Map Information Sharing via Peer-to-Peer Interface Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current mapping and navigation applications lack efficient methods for sharing map information between devices and providing location-based application recommendations, with limited user interaction and relevance in peer-to-peer communication.
Innovation Solution
Implement a method for devices to share map information using peer-to-peer communication, allowing users to select and share map items like routes, points of interest, and current locations, and provide location-based application recommendations based on the device's current location and movement speed.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If mapping applications provide multiple sharing options and action lists, then user interaction and information sharing capability are improved, but device complexity and interface clutter increase
Solution Approach 1:
The sharing interface is segmented into distinct functional areas: an action list for selecting map items to share, a share list for choosing sharing methods, and a contacts list for selecting recipients. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently, reducing overall interface complexity while maintaining versatile sharing capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The interface dynamically adapts its content and layout based on user selections and context. When a map item is selected, the action list updates to show relevant sharing options. The share list and contacts list are dynamically populated based on the selected sharing method and available contacts, reducing unnecessary elements and simplifying the interface at each step.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the application displays all available sharing options and contacts, then user choice and flexibility are improved, but information overload and user confusion increase
Solution Approach 1:
Different portions of the interface display different levels of detail appropriate to their function. The action list shows concise map item descriptions, the share list displays sharing method icons and names, and the contacts list shows contact avatars and names. This localized optimization of information density allows users to quickly scan and understand options without being overwhelmed by comprehensive details everywhere.
Solution Approach 2:
The application performs preliminary actions by automatically populating the share list with relevant sharing methods and the contacts list with appropriate contacts based on the selected map item and sharing method. This preliminary organization of information reduces the cognitive load on users, as they don't need to manually configure or search for options, thereby improving ease of operation while maintaining versatility.
3Loss of information
If the application provides detailed information cards and multiple map items, then information completeness is improved, but data management complexity and processing requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts essential information from detailed information cards and map items into structured data fields that can be efficiently managed and transmitted. When sharing map items, only the necessary information (location, name, type) is extracted and included in the shareable data structure, while leaving the complete detailed information available on-demand in the original map application. This extraction reduces data management complexity while preserving information completeness.
Solution Approach 2:
The application creates simplified copies of map item data for sharing purposes, separate from the full detailed information cards. These copies contain only the essential sharing-relevant information and are managed independently in the share list and contacts list. The original detailed information remains intact in the map application, allowing users to access complete information when needed while keeping the sharing interface lightweight and easy to manage.
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AI summary
A method to share map information between an electronic device and other nearby devices using peer-to-peer communication is provided. The method receives identification of different map items such as a route, points of interest, search results, a current map view and sends to a selected nearby device. The method provides different options to select the map items to share. The particular map information to share in some embodiments depends on what is currently displayed and/or selected on the map. When there are several items that can be shared and there is not a clear indication for what the user intends to share, an action list is shown to allow the user to select the information to share. Once a map item to share is selected, the method displays a share list to display a list of nearby devices. The method sends the shared information to selected devices.