Multi-Dimensional Fabric Interface for Dynamic Content Grouping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional operating systems and mapping software are limited in flexibility and user experience, particularly in handling and displaying large quantities of data, and in providing immersive virtual representations of physical locations.
Innovation Solution
A multi-dimensional fabric system that stores and displays content using time and location coordinates, allowing users to access and interact with virtual representations of physical locations through a mobile device and remote server, enabling dynamic grouping and navigation of content cards based on various characteristics.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional operating systems use file location-based access, then data can be stored and retrieved, but flexibility in using alternative storage structures is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a multi-dimensional fabric that adds temporal and spatial dimensions to content storage and retrieval. Instead of traditional file location-based access, the system uses a fabric coordinate system that incorporates time, location, and topic dimensions, enabling flexible access patterns without being constrained by hierarchical file structures.
Solution Approach 2:
The fabric is designed to be dynamic and manipulable, allowing users to interact with and reconfigure the fabric to access different content based on various dimensions. This dynamic nature enables alternative storage structures to be implemented without changing the underlying operating system architecture.
2Ease of operation
If traditional mapping software is used to visit physical locations, then basic navigation is provided, but the user experience is limited and large quantities of data cannot be efficiently digested
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments content into discrete content cards that can be individually manipulated and organized within the multi-dimensional fabric. Each content card represents a discrete unit of information that can be independently accessed, viewed, and organized, making large quantities of data manageable through incremental interaction rather than overwhelming users with bulk data processing.
Solution Approach 2:
By adding multiple dimensions (time, location, topic) to the traditional two-dimensional map view, the system enables users to navigate and digest large quantities of data through multi-axis exploration. Users can filter and organize content along different dimensional axes, making data processing more efficient and engaging.
3Loss of information
If content is displayed in expanded form for detailed viewing, then user can see all information, but navigation through large quantities of content becomes inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a nested structure where content cards can be stacked within decks, and decks can be organized within the multi-dimensional fabric. This nesting allows users to collapse groups of related content cards into compact decks for efficient navigation, while still maintaining the ability to expand any individual deck or card when detailed information is needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The content cards and decks are designed to be dynamically expandable and collapsible based on user interaction. Users can quickly collapse decks to navigate through large quantities of content efficiently, and expand individual cards when they need to view detailed information, optimizing the balance between navigation speed and information visibility.
Data Source
AI summary
An orthogonal or multi-dimensional fabric user interface is described herein. A computer device executes an operating system that stores content in a multi-dimensional fabric. Users can access and view content that is stored in the multi-dimensional fabric at a specific location and time. The users request the specific location and time. The computer device r accesses the multi-dimensional fabric to anchor content within the multi-dimensional fabric user interface based on the specific location and time.