Electronic Map Point of Interest State Differentiation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic map interaction methods are inefficient, requiring multiple user interactions to find specific points of interest and leading to unnecessary computing resource consumption.
Innovation Solution
An interaction method and apparatus that presents a first point of interest in a distinct state and at least one second point of interest with the same name in a different state on an electronic map, improving visibility and reducing interaction duration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If points of interest are presented uniformly without state differentiation, then the electronic map interface remains simple, but users cannot quickly distinguish between different points of interest with the same name, leading to multiple interactions and poor interaction efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by differentiating the presentation states of specific points of interest based on their relevance to the user's current location or search criteria. The first point of interest is presented in a first state (e.g., highlighted, enlarged, or with special visual markers) while other points of interest with the same name are presented in a second state (e.g., normal or dimmed), allowing users to quickly identify the most relevant location without overwhelming the interface with uniform complexity throughout.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes color changes as a visual differentiation mechanism where points of interest are displayed in different colors or with different color intensities based on their presentation state. The first point of interest may be shown in a prominent color (e.g., bright red or green) while other points of interest with the same name are shown in a less prominent color, enabling rapid visual distinction and reducing the number of interactions needed.
2Productivity
If multiple points of interest with the same name are presented without differentiation, then the interface remains consistent, but users perform unnecessary interactions to find the required point of interest, wasting computing resources
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-differentiating points of interest based on their relevance to the user's current context (such as proximity to current location, recent search history, or explicit selection) before the user interacts with them. This preliminary differentiation reduces the need for multiple trial interactions, as users can immediately identify the relevant point of interest, thereby reducing computing resource consumption associated with processing multiple interaction events.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes presentation parameters (such as visual prominence, size, color, or positioning) of points of interest based on their relevance parameters (distance, user preference, search context). By dynamically adjusting these presentation parameters, the system highlights the most relevant point of interest without requiring users to perform multiple interactions, thus improving productivity and reducing unnecessary computing resource consumption.
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AI summary
This application provides an interaction method based on an electronic map performed by an electronic device. The method includes: presenting an electronic map in a human-computer interaction interface; and in response to an interaction operation on points of interest in the electronic map, presenting, on the electronic map, a first point of interest according to a first state, and presenting at least one second point of interest with a same name as the first point of interest according to a second state, the first state being different from the second state.