Flexible Grid Structure Control for Digital Content Layout
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional techniques for defining and managing grid structures in digital content are inflexible and require manual interaction, leading to inefficient use of computational resources and user frustration, especially when dealing with complex structures of varied size.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of a flexible grid structure control system that supports dynamic updates and includes modes such as divider edit mode and grid cell edit mode, allowing for global and local edits to grid layouts, respectively, with automatic resizing of grid cells based on user input.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual interaction techniques are used to define grid structures, then users can control grid layout, but computational resource efficiency deteriorates and user frustration increases when dealing with complex structures
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically detects edge overlaps between grid cells and performs resizing operations without requiring manual user intervention. The grid structure control module monitors cell positions and autonomously adjusts sizes to maintain proper spacing, eliminating the need for continuous manual adjustments while handling complex grid configurations efficiently
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously monitors the positions and sizes of grid cells, detecting when edges overlap or come too close. Based on this feedback, the system automatically triggers resizing operations to restore proper spacing. This closed-loop control ensures grid integrity without requiring manual intervention, improving both ease of operation and computational efficiency
2Ease of operation
If manual interaction techniques are used to define grid structures, then users can control grid layout, but user effort increases due to limitations in handling complex structures
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs automatic grid cell resizing based on detected edge overlaps, eliminating the need for users to manually calculate and adjust cell dimensions. The grid structure control module handles complex resizing logic automatically, significantly reducing user effort and time required to manage complex grid structures
Solution Approach 2:
The system proactively detects potential layout problems by monitoring edge overlaps between grid cells before they become visible issues. By identifying and correcting spacing problems early, the system prevents the need for extensive manual adjustments later, reducing overall user effort and time investment
3Ease of manufacture
If conventional grid definition techniques are used, then simple grid structures can be created, but flexibility and adaptability deteriorate when dealing with complex structures of varied size
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts grid cell sizes based on real-time detection of edge overlaps. When cells are moved or resized, the system automatically recalculates and adjusts adjacent cell dimensions to maintain proper spacing. This dynamic adaptation enables the grid to flexibly accommodate complex structures of varied sizes without requiring predefined configurations
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes geometric parameters of grid cells (specifically sizes and positions) in response to detected edge overlaps. By automatically adjusting cell dimensions to maintain minimum spacing requirements, the system adapts to various grid configurations and complexities while maintaining structural integrity
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AI summary
Grid structure control techniques and systems are described that support use of a flexible grid structure and layout control. In an implementation, an input is received via a user interface, the user interface displaying a grid having a plurality of grid cells. A determination is made as to whether the input corresponds to a first said grid cell of the grid. Responsive to determining by a processing device the input corresponds to the first said grid cell, a first edge of the first grid cell and a second edge of a second grid cell is moved as following the input. The second edge is disposed opposite and proximal to the first edge.