Grid UI Animation Row Transitions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing user interface animations in grid arrangements can be complex and confusing, especially when multiple elements are moved or rearranged, making it difficult for users to comprehend the changes visually.
Innovation Solution
A method that generates animations by transitioning user interface elements between rows in a grid, using techniques such as cross-fading and adjusting row dimensions, to provide clear visual feedback without showing individual motion across the grid, thus simplifying the animation process and reducing computational resources.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If traditional animation methods are used to show multiple elements moving or rearranging in a grid, then the animation can display detailed motion paths, but the animation becomes complex and confusing for users to comprehend
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the essential information needed for user comprehension - the transition of elements between rows - while omitting unnecessary details such as individual element motion paths within rows. This selective extraction maintains clarity while reducing animation complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The animation is segmented into row-level transitions rather than displaying continuous individual element motions. By dividing the animation into discrete row transition segments, the system provides clear visual feedback without overwhelming the user with excessive motion details.
2Loss of information
If detailed animations showing individual element motion are implemented, then the animation provides complete visual information, but computational resources increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and displays only the critical visual information - row transition events - while removing computationally expensive details such as individual element interpolation and continuous motion rendering. This reduces computational resource usage while maintaining essential visual feedback.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs partial animation by showing only the necessary row transition information rather than complete individual element motions. This partial action approach provides sufficient visual feedback for user comprehension while significantly reducing computational overhead.
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AI summary
Implementations relate to generating and displaying animations of user interface elements. In some implementations, a computer-executed method includes receiving user input indicative of manipulation of a particular user interface element with respect to a grid including a plurality of user interface elements. The method identifies, based on the user input, at least first and second rows of the grid to be updated. The method generates an animation to update the grid, including an update of the second row of the grid and one or more transitions comprising at least one of: transition of a first user interface element from the first row to outside the display area of the grid along a first direction, and transition of a second user interface element into the first row from outside the display area along a different second direction. The method causes the animation to be displayed.