Dynamic Scrolling Indicator Timing for User Interface Feedback

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing information processing systems cannot dynamically adjust the timing of displaying scrolling indicators based on user operations, limiting user feedback and understanding of content positioning.

Innovation Solution

An information processing program that includes designated position detection and display control mechanisms to display scrolling indicators at different timings based on user-designated areas, allowing for immediate or delayed display depending on the area's functionality and user interaction.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of information

If a scrolling indicator is displayed immediately after any user operation, then the user can always know the current position in the content, but the indicator may appear at inappropriate timings disrupting the user experience

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser awareness of content positionVSAvoiduser experience smoothness
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by making the indicator display timing adaptable rather than fixed. The system dynamically adjusts when to display the scrolling indicator based on the type of user operation detected. For scrolling operations, the indicator displays immediately to provide position feedback, while for other operations like button presses, it delays display to avoid disruption. This dynamic timing adjustment resolves the contradiction between providing continuous position awareness and maintaining smooth user experience.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Loss of information

If the scrolling indicator is displayed for all operation types, then the user can understand content positioning in all scenarios, but the system cannot differentiate between operations that require immediate feedback and those that don't

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontent position awarenessVSAvoidoperation-type-specific feedback
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by providing different indicator display characteristics for different operation types. Specifically, the system detects whether the user operation is a scrolling operation or another type of operation, and then applies different display timing rules locally to each case. For scrolling operations, the indicator displays immediately with specific timing; for other operations, it uses different timing. This localized differentiation resolves the contradiction between universal position awareness and operation-specific adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentEP2450780B1Information processing program, information processing apparatus, information processing sytem, and information processing method
Publication Date: 2020.07.01 NINTENDO CO LTD
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AI summary

A part of a content (61) is displayed on a display screen. If a user has designated a first area, a scrolling indicator (57) that indicates the part displayed on the display screen is displayed at a first timing. If the user has designated a second area, the scrolling indicator (57) that indicates the part displayed on the display screen is displayed at a second timing.