Object Axis Rotation Indicators for Intuitive Display Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for rotating objects on a display screen, whether 2D or 3D, require multiple interactions and can be complex, especially when defining an axis of rotation, compromising ease of use and efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A system that includes object axis rotation indicators, such as geometric shapes displayed adjacent to the object, allowing for single-click rotation by aligning a start point with a target point, with additional indicators for 3D rotations to manage orientation in three dimensions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple interactions are required to rotate an object beyond a fixed amount, then rotation capability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The rotation control is segmented into discrete directional indicators (up, down, left, right arrows) positioned around the object. Each indicator represents a specific rotation direction, allowing users to select precise rotation movements without complex multi-step interactions. This segmentation enables versatile rotation control while maintaining simplicity through intuitive directional cues.
2Measurement precision
If multiple interactions are required to rotate an object beyond a fixed amount, then rotation precision is improved, but productivity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system displays pre-configured directional rotation indicators that define precise rotation paths before user interaction. These indicators preliminarily establish the rotation parameters (direction, axis, angle), so when the user activates rotation, the precise movement is immediately executed without requiring multiple sequential interactions to define each parameter. This preliminary setup of rotation options achieves both precision and efficiency.
3Adaptability or versatility
If interactions are geographically remote from the object of interest, then device control flexibility is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
Rotation control indicators are positioned locally adjacent to the object of interest rather than remotely in a separate control panel. The directional arrows are placed in the immediate vicinity of the object, creating a localized control interface that maintains flexibility in rotation directions while significantly improving ease of use by reducing the geographical distance between the object and its controls.
4Adaptability or versatility
If user-defined points and axes of rotation are required, then rotation adaptability is improved, but device complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically determines the object's geometric properties (center point, axes of rotation) without requiring user definition. The rotation indicators self-generate based on the object's characteristics, and the system self-adapts to provide appropriate rotation options. This self-service approach maintains full rotation adaptability while eliminating the complexity of requiring users to manually define points and axes.
Data Source
AI summary
A system includes a processor, a display device, an input device and a memory with an application executable on the processor. The display device has a display frame of reference with an origin, in which the display device displays an object with the origin contained within the object. The object includes an object start point and the frame of reference includes a predetermined target point. In a user rotation mode the display device shows at least one rotation indicator, where one of multiple axes is associated to the rotation indicator. The object start point is indicated by a location on the rotation indicator. The input device selects the location on the rotation indicator and the processor in turn rotates the object to a new orientation by rotating the object about the associated axis to align the object start point with the target point.