Mobile Terminal Quick Panel Gestures for Menu Setting Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing terminal menu systems require multiple steps to switch to environment setting modes, making it inconvenient and non-intuitive for users to activate or deactivate functions and view current settings.
Innovation Solution
A controller in the terminal allows direct switching to environment setting modes of menus through specific gestures, such as short or double touches, and displays current settings in a pop-up window, simplifying the process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the user follows the traditional multi-step process to switch to environment setting modes (selecting main menu, then environment setting menu, then specific menu), then the system maintains a structured menu hierarchy, but the operation becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the menu system into two distinct operational modes: quick panel mode for rapid function toggling and environment setting mode for detailed configuration. This segmentation allows users to choose the appropriate mode based on their needs, reducing the perceived complexity while maintaining the underlying structured menu hierarchy.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a gesture-based intermediary mechanism that mediates between the user and the menu system. By using gestures (single tap, double tap, long press) as intermediaries, the system can switch between operational modes without requiring users to navigate through multiple menu levels, thus simplifying the operation while preserving the structured menu architecture.
2Loss of time
If the system requires multiple steps to access environment setting modes, then the menu structure remains organized and manageable, but the time required to complete the operation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-configuring gesture commands that directly trigger environment setting mode transitions. Instead of requiring users to perform sequential menu navigation steps during operation, the system has pre-established gesture-based shortcuts that immediately transition to the desired mode, significantly reducing the time required while maintaining operational simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables users to skip intermediate menu steps by using gesture commands. The gesture-based interface allows users to rush through the traditional multi-step navigation process by directly invoking environment setting mode through a single gesture, thereby reducing time loss while preserving the organized menu structure for those who prefer traditional navigation.
3Ease of operation
If the system uses traditional menu navigation to access environment settings, then comprehensive control is maintained, but the user experience becomes less intuitive and convenient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service by allowing the quick panel to automatically provide environment setting capabilities when needed. Instead of requiring users to manually navigate to environment settings, the system enables direct access through gestures on the quick panel itself, making the system serve the user's needs proactively. This enhances both intuitiveness and productivity by reducing the steps required for environment configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent makes the quick panel universal by enabling it to perform multiple functions: both quick function toggling and environment setting access. This multi-functionality allows the same interface element to serve different purposes based on user interaction, improving intuitiveness by keeping all controls in one place while increasing productivity by providing direct access to environment settings without separate navigation steps.
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AI summary
An apparatus and method for setting a menu environment in a mobile terminal are provided. The apparatus includes a controller for switching to an environment setting mode of a menu according to a type of a gesture having occurred on the menu.