User Input Device Context Menu for Zoom Pan Select
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing user input devices for computer systems require cumbersome multiple actions and movements to initiate zoom, pan, and select functions, especially in applications with large data sets, and are challenging for devices without a mouse or touch screen.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that integrates zoom, pan, and select functions by using a context menu accessible through user input device clicks and drag operations, allowing users to toggle between zoom and select functions within the menu and perform pan functions via drag operations, reducing the need for additional menu interactions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If additional menus, toolbars, and buttons are provided to enable zoom, pan, and select functions, then the functionality is improved, but the device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate due to cumbersome multiple actions and movements required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the user input device perform multiple functions (zoom, pan, select) through different click patterns and drag operations. A single device is used to execute multiple operations by varying the interaction method (single click, double click, drag), eliminating the need for separate controls for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent dynamically changes the function of the user input device based on the interaction pattern. The same device can perform zoom, pan, or select functions depending on whether the user performs a single click, double click, or drag operation, allowing the device behavior to adapt to user needs in real-time.
2Adaptability or versatility
If additional menus, toolbars, and buttons are provided to enable zoom, pan, and select functions, then the functionality is improved, but the number of user actions and movements increases
Solution Approach 1:
The user input device is designed to perform multiple functions (zoom, pan, select) through different interaction patterns. This consolidation reduces the number of separate controls and actions needed, as users can access all functions through the single input device with varied click and drag operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The system prepares multiple functions to be accessible through a single context menu that appears after a double-click. This preliminary preparation allows users to access zoom, pan, and select functions in one location without needing to navigate through multiple separate menus or toolbars.
3Adaptability or versatility
If traditional mouse or touch screen interfaces are used, then zoom, pan, and select functions can be implemented, but the ease of operation deteriorates for devices without these interfaces
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the user input device to be universally applicable across different device types. The same device can perform zoom, pan, and select functions through different interaction patterns, making it suitable for use on laptops, tablets, and other devices without traditional mouse or touch screen interfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adapts to different device types by allowing the same user input device to perform different functions based on interaction patterns. This dynamic behavior enables seamless operation across various device platforms without requiring device-specific controls.
Data Source
AI summary
The embodiments described herein relate to an improved technique for integrating zoom, pan and select functions for a user input device in a data processing system. The described novel selection pattern allows for relying on user input device actions and a context menu to integrate multiple functions for a user input device to reduce significantly the travel required for the user input device. In one embodiment, the systems and methods integrate zoom, pan and select functions for a user input device that are applicable to many different data processing device types and sizes.