Multi-dimensional Object Search Interface for Electronic Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current electronic devices are limited in their ability to search for objects in a rapid and intuitive manner, as they can only search using one method at a time, making it difficult for users to find desired objects among many stored items.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device and method that allow for the display of multiple objects on a screen, with the ability to dynamically link and classify items, enabling users to search and display objects based on selected items, such as time, place, and person, and move objects between categories.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If objects are searched using only one method at a time (single classification), then the search process is simple, but the search efficiency and user satisfaction deteriorate when users need to find objects across multiple categories
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple classification methods (folder, time, position, person, place, object) into a unified search interface. The controller simultaneously processes and displays objects classified by different criteria, allowing users to search across all categories at once rather than switching between separate search modes, thereby improving search efficiency without significantly increasing operational complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The search function is designed to perform multiple classification operations universally. The controller can classify and display objects by any combination of criteria (folder, time, position, person, place, object) through a single integrated search mechanism, making the system multi-functional and adaptable to various search needs without requiring separate dedicated functions for each classification type
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple classification methods are implemented simultaneously, then search versatility improves, but the interface complexity and difficulty of operation increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the search interface into distinct classification dimensions (folder, time, position, person, place, object), each represented as separate tags or indicators. This segmentation allows the system to present multiple classification methods in an organized, modular manner, making the versatile search functionality easier to navigate and operate by breaking down the complexity into manageable segments
Solution Approach 2:
The patent adds a new dimension to the search interface by displaying multiple classification results simultaneously in a multi-dimensional layout. Instead of requiring users to switch between different search views, the system presents folder-based, time-based, position-based, person-based, place-based, and object-based classifications in an integrated multi-dimensional display, enhancing versatility while maintaining ease of operation through intuitive spatial organization
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AI summary
An electronic device and a method of displaying an object are provided. The method of displaying an object includes displaying a plurality of objects on a screen, determining a plurality of objects corresponding to a selected item in accordance with selection of the item based on which the plurality of objects is classified, and displaying the plurality of determined objects on the screen.