Gesture-Based Message Modification on Electronic Devices

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing methods for modifying message content on electronic devices are cumbersome, requiring users to withdraw and resubmit messages or delete and reinput incorrect content, which complicates communication processes.

Innovation Solution

A message processing method that receives a first gesture input corresponding to a preset modifier, determines the modification manner, and performs the corresponding operation on a marking area of the message content, allowing for quick and accurate modification and sending of the modified content.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If the user withdraws and resubmits a message or deletes and reinputs incorrect content, then the message content can be corrected, but the communication process becomes cumbersome and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemessage content accuracyVSAvoidmessage modification operation
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The message modification operation is segmented into distinct gesture types (deletion gesture, correction gesture, addition gesture) that can be independently selected and executed. Each gesture type corresponds to a specific modification operation, allowing users to precisely target and correct only the erroneous portion of the message rather than rewriting the entire content.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The traditional mechanical interaction model (withdraw message → resubmit, or delete characters → reinput) is replaced with a gesture-based control system. The processing module detects gesture inputs and automatically translates them into the appropriate modification operations, eliminating the need for manual character-by-character deletion and reinput.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Manufacturing precision

If the user withdraws and resubmits a message or deletes and reinputs incorrect content, then the message content can be corrected, but the time required for modification increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemessage content accuracyVSAvoidmessage modification time
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary analysis of the gesture input to determine the intended modification operation before execution. The processing module pre-processes the gesture data, identifies the target content and modification type, and prepares the correction operation in advance, enabling rapid execution without requiring the user to go through multiple manual steps.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The time-consuming mechanical process of character deletion and reinput is replaced by an automated gesture recognition and execution system. The processing module directly transforms the gesture input into the corresponding modification operation, significantly reducing the time required from several seconds or minutes to a single gesture action.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Adaptability or versatility

If traditional message modification methods are used, then message content can be changed, but the operation complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemessage modification capabilityVSAvoidoperation process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

A single gesture-based interface provides universal access to multiple modification operations (deletion, correction, addition). The processing module analyzes the gesture characteristics and automatically determines which operation to perform, making the system versatile without requiring separate controls for each modification type. This reduces operational complexity while maintaining full modification capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The processing module autonomously analyzes the gesture input, determines the appropriate modification operation, and executes the correction without requiring user intervention to select from multiple options. The system serves itself by automatically interpreting the user's intent from the gesture and performing the correct operation, thereby simplifying the user interface while maintaining adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentEP4057601B1Message processing method and electronic device
Publication Date: 2024.08.28 VIVO MOBILE COMM CO LTD
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AI summary

Embodiments of the present invention provide a message processing method and an electronic device. The message processing method is applied to a sending end device, and comprises: receiving a first touch gesture input directed to a first message content, wherein the first touch gesture input is a touch gesture corresponding to a preset modification symbol; determining, in response to the first touch gesture input, a first modification procedure corresponding to the first touch gesture input, and performing a first modification operation corresponding to the first modification procedure on a region marked by the first touch gesture input and located in the first message content, so as to obtain a modified second message content; and sending the second message content to a receiving end device.