Mobile Terminal Tilt-Based Object Management

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current mobile terminals lack an effective method to dynamically manage and manipulate objects on their displays based on user input and device tilt, limiting the interactive and functional capabilities of multimedia devices.

Innovation Solution

A display method and mobile terminal configuration that detects the degree of tilt to display active and inactive objects, allowing users to manipulate objects by deactivating the active object and highlighting an inactive object upon touch input, enabling enhanced user interaction and object management.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the mobile terminal displays only a single active object, then the display is simple and clear, but the user interaction capability and object management functionality are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser interaction capabilityVSAvoiddisplay management complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The display is segmented into multiple operational states: active objects and inactive objects. This segmentation allows the interface to present multiple objects simultaneously while maintaining clear visual hierarchy through distinct states, enabling richer interaction without overwhelming the user

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically transitions objects between active and inactive states based on user interaction. Objects can be deactivated to reduce clutter, and new objects can be activated, creating a dynamic display that adapts to user needs while maintaining simplicity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If the mobile terminal provides basic display functionality, then the device is easy to operate, but the interactive and functional capabilities are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinteractive capabilityVSAvoidoperation simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The mobile terminal integrates multiple functions including tilt sensing, touch input detection, and object state management within a unified interface. This multi-functionality enables diverse interactions (tilt-based navigation, touch-based selection) without requiring separate systems, maintaining ease of operation while expanding capabilities

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The controller acts as an intermediary that processes both tilt sensor data and touch input data, translating physical device orientation and user touches into meaningful object state changes. This intermediary layer simplifies the user experience by handling complex interactions behind the scenes

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Adaptability or versatility

If the mobile terminal uses tilt detection to display inactive objects, then the three-dimensional interface experience is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinterface dimensionalityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system incorporates the third dimension by using device tilt orientation to control object display states. Tilt gestures add a spatial dimension to interaction, allowing users to navigate and select objects by tilting the device in different directions, creating an intuitive 3D-like interface experience

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the operational parameters by utilizing tilt angle measurements as input for object selection. By mapping physical tilt parameters to logical object states, the system achieves enhanced interface dimensionality without requiring complex additional hardware

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

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

This solution enhances user interaction by providing a dynamic and intuitive way to manage objects on the mobile terminal, offering improved functionality and a three-dimensional interface experience.

Implementation Method 1

detecting a degree of tilt of the mobile terminal relative to a reference plane

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectGravitation: Gravitation

Data Source

PatentEP2166427B1Mobile terminal and object displaying method using the same
Publication Date: 2011.03.09 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

A display method for a mobile terminal includes displaying an active object on a display of a mobile terminal, the active object being able to be manipulated by a user, and detecting a degree of tilt of the mobile terminal relative to a reference plane. The method further includes responsive to the detecting of the degree of tilt, displaying a selectable plurality of inactive objects on the display, highlighting an object of the plurality of inactive objects responsive to user touch input relative to an associated one of the plurality of inactive objects, and deactivating the active object and displaying the highlighted object as a presently active object on the display responsive to user touch input relative to the highlighted object.