Terminal Sub Menu Display via Sequential Touch Gestures
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Solution Overview
Problem
Touch screen and touch pad terminals face inconvenience in displaying sub menus due to the difficulty in applying traditional GUI selection methods, requiring multiple screen switches to access related items.
Innovation Solution
A method and terminal device that display an item with a related item indicator, allowing users to select and view related items, such as sub menus, through sequential touch gestures without separate screen switching, using a controller to recognize and respond to touch inputs and gestures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional GUI selection methods are used in touch screen terminals, then multiple screen switching is required to display sub menus, but this increases operation complexity and reduces user convenience
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the main menu and sub menu display areas into a single integrated interface. When a user selects an item, the sub menu is displayed within the same screen area rather than requiring a separate screen transition. This merging of display areas eliminates the need for multiple screen switches and reduces operational complexity while maintaining ease of use.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the display area into a main menu region and a sub menu region that can coexist on the same screen. The sub menu is displayed in a designated area while the main menu remains accessible, allowing users to navigate between levels without full screen transitions. This segmentation enables efficient information hierarchy presentation while reducing operational steps.
2Loss of information
If multiple screen switching is implemented to display related items, then comprehensive item information can be accessed, but this increases loss of time and reduces productivity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent prepares the sub menu display area in advance within the main menu screen. When a user selects an item, the corresponding sub menu is immediately displayed in the pre-allocated area without requiring screen switching. This preliminary preparation of the display structure eliminates time loss associated with screen transitions while ensuring all related item information remains accessible.
Solution Approach 2:
By merging the main menu and sub menu into a single display screen, the patent eliminates the time required for screen switching while maintaining comprehensive access to related item information. Users can view and interact with both main menu items and their associated sub menus simultaneously, significantly reducing the time lost to navigation transitions.
3Device complexity
If touch screen interfaces eliminate traditional input buttons, then device simplicity is improved, but this worsens the ability to provide varied selection methods for menu display
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a multi-functional touch screen interface that can recognize various types of touch inputs (single tap, double tap, long press, swipe gestures) to trigger different menu display modes. This universal touch interface replaces traditional physical buttons while providing diverse selection methods, allowing users to access main menus, sub menus, and related items through multiple gesture types, thereby maintaining adaptability while simplifying device structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs dynamic touch gesture recognition that adapts to user input patterns. The system can distinguish between different touch behaviors (duration, intensity, sequence) and respond appropriately by displaying different menu levels or types. This dynamic response capability provides varied selection methods without requiring additional physical input devices, maintaining versatility while reducing device complexity.
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AI summary
A method for displaying a sub menu in a terminal and a terminal using the same is provided. The method includes displaying an item and a corresponding indicator for the item, receiving a touch input selecting the item according to the indicator, and displaying a related item to the item when receiving a touch gesture consecutive to the touch input.