An electronic device control method, apparatus, device, and storage medium

By detecting the touch frequency of the touchscreen and disabling the touch function in infrequently used areas, the problems of accidental touches and increased power consumption were solved, resulting in extended battery life and improved user experience.

CN116301553BActive Publication Date: 2026-06-30LENOVO (BEIJING) LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
LENOVO (BEIJING) LTD
Filing Date
2023-02-27
Publication Date
2026-06-30

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Different users have different usage habits. Some users' electronic devices have touch screen functions but do not use them often, which leads to accidental touches and increased power consumption, affecting battery life.

Method used

If the first area of ​​the touchscreen does not detect any user touch operation within a preset time, the second area of ​​the touchscreen is controlled to be in a state where it cannot respond to user touch operation, so as to reduce the power consumption of the whole device and avoid accidental touch.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces overall power consumption, extends battery life, improves user experience, and avoids the annoyance of accidental touches.

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Abstract

This application discloses an electronic device control method, apparatus, device, and storage medium. The electronic device control method includes a touchscreen. The method comprises: determining that a first area of ​​the touchscreen does not detect a user's touch operation within a preset time; controlling a second area of ​​the touchscreen to be in a first state; wherein, in the first state, the second area can display an image but cannot respond to a user's touch operation, and the first area is the same as the second area or the second area includes the first area.
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