Mobile Terminal Movement Sensor Adaptive Display Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Mobile communication devices face challenges in adapting display information to user needs across various situations due to limited display area and the need for intuitive control, especially when used in different environments and activities.
Innovation Solution
A mobile communication apparatus equipped with a processor and movement sensor that detects movement patterns to automatically switch between multiple viewing modes, allowing users to adjust the display size and content based on movement levels and patterns, such as shaking or directional movements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If the display area is increased to show more information, then the quantity of information displayed is improved, but the device size and portability are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the display content adaptive and changeable based on movement patterns. The system dynamically adjusts what information is displayed and how it is presented according to the detected movement state, allowing the limited display area to effectively show more relevant information at different times rather than being static
2Ease of operation
If manual menu navigation is used to change viewing modes, then the ease of operation is improved through user control, but the loss of time increases due to navigation steps
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements self-service by automatically detecting movement patterns and autonomously selecting appropriate viewing modes without requiring manual user intervention. The movement sensor and processor work together to self-adjust the display configuration based on the detected movement state, eliminating the need for users to navigate menus manually
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies feedback by using the movement sensor to continuously monitor the device's movement state and feed this information back to the processor, which then automatically adjusts the viewing mode accordingly. This closed-loop feedback system enables real-time adaptation of the display to the user's situation
3Device complexity
If a fixed viewing mode is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability to different usage situations is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by making the movement sensor serve multiple functions: it detects various types of movements (shaking, tilting, acceleration patterns) and the processor interprets these to determine different usage situations (driving, walking, stationary, etc.). This single sensor enables the system to adapt to multiple different usage scenarios without requiring separate sensors for each function
Solution Approach 2:
The system applies parameter changes by modifying display parameters (viewing mode, text size, icon size, information density) based on the detected movement patterns. The processor adjusts these display parameters dynamically according to the movement state, enabling the same hardware to provide optimized viewing experiences for different usage situations
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 intuitive and adaptive viewing of information on the device, improving visibility in dynamic situations like driving or walking while allowing more information to be displayed in static conditions, enhancing user experience without navigating through menus.
Implementation Method 1
a movement sensor arranged to determine a movement pattern of the apparatus
Data Source
AI summary
A method for adapting viewing of information on a display of a mobile communication apparatus, and a such mobile communication apparatus is disclosed. The invention relates to determining a movement pattern of the mobile communication apparatus; selecting a viewing mode among a plurality of viewing modes in dependence on the determined movement pattern; and viewing items on the display in accordance to the viewing mode.