Map Display Control Grouping Locations by Proximity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for displaying information related to locations on a virtual space, such as maps, face difficulties in selecting the correct location when the map scale changes, making it hard to access specific information due to the proximity of locations at smaller scales.
Innovation Solution
A display control program and device that groups information based on proximity, allowing users to select a group by designating a position within a determination region, thereby displaying all related information, and adjusts these groups in real-time with changes in map scale or angle.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If the map scale is reduced to display more locations, then the coverage area increases, but the distance between locations decreases making selection difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the map display into multiple selectable regions (first region, second region, third region) with different scales. Each region can be independently selected and displayed, allowing users to view multiple locations clearly while maintaining the ability to focus on specific areas when needed. This resolves the contradiction by providing both broad coverage and precise selection capability through regional segmentation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a regional dimension to the map display system. Instead of only changing the scale of a single map view, the system allows selection among multiple pre-defined regions, adding a spatial dimension (region selection) to the interaction model. This enables users to navigate between different geographic areas while maintaining optimal display scales for each region.
2Measurement precision
If the map scale is increased to show individual locations clearly, then the selection accuracy improves, but the coverage area decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic region selection where the displayed map region can be changed based on user input. The system dynamically switches between different predefined regions (first, second, third regions) allowing users to select the appropriate scope for their information search. This dynamic adaptability enables the system to provide both detailed and comprehensive views as needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent pre-divides the map into multiple predetermined regions before user interaction. These regions are prepared in advance with appropriate scales and boundaries, so when users need to search for information, they can directly select from the pre-configured regions rather than manually adjusting scales. This preliminary preparation enables efficient navigation between different coverage areas.
3Productivity
If multiple locations are displayed close together to increase coverage, then the map efficiency improves, but the difficulty of detecting and measuring individual locations increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the information display into region-specific content. When a user selects a particular region, the system displays information primarily related to that region, filtering out or minimizing information from other regions. This segmentation prevents information overload and makes it easier to detect and measure (identify and evaluate) relevant locations within the selected region.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies local quality by providing customized information display for each selected region. The system adjusts the displayed information to match the characteristics and relevance of the selected region, ensuring that locations and information are presented with appropriate detail and context for that specific area, rather than using a uniform display approach.
Data Source
AI summary
A game device stores data of news information related to a plurality of news locations on a map. The game device divides the news locations into groups, and sets a determination region for each group. Further, the game device receives an input of designating a position in a display region from the user. When the designated position is within a determination region, news information related to one or more news locations included in a group corresponding to the determination region is displayed on a display device.