Navigation Route Display with Multi-Mode Visual Differentiation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional navigation technologies fail to meet the increasing demands for individualized and convenient navigation, as they do not provide sufficient options for users to easily compare and select between different navigation routes.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that receive and display multiple navigation routes from a navigation server, allowing users to select a current route and assign backup routes, with the current route displayed in one mode and backup routes in a different mode, enabling users to compare and contrast options effectively.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional navigation products display only a single navigation route, then the navigation information is simple and easy to understand, but the user cannot compare different routes and select the most suitable one
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the navigation route display into multiple independent route options, each displayed as a separate visual element in the navigation map. This allows users to see and compare multiple routes (e.g., Route A, Route B, Route C) simultaneously, enabling them to select the most suitable route based on their preferences while maintaining clear visual distinction between options.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a new visual dimension for route differentiation by displaying multiple routes with distinct visual characteristics (such as different colors, line styles, or markers) on the navigation map. This dimensional enhancement allows users to perceive and compare route options more effectively without cluttering the interface, resolving the contradiction between providing multiple options and maintaining display simplicity.
2Loss of information
If the navigation system provides multiple navigation routes for comparison, then the user can make informed decisions, but the navigation information becomes complex and difficult to distinguish
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality differentiation by assigning unique visual attributes to each route segment, such as distinct colors, line widths, or markers for different routes. This localized visual coding allows users to easily distinguish between routes (e.g., highlighted route vs. alternative routes) while maintaining complete navigation information, thus preventing information loss and preserving ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes color changes as a primary visual differentiation mechanism, displaying the selected navigation route in a prominent color (e.g., blue) and alternative routes in different colors (e.g., gray or yellow). This color-coding system enables users to quickly identify and compare routes without confusion, maintaining information completeness while enhancing route distinction clarity.
3Loss of information
If the navigation map displays detailed route information, then the user can make informed decisions, but the map becomes cluttered and hard to read
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts essential route information (such as route name, distance, estimated time) and presents it through compact visual elements on the navigation map, rather than displaying all detailed information in a cluttered manner. Important route details are highlighted through strategic placement of icons, labels, or pop-up information, allowing users to access comprehensive data without overwhelming the map display, thus maintaining readability while preserving information completeness.
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AI summary
Embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a method and apparatus for displaying navigation routes. The method includes: receiving, from a navigation server, at least two navigation routes from a navigation starting point to a navigation destination; determining a current navigation route from the navigation routes according to selection by a user, and assigning remaining routes as backup navigation routes; and displaying, in a navigation map, the current navigation route in a first mode and displaying the backup navigation routes in a second mode different from the first mode. In the embodiments of the present disclosure, by using the technical solution, the at least two navigation routes are planned for the user at the time of navigating, and the current navigation route and the backup navigation routes are displayed in different display modes, which may provide more detailed navigation information for the user, and helps the user to perform a contrast and selection between different navigation routes, so that the user may clearly and conveniently distinguish the current navigation route from the backup navigation routes, thereby improving the user experience.