Abstract
In some computing environments, such as data analytics platforms, users may inadvertently execute high-cost operations, as static warnings can be disregarded and a user interface may not effectively convey an operation's potential cost. A system can feature a user interface control configured to receive a continuous input, for example, from a slider. As a user begins a continuous input gesture, the system (e.g., a computing device, a server, etc.) can initiate a synchronous, real-time cost estimation for the pending operation. Based on a returned cost metric, the system can dynamically modulate a kinematic property of the control, such as its travel distance or simulated resistance. This approach can provide a physical feedback mechanism, which may make the effort to complete the action proportional to the operation's estimated resource consumption and offer tangible, non-textual feedback regarding the potential cost.
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Recommended Citation
Hoyer, Timo, "Kinematic Modulation of a User Interface Control Based on Real-Time Operation Cost", Technical Disclosure Commons, ()
https://www.tdcommons.org/dpubs_series/9602