Flower-Shaped Petal Menu Interface for Mobile Screen Space Optimization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current graphical user interfaces for mobile devices often clutter limited screen space with complex layouts, making it difficult for users to efficiently access and execute actions without disrupting ongoing activities.
Innovation Solution
A graphical user interface featuring a flower-shaped arrangement of petals, each representing an executable action, where users can interact with a central point to access and execute actions like sharing documents, with the interface being movable and aesthetically designed to minimize screen real estate usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If a traditional menu layout is used to present multiple executable actions, then the menu can display all options, but it clutters the limited screen space and disrupts ongoing activities
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a stacked petal design where multiple executable actions are nested within a compact flower-shaped interface. Each petal represents an actionable option and is stacked vertically, allowing the menu to present multiple choices while occupying minimal screen real estate. The nested structure enables users to access all options without spreading them across a large area.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from a traditional horizontal or grid-based menu layout to a vertical stacked arrangement. By organizing executable actions in a vertical dimension rather than spreading them horizontally, the interface efficiently utilizes the vertical screen space, reducing the overall footprint and minimizing disruption to the underlying content.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a complex menu layout is used to present all options, then all executable actions are accessible, but it becomes difficult for users to efficiently access and execute actions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the menu into distinct petal-shaped elements, each representing a specific executable action. This segmentation allows users to easily distinguish between different options and quickly identify the desired action. Each petal is visually separated and labeled, making the interface intuitive and efficient for action execution.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a flower-shaped design with curved, petal-like elements instead of angular or linear arrangements. This organic, curved layout creates a more natural visual flow that guides user attention smoothly through the options, enhancing ease of operation while maintaining the ability to present multiple actionable choices.
3Ease of operation
If a traditional interface design is used, then functionality is provided, but it lacks visual appeal and user-friendliness
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal flower-shaped template that can accommodate multiple types of executable actions (e.g., share, save, delete, edit) within a single consistent interface structure. This multi-functional design maintains visual appeal and user-friendliness across different contexts while avoiding the need for multiple specialized interface designs.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes color variations to differentiate between various executable actions represented by different petals. Each petal can be assigned distinct colors or color schemes that provide visual cues about the nature of the action, enhancing user-friendliness through intuitive visual differentiation without increasing structural complexity.
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AI summary
One embodiment of a graphical user interface for providing a menu to a user, wherein the menu comprises a plurality of executable actions, includes a plurality of petals, wherein each of the plurality of petals is associated with one of the plurality of executable actions, and a common central point at which all of the plurality of petals meet.