity through intuitive visual cues rather than complex controls.
3Productivity
If folders are created without visual preview, then creation is faster, but users cannot verify location and size before creation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent displays a visual outline preview of the folder showing its exact location, size, and contained items before the user completes creation. This preliminary visualization allows users to verify all parameters (position, dimensions, included items) without adding significant time to the creation process, as the preview is automatically generated and can be quickly reviewed.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a minimal preview mechanism that shows only the essential information needed for verification (outline, location, size, included items) without displaying all possible folder configuration options. This partial action approach provides sufficient verification to prevent errors while maintaining fast creation speed by avoiding unnecessary detailed configuration steps.
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AI summary
Provided is a method of controlling display of an item. In the method, a plurality of individual items is displayed. A touch input is detected from at least two of the displayed individual items. An outline of a folder item to be generated is displayed around a plurality of the at least two touched individual items. Upon receiving a touch release input, the folder item is generated and displayed within the outline to arrange the individual items that receive touch inputs therein.