Mobile Apparatus Pre-Action Gesture Preview Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Mobile apparatuses require multiple touches or operations to perform functions, such as previewing video files, which can be inconvenient for users.
Innovation Solution
A mobile apparatus and control method that allow for a pre-action gesture, such as a flick, drag, or hover, to directly initiate a preview display of an object, like a video file thumbnail, without entering an operation for execution, enabling the object to function as a pre-action controller.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If multiple touches or operations are required to perform functions on objects, then the mobile apparatus can execute complex operations, but the user convenience deteriorates due to the need for multiple touches
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by enabling a preview function that activates before the user completes the full selection operation. When the user hovers or performs a partial touch on an object, the system pre-displays preview information (such as video preview, image preview, or file information) without requiring the user to complete the full tap or selection sequence. This allows users to obtain preview information with fewer touches, improving ease of operation while maintaining the capability for complex operations when needed.
2Productivity
If a preview function is added to reduce the number of touches, then the ease of operation improves, but the device complexity increases due to additional functionality
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the preview function with the existing touch interface by utilizing the same touch screen and gesture detection mechanisms. The preview function is integrated into the object display area, allowing preview information to be shown directly where objects are displayed without requiring separate preview interfaces or additional hardware components. This merging approach improves productivity by reducing operation steps while minimizing the increase in device complexity through efficient use of existing system resources.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic behavior where the preview function is activated conditionally based on user gestures. The system dynamically adjusts its behavior: when the user hovers or performs a partial touch, preview information is displayed; when the user performs a full tap or long press, the traditional selection behavior occurs. This dynamic approach allows the system to provide efficient preview access when needed while maintaining standard operation modes, thereby improving productivity without permanently increasing system complexity.
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AI summary
A method of controlling a mobile apparatus having a function of a pre-action on an object is provided. The method includes displaying the object on a touch screen, detecting a pre-action gesture on the object, and performing the pre-action on the object in response to the pre-action gesture.