Function Assignment Interface for Electronic Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electronic devices face difficulties in quickly and easily assigning functions to multiple regions due to a large number of available options, making it cumbersome for users to customize operations.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device with a processor and memory that includes a first accepting unit for selecting function groups, a second accepting unit for narrowing down options within those groups, and an assigning unit to assign functions to operations, allowing users to easily select and assign functions based on user input.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If all assignable functions are provided as options for each photography mode, then the system provides comprehensive functionality, but the large number of options makes it difficult to quickly and easily assign functions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the large set of assignable functions into multiple groups (e.g., shooting functions, playback functions, settings functions). Users first select a group, which narrows down the options to a manageable subset, making function assignment quick and easy while maintaining comprehensive functionality across different photography modes.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple functions are assigned to multiple regions, then the system provides comprehensive customization, but the complexity of the assignment process increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the customization process into segmented steps: first selecting a function group, then selecting specific functions within that group, and finally assigning them to regions. This segmentation reduces the perceived complexity by presenting only relevant options at each step rather than overwhelming users with all possibilities simultaneously.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a hierarchical dimension to the assignment process by organizing functions into groups and sub-groups. This multi-level structure allows users to navigate the complexity systematically, moving from broad categories to specific functions, thereby simplifying the overall customization experience while maintaining comprehensive assignment capabilities.
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AI summary
An electronic device is capable of assigning a function selected by a user as a function to be executed in accordance with each of a plurality of operations, and the electronic device includes: a first accepting unit configured to accept a first user operation for selecting any of a plurality of groups obtained by classifying a plurality of assignable functions; a second accepting unit configured to, after any of the plurality of groups is selected, narrow down options to a plurality of assignable functions included in the selected group among all assignable functions excluding functions not included in the selected group, and accept a second user operation for selecting a function to be respectively assigned to the plurality of operations among the options; and an assigning unit configured to assign the function selected by the second user operation to each of the plurality of operations.