Mobile Terminal List Search with Integrated Index Areas
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional mobile terminals face difficulties in quickly locating desired information from large volumes of lists due to the need for separate screen switching and complex input signals, particularly in touch screen interfaces where keypad input can be challenging.
Innovation Solution
A list search method that displays a list area with search areas containing index groups, allowing users to search specific lists without screen switching, using touch events and index specification to filter and rearrange lists on the same screen.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional file searching based on direct user input is used, then search functionality is provided, but screen switching is required and input complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the list display area and search area into a single integrated screen interface. The search areas are displayed within the same screen as the list area, allowing users to perform searches without screen switching. This combining of functions eliminates the need to navigate between separate screens for searching and viewing results.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the search functionality into multiple search areas displayed on the same screen, each containing different index groups for searching lists. This segmentation allows users to access different search dimensions (e.g., different index types) simultaneously without requiring complex input procedures or screen transitions.
2Quantity of substance
If large volumes of lists are displayed, then comprehensive information is provided, but locating desired information becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent displays multiple search areas with different index groups in advance on the same screen before the user initiates a search. These pre-positioned search areas allow users to immediately begin searching through various index dimensions without requiring preliminary screen switching or complex navigation, making it easier to locate desired information within large list volumes.
3Volume of moving object
If touch screen interface is used to remove keypad, then portability and size are improved, but input complexity for searching increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables users to perform searches by directly touching and selecting from the index groups displayed in the search areas. The touch screen interface allows users to interact with the search functionality through simple touch operations on the displayed index groups, eliminating the need for complex input procedures while maintaining the compact form factor.
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AI summary
A list search method and a mobile terminal that implements the list search method are provided. In the list search method, a plurality of search areas for outputting a plurality of index groups respectively are output in a display area where at least one list is output. The index groups include independent indexes or indexes linked with each other. Such operation occurs without screen switching and thereby enables a mobile terminal to implement a list search quickly and easily.