Map User Interface Gesture Speed Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Vehicle navigation systems often require users to pan maps, leading to multiple inputs and potential driver distraction due to limited screen space, inefficiency, and frustration, especially in vehicle environments.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method that allows users to switch between vehicle tracking and exploration modes on a touchpad, enabling different gestures for panning a scalable map at varying speeds, with distinct gestures for slower and faster movements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If the map user interface is displayed on a limited display screen, then the device can be compact and portable, but the user requires multiple inputs to pan and view different areas, causing distraction and inefficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a third dimension by implementing a scrollable history stack that stores previous map views. When users pan the map, each new view is pushed onto the history stack, allowing navigation through historical views using up/down controls. This dimensional approach to navigation resolves the contradiction by enabling comprehensive map exploration on limited screen real estate without requiring multiple separate input actions, as the system remembers and allows easy retrieval of previous views.
2Area of stationary object
If the display screen size is increased to show more map details, then the user can view more information at once, but the device becomes larger and less suitable for vehicle dashboard integration
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by automatically capturing and storing each map view in the history stack as the user navigates. This preliminary recording of map states eliminates the need for large display areas, as users can review previously captured map views through the scrollable history. The system proactively preserves navigation states, allowing comprehensive map exploration on compact displays without requiring physical expansion of the screen area.
3Measurement precision
If multiple input actions are required to pan and navigate the map, then precise control is achieved, but the operation becomes time-consuming and frustrating for the user
Solution Approach 1:
The patent ensures continuity of useful action by implementing a scrollable history stack that maintains an unbroken sequence of map views. Users can continuously navigate through historical views using simple up/down controls without interrupting the navigation flow. This continuous access to map history eliminates time losses associated with resetting or repeating navigation actions, while maintaining precise control through the structured stack-based navigation system.
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AI summary
A method and system for presenting and manipulating a map user interface include presenting the map user interface in a vehicle tracking mode. The method and system also include changing the map user interface from the vehicle tracking mode to an exploration mode. The method and system additionally include determining a first gesture on the touchpad to pan a scalable map presented on the map user interface at a first speed. The method and system further include determining a second gesture on the touchpad to pan the scalable map presented on the map user interface at a second speed which is faster than the first speed.