TWI385570B - Information navigation methods, and machine readable medium, computer operating systems and related electronic devices thereof - Google Patents

Description

Information navigation method and machine readable media, computer operating system And related electronic devices

The present invention relates to an information navigation method, and in particular to an information navigation method that can guide information in different modes.

Most consumers prefer smaller portable devices, especially handheld devices such as personal digital assistants, global positioning systems, smart phones or mobile phones. Executing related programs and applications in a small window is bound to increase the need for window scrolling.

In some cases, users need to navigate through a large number of projects, such as a large number of email messages and address book records, and identify the items they need. Conventionally, the navigation method that the user can use is relatively monotonous, for example, using the up and down movement function keys (either the previous page or the next page), or repeatedly scrolling using the window scrolling device. In order to achieve the purpose of navigation in a large amount of information. In order to balance the browsing and the collection of moving pictures, the user has to switch between different navigation tools. Such an operation behavior is very time consuming and inconvenient for the user.

In view of the above, the present invention provides an information navigation method, which is different from the existing navigation method. The present invention considers the difference in the user's operating posture, and reflects the time/space distribution of the input signal to further analyze the distribution of the input signal. The corresponding information navigation function is automatically activated to enhance the benefit and convenience of the user to perform the navigation.

The information navigation method of the embodiment of the invention. First, the contact of an indicator on a touch device is detected. Corresponding to the contact, a message is navigated according to a panning mode. Detects the movement of the indicator on the touch device. Determine if the indicator is continuously touching the touch device. If not, it is determined whether the movement of the corresponding indicator is greater than a predetermined distance. If the movement is greater than the predetermined distance, the information is navigated according to a scrolling mode.

The information navigation method of the embodiment of the invention. First, the contact of an indicator on a touch device is detected. Corresponding to the contact, a message is navigated at a first navigation speed according to a panning mode. Detects the movement of the indicator on the touch device. Determine if the indicator is continuously touching the touch device. If not, it is determined whether the movement of the corresponding indicator is greater than a predetermined distance. If the movement is greater than the predetermined distance, the information is guided according to a scrolling mode, or the information is guided at a second navigation speed. The second navigation speed is greater than the first navigation speed.

The information navigation method of the embodiment of the invention. First, detecting a plurality of input signals on a touch device. Corresponding to the input signal, a message is navigated according to a pan mode. Calculate the distribution trend of the input signal on one of the touch devices. Analyze the distribution trend and determine whether to initiate a scroll mode to guide the information.

The information navigation method of the embodiment of the invention. First, detecting a plurality of input signals on a touch device. Calculate and analyze the distribution trend of the input signal on one of the touch devices. According to the distribution trend, start a corresponding navigation mode navigation information.

The portable electronic device of the embodiment of the invention comprises a touch sensor, a storage device and a processor. A touch sensor is used to detect the contact thereon to receive an input signal. The storage device stores a computer program. The processor processes the input signal according to a computer program. When the computer program is executed, the device is caused to execute the information navigation method of the foregoing embodiment.

The electronic device for controlling touch display according to the embodiment of the invention comprises a housing having an opening, a touch display and a processor. The touch display is disposed in the opening of the housing for receiving at least one input signal. The touch display has a touch sensing plane, and the outer surface of the housing does not substantially protrude from the touch sensing plane. The processor performs the information navigation method of the foregoing embodiment according to the input signal, and is displayed on the touch display.

The above method of the present invention can be recorded in physical media through code. When the code is loaded and executed by the machine, the machine becomes the means for practicing the invention.

The above described objects, features, and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the description and appended claims appended claims

Figure 1 shows an information navigation device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The information navigation device 100 can be a portable device such as a multimedia player, a personal digital assistant, a global satellite positioning device, a smart phone or a mobile phone. The information navigation device 100 includes at least one touch device 110, a display unit 120, a storage unit 130, and a processing unit 140. The touch device 110 has a touch surface including at least one dimensional sensor for detecting contact and movement of an indicator such as a finger, a stylus or other object on its surface. The display unit 120 is used to display related information such as a menu, an email message list, an address book record, a web page, and the like. The storage unit 130 is configured to store information and provide the display unit 120 for display. The processing unit 140 is configured to perform the information navigation method of the present case, the details of which will be described later. It must be noted that a computer operating system (not shown) may include a code for providing information navigation functions. When the processing unit 140 executes the computer operating system, the device 100 can be caused to perform an information navigation method. It is noted that in some embodiments, the touch device 110 can have a transparent surface and be disposed overlapping the display unit 120, as shown in FIG. The surface of the touch device 110 defines a specific area 111. The use of the specific area 111 will be described later.

Figure 3 shows an information navigation method in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

First, in step S310, a pointer such as a finger or a stylus is touched on the touch device. In step S320, the information is navigated at a first navigation speed according to a Panning mode. Among them, the information can be a menu, an email message list, an address book record, a web page, and the like. In step S330, the movement of the indicator on the touch device is continuously detected. It is worth noting that the distance the indicator moves will be calculated and recorded. In step S340, it is determined whether the indicator continuously contacts the touch device. If the indicator continues to contact the touch device (YES in step S340), the flow returns to step S320 to continue to navigate the information in the pan mode. If the indicator stops contacting the touch device (away from the touch device surface) (NO at step S340), in step S350, it is determined whether the movement of the indicator for a period of time before the indicator leaves the surface of the touch device is greater than a predetermined distance. If the movement is not greater than the predetermined distance (NO in step S350), the flow is ended. If the movement is greater than the predetermined distance (YES in step S350), in step S360, the information is navigated according to a scrolling mode. In some embodiments, in the scroll mode, the information may be navigated to a predetermined amount of information, or the information may be navigated at a second navigation speed, wherein the second navigation speed may be greater than the first navigation speed.

Figure 4 shows an information navigation method in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

First, in step S410, the contact and movement of the indicator on the touch device are detected. Note that the direction of movement of the indicator will also be detected. Similarly, the distance the indicator moves will be calculated and recorded. In step S420, it is determined whether the movement of the indicator exceeds a threshold. If the movement does not exceed the threshold (NO in step S420), the flow is ended. If the movement exceeds the threshold (YES in step S420), in step S430, the information is navigated at the first navigation speed in the pan mode according to the moving direction of the indicator. In step S440, it is determined whether the indicator continues to contact the touch device. If the indicator continues to contact the touch device (YES in step S440), the flow returns to step S430 to continue to navigate the information in the pan mode. If the indicator stops contacting the touch device (NO in step S440), in step S450, it is determined whether the movement of the indicator in the period of time before the contact is stopped is greater than a predetermined distance. If the movement is not greater than the predetermined distance (NO in step S450), the flow is ended. If the movement is greater than the predetermined distance (YES in step S450), in step S460, the information is navigated in a scrolling mode according to the moving direction of the indicator. Similarly, in some embodiments, in the scroll mode, the information may be navigated to a predetermined amount of information, or the information may be navigated at a second navigation speed, wherein the second navigation speed may be greater than the first navigation speed.

Figure 5 shows an information navigation method in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

First, in step S510, the contact of the indicator on the touch device is detected. In step S520, it is determined whether the contact of the indicator is located in a specific area of the touch device. If the contact is not in a specific area of the touch device (NO in step S520), the flow is ended. If the contact is in a specific area of the touch device (YES in step S520), in step S530, the information is navigated at the first navigation speed according to the pan mode. In step S540, the movement of the indicator on the touch device is continuously detected. Similarly, the distance the indicator moves will be calculated and recorded. In step S550, it is determined whether the indicator continues to contact the touch device. If the indicator continues to contact the touch device (YES in step S550), as in step S560, it is determined whether the movement of the indicator exceeds a specific area of the touch device. If the movement does not exceed the specific area of the touch device (NO at step S560), the flow returns to step S530 to continue to navigate the information in the pan mode. If the movement exceeds a specific area of the touch device (Yes in step S560), in step S570, the information is continuously guided at a third navigation speed. It is worth noting that the third navigation speed can be any non-zero value. In some embodiments, the third navigation speed may be equal to the first navigation speed or the second navigation speed. If the indicator stops contacting the touch device (NO in step S550), in step S580, it is determined whether the movement of the indicator in the period of time before the contact is stopped is greater than a predetermined distance. If the movement is not greater than the predetermined distance (NO in step S580), the flow is ended. If the movement is greater than the predetermined distance (YES in step S580), in step S590, the information is navigated according to the scroll mode. Similarly, in some embodiments, in the scroll mode, the information may be navigated to a predetermined amount of information, or the information may be navigated at a second navigation speed, wherein the second navigation speed may be greater than the first navigation speed.

Figure 6 shows an information navigation method in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

In step S610, the indicator inputs a plurality of input signals on the touch device, such as a touch input. Note that the touch device can detect at a given frequency. When the indicator continues to touch the touch device, the input signal can be continuously obtained. In step S620, a spatial distribution range (first spatial distribution range) is calculated according to the first N data in the input signals, where N is a positive integer. In step S630, it is determined whether the spatial distribution range (the first spatial distribution range) exceeds a first threshold. For example, it is determined whether the moving distance of the corresponding first N input signals exceeds a predetermined distance. If not (NO in step S630), the flow is ended. If so (YES in step S630), in step S640, a message is navigated according to a pan mode. In step S650, the distribution trends of the input signals on the touch device are calculated. The distribution trend may include a temporal and spatial distribution trend of the received input signal on the touch device and a spatial distribution range (second spatial distribution range) within a predetermined time interval. It should be noted that in some embodiments, the preset time interval may be a period of time before the last input signal is received. In step S660, it is determined whether the input behavior of the corresponding indicator on the touch device ends according to the trend of the spatiotemporal distribution. It is worth noting that in some embodiments, the temporal and spatial distribution trends can be used to know where the input (contact) may occur at the next time point. When the input is not detected at the next time point, it can be determined that the input behavior of the corresponding indicator on the touch device has ended. If the input behavior has not ended (NO in step S660), step S650 is continued to update and calculate the distribution trend of the corresponding input signal. As mentioned earlier, when the indicator is continuously in contact with the touch device, the input signal can be continuously obtained. Therefore, the distribution trend can be recalculated based on all received input signals. If the input behavior ends (YES in step S660), in step S670, it is determined whether the spatial distribution range (second spatial distribution range) exceeds a second threshold. If so (YES in step S670), in step S680, the information is navigated according to a scroll mode. If not (NO in step S670), as in step S690, the navigation information is stopped.

The touch device of the above embodiment can be extended to a general electronic device. In other embodiments of the present invention, the display and the touch sensing device can constitute a touch display, as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B.

7A is a front elevational view of an unobstructed touch control display electronic device, and FIG. 7B is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device of FIG. 7A. The electronic device includes a housing 701, a touch display 702, and a processor 703. The housing 701 has a surface 704 and an accommodating space 705. The accommodating space communicates with the outside through an opening 706 on the surface 704. The touch display 702 includes a display 707 and a touch sensing device 708. The display 707 is disposed in the housing space 705 of the housing 701. The touch sensing device 708 is disposed in the opening 706 of the surface 704 of the housing 701 for receiving an input of the indicator and detecting input signals such as contact and movement of the indicator. The touch sensing device 708 has a touch sensor 709. The touch sensor 709 includes a display area 710 and a non-display area 711. The edge of the opening 706 of the housing 701 is continuously connected to the touch sensor 709, and the surface 704 of the housing 701 does not protrude from the touch sensor 709. A storage device (not shown) may be placed in the housing 701 or be an external storage device for storing a computer program. The processor 703 is coupled to the storage device, the display 707 and the touch sensing device 708, and processes the input signal for information navigation according to the computer program. It should be noted that because the surface 704 of the housing 701 does not protrude from the touch sensor 709, the housing surface 704 and the touch sensor 709 correspond to a continuous smooth surface that allows the input tool to move unimpeded. As in the previous embodiment, the processor 703 can determine the contact and movement mode of the input tool according to the input signal detected by the touch sensing device 708. Details regarding the judgment flow and the execution of the navigation function have been found in the previous embodiments, and the description will not be repeated.

Therefore, the information navigation method of the present case can be combined with the touch device to guide the information through the pan mode or the scroll mode in a more flexible manner, thereby increasing the convenience and efficiency of the information guide.

The method of the present invention, or a specific type or part thereof, may be included in a physical medium such as a floppy disk, a compact disc, a hard disk, or any other machine (for example, a computer readable computer). A storage medium in which, when the code is loaded and executed by a machine, such as a computer, the machine becomes a device for participating in the present invention. The method and apparatus of the present invention can also be transmitted in a code format through some transmission medium such as a wire or cable, an optical fiber, or any transmission type, wherein the code is received, loaded, and executed by a machine such as a computer. At this time, the machine becomes a device for participating in the present invention. When implemented in a general purpose processor, the code in conjunction with the processor provides a unique means of operation similar to application specific logic.

While the present invention has been described in its preferred embodiments, the present invention is not intended to limit the invention, and the present invention may be modified and modified without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. The scope of protection is subject to the definition of the scope of the patent application.

100. . . Information guide

110. . . Touch device

111. . . Specific area

120. . . Display unit

130. . . Storage unit

140. . . Processing unit

S310, S320, ..., S360. . . step

S410, S420, ..., S460. . . step

S510, S520, ..., S590. . . step

S610, S620, ..., S690. . . step

701. . . case

702. . . Touch display

703. . . processor

704. . . surface

705. . . Housing space

706. . . Opening

707. . . monitor

708. . . Touch sensing device

709. . . Touch sensor

710. . . Display area

711. . . Non-display area

Fig. 1 is a schematic view showing an information navigation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a schematic diagram showing an information navigation device having a touch device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a flow chart showing an information navigation method in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a flow chart showing an information navigation method in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 5 is a flow chart showing an information navigation method in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 6 is a flow chart showing an information navigation method in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 7A is a schematic view showing a front view of the barrier-free touch display electronic device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 7B is a schematic view showing a cross-sectional view of the electronic device in Fig. 7A.

S310, S320, ..., S360. . . step

Claims (15)

An information navigation method includes the steps of: detecting a contact of a pointer on a touch device; and corresponding to the contact, navigating a message according to a pan mode; detecting the indicator on the touch device One of the movements; determining whether the indicator device continuously contacts the touch device; if the indicator device does not continuously contact the touch device, determining whether the movement of the indicator device is greater than a predetermined distance; and if the movement is greater than the predetermined distance The information is navigated according to a scrolling mode. The information navigation method of claim 1, further comprising the steps of: detecting the contact and the movement of the indicator on the touch device; and corresponding to the indicator device on the touch device The contact and the movement guide the information according to the panning mode. For example, the information navigation method described in claim 2 includes the following steps: determining whether the movement of the corresponding indicator exceeds a threshold; and if the movement exceeds the threshold, according to the translation mode View this information. For example, the information navigation method described in claim 1 further includes, in response to the contact, navigating the information at the first navigation speed in the panning mode. For example, the information navigation method described in item 4 of the patent application scope is further included. If the movement is greater than the predetermined distance, the information is navigated at the second navigation speed in the scrolling mode. The information navigation method of claim 5, wherein the second navigation speed is greater than the first navigation speed. For example, the information navigation method described in claim 1 further includes: if the movement is greater than the predetermined distance, navigating the information in the scrolling mode to a predetermined amount of information. The information navigation method of claim 1, further comprising the steps of: determining whether the contact of the indicator device is located in a specific area of the touch device; and if so, corresponding to the contact, according to the Pan mode to navigate the information. The information navigation method of claim 8, further comprising continuously navigating the information at a third navigation speed if the indicator continuously contacts the touch device and moves beyond the specific area. For example, the information navigation method described in claim 1 of the patent application further includes guiding the information according to the moving direction of one of the indicator devices. For example, the information navigation method described in claim 1 is wherein the indicator is a finger. An information navigation method includes the steps of: detecting a contact of a pointer on a touch device; and corresponding to the contact, navigating a message at a first navigation speed according to a panning mode; detecting the indicator Moving on one of the touch devices; Determining whether the indicator device continuously contacts the touch device; if the indicator device does not continuously contact the touch device, determining whether the movement of the indicator device is greater than a predetermined distance; and if the movement is greater than the predetermined distance, according to a volume The dynamic mode navigates the information to a predetermined amount of information, or navigates the information at a second navigation speed, wherein the second navigation speed is greater than the first navigation speed. A machine readable medium for storing a computer program for causing a device to perform an information navigation method, the method comprising the steps of: detecting a contact of a pointer on a touch device; corresponding to the contact Navigating a message according to a panning mode; detecting that the indicator is moved on one of the touch devices; determining whether the indicator device continuously contacts the touch device; if the indicator device does not continuously contact the touch device, Determining whether the movement of the indicator is greater than a predetermined distance; and if the movement is greater than the predetermined distance, the information is navigated according to a scrolling mode. A computer operating system comprising at least one code for causing a device to perform an information navigation method, the method comprising the steps of: detecting a contact of a pointer on a touch device; corresponding to the contact, Navigating a message according to a panning mode; detecting that the indicator is moved on one of the touch devices; determining whether the indicator device continuously contacts the touch device; and if the indicator device does not continuously contact the touch device, determining Whether the movement of the indicator is greater than a predetermined distance; If the movement is greater than the predetermined distance, the information is navigated according to a scrolling touch. A portable electronic device comprising: a touch sensor for receiving an input signal; a storage device for storing a computer program; a processor coupled to the touch sensor and the storage device, according to the computer a program for processing the input signal, wherein the computer program is configured to cause the device to perform an information navigation method, the method comprising the steps of: detecting, by the touch sensor, a contact on the portable electronic device Corresponding to the contact, guiding a message according to a panning mode; detecting movement of the contact on the portable electronic device; determining whether the contact continuously contacts the portable electronic device; if the contact does not continue And determining whether the movement of the contact is greater than a predetermined distance; and if the movement is greater than the predetermined distance, the information is navigated according to a scrolling mode.