Spatial Image Sharing GUI for Efficient Photo Retrieval
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional image sharing websites face difficulties in helping users efficiently find specific images due to their restrictive and dull interface formats, which are not intuitive for users to navigate, especially when dealing with large volumes of image data from events or activities.
Innovation Solution
An image sharing system that includes an image providing server and playback device, which calculates and transmits spatial distribution information of photographing positions to generate a graphic user interface (GUI) with option objects and reference indicators, allowing users to intuitively select images based on their spatial relationship and other attributes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional image list with descriptive texts is used, then the system structure is simple, but the user cannot effectively find images of interest and wastes a lot of time searching
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms the traditional one-dimensional text-based image list into a two-dimensional spatial distribution interface. Images are arranged according to their photographing positions on a map, adding spatial dimension to the search interface. This allows users to visually locate images based on geographical or positional relationships, significantly improving search efficiency without requiring complex filtering operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a visual copy of the spatial distribution of photographing positions through the map interface. Instead of showing raw data, it generates a graphical representation (copy) of where images were taken, making the spatial relationships intuitive and easily perceivable by users, thus improving search effectiveness.
2Quantity of substance
If numerous image data are uploaded after popular activities or events, then the quantity of image data increases, but the traditional image list becomes incapable of assisting users to effectively find images
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the large volume of image data according to their photographing positions and categories. By dividing the image list into spatially organized groups on a map, users can focus on specific regions or areas of interest rather than scrolling through all images sequentially. This segmentation strategy makes it easier to locate relevant images even when the total quantity is large.
3Ease of operation
If thumbnails are attached on the traditional image list as auxiliary data, then some visual information is provided, but the selection basis is still dull and restricted in format
Solution Approach 1:
The patent adds spatial dimension to the image display by showing thumbnails arranged on a map according to their photographing positions. This transforms the flat, one-dimensional image list into a two-dimensional spatial representation, making the interface more diverse and intuitive. Users can now select images based on both visual content and spatial location, significantly improving ease of operation.
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AI summary
A computer program product includes: a receiving module for utilizing a communication circuit to receive a photographing positions distribution information; an option object generating module for utilizing a control circuit to generate multiple option objects; an arranging module for utilizing the control circuit to generate a graphic user interface including the multiple option objects and one or more reference indicators according to the photographing positions distribution information; and a displaying control module for utilizing a display device to display the graphic user interface. When the display device displays the graphic user interface, if an input device receives a shift command inputted by a user, the display controlling module controls the display device to move at least a portion of the option objects on the graphic user interface toward a same side and to change position or content of at least one reference indicator.