Predictive Word Display Segmentation for Limited Screen Space
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Solution Overview
Problem
Portable electronic devices face challenges in providing accurate predictive words due to limited display space, often presenting only a few options from a large set of predicted words based on user input history and context, leading to user inconvenience.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device with a touch-screen display and processor that receives partial word inputs, predicts words within a designated length range, and allows users to select from these predictions for display in a text input area.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If all predicted words are displayed to the user, then the user can choose from more options, but the limited display space cannot accommodate all predictive words
Solution Approach 1:
The predictive words are segmented into multiple groups based on their predicted probability values. The first group contains words with higher probabilities and is displayed in a first area, while the second group contains words with lower probabilities and is displayed in a second area. This segmentation allows multiple words to be displayed without overwhelming the limited screen space.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a new dimension for organizing predictive words by creating multiple display areas (first area and second area) with different visual characteristics. Words are distributed across these dimensions based on their probability values, allowing the system to present many options while maintaining clear visual hierarchy and manageable display space utilization.
2Area of stationary object
If only a few predictive words are displayed to save space, then the display remains manageable, but the user may not find the intended word among the limited options
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting predictive words into multiple groups based on probability thresholds, the system ensures that both high-probability and lower-probability words are displayed. This segmentation maintains reliability by including the intended word in the display while organizing them in a space-efficient manner through grouped presentation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary organization of predictive words by probability value before display. Words are pre-sorted and grouped, with the most likely candidates placed in the first area and less likely candidates in the second area. This preliminary action ensures that the most relevant words are prominently displayed while still providing access to additional options.
3Adaptability or versatility
If predictive words are organized by probability groups with different display areas, then all options can be displayed within limited space, but the interface complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The interface is segmented into distinct display areas with clear visual separation. The first area displays high-probability words while the second area displays lower-probability words. This segmentation, while increasing functionality, manages complexity through clear spatial organization and visual hierarchy, making the interface intuitive rather than overwhelming.
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AI summary
An electronic device for providing a predictive word to a user, and an operating method therefor are provided. The electronic device includes a display, a processor, and a memory. The memory stores instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to display a user interface including a text input area and a keyboard, on the display, receive a first input through the keyboard, the first input including a part of a word, predict at least one word on the basis of at least a portion of the part of the word in response to the first input, the at least one word including a length in a selected range, display the at least one word on the display, receive a second input for selecting one word among the at least one word through the display, and allow the selected word to be displayed on the text input area.