Responsive Layout System Adapting to Device Form Factors
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current layout systems require users to create and maintain different layouts for various device form factors, which is inefficient and costly, as they do not seamlessly adapt to different display sizes and shapes.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented responsive layout system that generates a customizable layout based on the display size, using a responsive layout editor with features like responsive grids, device breakpoints, and AI to automatically adjust and prioritize content, allowing a single layout to fit all device form factors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed layout system is used, then the layout is simple to create and maintain, but it cannot adapt to different device form factors
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic layout system that automatically adjusts pane configurations based on detected display characteristics. The system transitions from static fixed layouts to dynamic responsive layouts that adapt in real-time to different device form factors, screen sizes, and orientations through automated layout generation and supplemental pane insertion.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes layout parameters such as pane size, position, and visibility based on display parameters including screen resolution, aspect ratio, and available space. By dynamically modifying these parameters according to device characteristics, the system achieves adaptability across diverse form factors without requiring manual layout creation for each device type.
2Productivity
If multiple layouts are created for different devices, then each device gets optimal layout, but user productivity decreases and maintenance costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal layout system that serves multiple device types with a single layout definition. The responsive layout generator produces layouts that function optimally across various display sizes and orientations, eliminating the need to create and maintain separate layouts for each device, thereby improving productivity and reducing maintenance time.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides self-service layout adaptation by automatically detecting device characteristics and generating appropriate layouts without user intervention. The automated layout generation and supplemental pane insertion reduce manual layout creation and maintenance time, allowing users to focus on content creation rather than layout configuration.
3Loss of information
If responsive layout with supplemental panes is used, then content completeness improves, but display space utilization becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the display area into primary panes for requested content and supplemental panes for additional information. This segmentation allows the system to organize content hierarchically, with supplemental panes providing extra details without interfering with the main content display, thus maintaining content completeness while managing display space efficiently.
Solution Approach 2:
The system utilizes available display space in multiple dimensions by inserting supplemental panes in unused or underutilized areas. By detecting available space and strategically placing supplemental content in these dimensions, the system achieves content completeness without compromising the primary content display or creating visual clutter.
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AI summary
The disclosure is directed to a novel responsive layout that allows the user to build one layout that can fit on all or virtually all device form factors according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, the responsive layout is configured to allow users to arrange their content based on the size and shape of a display. In some embodiments, the system is configured to receive a request to access content through a computer and in response to the request, automatically generate a responsive layout based on a display size and a content of the request. In some embodiments, the responsive layout includes a responsive layout editor pane configured to allow the user to customize the responsive layout as desired.