On-Screen Navigation Indicator for Television Interface
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Solution Overview
Problem
The increasing complexity of television services and features makes navigation difficult for users, hindering their ability to fully enjoy enhanced viewing experiences.
Innovation Solution
A graphical user interface navigation device that allows quick access to multiple television environments using a remote control, minimizing screen space and providing contextual menus that adapt to the user's current location, with customizable options and a 'smart' recognition of the user's environment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional navigation methods are used to access multiple television services and features, then comprehensive access to all services is achieved, but navigation complexity increases and user ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an on-screen indicator device as an intermediary between the user and the complex television service navigation system. This indicator displays visual cues directly on the screen that guide users through available services, features, and options without requiring users to navigate through complex menu structures. The indicator acts as a mediator that simplifies the interaction between the user and the multifaceted television environment.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes color changes and visual transformations of the on-screen indicator to convey different states, contexts, and navigation information. By changing colors, brightness, or visual properties of the indicator based on the current television environment or user position, the system provides intuitive visual feedback that guides users through complex services without increasing operational complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If detailed navigation options are provided for all television services, then complete service access is enabled, but screen real estate is consumed and viewing experience is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts navigation information from the main viewing area and presents it in a compact on-screen indicator that occupies minimal screen real estate. Instead of displaying comprehensive navigation menus that would consume significant screen space, the invention extracts essential navigation cues and presents them in a condensed visual indicator, allowing users to access detailed service information without sacrificing viewing area.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent moves navigation information from a traditional horizontal menu layout into a vertical or compact on-screen indicator that utilizes the vertical dimension or corner areas of the screen. This dimensional transformation allows navigation options to be displayed without consuming valuable horizontal screen real estate that would otherwise be used for content display.
3Adaptability or versatility
If users navigate away from current location to access services, then service access is achieved, but user context is lost and navigation time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary action by pre-displaying navigation indicators and contextual information on-screen before users need to access specific services. The system anticipates user needs and prepares navigation cues in advance, allowing users to quickly access services without navigating through multiple screens or losing their current context. The on-screen indicator continuously provides relevant navigation information based on the current television environment.
4Loss of information
If comprehensive menus are displayed to show all features and options, then complete information is provided, but screen obstruction increases and viewing experience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments navigation information into discrete, manageable portions that are displayed sequentially or on-demand within a compact on-screen indicator. Instead of displaying all services, features, and options simultaneously in a comprehensive menu that would obstruct the screen, the invention divides the information into segments that can be accessed through the indicator, maintaining information completeness while minimizing screen obstruction.
Data Source
AI summary
A navigation device that allows a user to quickly navigate a television environment that provides multiple services, features and options. The navigation device of the present invention is a graphical user interface and minimum of commands from a remote control to navigate through the services provided. The present invention is made up of three basic parts; an anchor, menus, and control bars. An anchor is the base or foundation of the device and includes branding, a progress bar for indicating the number of available menus, and other services such as the current date and time. Other device elements extend from the anchor.