Touch Panel Operation State Detection via Finger Movement Analysis
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional information processing apparatuses require complex settings to accommodate different operation states, such as one-hand and two-hand operations, leading to deteriorated operability due to varying GUI configurations.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus with a detection unit to determine the operation state by analyzing the difference between designated and actual finger movement directions on a touch panel display, allowing for easy and accurate determination of operation states and adaptive GUI adjustments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the GUI configuration is changed depending on the operation state setting, then the operability for different hand configurations can be improved, but the setting operation becomes complicated for the user
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically detects the operation state by analyzing finger movement directions and characteristics without requiring user input. The determination unit autonomously identifies whether one-hand or two-hand operation is being performed based on the movement patterns detected by the detection unit, eliminating the need for manual setting operations while adapting the GUI configuration accordingly
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the operational parameters by analyzing the difference between designated moving directions and actual finger moving directions. When a significant difference is detected, it indicates one-hand operation; when the difference is minimal, it indicates two-hand operation. This parameter-based detection enables automatic adaptation without complex settings
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple operation states are previously set with different GUI configurations, then the adaptability to different hand configurations is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to the need to change settings
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adapts the GUI configuration based on real-time detection of operation states. Instead of requiring users to select from pre-set configurations, the system continuously monitors finger movement patterns and automatically adjusts the GUI layout, button positions, and interface elements to match the current operation mode (one-hand or two-hand), making the system adaptable without requiring user intervention
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses feedback from the detection unit that monitors finger movement directions and characteristics. The determination unit analyzes this feedback by comparing designated moving directions with actual finger movements, and based on this analysis, automatically adjusts the GUI configuration to optimize operability for the detected hand configuration
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AI summary
[Object] To provide an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a program for enabling a user to easily and accurately determine an operation state of the apparatus.[ Solution] An information processing apparatus includes a display panel 101a, a touch panel 101b for detecting a finger moving on the display panel, and a control unit 103 for designating a predetermined moving direction Dd and determining an operation state of the apparatus based on a difference between the designated moving direction Dd and a moving direction Da of the finger moving on the display panel according to the designation. When the apparatus is operated with either hand, a difference due to a finger used for the operation easily occurs between the designated moving direction and the moving direction of the finger due to a structure of the hand. When the apparatus is operated with both hands, a difference due to fingers used for the operation hardly occurs between the designated moving direction and the moving direction of the finger. An operation state of the apparatus can be determined based on the difference between the moving directions.