Mobile Map Shortcut Icon Registration via Drag Gesture
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods for registering shortcuts on mobile terminals are inconvenient, requiring multiple steps and limiting the immediacy and range of information provided, especially when displaying routes and passing-through points.
Innovation Solution
A method for controlling a map on a mobile terminal that allows users to register shortcut points using a user input unit or sensing unit, displaying shortcut icons and simplifying the process of searching routes and adding passing-through points by directly selecting and dragging icons on the map.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the existing shortcut registration method is used, then the shortcut function can be provided, but the process requires multiple steps and is inconvenient for users
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple registration steps into a single drag operation. Users can directly drag a point on the map to register it as a shortcut, merging the selection, registration, and confirmation steps into one intuitive gesture, thereby improving ease of operation while reducing process complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically detects and registers the shortcut point when the user drags it, eliminating the need for manual confirmation or additional input steps. The drag action itself serves as both the selection and registration mechanism, making the system self-servicing and reducing operational complexity
2Loss of information
If text icons are used for shortcuts, then shortcut information can be displayed, but only restricted information is provided and users cannot use it immediately and conveniently
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses color-coded icons to represent different types of shortcuts or locations. Each shortcut point is displayed with a distinctive visual marker that provides immediate visual recognition and categorization, allowing users to quickly understand the nature of each shortcut without reading text descriptions, thus reducing information loss and access time
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from text-based one-dimensional information to visual icon-based multi-dimensional information. By displaying shortcuts as graphical icons with visual attributes (position, color, shape) on the map, the system provides richer information in multiple dimensions simultaneously, enabling faster comprehension and immediate use
3Productivity
If multiple steps are required for route searching and passing-through point addition, then route functionality can be provided, but the number of steps is excessive and reduces efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The patent allows users to pre-register multiple shortcut points on the map beforehand. When creating a route, users can simply select these pre-registered points to add as passing-through points, eliminating the need to manually search for or define each point during route creation. This preliminary registration action significantly improves route searching efficiency while maintaining ease of operation
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables users to copy and reuse registered shortcut points across different routes. Once a point is registered as a shortcut, it can be quickly copied into multiple route plans without re-defining it each time, thereby improving productivity in route management while keeping the operation simple and intuitive
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AI summary
A method for controlling a map is provided. The method comprises displaying a map on a display module of a mobile terminal and registering a point on the map, selected by using at least one of a user input unit and a sensing unit, as a shortcut point and displaying a shortcut icon on the map.