Adaptive Mobile Interface Icon Layout via Pressure Mapping

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current mobile terminal system interfaces are inefficient for single-hand operation due to varying user interactions caused by individual differences in hand size and grip position, leading to increased difficulty in operation.

Innovation Solution

A method that determines pressure values at each pixel position on the screen during sliding operations, divides the screen into sub-regions based on these values, and adjusts icon layouts and sizes to optimize operation comfort, using average pressure values for accuracy and determining operating parameters for improved interaction.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a touch screen is used on mobile terminals, then the user interface becomes more interactive and versatile, but the difficulty of single-hand operation increases due to varying hand sizes and grip positions

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinterface interactionVSAvoidsingle-hand operation difficulty

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the screen into multiple pressure regions based on pressure distribution characteristics, and differentially sets icon sizes and layouts for each region. High-pressure regions receive larger icons while low-pressure regions receive smaller icons, optimizing accessibility for single-hand operation without compromising overall interface versatility

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adjusts icon layouts and sizes based on real-time pressure distribution detection during sliding operations. The interface adapts to individual user hand characteristics by reconfiguring element positions according to detected pressure patterns, making the interaction adaptable to different users and scenarios

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Area of stationary object

If the screen size increases, then more information can be displayed, but the difficulty of single-hand operation increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvescreen sizeVSAvoidsingle-hand operation difficulty

Core Design Contradiction:

Area of stationary objectVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies different icon sizes and densities to different pressure regions on the screen. High-pressure regions (easier to reach) contain larger, more prominent icons, while low-pressure regions (harder to reach) contain smaller icons. This allows the full screen area to be utilized effectively while maintaining single-hand operation feasibility

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The screen is segmented into multiple pressure regions based on pressure distribution. Each region is independently configured with appropriate icon sizes and layouts, allowing the large screen to be divided into manageable zones that are each optimized for single-hand interaction

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS11385791B2Method and device for setting layout of icon of system interface of mobile terminal, and medium

Publication Date: 2022.07.12 GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE INC OF ZHUHAI

AI summary

A method for setting a system interface of a mobile terminal includes: determining a pressure value; dividing sub-regions; determining a reduced or enlarged ratio of an icon; determining a layout of the icon; and determining a value of an operating parameter. Thus, the sub-regions may be divided targetedly according to characteristics of the sliding operation of each user, so that an icon position laid out for each system interface, according to the divided sub-regions, may be more adaptive to operation requirements of the user and may targetedly reduce operation difficulty of the user.