Terminal Screen Pressure Detection for Display Mode Adjustment

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing handheld terminal devices lack the ability to detect and respond to the nuances in user interactions, such as pressure variations, which limits their capability to adjust display modes in real-time, making operations complex and less user-friendly.

Innovation Solution

The method involves detecting pressure information on the screen, including position, magnitude, direction, and duration, to automatically adjust the display mode of a picture or interface, allowing for real-time adjustments and simplifying user operations by pre-storing corresponding pressure levels and display modes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional menu selection method is used to adjust display mode, then display mode can be changed, but user operations become complex and real-time property is weak

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser operation simplicityVSAvoidresponse time
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The terminal automatically detects pressure information and adjusts display modes without requiring users to manually navigate menus. The system serves itself by interpreting pressure data and autonomously selecting appropriate display modes, eliminating the need for complex user operations and menu interactions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical menu navigation system with a pressure-based detection system. Instead of requiring users to physically navigate through menu interfaces, the system uses pressure sensors to detect user intent and automatically transitions between display modes, substituting mechanical interaction with physical pressure detection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Extent of automation

If pressure detection is used to automatically adjust display mode, then user operations are simplified and real-time property is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveautomatic display mode adjustmentVSAvoidpressure detection system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Extent of automationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The pressure detection system is designed to serve multiple functions beyond just display mode adjustment. It can detect various user interactions such as clicking, long-pressing, and gesture patterns, making the same hardware component versatile for different operational contexts, thereby justifying the added complexity through enhanced functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system adjusts display modes by changing parameters such as brightness, contrast, and refresh rate based on detected pressure levels. By mapping pressure magnitude to specific display parameters, the system creates a direct relationship between physical input and visual output, simplifying the control logic despite the added sensing capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Adaptability or versatility

If traditional button triggering is used for interaction, then device structure is simple, but interaction richness and human-machine interaction capabilities are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinteraction capabilityVSAvoidsensor system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent adds a new dimension to user interaction by incorporating pressure magnitude as an additional parameter beyond simple touch presence. Instead of binary touch/no-touch interaction, the system interprets pressure levels, touch duration, and touch patterns, creating a multi-dimensional interaction space that enriches human-machine communication without requiring additional physical buttons or controls.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This approach enhances user experience by providing real-time, intuitive, and simplified operations, enabling terminals to automatically adjust display modes based on user input, improving interaction and entertainment properties.

Implementation Method 1

relevant information on a pressure is obtained, when the pressure is detected to be applied on a screen of a terminal

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPressure detection:

Data Source

PatentEP2523081B1Method and terminal for displaying picture/interface
Publication Date: 2019.09.18 HUAWEI DEVICE CO LTD
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AI summary

Embodiments of the present invention provide a method and terminal for displaying a picture/interface on a screen of a terminal. The method comprises obtaining relevant information on a pressure, when the pressure is detected to be applied on the screen, obtaining a corresponding display mode according to the relevant information on the pressure, and displaying the picture/interface according to the display mode. By the method and terminal of the invention, the terminal may adjust the display mode automatically according to the pressure applied on the screen of the terminal by the user, with strong real-time property, simplifying the operations by the user on the terminal and improving the user's experience.