18652853. VARYING ICONS TO IMPROVE OPERABILITY simplified abstract (SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT INC.)
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VARYING ICONS TO IMPROVE OPERABILITY
Organization Name
SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT INC.
Inventor(s)
Masaaki Takayasu of Tokyo (JP)
Shinya Taniguchi of Tokyo (JP)
VARYING ICONS TO IMPROVE OPERABILITY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18652853 titled 'VARYING ICONS TO IMPROVE OPERABILITY
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a method for displaying icons on a screen in a circular arrangement around a user's touch point.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Icons are detected within a predetermined range of the user's touch point.
- The detected icons are then arranged in a circle around the touch point.
- A pointer graphic is added to each icon to indicate its original position.
Potential Applications: This technology could be used in touchscreen devices, interactive displays, and user interfaces for improved user interaction.
Problems Solved: This method solves the problem of efficiently organizing and displaying multiple icons for user selection on a screen.
Benefits:
- Enhanced user experience with intuitive icon arrangement.
- Improved efficiency in selecting items on a display.
- Simplified navigation for users interacting with touchscreens.
Commercial Applications: This technology could be valuable for companies developing touchscreen devices, interactive kiosks, and digital signage for commercial use.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research on user interface design, touchscreen interactions, and icon arrangement methods.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in touchscreen technology, user interface design, and interactive display systems for potential improvements in this method.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does this method improve user interaction with touchscreen devices? 2. What are the potential limitations of arranging icons in a circular pattern on a screen?
Original Abstract Submitted
In an image displayed on a display under a normal condition, the locations where items to choose from are located are indicated by icons. When a user touches a contact point, icons located within a predetermined range from the contact point are detected from among the icons. Then the locations of the detected icons are varied such that they are located on a circle, with the circle's center at the contact point, at equal spaces between the detected icons. A pointer graphic that indicates the original position of each icon in the original image is added to each icon.
