Touch Display Interface Block Segmentation for User Position Adaptation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Large touch display screens face challenges in user interaction due to their size, as users spend more time searching for objects on the screen, and current interfaces do not account for the user's body size or standing position, leading to a suboptimal user experience.

Innovation Solution

A touch display apparatus that divides the screen into blocks based on an interface dividing parameter, calculated by the processor circuit using either a preset body size or a measured body size, to display an image frame in the block where the touch operation occurs, improving user interaction by reducing movement and search time.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Area of stationary object

If the touch display screen size is increased to provide larger display area, then the display area is improved, but the user interaction efficiency deteriorates due to increased search time and movement requirements

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay areaVSAvoidsearch time
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The display interface is divided into multiple blocks based on user body size, with different application icons or content displayed in different blocks. This segmentation allows users to access different functional areas without scanning the entire large screen, significantly reducing search time while maintaining large display area.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Different regions of the display screen are assigned different functions or content types based on user position and body size. The interface adapts locally by displaying relevant content in specific blocks closer to the user, rather than uniformly distributing all content across the entire screen.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Area of stationary object

If the touch display screen size is increased to provide larger display area, then the display area is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to increased foot movement and arm extension requirements

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay areaVSAvoidease of operation
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

By dividing the screen into multiple blocks and allowing users to switch between them, frequently used functions are concentrated in blocks within easy reach, eliminating the need to move feet or extend arms across the entire large screen.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The interface dynamically adjusts which block is active based on user touch operations and body size detection, making the large screen behave as if it were smaller and more manageable while preserving the benefits of large display area.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Device complexity

If the interface design directly transplants mobile phone or tablet configurations to large touch display screens, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability deteriorates as user interaction needs are not considered

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinterface complexityVSAvoidadaptability
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The interface transitions from static mobile phone configurations to dynamic block-based layouts that adapt to user body size and position. The system detects user characteristics and automatically adjusts the interface layout, maintaining simplicity while improving adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The interface parameters such as block size, number of blocks, and content distribution are changed based on user body size parameters detected by the image capture device, allowing the same hardware to adapt to different users without increasing complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

4Device complexity

If the interface does not distinguish user standing position and operable region range, then the device complexity is reduced, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to poor user experience

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinterface complexityVSAvoiduser experience
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically detects user body size and position using the image capture device and autonomously adjusts the interface block configuration without requiring user input or complex manual configuration, improving user experience while maintaining simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses image capture feedback to continuously monitor user position and adjust the active display block accordingly, creating a responsive interface that adapts to user movements and maintains optimal ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS11733797B2Touch display apparatus and operating method thereof
Publication Date: 2023.08.22 VIEWSONIC INT CORP
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AI summary

A touch display apparatus including a touch display screen and a processor circuit is provided. The touch display screen is configured to display an image frame and sense a touch operation. The processor circuit is coupled to the touch display screen. The processor circuit is configured to divide a display interface of the touch display screen into a plurality of blocks according to an interface dividing parameter. The image frame is displayed in the block where the touch operation is located according to a position of the touch operation.