18479343. INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Kaori Yamada of Nagakute-shi (JP)
INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18479343 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes an information processing device that can display a map in two different arrangements on a screen. The device can switch between these arrangements based on user operations and adjust the map scale accordingly.
- The device can display a map in either a first or second display arrangement on the screen.
- A control unit enables switching between the two display arrangements based on user operations.
- The map scale can be changed by the control unit in response to user actions.
- If the map is in the first display arrangement when a user performs a specific operation, the scale will be adjusted.
- The scale remains unchanged if the map is in the second display arrangement when the user performs the operation.
Potential Applications: 1. Navigation systems for vehicles or mobile devices. 2. Geographic information systems for urban planning or environmental monitoring. 3. Location-based services for mobile applications. 4. Augmented reality applications for tourism or gaming. 5. Emergency response systems for disaster management.
Problems Solved: 1. Efficient map display on different screen sizes. 2. User-friendly map navigation and scaling. 3. Seamless transition between different map display arrangements. 4. Enhanced user experience in interacting with maps. 5. Improved visualization of geographical information.
Benefits: 1. Enhanced user experience in viewing and interacting with maps. 2. Improved usability of navigation and location-based services. 3. Customizable map display options for different user preferences. 4. Efficient utilization of screen space for displaying maps. 5. Enhanced visual representation of geographic data.
Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized in various commercial applications such as: 1. GPS navigation devices for vehicles. 2. Mobile mapping applications for smartphones. 3. GIS software for urban planning agencies. 4. Location-based advertising platforms. 5. Augmented reality games and applications.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the device determine when to switch between the first and second display arrangements? 2. What are the specific user operations that trigger changes in the map scale?
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are constantly exploring new ways to improve map display and interaction on different devices, leading to advancements in user experience and functionality.
Original Abstract Submitted
An information processing device capable of displaying a map by any one of a first display arrangement and a second display arrangement in which a display area on a screen of a display device is different. A control unit for executing switching between the first display arrangement and the second display arrangement based on a first operation performed by a user, and changing a scale of the map being displayed based on a second operation performed by the user, wherein the control unit changes a scale in a case where the map is displayed in the first display arrangement when the second operation is performed while the map is being displayed in the first display arrangement, and does not change a scale in a case where the map is displayed in the second display arrangement.
