A Random Talk on the Software Interface Design Style of Digital Satellite Receiver

It only takes a few years for the digital satellite receiver to enter our lives, but it has brought us an unprecedented experience. As an electronic product in the digital life, it is a unity of hardware and software, so it is destined that its use and operation methods are not the same. The software interface that connects people and machines is more colorful and different in style. These different styles reflect the differences in the culture, aesthetics, thinking styles and behavior habits of designers. A software designed with friendly interface, concise and practical, simple operation and complete functions can enable operators, even beginners to easily and efficiently perform parameter setting, system adjustment, monitoring and daily maintenance. On the contrary, a crappy software may cause people to fall into tedious and repetitive operations. At present, the hardware platform system based on MPEG-2 and DVB standards is relatively mature, and its basic performance indicators are roughly the same. Of course, there will be some differences in the extended functions on this basis. In terms of software production, digital satellite receivers of various brands differ greatly. Some well-known or large-scale manufacturers have invested a lot of energy in this regard. Their software interfaces are gorgeously and delicately made, with comprehensive functions, which largely represents the comprehensive strength and overall image of their enterprises. For some relatively small companies, due to financial and personnel limitations, the software interface of their digital satellite receivers is relatively rough and simple. There are also some companies that are following in the footsteps of others, simply imitating them, and some companies have ended up in Handan.

After contacting several digital satellite receivers before and after, the author concludes that the following may be immature: At present, the popular digital satellite receiver software interfaces on the market mainly have two styles: one is European and American style, which represents The models are Nokia NOKIA 9500 series products from Finland, ECHOSTAR 8000 from the US, and the other is Asian style. The representative models are Hyundai HSS-100C from South Korea and DSR-2100A from Taiwan Qiancheng.

The characteristics of the European and American-style software interface are: the design of the appearance is similar to the WINDOWS operating system software of the electronic computer and some other software designed by European and American people. The window nested structure is used. The window enters the next interface. After setting the parameters, you must confirm the modified or set content, and then you can exit according to the original path. The advantage of this is to ensure the accuracy and completeness of parameter setting and modification. At the same time, the picture can be designed gorgeously and brightly. The disadvantage is that it is cumbersome and time-consuming. Yu thought that it was not suitable for Asians in terms of usage habits.

The characteristics of the Asian-style software interface are: intuitive appearance, conciseness, and no too many levels. Often, a large screen menu can be accessed through the menu function keys, which contains all the parameter lists that can be set and modified. All settings or modifications can be done in one go, exit is confirmation, and start searching for signals, no need to type other function keys. Other functions such as signal strength, volume, etc. can be completed through the cooperation of other function keys and small menus. The operation is simple, clear and time-saving when used, and is especially suitable for the intuitive usage habits of Asians. The disadvantage is that the interface is too simple and the colors are relatively monotonous. The author has a special liking for the latter software interface. A machine like this is still commonly used around him, although it does not have practical functions such as PID code editing.

It can be seen from this that the user groups based on different cultural backgrounds and thinking habits have very different preferences for the software interface, not to mention that the individual differences in the same group will also be large. This excludes the user's choice and familiarity with the software language, and the degree of likes and dislikes. Therefore, manufacturers facing users in different markets should take cater to the user's various usage needs as one of their efforts, in order to strive for as many users as possible in the subdivided market and achieve the largest market share.

Of course, we have seen that on the basis of absorbing various advantages, some manufacturers strive to innovate, come up with their own software solutions, have made gratifying attempts and explorations, and have made some achievements. I believe that with the passage of time, more and more digital satellite receiver manufacturers can design better, more practical, unique, and popular software interfaces that are popular with users, and play the Chinese brand. As users and fans at the same time, we will also do our utmost to make comparisons, experiences, thoughts and assumptions seriously and patiently based on our good wishes to promote the revitalization of the nation ’s emerging electronics industry, and make reasonable suggestions to manufacturers . var check_allow = "/d/Api/iscantalk.html"; var add_url = '/ d / article / write /'; function CheckLogin () {now_uid = ''; var ElecfansApi_checklogin = '/ webapi / passport / checklogin'; var logout_url = "{: U ('Login / logout')}"; var logout_url = 'http://bbs.elecfans.com/member.php?mod=logging&action=logout&refer=front'; $ .get (ElecfansApi_checklogin, function (data, textStatus) {if (data! = "") {EchoLoginInfo (data); CheckEmailInfo (data); data = $ .parseJSON (data); now_uid = data.uid; / * var login_content = 'write an article