Magnetic Force Animation for UI Element Interaction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional user interface animations lack realism and humanization, failing to effectively utilize natural laws and user interaction habits, resulting in monotonous and unengaging experiences.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a 'magnetic force' animation effect that simulates natural magnetic forces by adjusting UI element sizes, colors, shapes, and movements based on size, distance, and speed, using predefined curves like Bézier or elastic force curves to create dynamic and interactive experiences.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If conventional animation effects are used in UI framework, then basic animation functionality is provided, but the animation effects lack realism and humanization
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by dynamically adjusting animation parameters (speed, distance, change degree) based on UI element size and interaction context. The animation effect intensity is modulated according to the size of UI elements involved, transforming static animation templates into dynamic, context-aware animations that feel more natural and humanized without requiring complete system redesign
2Speed
If high refresh rate and high rendering degree animation effects are implemented, then animation smoothness and detail are improved, but computational resources and processing complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements partial action by applying magnetic force animation effects selectively only when UI elements enter or leave target ranges during user interaction, rather than continuously rendering complex animations. This event-triggered approach maintains high animation quality (120Hz refresh rate) for critical interaction moments while reducing overall processing load and energy consumption during non-interaction periods
3Ease of operation
If magnetic force animation effect is implemented, then user interaction naturalness is improved, but animation control complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex mechanical animation control systems with a simplified magnetic force model. Instead of manually programming detailed motion trajectories and timing functions, the system uses physical laws (magnetic attraction/repulsion forces) to automatically generate natural-looking animations. The control complexity is reduced to defining target ranges and basic force parameters, while the physics engine handles the complex motion calculations automatically
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AI summary
A method includes: an electronic device displays a first user interface (UI) element and a second UI element on a screen. Further, the electronic device detects an operation performed on the first UI element and enables the first UI element to move correspondingly. When it is determined that the first UI element enters or leaves a target range associated with the second UI element, the electronic device enables at least one of the first UI element and the second UI element to produce an animation effect. A change degree of the animation effect is determined based at least on a first size of the first UI element or a second size of the second UI element.