Display device and interface editing method

Abstract

The application shows a display device and an interface editing method, comprising: receiving a control instruction input by a user for editing an application management interface, the application management interface comprising: a first storage area and a second storage area; in response to the control instruction, controlling the application management interface to enter an editing mode to edit an application in the first storage area and the second storage area, the editing comprising: adding an application action and deleting an application action; the adding an application action is used for adding an application in the first storage area and / or the second storage area, and the deleting an application action is used for deleting an application in the first storage area and / or the second storage area; after the editing is completed, adding a high-frequency use application to an application display area of an initial interface, so that the application display area only displays the high-frequency use application. The technical solution shown by the application enables the user to flexibly edit the application in the application management interface, so as to realize the linkage between the application management interface and the initial interface, and further realize the customization of the application of the initial interface.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of display device technology, and in particular to a display device and an interface editing method. Background Technology

[0002] With the improvement of display device hardware configuration and the rapid development of the software industry, display devices come with a large number of pre-installed applications, and users can install more applications from app stores according to their needs.

[0003] When existing display devices (such as smart TVs) display installed applications, they usually show all the applications on one screen so that users can find a specific application. Although a large number of applications provides users with a wealth of viewing resources, it is difficult for users to quickly find a specific application when searching among too many applications, and the display position of the application cannot be customized. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides a display device and an interface editing method that can solve the problem that the existing initial interface of the display device displays too many applications and cannot be customized, which affects the user's search. By allowing the user to flexibly edit the applications in the application management interface, the application management interface and the initial interface can be linked, thereby realizing the customization of the initial interface applications.

[0005] In a first aspect, this application discloses a display device, including: a display configured to display an initial interface and an application management interface; and a controller configured to: receive control commands input by a user for editing the application management interface, the application management interface including: a first storage area and a second storage area; wherein the first storage area is used to store frequently used applications, and the second storage area is used to store infrequently used applications; in response to the control commands, the application management interface is controlled to enter an editing mode to edit applications in the first and second storage areas, the editing including adding applications and deleting applications; the adding application action is used to add applications to the first and / or second storage areas, and the deleting application action is used to delete applications from the first and / or second storage areas; after editing is completed, frequently used applications are added to the application display area of ​​the initial interface so that the application display area only displays frequently used applications. Using this embodiment, the display device can realize the linkage between the application management interface and the initial interface, thereby realizing the customization of the applications on the initial interface.

[0006] In some embodiments, the controller executes an application management interface to enter an edit mode to edit applications in a first storage area and a second storage area. This includes: configuring the first and second storage areas in a grid layout, wherein the first storage area is configured to be located above the second storage area; moving applications from the first storage area to the second storage area in a top-to-bottom direction according to the grid layout to delete applications from the first storage area, or moving applications from the second storage area to the first storage area in a bottom-to-top direction to add applications to the first storage area. Using this embodiment, the display device can partition the application management interface into frequently used and infrequently used applications, allowing only frequently used applications to be added to the initial interface, facilitating quick searching for frequently used applications on the initial interface.

[0007] In some embodiments, the controller moves an application from a second storage area to a first storage area according to a grid layout in a bottom-to-top direction to add the application to the first storage area. This includes: receiving a user-inputted movement command for moving the application within a preset time; and, in response to the movement command, controlling the newly added application in the first storage area to move according to the movement command. Using this embodiment, the display device allows for the sequential adjustment of applications on the initial screen directly within the application management interface, improving the editing flexibility of the applications on the initial screen.

[0008] In some embodiments, the controller executes an application management interface to enter an edit mode to edit applications in a first storage area and a second storage area. This includes: when an application is added to the first storage area to increase its height or an application is deleted from the first storage area to decrease its height, the controller controls the height of the second storage area to change accordingly, so that the interface spacing between the first and second storage areas remains consistent. Using this embodiment, the display device can change the display interface in the application management interface as the user adjusts the number of applications, improving the user experience.

[0009] In some embodiments, the controller is further configured to display a first icon in the application display area, enabling the user to access the application management interface via the first icon. Using this implementation, the display device can help the user quickly access the application management interface to edit the user's initial interface.

[0010] In some embodiments, the controller performs control to add frequently used applications to the application display area of ​​the initial interface, including: determining whether there is an application addition or deletion action in the first storage area; if there is an application addition or deletion action in the first storage area, updating the application display area so that the frequently used applications displayed in the application display area are consistent with the frequently used applications in the first storage area. Using this embodiment, the display device can link the application management interface with the initial interface, allowing adjustment of the number and order of applications on the initial interface from the application management interface.

[0011] In some embodiments, the controller executes an application management interface to enter an editing mode to edit applications in a first storage area and a second storage area. This includes: controlling the application display mask in the first storage area when an application in the first storage area moves from top to bottom to the second storage area, or controlling the application display mask in the second storage area when an application in the second storage area moves from bottom to top to the first storage area. Using this embodiment, when the user adjusts the application in the application management interface, the display device can improve the user's focus and enhance the user's focusing effect.

[0012] Secondly, this application discloses an interface editing method, comprising: receiving a control command input by a user for editing an application management interface, the application management interface including: a first storage area and a second storage area; wherein, the first storage area is used to store frequently used applications, and the second storage area is used to store infrequently used applications; responding to the control command, controlling the application management interface to enter an editing mode to edit applications in the first and second storage areas, the editing including adding application actions and deleting application actions; the adding application action is used to add an application to the first and / or second storage areas, and the deleting application action is used to delete an application from the first and / or second storage areas; after editing is completed, frequently used applications are added to the application display area of ​​the initial interface so that the application display area only displays frequently used applications. Using this embodiment, the display device can realize the linkage between the application management interface and the initial interface, thereby realizing the customization of the applications on the initial interface.

[0013] In some embodiments, the application management interface enters an edit mode to edit applications in a first storage area and a second storage area. This includes: controlling the application management interface to configure the first and second storage areas in a grid layout, wherein the first storage area is configured to be located above the second storage area; moving applications from the first storage area to the second storage area in a top-to-bottom direction according to the grid layout to delete applications from the first storage area, or moving applications from the second storage area to the first storage area in a bottom-to-top direction to add applications to the first storage area. Using this embodiment, the display device can partition the application management interface into frequently used and infrequently used applications, allowing only frequently used applications to be added to the initial interface, facilitating quick searching of frequently used applications by the user on the initial interface.

[0014] The technical solution described above can solve the problem that the existing initial interface of the display device displays too many applications and cannot be customized, which affects the user's search. By allowing the user to flexibly edit the applications in the application management interface, the application management interface and the initial interface can be linked, thereby realizing the customization of the initial interface applications. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 A schematic diagram illustrating an operational scenario between a display device and a control device according to some embodiments is shown;

[0017] Figure 2 A configuration block diagram of a control device 100 according to some embodiments is shown;

[0018] Figure 3 A hardware configuration block diagram of a display device 200 according to some embodiments is shown;

[0019] Figure 4 A software configuration block diagram of a display device 200 according to some embodiments is shown;

[0020] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of an initial interface of a display device according to some embodiments is shown;

[0021] Figure 6 This diagram illustrates the application display area after a new application is added to the display device, according to some embodiments.

[0022] Figure 7A schematic diagram of the application management interface of the display device is shown according to some embodiments;

[0023] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of an application management interface for another display device according to some embodiments is shown;

[0024] Figure 9 A flowchart illustrating the display device configuration process is shown according to some embodiments;

[0025] Figure 10 A flowchart illustrating the display device configuration process is shown according to some embodiments;

[0026] Figure 11 A schematic diagram illustrating how the icon is moved according to some embodiments is shown;

[0027] Figure 12 This diagram illustrates another way of moving icons according to some embodiments;

[0028] Figure 13 A schematic diagram illustrating the movement of icons within a first storage area according to some embodiments is shown;

[0029] Figure 14 This diagram illustrates the variation in the height of the application management interface according to some embodiments;

[0030] Figure 15 A schematic diagram of the first icon is shown according to some embodiments;

[0031] Figure 16 A schematic diagram of a mask is shown according to some embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0032] To make the objectives and implementation methods of this application clearer, the exemplary implementation methods of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the exemplary embodiments of this application. Obviously, the exemplary embodiments described are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments.

[0033] It should be noted that the brief descriptions of terms in this application are only for the convenience of understanding the embodiments described below, and are not intended to limit the embodiments of this application. Unless otherwise stated, these terms should be understood in their ordinary and common meaning.

[0034] The terms "first," "second," "third," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar or related objects or entities, and do not necessarily imply a specific order or sequence, unless otherwise specified. It should be understood that such terms are interchangeable where appropriate.

[0035] The terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, are intended to cover but not exclude inclusion, for example, a product or device that includes a range of components is not necessarily limited to all of the components that are clearly listed, but may include other components that are not clearly listed or that are inherent to such product or device.

[0036] The term "module" refers to any known or subsequently developed hardware, software, firmware, artificial intelligence, fuzzy logic, or combination of hardware and / or software code that is capable of performing the functions associated with that element.

[0037] With the continuous improvement of people's living standards and the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology, the demand for smart home appliances is also increasing. For example, current smart TVs can integrate audio-visual, entertainment, and gaming functions through internet technology. However, as smart TVs continue to develop, the number of applications installed on them is increasing, and their corresponding functions and uses are becoming increasingly complex. The functions of these applications are severely fragmented, making it very difficult for users to find applications on the initial interface of the smart TV. At the same time, users cannot flexibly customize the initial interface of the smart TV, resulting in a poor user experience.

[0038] Based on this, this application provides a display device and an interface editing method, which can solve the problem that the existing initial interface of the display device displays too many applications and cannot be customized, affecting the user's search. By allowing the user to flexibly edit the applications in the application management interface, the application management interface and the initial interface can be linked, thereby realizing the customization of the initial interface applications.

[0039] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the operational scenario between the display device and the control unit according to the embodiment. Figure 1 As shown, the user can operate the display device 200 through the smart device 300 or the control device 100.

[0040] In some embodiments, the control device 100 may be a remote control. Communication between the remote control and the display device includes infrared protocol communication, Bluetooth protocol communication, and other short-range communication methods, controlling the display device 200 wirelessly or via wired means. Users can control the display device 200 by inputting user commands through buttons on the remote control, voice input, control panel input, etc.

[0041] In some embodiments, a smart device 300 (such as a mobile terminal, tablet computer, computer, laptop computer, etc.) may also be used to control the display device 200. For example, an application running on the smart device may be used to control the display device 200.

[0042] In some embodiments, the display device 200 can also be controlled in ways other than the control device 100 and the smart device 300. For example, it can be controlled by directly receiving the user's voice commands through a module configured inside the display device 200 for acquiring voice commands, or it can be controlled by receiving the user's voice commands through a voice control device set outside the display device 200.

[0043] In some embodiments, the display device 200 also communicates with the server 400. The display device 200 may communicate via a local area network (LAN), wireless local area network (WLAN), and other networks. The server 400 may provide various content and interactive features to the display device 200. The server 400 may be a cluster or multiple clusters, and may include one or more types of servers.

[0044] Figure 2 An exemplary block diagram of the configuration of the control device 100 according to an exemplary embodiment is shown. Figure 2 As shown, the control device 100 includes a controller 110, a communication interface 130, a user input / output interface 140, a memory, and a power supply. The control device 100 can receive user input operation commands and convert the operation commands into commands that the display device 200 can recognize and respond to, thus acting as an intermediary for interaction between the user and the display device 200.

[0045] Figure 3 A hardware configuration block diagram of a display device 200 according to an exemplary embodiment is shown.

[0046] In some embodiments, the display device 200 includes at least one of a tuner 210, a communicator 220, a detector 230, an external device interface 240, a controller 250, a display 260, an audio output interface 270, a memory, a power supply, and a user interface.

[0047] In some embodiments, the controller includes a processor, a video processor, an audio processor, a graphics processor, RAM, ROM, and a first interface to an nth interface for input / output.

[0048] In some embodiments, the display 260 includes a display screen component for presenting an image, a driving component for driving image display, a component for receiving image signals from the controller output, and a user control UI interface for displaying video content, image content, menu control interface, and user control UI interface.

[0049] In some embodiments, the display 260 may be a liquid crystal display, an OLED display, or a projection display, and may also be a projection device and a projection screen.

[0050] In some embodiments, the communicator 220 is a component used to communicate with external devices or servers according to various communication protocol types. For example, the communicator may include at least one of a Wi-Fi module, a Bluetooth module, a wired Ethernet module, other network communication protocol chips or near-field communication protocol chips, and an infrared receiver. The display device 200 can establish the transmission and reception of control signals and data signals with the external control device 100 or the server 400 through the communicator 220.

[0051] In some embodiments, the user interface can be used to receive control signals from the control device 100 (e.g., an infrared remote control).

[0052] In some embodiments, detector 230 is used to acquire signals from the external environment or to interact with the outside world. For example, detector 230 includes a light receiver, a sensor for acquiring ambient light intensity; or, detector 230 includes an image acquisition device, such as a camera, which can be used to acquire external environmental scenes, user attributes, or user interaction gestures; or, detector 230 includes a sound acquisition device, such as a microphone, for receiving external sounds.

[0053] In some embodiments, the external device interface 240 may include, but is not limited to, one or more interfaces such as: High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), analog or data high-definition component input interface (component), composite video input interface (CVBS), USB input interface (USB), RGB port, etc. It may also be a composite input / output interface formed by multiple interfaces mentioned above.

[0054] In some embodiments, the tuner 210 receives broadcast television signals via wired or wireless reception and demodulates audio and video signals, such as EPG data signals, from a plurality of wireless or wired broadcast television signals.

[0055] In some embodiments, the controller 250 and the tuner 210 may be located in different separate devices, that is, the tuner 210 may also be located in an external device of the main device where the controller 250 is located, such as an external set-top box.

[0056] In some embodiments, the controller 250 controls the operation of the display device and responds to user operations via various software control programs stored in memory. The controller 250 controls the overall operation of the display device 200. For example, in response to receiving a user command to select a UI object to display on the display 260, the controller 250 can perform operations related to the object selected by the user command.

[0057] In some embodiments, the object can be any of the optional objects, such as a hyperlink, an icon, or other operable controls. Operations related to the selected object include: displaying links to hyperlinked pages, documents, images, etc., or performing operations corresponding to the program associated with the icon.

[0058] In some embodiments, the controller includes at least one of a central processing unit (CPU), a video processor, an audio processor, a graphics processing unit (GPU), RAM (random access memory), ROM (read-only memory), a first to an nth interface for input / output, a communication bus, etc.

[0059] A CPU (CPU) processor is used to execute operating system and application instructions stored in memory, as well as various interactive instructions received from external input, to execute various applications, data, and content, ultimately for the display and playback of various audio and video content. A CPU processor can include multiple processors, such as a main processor and one or more sub-processors.

[0060] In some embodiments, a graphics processor is used to generate various graphical objects, such as icons, operation menus, and graphics displayed based on user input commands. The graphics processor includes an arithmetic logic unit (ALU) that performs calculations based on various user-input interactive commands and displays various objects according to display attributes; it also includes a renderer that renders the various objects obtained from the ALU, and the rendered objects are used to display on a monitor.

[0061] In some embodiments, the video processor is configured to receive external video signals and perform video processing such as decompression, decoding, scaling, noise reduction, frame rate conversion, resolution conversion, and image synthesis according to the standard encoding and decoding protocol of the input signals, so as to obtain a signal that can be directly displayed or played on the display device 200.

[0062] In some embodiments, the video processor includes a demultiplexing module, a video decoding module, an image compositing module, a frame rate conversion module, and a display formatting module. The demultiplexing module demultiplexes the input audio and video data streams. The video decoding module processes the demultiplexed video signal, including decoding and scaling. The image compositing module, such as an image synthesizer, overlays and blends a GUI signal generated by a graphics generator based on user input or its own generation with the scaled video image to generate a displayable image signal. The frame rate conversion module converts the input video frame rate. The display formatting module modifies the received frame rate-converted video output signal to conform to a display format, such as outputting RGB data signals.

[0063] In some embodiments, the audio processor is configured to receive external audio signals, and according to the standard codec protocol of the input signals, perform decompression and decoding, as well as noise reduction, digital-to-analog conversion, and amplification processing, to obtain a sound signal that can be played in a speaker.

[0064] In some embodiments, the user can input user commands through a graphical user interface (GUI) displayed on the display 260, and the user input interface receives the user input commands through the GUI. Alternatively, the user can input user commands by inputting specific sounds or gestures, and the user input interface receives the user input commands by recognizing the sounds or gestures through sensors.

[0065] In some embodiments, a "user interface" is the medium through which an application or operating system interacts and exchanges information with a user, converting information between its internal form and a form acceptable to the user. A common form of user interface is the graphical user interface (GUI), which refers to a user interface related to computer operation displayed graphically. It can be an icon, window, control, or other interface element displayed on the screen of an electronic device. Controls can include visual interface elements such as icons, buttons, menus, tabs, text boxes, dialog boxes, status bars, navigation bars, and widgets.

[0066] In some embodiments, the display device's system may include a kernel, a command interpreter (shell), a file system, and applications. The kernel, shell, and file system together form the basic operating system structure, allowing users to manage files, run programs, and use the system. Upon power-up, the kernel starts, activates the kernel space, abstracts hardware, initializes hardware parameters, and runs and maintains virtual memory, the scheduler, signals, and inter-process communication (IPC). After the kernel starts, the shell and user applications are loaded. Applications are compiled into machine code after startup, forming a process.

[0067] like Figure 4 As shown, a display device's system can include a kernel, a command interpreter (shell), a file system, and applications. The kernel, shell, and file system together form the basic operating system structure, allowing users to manage files, run programs, and use the system. Upon power-up, the kernel starts, activates the kernel space, abstracts hardware, initializes hardware parameters, and runs and maintains virtual memory, the scheduler, signals, and inter-process communication (IPC). After the kernel starts, the shell and user applications are loaded. Applications are compiled into machine code after startup, forming a process.

[0068] like Figure 4 As shown, the display device system is divided into three layers, from top to bottom: the application layer, the middleware layer, and the hardware layer.

[0069] The application layer mainly includes commonly used applications on TVs, as well as the application framework. The commonly used applications are mainly browser-based applications, such as HTML5 apps, and native apps.

[0070] An application framework is a complete program model that has all the basic functions required by standard application software, such as file access, data exchange, etc., as well as the user interface for these functions (toolbar, status bar, menu, dialog box).

[0071] Native apps can support online or offline access, push notifications, or access to local resources.

[0072] The middleware layer includes various television protocols, multimedia protocols, and system components. Middleware can use the basic services (functions) provided by system software to connect different parts of application systems or different applications on the network, achieving resource sharing and function sharing.

[0073] The hardware layer mainly includes the HAL interface, hardware, and drivers. The HAL interface is a unified interface for all TV chips, with the specific logic implemented by each chip. The drivers mainly include: audio drivers, display drivers, Bluetooth drivers, camera drivers, Wi-Fi drivers, USB drivers, HDMI drivers, sensor drivers (such as fingerprint sensors, temperature sensors, pressure sensors, etc.), and power drivers.

[0074] Figure 5 An example diagram of the initial interface of a display device is shown. Figure 5 As shown, after the display device is powered on, it displays the initial interface. The initial interface can be presented in various different types of UI layouts according to the user's operation. The initial interface is displayed on the display device's screen and can include a recommended content area 1, an application display area 2, and a floating area 3.

[0075] Recommended content area 1 is used to configure different category tabs; media assets, special topics, etc. can be configured in the tabs; the media assets may include 2D movies, educational courses, tourism, 3D, 360-degree panoramic, live broadcast, 4K movies, application programs, games, and other businesses with media asset content, and the tabs can select different template styles and support the simultaneous recommendation and arrangement of media assets and special topics.

[0076] In some embodiments, a status bar may also be provided at the top of the recommended content area 1. The status bar may contain multiple display controls, including commonly used options such as time and network connection status. The content included in the status bar can be customized by the user; for example, weather or user avatars can be added. The content included in the status bar can be selected by the user to perform corresponding functions.

[0077] The status bar enables users to perform frequently used control operations and quickly configure the display device. Since the setup process for a display device involves numerous steps, not all commonly used settings options can typically be displayed in the status bar. Therefore, in some embodiments, the status bar may also include extended options. When an extended option is selected, an extended window is displayed on the current interface, where multiple settings options can be further configured to implement other functions of the display device.

[0078] Application display area 2 is used to display pre-installed applications for operational recommendations. It supports configuring special icon styles to replace the default icons. Multiple pre-installed applications can be specified. In some embodiments, application display area 2 also includes left and right movement controls for moving the selection target to select different icons.

[0079] The floating area 3 can be configured to be located above the left or right diagonal side of the initial interface, and can be configured as a replaceable image or a jump link. For example, after receiving a confirmation operation, the floating element jumps to an application or displays a specified function page. In some embodiments, the floating element may not be configured with a jump link and may be used simply for image display.

[0080] Figure 6 An exemplary diagram illustrates the application display area after a new application is added to a display device. For example... Figure 6 As shown, when a user downloads an app from the app store to display the new app on the initial screen of the display device, the display device will add the new app to the beginning or end of the app display area according to the default rules of the display device. Figure 6 The diagram illustrates, for example, a display device adding a new application to the application display area at the end.

[0081] It should be noted that the applications in both the application display area and the application management interface are arranged in the form of a list of application icons.

[0082] In some embodiments, the application display area displays all applications, including pre-installed applications and newly added applications, and the display device can edit all applications in the application management interface.

[0083] Figure 7 An example diagram of the application management interface of a display device is shown. Figure 7 As shown, the application management interface is used to manage all applications in the initial application display area. When the application management interface enters edit mode, the display device can edit all applications within the interface. When a user selects an application icon using the control device, they can move the icon left or right. For example, to move application icon 4 to the top of the application icon list in the application management page, the user needs to move application icon 4 to the left five times consecutively. In this embodiment, the user can only edit the order of the application icon list in the application management interface; they cannot customize which applications are displayed in the application display area. Since the application display area shows all applications, the efficiency of searching and editing applications is low.

[0084] It should be noted that the above embodiment uses a linear list (List) method to adjust the order of the application icon list. This method can only move each application icon left and right, but not up and down.

[0085] In some embodiments, the application display area can partially display pre-installed and newly added applications based on user preferences. The display device can edit all applications, including pre-installed and newly added applications, in the application management interface to select some applications from all applications and add them to the application display area.

[0086] Figure 8 An example diagram of an application management interface for another display device is shown. Figure 8 As shown, the application management interface includes an "Add to Initial Interface" control, which adds applications from the application management interface to the application display area of ​​the initial interface by default. Taking moving application icon 5 to the application display area as an example, after selecting application icon 5, the user can click the "Add to Initial Interface Control" to add application icon 5 to the end of the application icon list in the application display area. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the display device can only add application icon 5 to the application display area; it cannot adjust the position of application icon 5 in the application icon list within the application management interface. If the user needs to adjust the position of application icon 5 in the application display area, they need to return from the application management interface to the initial interface to follow the editing logic of the initial interface and adjust the order of application icons 5.

[0087] It should be noted that in the above embodiments, the display device uses a List method to adjust the order according to the editing logic of the initial interface. This method can move the application icons in the application display area in the left and right direction, but cannot move them in the up and down direction.

[0088] Therefore, the existing application management interface cannot control the application display area to display only frequently used applications while editing the order of frequently used applications, resulting in low efficiency for users to find and edit applications and a poor user experience.

[0089] To address the problem in the above embodiments where the existing initial interface displays too many applications and cannot be customized, thus hindering user navigation, this application embodiment provides a display device, including: a display configured to display an initial interface and an application management interface; and a controller configured to execute... Figure 9 Steps S901-S903 are shown below;

[0090] Step S901: Receive control instructions from the user for editing the application management interface. The application management interface includes a first storage area and a second storage area; wherein the first storage area is used to store frequently used applications, and the second storage area is used to store infrequently used applications.

[0091] The display device can be a liquid crystal display (LCD), an OLED display, or a projection display. There are no restrictions on the specific type, size, or resolution of the display device. Those skilled in the art will understand that the display device can be modified in terms of performance and configuration as needed. The display device can provide broadcast television reception functionality and may also include, but is not limited to, smart network television functionality with computer support, including but not limited to, internet television, smart television, and Internet Protocol television (IPTV).

[0092] In some embodiments, users can input control commands for editing the application management interface to the display device via a control device or smart device. Specifically, after the display device is powered on, the user can access the "Settings" control through the status bar at the top of the recommended content area 1, and then access the application management interface through the extended options of the "Settings" control to perform operations within the application management interface.

[0093] In some embodiments, users can jump to the application management interface with one click through the floating area 3 for quick operation in the application management interface.

[0094] Step S902: In response to the control command, the application management interface is controlled to enter the editing mode to edit the application in the first storage area and the second storage area. The editing includes adding an application action and deleting an application action. The adding application action is used to add an application in the first storage area and / or the second storage area, and the deleting application action is used to delete an application in the first storage area and / or the second storage area.

[0095] In some embodiments, when a user enters the application management interface, the display device defaults to the interface entering edit mode, and the user can directly operate on this interface to edit the applications in the application management interface.

[0096] In some embodiments, an "Edit" control is provided at the top of the application management interface. Users can click the "Edit" control through a control device or display device to put the application management interface into edit mode, and click the "Edit" control again to exit the edit mode. By setting this control, the display device can prevent users from accidentally touching and changing the application display area after entering the application management interface.

[0097] In some embodiments, the controller executes the control application management interface to enter the editing mode to edit the application in the first storage area and the second storage area, including: steps S1001-S1002:

[0098] Step S1001: Control the application management interface to configure the first storage area and the second storage area in a grid layout, wherein the first storage area is configured to be located above the second storage area.

[0099] It should be noted that Grid layouts can be created in various ways, such as GridView(), GridView.custom(), GridView.count(), GridView.builder(), and GridView.extent(). Taking the creation of a layout using GridView.count() as an example, this method can create a fixed number of layouts, specify rows and columns, specify the scrolling direction, and set layout parameters.

[0100] Figure 10 An exemplary diagram of the application management interface according to an embodiment of this application is shown. Figure 10 As shown, both the first and second storage areas are Grid layouts created using GridView.count(). For example, the display device uses this layout to set both the first and second storage areas to display a maximum of 12 app icons per row, and to set the first storage area to display a maximum of 2 app icons per column.

[0101] It should be noted that since the first storage area is set to display a maximum of 2 application icons per column, meaning the first storage area can store a maximum of 24 application icons, when the 25th application icon is stored in the first area, the 25th icon can only be stored at the beginning of the second storage area. This implementation method facilitates users in filtering frequently used applications within a suitable number, ensuring that users can quickly and easily select applications from a reasonable number of frequently used applications.

[0102] Step S1002: Based on the Grid layout, move the application from the first storage area to the second storage area in a top-to-bottom direction to delete the application from the first storage area, or move the application from the second storage area to the first storage area in a bottom-to-top direction to add the application to the first storage area.

[0103] Figure 11 An exemplary diagram illustrating a movable icon method according to an embodiment of this application is shown. Figure 11 As shown, when a user clicks on an application icon in the first storage area via the control device, the application corresponding to that icon is deleted from the first storage area and added to the second storage area.

[0104] Figure 12 An exemplary diagram illustrating another method of moving icons according to an embodiment of this application is shown. Figure 12 As shown, when a user clicks on an application icon in the second storage area, the application corresponding to that icon is deleted from the second storage area and added to the first storage area.

[0105] In some embodiments, the controller performs the action of moving an application from the second storage area to the first storage area in a bottom-up direction according to the Grid layout to add the application to the first storage area, including: receiving a user input for moving the application within a preset time; and controlling the newly added application in the first storage area to move according to the movement instruction in response to the movement instruction.

[0106] Figure 13 An exemplary diagram illustrating the method of moving icons within the first storage area according to an embodiment of this application is shown. Figure 13 As shown, when a user adds a new application to the first storage area, within a preset time, if they continue to click on the application icon, they can continue to adjust the order of the application icon in the first storage area. The user can adjust the position of the application icon using the left and right arrow keys on the control device. For example, taking a preset time of 5 seconds, when the user moves an application from the second storage area to the first area from bottom to top, the user's cursor is still on the application icon in the first storage area. Within 5 seconds, if the user continues to click on the application icon, they can move the application icon within the first storage area to adjust its position.

[0107] It should be noted that in the application management interface, the display device can provide various application management interfaces suitable for user habits. It can perform operations such as moving and then deleting application icons, or deleting and then moving them. The technical solution shown in the above embodiment belongs to the deletion-then-move operation method. That is, when the user clicks the icon in the second storage area for the first time, the icon is deleted from the second storage area and added to the first storage area. Clicking it again within a preset time will adjust the order of the application icons in the first storage area. If the move-then-delete operation method is used: when the user clicks the icon in the first storage area for the first time, the icon is moved in the first storage area to adjust the order of the application icons in the first storage area. If it remains on the icon after a preset time, clicking it again will delete the icon from the first storage area.

[0108] In some embodiments, the controller executes the control application management interface to enter edit mode to edit the application in the first storage area to the second storage area, including:

[0109] When an application is added to the first storage area to increase its height, or an application is removed from the first storage area to decrease its height, the height of the second storage area is controlled to change accordingly with the height of the first storage area, so that the interface spacing between the first and second storage areas remains consistent.

[0110] Figure 14An exemplary diagram illustrating the height variation of the application management interface according to an embodiment of this application is provided. Figure 14 As shown, the display device is configured to display a maximum of 12 applications per row and a maximum of 2 applications per column in the first storage area. Therefore, when the first storage area changes from storing 12 applications to storing 13 applications, the display area of ​​the first storage area will change, and the height of the first storage area needs to be increased accordingly. At this time, the height of the second storage area needs to be decreased accordingly. Furthermore, when the first storage area changes from storing 13 applications to storing 12 applications, the height of the first storage area needs to be decreased accordingly, and the height of the second storage area needs to be increased accordingly. Figure 14 Only a schematic diagram of the increased adaptability of the first storage area is shown.

[0111] In some embodiments, the controller is further configured to:

[0112] Control the display of the first icon in the application display area so that users can enter the application management interface through the first icon.

[0113] Figure 15 An exemplary illustration of a first icon diagram from an embodiment of this application is shown. Figure 15 As shown, the first icon is displayed at the end of the application icon list in the application display area so that users can quickly access the application management interface. It should be noted that the display device can set the first icon at either the beginning or end of the application icon list in the application display area according to user habits, depending on the actual situation.

[0114] In some embodiments, the controller executes the control application management interface to enter edit mode to edit the application in the first storage area and the second storage area, including:

[0115] When an application in the first storage area moves to the second storage area from top to bottom, the application display mask in the first storage area is controlled; or when an application in the second storage area moves to the first storage area from bottom to top, the application display mask in the second storage area is controlled.

[0116] Figure 16 An exemplary schematic diagram of a masking embodiment of this application is shown. Figure 16 As shown, when a user moves the cursor to an application icon, a mask is displayed on the application icon, making it easier for the user to focus on the application icon.

[0117] In some embodiments, the control application management interface configures a first storage area and a second storage area in a grid layout, wherein the first storage area is configured to be located to the left of the second storage area.

[0118] In some embodiments, an application in the first storage area is moved to the second storage area from left to right according to the Grid layout to delete the application in the first storage area or to add the application in the second storage area to the first storage area.

[0119] Step S903: After editing, add frequently used applications to the application display area of ​​the initial interface so that the application display area only displays frequently used applications.

[0120] In some embodiments, the controller performs control to add frequently used applications to the application display area of ​​the initial interface, including: determining whether there is an application addition or deletion action in the first storage area; if there is an application addition or deletion action in the first storage area, updating the application display area so that the frequently used applications displayed in the application display area are consistent with the frequently used applications in the first storage area. This implementation method enables the application management interface and the initial interface to be linked so that the number of applications in the application display area is consistent with the number of applications in the first storage area.

[0121] In some embodiments, the controller performs control to add frequently used applications to the application display area of ​​the initial interface, including: determining whether there is a mobile application action in the first storage area, the mobile application action being used to change the application arrangement order in the first storage area; if there is a mobile application action in the first storage area, updating the application display area to make the application arrangement order in the application display area consistent with the application arrangement order in the first storage area. Using this implementation, the application management interface and the initial interface can be linked to ensure that the application icon order in the application display area is consistent with the first storage area.

[0122] The embodiments provided in this application above have described the various embodiments from the perspectives of the display device itself and the interaction between the display device and the user. It is understood that, in order to achieve the above functions, the display device includes hardware structures and / or software modules corresponding to the execution of each function. Those skilled in the art should readily recognize that, based on the units and algorithm steps of the examples described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein, this application can be implemented in hardware or a combination of hardware and computer software. Whether a function is executed in hardware or by computer software driving hardware depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of this application.

[0123] Based on the above embodiments, this application exemplarily illustrates an interface editing method, including:

[0124] The system receives control commands from the user for editing the application management interface, which includes a first storage area and a second storage area. The first storage area is used to store frequently used applications, and the second storage area is used to store infrequently used applications.

[0125] In response to control commands, the control application management interface enters edit mode to edit applications in the first storage area and the second storage area. Editing includes adding application actions and deleting application actions. The add application action is used to add an application in the first storage area and / or the second storage area, and the delete application action is used to delete an application in the first storage area and / or the second storage area.

[0126] After editing, add frequently used applications to the application display area of ​​the initial interface so that the application display area only displays frequently used applications.

[0127] In some embodiments, the application management interface enters an edit mode to edit an application in a first storage area and a second storage area, including: controlling the application management interface to configure the first storage area and the second storage area in a grid layout, wherein the first storage area is configured to be located above the second storage area; moving an application in the first storage area to the second storage area in a top-to-bottom direction according to the grid layout to delete an application in the first storage area or moving an application in the second storage area to the first storage area in a bottom-to-top direction to add an application in the first storage area.

[0128] In some embodiments, the controller performs the action of moving an application from a second storage area to a first storage area in a bottom-up direction according to a Grid layout to add an application to the first storage area, including: receiving a user input of a move instruction for moving the application; and, in response to the move instruction, controlling the newly added application in the first storage area to move according to the move instruction.

[0129] In some embodiments, the controller executes the control application management interface to enter the editing mode to edit the application in the first storage area and the second storage area, including: when an application is added to the first storage area to increase the height of the first storage area or an application is deleted from the first storage area to decrease the height of the first storage area, the controller controls the height of the second storage area to change with the height of the first storage area so that the interface spacing between the first storage area and the second storage area remains consistent.

[0130] In some embodiments, the controller is further configured to: control the display of a first icon at the end of the application list in the application display area, so that the user can enter the application management interface through the first icon.

[0131] In some embodiments, the controller performs control to add frequently used applications to the application display area of ​​the initial interface, including: determining whether there is an application addition action or an application deletion action in the first storage area; if there is an application addition action or an application deletion action in the first storage area, updating the application display area so that the frequently used applications displayed in the application display area are consistent with the frequently used applications in the first storage area.

[0132] In some embodiments, the controller performs control to add frequently used applications to the application display area of ​​the initial interface, including: determining whether there is a mobile application action in the first storage area, the mobile application action being used to change the application arrangement order in the first storage area; if there is a mobile application action in the first storage area, updating the application display area so that the application arrangement order in the application display area is consistent with the application arrangement order in the first storage area.

[0133] In some embodiments, the controller executes the control application management interface to enter the editing mode to edit the application in the first storage area and the second storage area, including: when the application in the first storage area moves to the second storage area in a top-to-bottom direction, controlling the application display mask in the first storage area, or when the application in the second storage area moves to the first storage area in a bottom-to-top direction, controlling the application display mask in the second storage area.

[0134] It should be understood that the specific implementation of each step of the above interface editing method can be found in the aforementioned display device embodiments, and will not be repeated here. As can be seen from the above embodiments, this application provides a display device and an interface editing method that can solve the problem that existing initial interface applications display too many items and cannot be customized, affecting user search. By allowing users to flexibly edit applications in the application management interface, the linkage between the application management interface and the initial interface can be realized, thereby realizing the customization of the initial interface application.

[0135] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

[0136] For ease of explanation, the above description has been provided in conjunction with specific embodiments. However, the above exemplary discussion is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the embodiments to the specific forms disclosed above. Various modifications and variations can be obtained based on the above teachings. The selection and description of the above embodiments are for the purpose of better explaining the principles and practical applications, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better utilize the described embodiments and various different variations of embodiments suitable for specific use considerations.

Claims

1. A display device, characterized in that, include: monitor; It is configured to display an initial interface and an application management interface, wherein the application management interface is an interface independent of the initial interface; The controller is configured as follows: The system receives control commands from the user for editing the application management interface and controls the display to jump from the initial interface to the application management interface. The application management interface includes a first storage area and a second storage area; wherein the first storage area is used to store frequently used applications, and the second storage area is used to store infrequently used applications. In response to the control command, the application management interface is controlled to enter the editing mode to edit applications in the first storage area and the second storage area. The editing includes adding application actions and deleting application actions. The adding application action is used to add an application in the first storage area and / or the second storage area, and the deleting application action is used to delete an application in the first storage area and / or the second storage area. After the editing is completed, the frequently used applications in the first storage area are added to the application display area of ​​the initial interface so that the application display area only displays the frequently used applications; Exit the application management interface and control the display to show the updated initial interface. The frequently used applications in the updated initial interface are the same as the frequently used applications in the first storage area and are in the same order.

2. The display device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The controller executes control to put the application management interface into edit mode, so as to edit the application in the first storage area and the second storage area, including: The application management interface is controlled to configure the first storage area and the second storage area in a grid layout, wherein the first storage area is configured to be located above the second storage area; According to the Grid layout, the application in the first storage area is moved from top to bottom to the second storage area to delete the application in the first storage area, or the application in the second storage area is moved from bottom to top to the first storage area to add the application in the first storage area.

3. The display device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The controller performs the action of moving the application from the second storage area to the first storage area in a bottom-to-top direction according to the Grid layout to add the application in the first storage area, including: Receive user input for mobile applications within a preset time period; In response to the move command, the newly added application in the first storage area is controlled to move according to the move command.

4. The display device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The controller executes control to put the application management interface into edit mode, so as to edit the application in the first storage area and the second storage area, including: When an application is added to the first storage area to increase its height, or an application is deleted from the first storage area to decrease its height, the height of the second storage area is controlled to change accordingly with the height of the first storage area, so that the interface spacing between the first storage area and the second storage area remains consistent.

5. The display device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The controller is further configured to: Control the display of a first icon in the application display area so that the user can enter the application management interface through the first icon.

6. The display device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The controller performs control to add the frequently used application to the application display area of ​​the initial interface, including: Determine whether there are any application addition or deletion actions in the first storage area; If there are application addition or deletion actions in the first storage area, update the application display area so that the frequently used applications displayed in the application display area are consistent with the frequently used applications in the first storage area.

7. The display device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The controller performs control to add the frequently used application to the application display area of ​​the initial interface, including: Determine whether there is a mobile application action in the first storage area, the mobile application action being used to change the order of applications in the first storage area; If there is a mobile application action in the first storage area, update the application display area so that the application arrangement order in the application display area is consistent with the application arrangement order in the first storage area.

8. The display device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The controller executes control to put the application management interface into edit mode, so as to edit the application in the first storage area and the second storage area, including: When an application in the first storage area moves to the second storage area from top to bottom, control the application display mask in the first storage area; or when an application in the second storage area moves to the first storage area from bottom to top, control the application display mask in the second storage area.

9. A method for editing an interface, characterized in that, include: The system receives control commands from the user for editing the application management interface, and jumps from the initial interface to the application management interface. The application management interface is an interface independent of the initial interface. The application management interface includes: a first storage area and a second storage area; wherein, the first storage area is used to store frequently used applications, and the second storage area is used to store infrequently used applications. In response to the control command, the application management interface is controlled to enter the editing mode to edit applications in the first storage area and the second storage area. The editing includes adding application actions and deleting application actions. The adding application action is used to add an application in the first storage area and / or the second storage area, and the deleting application action is used to delete an application in the first storage area and / or the second storage area. After the editing is completed, the frequently used applications in the first storage area are added to the application display area of ​​the initial interface so that the application display area only displays the frequently used applications; Exit the application management interface and display the updated initial interface. The frequently used applications in the updated initial interface are the same as the frequently used applications in the first storage area and are in the same order.

10. The interface editing method according to claim 9, characterized in that, The application management interface enters edit mode to edit the application in the first storage area and the second storage area, including: The application management interface is controlled to configure the first storage area and the second storage area in a grid layout, wherein the first storage area is configured to be located above the second storage area; According to the Grid layout, the application in the first storage area is moved from top to bottom to the second storage area to delete the application in the first storage area, or the application in the second storage area is moved from bottom to top to the first storage area to add the application in the first storage area.

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