Matrix Information Element Navigation Interface
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing document management systems face challenges in efficiently navigating and organizing large amounts of information, particularly in distinguishing selected and active elements among multiple axes of documents, which affects user experience and usability.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that utilize a graphical user interface to display documents in a matrix-like structure, allowing for the selection and navigation of active documents across axes, with visual discrimination of active and selected elements, enabling efficient use of display space and intuitive document management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If a larger number of axes of information elements are displayed to provide more information, then the quantity of information presented increases, but the usable display area is insufficient to accommodate all axes effectively
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a hierarchical organization system where axes are grouped into groups of axes, and further organized into sheets. This multi-dimensional structure allows the system to accommodate a large number of information elements by distributing them across multiple organizational layers (groups, sheets) rather than attempting to display all axes simultaneously on a single display area, thus resolving the contradiction between quantity of information and available display space.
2Difficulty of detecting and measuring
If visual discrimination is enhanced to distinguish selected and active elements among multiple axes, then the clarity of element identification improves, but the interface complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by implementing distinct visual characteristics specifically for active elements and selected elements within the interface. Active elements are displayed with particular visual properties (such as highlighting or positioning) that differ from inactive elements, while selected elements have their own distinct visual markers. This targeted differentiation improves element identification clarity without requiring the entire interface to become complex, as only specific elements receive enhanced visual treatment based on their functional state.
3Adaptability or versatility
If navigation among a plurality of axes and groups of axes is enabled, then the versatility of document management improves, but the difficulty of navigation and control increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the navigation system into distinct hierarchical levels: individual axes, groups of axes, and sheets. Each level has its own navigation mechanisms and control methods. This segmentation allows users to navigate efficiently within each level without being overwhelmed by the entire system's complexity, while still providing access to the full versatility of multi-axis, multi-group document management through the hierarchical structure.
Data Source
AI summary
An embodiment of the present invention provides a method for shifting an active information element among information elements disposed on an array thereof, a group of arrays thereof and a plurality of arrays thereof. A system and an interface configured to carry out the method is hereby provided.