Portable Terminal Gesture Input Area Adaptation
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Solution Overview
Problem
The operability of gesture operations on portable terminal devices is compromised due to their smaller screen size compared to image processing apparatuses, making it difficult for users to perform complex gestures like multiple touch, flick, and pinch operations on reduced-sized operation screens.
Innovation Solution
The system enhances operability by allowing users to select and adjust the size and position of gesture input areas on the portable terminal device's screen, converting operation information before transmission to the image processing apparatus, and displaying gesture input areas in a manner that facilitates easy input, even when the screen size differs significantly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the operation screen of the image processing apparatus is displayed in reduced size on the portable terminal device to adapt to the smaller screen, then the screen can be displayed on the portable device, but gesture operation input becomes difficult and operability decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The operation screen is divided into multiple gesture input areas, each corresponding to specific gesture operations. This segmentation allows the system to provide targeted guidance for each area, making gesture input more intuitive and easier to perform on the smaller portable terminal screen.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary action by displaying guidance information before the user attempts gesture operations. The guidance screen shows which gestures to perform in which areas, preparing the user in advance and reducing the difficulty of gesture input on the smaller screen.
2Volume of moving object
If the screen size of the portable terminal device is smaller than the image processing apparatus, then the portable device is more compact and portable, but the operation screen must be reduced in size making gesture operations difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The system adds a new dimension to the interaction by incorporating guidance information that overlays or accompanies the operation screen. This additional informational layer helps users perform gestures correctly on the smaller screen without requiring the screen itself to be larger.
Solution Approach 2:
The guidance screen acts as an intermediary between the user and the gesture operations. It translates the abstract concept of gesture input into concrete, area-specific instructions, making it easier for users to perform gestures on the portable device's smaller screen.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the number of gesture input areas and buttons on the screen increases to provide more functions, then the device functionality is enhanced, but the screen complexity increases making operation more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The operation screen is divided into multiple gesture input areas, each corresponding to specific gesture operations. This segmentation allows the system to provide targeted guidance for each area, making gesture input more intuitive and easier to perform on the smaller portable terminal screen.
Solution Approach 2:
Different regions of the screen are assigned different functions and gesture types. The guidance information is localized to each gesture input area, providing context-specific instructions that help users understand what gestures to perform in each region, reducing overall perceived complexity.
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AI summary
An image processing linkage system includes: an image processing apparatus and a portable terminal device connectable with each other, wherein the image processing apparatus includes a display unit, and a transmitting unit, the portable terminal device includes a display unit, a receiving unit, a display control unit, an operation information converting unit, and a transmitting unit, and the image processing apparatus receives the operation information transmitted from the portable terminal device, and executes a process corresponding to the operation information.