Sample Display Layout for Fast Test Item Confirmation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face difficulties in managing and confirming large numbers of test items for multiple samples, as existing systems require repetitive selection of sample images to view test item settings, making it cumbersome to manage and confirm the content of test items.
Innovation Solution
A display device that includes a control unit to display images corresponding to each sample based on the set test items, using colors to differentiate between samples with the same or different test items, facilitating easy confirmation without repetitive selection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If the management device displays all test items set for each sample together with the sample image, then the user can confirm the test items, but the number of displayed items increases making it difficult to confirm
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the display into two parts: a simplified main view showing only sample images and basic identifiers, and a detailed view that displays full test item information. This segmentation allows users to see sample overview without being overwhelmed by detailed test item data, resolving the contradiction between information visibility and display complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a temporal dimension to the display by implementing switchable display modes (simplified view vs. detailed view). Users can transition between dimensions of information display as needed, allowing comprehensive test item information to be available without permanently cluttering the interface.
2Device complexity
If the test items are displayed only when the sample image is selected, then the display remains simple, but the user needs to repeatedly select the image to confirm test items
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary action by pre-loading and making available all test item data in the background, ready for immediate display. When users switch to detailed view mode, the information is instantly available without requiring repeated selection actions, eliminating time loss while maintaining display simplicity in the default state.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic display behavior where the interface adapts between simplified and detailed views based on user needs. The system dynamically switches between displaying minimal information (maintaining simplicity) and comprehensive information (reducing repeated selection time), optimizing both aspects across different usage states.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the number of samples and test items increases, then more comprehensive testing is achieved, but confirming test items becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the large set of samples and test items into manageable groups displayed in a grid layout with pagination or scrolling. Each sample is represented by an image thumbnail with optional brief information, while comprehensive test item details are available on demand. This segmentation maintains ease of operation even as testing coverage expands to include more samples and test items.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent adds hierarchical dimensions to the display structure: a high-level overview dimension showing sample images and basic info, and a detailed dimension showing complete test item lists. Users can navigate between these dimensions to manage large numbers of samples and test items effectively, maintaining operational ease while supporting comprehensive testing.
Data Source
AI summary
Provided is a display device used in a management system that manages a test item set for each of a plurality of samples to be tested, the display device including: a display unit; a controller that controls the display unit, wherein the controller displays an image corresponding to each of the plurality of samples on the display unit in a display manner according to a setting content of the test item for the sample.