Touch Gesture Customization via Dynamic Operation Mapping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current touchscreen technologies limit the range of operations that can be performed using touch gestures, restricting user interaction and functionality in software applications.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that allow users to define and associate touch gestures with specific operations on a touch sensing device, enabling the device to provide an indication of available operations and allowing users to select and map gestures to execute desired functions, such as switching between email labels or accounts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If touchscreen displays use fixed gesture operations, then the system is simple to operate, but the adaptability and range of operations are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic gesture operation mapping that allows users to customize and reassign gestures according to their preferences. The system transitions from fixed, predetermined gesture operations to a dynamic configuration where users can define their own gesture-to-operation mappings, thereby increasing adaptability without permanently complicating the device structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables users to modify the parameters of gesture operations by allowing custom assignment of gestures to different operations. Users can change the mapping parameters between gestures and operations according to their needs, transforming the system from having fixed operational parameters to configurable ones, thus expanding the range of performable operations.
2Adaptability or versatility
If touchscreen displays support multiple gestures, then functionality increases, but the difficulty of detecting and measuring gestures increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the gesture recognition system into distinct, manageable components. Each gesture type (tap, swipe, pinch, etc.) is detected and processed as a separate entity with its own detection logic. This segmentation allows the system to handle multiple gestures without creating a monolithic,难以管理的 detection system, thereby maintaining ease of gesture measurement while supporting diverse functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary layer between raw touch input and operation execution. The touch sensing device detects gestures and passes them through a mapping layer that translates gestures into operations based on user-defined configurations. This intermediary structure simplifies the detection process by decoupling gesture recognition from operation interpretation, allowing the system to support multiple gestures without increasing detection complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
A method, computer program product, and system are provided for defining a touch gesture on a touch sensing device. The method can include receiving a touch gesture at the touch sensing device, determining that the touch gesture is not associated with any operations, and providing an indication of one or more operations the touch sensing device can perform in response to the touch gesture. The method can also include receiving a selection of an operation, and associating the touch gesture with the selected operation.