Multifunction Button Radial Unfolding for Touchscreen Interface
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Solution Overview
Problem
Large touchscreen devices are inconvenient for users to operate due to the need to navigate multiple fixed buttons, leading to increased user action times and decreased performance.
Innovation Solution
A method that combines multiple single-function buttons into a multifunction button on touchscreen devices, where the type of touch operation determines whether to unfold additional buttons around the multifunction button or adjust its docking location, allowing users to control the screen by moving the multifunction button.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple fixed buttons are provided on the touchscreen interface, then the device functionality is comprehensive, but the user operation time increases and ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple single-function buttons into one multifunction button that can dynamically display different functions. Instead of having separate fixed buttons for different operations, a single button location serves multiple purposes by changing its displayed function based on user interaction patterns and context, thereby reducing the physical space and interaction complexity while maintaining comprehensive functionality
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic button behavior where the multifunction button can change its displayed function, position, and associated operations in real-time based on user interaction. The button transitions between different states and functions dynamically, allowing the interface to adapt to user needs without requiring multiple static buttons, thus improving ease of operation while preserving versatility
2Area of stationary object
If the touchscreen screen size is large, then the display area is sufficient, but the user operation convenience deteriorates due to increased distance between buttons
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from a traditional horizontal linear arrangement of buttons to a radial arrangement around a central multifunction button. This dimensional change allows functions to be organized in a circular pattern around the center, reducing the maximum distance users need to travel across the screen while maintaining access to all functions. The radial layout efficiently utilizes the large screen area without increasing operational complexity
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple fixed buttons are arranged on the screen, then all functions are accessible, but the device complexity and button location management increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal multifunction button that can perform multiple operations depending on the context and user interaction type. Instead of requiring separate dedicated buttons for each function, this single button location serves as a universal interface that adapts its behavior based on the situation, significantly simplifying the interface structure while maintaining access to diverse functions through different interaction modes
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AI summary
The present application is directed to devices and methods for touchscreen interactive interface. The method may comprise steps of combining two or more single-function buttons on the user interface of the touchscreen device into one multifunction button; monitoring a real-time touch operation with the multifunction button by a user; determining the type of the touch operation according to the time of the touch operation; and unfolding the two or more single-function buttons one after another around the multifunction button according to the type of the touch operation.