Hierarchical Touch Icon Layout for Multi-Function Shortcut Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional touch modules lack efficient methods for integrating multiple shortcut function keys without increasing the physical space required, leading to confusion and difficulty in quickly accessing desired functions.
Innovation Solution
A touch icon module with a main icon and auxiliary icons, where the main icon triggers the display of auxiliary icons for controlling various functions, reducing the need for additional physical keys and allowing quick access to multiple functions through touch control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple physical shortcut function keys are provided for different functions, then the user can access multiple functions, but the occupied key area increases and space is wasted
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple shortcut function keys are merged into a single touch icon module. The main icon area and multiple auxiliary icon areas are integrated into one compact touch-sensitive component, allowing multiple functions to be accessed without requiring separate physical keys for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The touch icon module serves multiple functions through a single device. The main icon provides primary function access while auxiliary icons provide additional functions, making the module universal and multi-functional rather than requiring dedicated separate keys for each function.
2Adaptability or versatility
If many shortcut function keys are provided, then more functions can be accessed, but the user becomes confused and cannot quickly find the desired function
Solution Approach 1:
The touch icon module is segmented into a main icon area and multiple auxiliary icon areas. This segmentation organizes functions hierarchically, with the main icon providing primary access and auxiliary icons providing secondary functions, making it easier for users to locate and access desired functions quickly without confusion.
3Device complexity
If a single shortcut function is assigned to a single key area, then the design is simple, but the space efficiency is low when multiple functions are needed
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple auxiliary icon areas are nested within or adjacent to the main icon area, creating a compact hierarchical structure. This nesting allows multiple functions to be accessed from a single integrated touch icon module, significantly improving space efficiency while maintaining relatively simple design and operation.
Data Source
AI summary
A touch icon module is electrically connected with an electronic device to control the electronic device. The touch icon module includes a touch plate, a main icon and a plurality of auxiliary icons. The touch plate has a main area and a plurality of auxiliary areas. The auxiliary areas are located beside the main area. The main icon on the touch plate corresponds to the main area. The plurality of auxiliary icons correspond to the plurality of auxiliary areas. Each auxiliary icon corresponds to one auxiliary area. After the main icon is touched, the main area generates a first touch signal to control the plurality of auxiliary icons to be displayed in the plurality of auxiliary areas. After one of the auxiliary icons is touched, one of the auxiliary areas corresponding to the touched auxiliary icon generates a second touch signal to control the electronic device.