UI Section De-focusing for Input-Result Relationship Clarity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional devices fail to effectively highlight the relationship between input dialogs and result representations on small or crowded screens, making it difficult for users to determine which result representation is affected by changes in input parameters.
Innovation Solution
A device and method that de-focus the second user interface section relative to the first user interface section by blurring, reducing the size, or increasing the size of other sections, allowing the user interface sections related to input parameters to be easily recognizable, with the option to freely position input dialogues for better reference.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the input dialog is shown in the foreground of the screen, then the input parameter can be easily edited, but the relationship between the input dialog and result representations becomes unclear
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies color changes by highlighting the result representation area with a distinct color (e.g., yellow background) when an input dialog is active. This visual differentiation allows users to easily identify which result representation corresponds to the current input dialog, resolving the ambiguity while maintaining input accessibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a visual indicator (highlighted border or background) as an intermediary element between the input dialog and result representations. This intermediary visually connects the input parameter to its corresponding result representation, making the relationship explicit without requiring spatial proximity or fixed layout.
2Quantity of substance
If the screen is divided into several areas for different result representations, then multiple results can be displayed simultaneously, but the input dialog size is limited on small screens
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic sizing where the input dialog automatically adjusts its size based on available screen space. When multiple result representations are displayed, the input dialog scales down to fit the remaining area, ensuring it remains usable without forcing a fixed large size that would limit the display of multiple results.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent resolves the space conflict by utilizing the vertical dimension for result representations while keeping the input dialog in the horizontal dimension. The input dialog maintains sufficient width for parameter entry while the result representations are arranged vertically, allowing multiple results to be displayed without compromising input dialog size.
3Ease of operation
If the input dialog is made larger for better visibility, then parameter input is easier, but the available space for result representations is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs dynamic layout adjustment where the input dialog size and position are automatically optimized based on the current display state. When result representations occupy more screen space, the input dialog dynamically repositions and resizes to maintain adequate visibility without fixed constraints, ensuring both parameter input clarity and result display space are preserved.
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AI summary
A device for emphasizing the relation of user interface sections comprises a first user interface section and a second user interface section. The first user interface section and the second user interface section are configured to display at least one of: an instrument parameter, a measurement result, a waveform. The device is configured to de-focus the second user interface section with respect to the first user interface section based on the selection of an instrument parameter in the first user interface section.