Mobile Terminal Layout Rearrangement via Motion Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
The limited screen space on mobile terminals makes it cumbersome for users to manage and rearrange multiple visual objects, requiring users to switch to an edit mode and input commands, which is time-consuming and inconvenient.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that allow users to change the layout of objects on a touch screen by detecting specific motions of the mobile terminal, such as shaking or breathing, to rearrange and reconfigure the display areas based on the properties of the objects, enabling intuitive and quick management of visual objects without the need for manual editing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If users manually edit and rearrange visual objects on the screen, then the display layout can be customized, but the operation becomes time-consuming and cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-arranges visual objects in a default layout configuration, so users don't need to manually position each object. The objects are automatically organized in a visually appealing and functional arrangement, eliminating the need for preliminary manual editing work.
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically performs layout adjustments and rearrangements based on detected user actions or contextual information. The layout management becomes self-service, where the system adapts the display configuration without requiring manual user intervention for each adjustment.
2Quantity of substance
If more visual objects are displayed on the screen, then more information is accessible, but the screen space becomes insufficient and management becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
Visual objects are organized into groups or categories, and the screen is divided into multiple display areas or pages. This segmentation allows numerous objects to be managed in manageable units, with each group having its own spatial organization, making it easier to navigate and manage large numbers of visual elements.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from two-dimensional screen space to three-dimensional spatial organization by utilizing depth through multiple pages, layers, or folded display configurations. This allows visual objects to be arranged in multiple dimensions, effectively increasing the available display real estate and improving manageability.
3Stability of the object's composition
If visual objects are arranged at regular intervals, then the layout is orderly, but the arrangement is insufficient and inconvenient for user needs
Solution Approach 1:
The layout system transitions from static regular intervals to dynamic adaptive positioning. Visual objects can automatically adjust their positions based on their importance, size, or contextual relationships, allowing the layout to be both orderly and adaptable to different user needs and screen configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
Different regions of the screen are assigned different layout characteristics. Important or frequently accessed objects can be placed in prominent positions with more space, while less important objects use regular intervals. This local differentiation allows the overall layout to maintain regularity while providing flexibility where needed.
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AI summary
A method of controlling a display of a plurality of objects according to an input related to operation of a mobile terminal is provided. The method includes changing, if an input related to operation of the mobile terminal is received when a layout including a plurality of areas in which a plurality of objects are respectively displayed is displayed, one or more of the plurality of areas corresponding to the input related to the operation of the mobile terminal, and displaying a layout including the changed areas. The input related to the operation of the mobile terminal may be a motion of the mobile terminal, a user's breath, or a gesture. If an input related to operation of the mobile terminal is detected while one of the areas constituting the layout is being touched, the remaining areas except for the touched area are rearranged.