Mobile Device Geographic Information Display Transition

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current mobile devices require users to switch between different geographic information screens or displays by navigating through menus or viewing separate screens, making it cumbersome to access additional or different geographic information.

Innovation Solution

A system and method that allows users to change or view different geographic information on a mobile device by detecting movement or orientation changes using sensors, such as accelerometers and cameras, to automatically switch or blend displays, providing a more intuitive and efficient interface.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of information

If users navigate through menus or view separate screens to access different geographic information, then comprehensive geographic information can be obtained, but the operation becomes cumbersome and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccess to geographic informationVSAvoidmenu navigation
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by making the display content change automatically in response to device movement. The geographic information display transitions from static to dynamic, where the system detects user gestures through sensors and automatically switches between different geographic information screens without requiring manual menu navigation. This resolves the contradiction by making information access both comprehensive and operationally simple.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs self-service by automatically detecting user intent through motion sensors and autonomously switching between different geographic information displays. The device monitors its own movement state and triggers appropriate display changes without requiring explicit user commands, thereby eliminating cumbersome menu navigation while ensuring comprehensive geographic information access.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple geographic information screens are provided separately, then diverse geographic information is available, but switching between them requires manual intervention

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvegeographic information displayVSAvoidscreen switching time
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system prepares multiple geographic information screens in advance and uses motion sensors to detect user gestures that indicate desired screen transitions. By preliminarily loading all necessary geographic information and using predictive gesture detection, the system enables instant switching between screens, eliminating the time loss associated with manual navigation while maintaining versatile geographic information display capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical interaction of manual menu navigation with sensor-based gesture detection. Motion sensors detect physical movements of the device, and the system automatically translates these gestures into screen switching actions. This substitution eliminates the time-consuming manual intervention required for switching between diverse geographic information screens.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Loss of information

If the interface requires active importing of information through downloads or menu selections, then complete geographic information can be accessed, but the process becomes complex and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecompleteness of geographic informationVSAvoidinterface complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically manages geographic information display based on detected device movement and user context. Instead of requiring users to actively import information through complex menu selections, the system self-adjusts the displayed geographic information by detecting gestures and automatically switching between relevant screens, thereby maintaining information completeness while dramatically reducing interface complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The interface transitions from a static, manually-controlled system to a dynamic, automatically-adapting system. The display content changes in real-time based on device movement detection, allowing comprehensive geographic information access without requiring users to navigate complex menus or perform active information importing operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables users to seamlessly transition between various geographic information displays without manual menu navigation, enhancing user experience by providing quick and intuitive access to additional or different information through device movement or orientation.

Implementation Method 1

detecting movement or orientation changes using sensors, such as accelerometers and cameras

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAccelerometer: Accelerometer

Implementation Method 2

detecting movement or orientation changes using sensors, such as accelerometers and cameras

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCamera: Photography

Data Source

PatentEP2836796B1A method and system for changing geographic information displayed on a mobile device
Publication Date: 2020.12.23 HERE GLOBAL BV
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AI summary

Convenient control of navigation or mapping image content on a mobile device is provided. Map and/or navigation information is displayed. Movement of the mobile device or a user associated with the mobile device is detected. The content of the display is changed as a function of the detected movement.