Haptic Data Texture Representation for Touch-Based Manipulation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current data storage and presentation methods are inefficient and lack flexibility, making it a time-consuming and resource-intensive process to accurately coordinate and manipulate data, particularly in user-modification processes.
Innovation Solution
A method utilizing a haptic hardware device to classify and present data through touch-based texture representations, allowing users to manipulate and store data sets via touch commands, leveraging haptic technology for tactile feedback and stealth texture structures to convey sensitive information.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional data storage and presentation methods are used, then the process is simple to implement, but it is time-consuming and resource-intensive with little flexibility
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments data into multiple data sets based on classification attributes, and presents each data set with distinct texture characteristics. This segmentation allows parallel processing of different data categories, improving efficiency without requiring a complete system redesign.
Solution Approach 2:
The haptic hardware device serves multiple functions: it presents data through texture representations, receives touch-based commands for data manipulation, and provides tactile feedback. This multi-functionality consolidates what would otherwise require separate systems, improving productivity while managing complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple data presentations are coordinated, then data can be presented in various formats, but the process becomes unreliable and complicated
Solution Approach 1:
Each data set is assigned specific texture characteristics tailored to its classification attributes. This local customization of presentation quality allows diverse data types to be represented appropriately while maintaining a unified and reliable coordination mechanism through the common haptic interface.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes physical parameters of the haptic device to represent different data classifications. By varying texture characteristics (surface roughness, pattern, compliance) based on data attributes, the system achieves versatile presentation while maintaining reliable coordination through consistent parameter mapping.
3Measurement precision
If data is classified and presented with texture characteristics, then user interaction accuracy improves, but the process requires more resources and time
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs data classification and assigns texture characteristics in advance, before user interaction. This preliminary processing organizes data into classified sets with predetermined texture representations, enabling accurate and efficient user interaction without real-time processing delays.
4Ease of operation
If haptic hardware device is used for touch-based interaction, then user interaction becomes more intuitive and secure, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional visual and manual data interaction mechanisms with a haptic-based system. Touch gestures on the haptic hardware device substitute for complex menu navigation and visual confirmation processes, improving ease of operation while the underlying complexity is managed through software integration.
Data Source
AI summary
A method and system for improving data storage, presentation, and manipulation is provided. The method includes receiving data from a data source and analyzing the data for data classification attributes. A data set associated with a data classification attribute is selected and a data texture characteristic for association with said data set is received. The data texture characteristic is associated with the data set and a data texture representation associated with the data texture characteristic is presented via a haptic hardware device. A touch-based command associated with the data set is received and a user is enabled to manipulate, transfer, and store the data set.