Map Interface with Information Labels for Location Association

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing information display methods lack the ability to clearly and intuitively associate geographic locations with corresponding information, making it difficult for users to understand the location of events or information sources.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus that combine information display with maps, where information labels are marked on a geographic map, allowing users to visually link information with its location, enabling intuitive geographic location identification.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of information

If information is displayed in list form, then information can be presented systematically, but users cannot intuitively understand geographic locations associated with the information

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvegeographic location associationVSAvoiddisplay structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines information display with map display into a unified interface. Information labels are overlaid on the map, and clicking an information label displays both the information content and the corresponding geographic location on the map simultaneously. This merging eliminates the need to switch between separate information and map views, directly resolving the contradiction by preserving geographic location association while maintaining a cohesive display structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transitions from traditional one-dimensional list display to a two-dimensional map-based display. By positioning information labels at their corresponding geographic coordinates on the map, the system adds spatial dimensionality to information presentation. This dimensional change enables users to intuitively understand geographic locations while maintaining systematic information organization through the map's structured layout.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Ease of operation

If traditional list display is used, then information organization is simple, but user understanding of event locations is difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser understandingVSAvoidgeographic context
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The map serves as an intermediary between the information and the user's spatial understanding. Instead of directly presenting geographic coordinates or addresses in text form, the system uses the map as a visual mediator that translates abstract location data into intuitive spatial representation. This intermediary approach enhances user understanding of event locations while preserving complete geographic context through visual display.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs visual differentiation through color and graphical markers on the map to represent different information types and locations. Information labels use distinct visual characteristics to indicate their geographic associations, making it easier for users to quickly comprehend location information without overwhelming text. This visual encoding maintains geographic context while improving ease of understanding through intuitive visual cues.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #32Color changes

Data Source

PatentUS20230409178A1Information display method and apparatus, device, storage medium, and program product
Publication Date: 2023.12.21 TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) CO LTD
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AI summary

This application discloses an information display method and apparatus, a device, a storage medium, and a program product, relating to the field of computer and Internet technologies. The method includes displaying an interface presenting a map of a geographic region; displaying at least one information label related to the geographic region in the interface, and marking a geographic location associated with the information label on the map, each information label corresponding to at least one piece of information; and displaying information corresponding to a target information label in response to an operation on the target information label.