Location-Dependent Mobile Terminal Menu Navigation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mobile terminal devices in mobile radio networks have cumbersome and non-customizable menu navigation, leading to users neglecting or inadequately utilizing available functions and applications due to extensive and complex navigation systems.
Innovation Solution
A method that uses a display device to optically reproduce the location of the mobile terminal on a map, with usage and operating options for functions and applications displayed based on the device's location, allowing for location-dependent service usage and customizable menu navigation by filtering available options based on user context and needs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If comprehensive menu navigation is provided for all available functions and applications, then complete access to all terminal capabilities is achieved, but the menu structure becomes extensive and difficult to use
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by customizing the menu navigation interface based on the user's geographic location. Different locations receive different menu configurations showing only relevant functions and applications. For example, a user at a cinema location sees movie-related services, while a user at a railway station sees transportation services. This makes each local menu optimized for that specific context, resolving the contradiction between comprehensive access and ease of use.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamics by making the menu navigation structure adaptive and changeable based on location data. The menu dynamically reconfigures itself as the user moves between different geographic locations, automatically showing relevant services for each location. This dynamic adaptation allows the system to provide comprehensive access to all functions while maintaining ease of operation by always showing only the most relevant options.
2Device complexity
If standardized menu navigation is used for all users, then system simplicity is maintained, but user customization and individual needs are not met
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by providing customized menu navigation for each user based on their geographic location. Instead of a single standardized menu, each user receives a location-specific menu that reflects their individual needs and context. The system maintains relative simplicity by using automated location-based rules rather than complex user profiles, achieving customization without excessive complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements self-service by enabling the menu navigation system to automatically adapt to each user's location and customize the interface without requiring manual user configuration. The system autonomously determines relevant services based on geographic data and configures the menu accordingly, providing user customization while keeping the overall system structure relatively simple.
3Loss of information
If all usage and operating options are displayed simultaneously, then complete information availability is achieved, but user confusion and difficulty in finding relevant functions increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the extraction principle by selectively removing irrelevant menu items from the display based on the user's current location. Instead of showing all available functions simultaneously, the system extracts and displays only those functions that are relevant to the user's geographic context. For example, at a restaurant location, only dining-related services are shown, while other services are temporarily hidden. This maintains information availability for all functions while improving function finding by showing only relevant options.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamics by making the displayed information dynamic and context-dependent. The menu automatically updates its content based on real-time location data, showing different sets of functions for different locations. This dynamic information display ensures that users always see relevant information without being overwhelmed by irrelevant options, resolving the contradiction between complete information availability and ease of operation.
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AI summary
The method involves optically or acoustically reproducing information on a display device (4) of a mobile terminal (1), and collecting the information by an input device (6). A part of usage and/or operating possibilities is reproduced to provide functions and applications on the display device-side depending on a residence location (11) of the terminal in a mobile network. The location is reproduced in the form of a geographical card (9) that includes geographical information and/or surrounding of the location. An independent claim is also included for a mobile terminal for use in a mobile network with a display device.