Display method and electronic equipment

Abstract

The invention discloses a display method and electronic equipment. Belongs to the technical field of communication. The method comprises the following steps: receiving a first input of a user to a target component, wherein the target component is a component arranged around an opening area of a front-facing camera; in response to the first input, a display area of the target component is adjusted from a first area to a second area, the length of the second area is larger than that of the first area, the second area comprises a first sub-area and a second sub-area, the first sub-area is used for displaying information, the second sub-area is used for displaying a control, and the control is used for controlling the application.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments of the present application relate to the field of communication technologies, and particularly to a display method and an electronic device. Background Art

[0002] In an electronic device with a full-screen display, it is usually necessary to make an opening in the screen to avoid blocking the front camera. To avoid wasting the screen space around the opening area, some manufacturers have set components around the opening area of the screen to provide an information display function.

[0003] In the prior art, there is a problem of wasted screen space in the above components. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the embodiments of the present application is to provide a display method and an electronic device to solve the problem of wasted screen space.

[0005] In a first aspect, the embodiments of the present application provide a display method, which includes: receiving a first input from a user to a target component, where the target component is a component set around the opening area of the front camera; in response to the first input, adjusting the display area of the target component from a first area to a second area, where the length of the second area is greater than the length of the first area, the second area includes a first sub-area and a second sub-area, the first sub-area is used to display information, and the second sub-area is used to display controls for controlling an application.

[0006] In a second aspect, the embodiments of the present application provide a display device, which includes: a first receiving unit for receiving a first input from a user to a target component, where the target component is a component set around the opening area of the front camera; a first display unit for, in response to the first input, adjusting the display area of the target component from a first area to a second area, where the length of the second area is greater than the length of the first area, the second area includes a first sub-area and a second sub-area, the first sub-area is used to display information, and the second sub-area is used to display controls for controlling an application.

[0007] In a third aspect, the embodiments of the present application provide an electronic device, which includes a processor and a memory, where the memory stores a program or instruction that can run on the processor, and when the program or instruction is executed by the processor, the steps of the method described in the first aspect are implemented.

[0008] In a fourth aspect, the embodiments of the present application provide a readable storage medium, on which a computer program is stored, and when the computer program is executed by a processor, the steps of the method described in the first aspect are implemented.

[0009] Fifth aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a chip, which includes a processor and a communication interface. The communication interface is coupled to the processor, and the processor is configured to run programs or instructions to implement the method described in the first aspect.

[0010] Sixth aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a computer program product, which is stored in a storage medium and is executed by at least one processor to implement the method described in the first aspect.

[0011] In an embodiment of the present application, when receiving a first input from a user for a target component, the display area of the target component is adjusted from a first area to a second area, where the target component is a component disposed around the opening area of the front camera, the length of the second area is greater than the length of the first area, the second area includes a first sub-area and a second sub-area, the first sub-area is used to display information, and the second sub-area is used to display controls for controlling an application. By adjusting the display area of the target component from the first area to the second area, the expansion of the display area of the target component is achieved; by dividing the display area of the target component into the first sub-area and the second sub-area and displaying different contents in the first sub-area and the second sub-area, the target component can not only have an information display function but also an application control function, thereby realizing the expansion of the functions of the target component. Thus, the electronic device can display more information and provide more functions within a limited screen area, improving the utilization rate of the screen space and the convenience of the user operating the electronic device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] Figure 1 is a flowchart of the display method provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0013] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of an application scenario of the display method provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0014] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of another application scenario of the display method provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0015] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of yet another application scenario of the display method provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0016] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of still another application scenario of the display method provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0017] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of still another application scenario of the display method provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0018] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the display device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0019] Figure 8 is a schematic structural diagram of an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 9 is a schematic hardware structure diagram of an electronic device suitable for implementing the embodiment of the present application. Specific embodiments

[0021] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art belong to the scope of protection of the present application.

[0022] The terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present application are used to distinguish similar objects, rather than to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such terms can be interchanged under appropriate circumstances so that the embodiments of the present application can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein, and the objects distinguished by "first", "second", etc. are generally of the same type, and the number of objects is not limited. For example, the first object can be one or multiple. In addition, "and / or" in the specification and claims means at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally means an "or" relationship between the associated objects before and after.

[0023] Next, the display method and device provided by the embodiments of the present application will be described in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, through specific embodiments and their application scenarios.

[0024] Please refer to Figure 1 , which shows one of the flowcharts of the display method provided by the embodiments of the present application. The display method provided by the embodiments of the present application can be applied to an electronic device. In practice, the above-mentioned electronic device can be an electronic device such as a smart phone, a tablet computer, a laptop computer, a wearable device, etc.

[0025] The flow of the display method provided by the embodiments of the present application includes the following steps:

[0026] Step 101, receive a first input from the user for a target component, where the target component is a component arranged around the opening area of the front camera.

[0027] In this embodiment, the opening area of the front camera is an opening area provided in the screen to avoid the front camera. The target component is a component arranged around the opening area of the front camera. The target component has an information display function, and the user can interact with it.

[0028] In this embodiment, the first input can be used to adjust the display area of the target component. The first input can be a touch input, a voice command, a specific gesture input by the user, or other feasible inputs, which can be specifically determined according to actual usage requirements and are not limited in the embodiments of this application. The specific gesture in the embodiments of this application can be any one of a click gesture, a swipe gesture, a drag gesture, a pressure recognition gesture, a long-press gesture, an area change gesture, a double-press gesture, and a double-click gesture. The click input in the embodiments of this application can be a single-click input, a double-click input, or a click input of any number of times, etc., and can also be a long-press input or a short-press input.

[0029] Step 102, in response to the first input, adjust the display area of the target component from the first area to the second area. The length of the second area is greater than the length of the first area. The second area includes a first sub-area and a second sub-area. The first sub-area is used to display information, and the second sub-area is used to display controls for controlling the application.

[0030] In this embodiment, the first area is the default display area of the target component, and its size is the default value, which may include a default height and a default length. The specific values can be set by technicians according to needs and are not specifically limited here.

[0031] In this embodiment, the second area is the display area obtained by expanding the first area based on the first input. The length of the second area is greater than the length of the first area. For example, the length of the second area can be 2 times, 3 times, or a custom multiple of the first area. The width of the second area can be the same as the width of the first area.

[0032] Exemplarily, the user can horizontally magnify the target component through a gesture, or horizontally stretch the target component by long-pressing the target component and dragging the boundary of the target component to adjust the display area of the target component.

[0033] In this embodiment, the second area may include a first sub-area and a second sub-area. As an example, the first sub-area and the second sub-area are demarcated by the center line of the front camera opening area to ensure the symmetry of the interface and achieve the effect of visual balance. See Figure 3 , the first sub-area is shown as reference numeral 302, and the second sub-area is shown as reference numeral 303. As another example, the user can also manually adjust the demarcation to customize the space ratio of the first sub-area and the second sub-area.

[0034] Among them, the first sub-region can be used to display information. The information displayed in the first sub-region may include but is not limited to real-time information and resident information. The real-time information may include but is not limited to notifications, messages, reminders, etc. received in real time. The resident information may be information that is persistently displayed as specified by the user. The second sub-region can be used to display controls. The controls can be used to control the application. For example, the above controls may include but are not limited to application icons, window thumbnails, control switches, quick access entries, etc. Exemplarily, refer to Figure 3 . When the user is in a meeting, the first sub-region can display the summary information 304 of the currently received emails, and the second sub-region can display the control 305 for controlling the recorder application. The user can quickly start and pause recording by operating this control.

[0035] The method provided in the above embodiments of the present application realizes the expansion of the display area of the target component by adjusting the display area of the target component from the first area to the second area; by dividing the display area of the target component into a first sub-region and a second sub-region, and displaying different contents in the first sub-region and the second sub-region, the target component can not only have an information display function but also an application control function, thereby realizing the expansion of the functions of the target component. Thus, the electronic device can display more information and provide more functions within a limited screen area, improving the utilization rate of the screen space and the convenience of the user operating the electronic device. In addition, the partition design of the target component can separate information display from control operations, avoid accidental touches by the user, and improve the operation efficiency.

[0036] In some alternative embodiments, step 102 may further include:

[0037] Step S11, in response to the first input, display at least one size expansion option.

[0038] Step S12, receive the second input from the user for the target option among the at least one size expansion option.

[0039] Step S13, in response to the second input, expand the size of the display area of the target component based on the size expansion method indicated by the target option, so as to adjust the display area of the target component from the first area to the second area.

[0040] The size expansion option can be used to indicate the size expansion method. Different size expansion options can correspond to different size expansion methods. For example, the size expansion methods may include but are not limited to 1×2 times expansion, 1×3 times expansion, custom multiple expansion, etc. Among them, 1×2 times expansion means that the height remains unchanged and the length is expanded to 2 times the default length. 1×3 times expansion means that the height remains unchanged and the length is expanded to 3 times the default length.

[0041] The second input can be used to select a target option from the above at least one size expansion option. The second input can be a touch input, a voice command, a specific gesture input by the user, or other feasible inputs, which can be specifically determined according to actual usage requirements and are not limited in the embodiments of the present application. The target option can be any one of the above at least one size expansion option.

[0042] Exemplarily, referring to Figure 2 , the target component is shown as reference numeral 201, and its current display area is the first area. The user can perform the first input by long pressing the target component. In response to the first input, a first size expansion option 202 and a second size expansion option 203 can be displayed. The first size expansion option 202 corresponds to a 1×2 times expansion method, and the second size expansion option 203 corresponds to a 1×3 times expansion method. The user can complete the second input by clicking the first size expansion option 202 or the second size expansion option 203. Taking the user clicking the second size expansion option 203 as an example, after the user clicks the second size expansion option 203, the height of the target component can be maintained unchanged, and the length of the target component can be expanded to 3 times the default length, so that the display area of the target component is adjusted from the first area to the second area. The target component after adjusting the display area is shown as reference numeral 301 in Figure 3 .

[0043] By providing at least one size expansion option, the user can select the size expansion method of the display area of the target component as needed, which improves the convenience of the display area of the target component, reduces the learning cost of the user, and ensures the usability of the expanded area at the same time.

[0044] In some alternative embodiments, after performing step 102, the following steps can also be performed:

[0045] Step S21, receiving a third input from the user to a first control in the second sub-region, where the first control is used to control a first application.

[0046] Step S22, performing a control operation on the first application in response to the third input.

[0047] At least one control can be displayed in the second sub-region for controlling at least one application. The first control can be any one of the controls displayed in the second sub-region. The first control can be used to control the first application among the above at least one application.

[0048] The third input can be used to select the first control in the second sub-region. The third input can be a touch input, a voice command, a specific gesture input by the user, or other feasible inputs, which can be specifically determined according to actual usage requirements and are not limited in the embodiments of the present application. The first control can be used to control the first application.

[0049] Perform a control operation on the first application, which may specifically include but is not limited to any of the following:

[0050] When the first application is in the closed state, start the first application;

[0051] When the first application is in the foreground running state, close the first application;

[0052] When the first application is in the background running state, control the first application to run in the foreground to switch the currently displayed interface on the screen to the interface of the first application;

[0053] When the first application is running in the background and playing a multimedia file, pause playing the multimedia file, or switch the multimedia file, without the need to jump to the interface of the first application;

[0054] When the first application is running in the background and the multimedia file is paused, start playing the multimedia file, without the need to jump to the interface of the first application.

[0055] It should be noted that the control operations performed on the first application are not limited to the above enumeration, and other control operations can also be flexibly set according to needs or the above-listed control operations can be changed, which are not specifically limited here.

[0056] By performing a control operation on the first application when receiving a third input of the user to the first control in the second sub-region, the control of the first application can be carried out conveniently and quickly, improving the flexibility and convenience of application control.

[0057] In some alternative embodiments, after performing step 102, the following steps may also be performed:

[0058] Step S31, receive a fourth input to the second application running in the background.

[0059] Step S32, in response to the fourth input, display a second control for controlling the second application in the second sub-region.

[0060] The second application can be any application running in the background. The fourth input can be used to select the second application. The fourth input can be a touch input, a voice command, or a specific gesture input by the user, or other feasible inputs, which can be specifically determined according to actual usage requirements and are not limited in the embodiments of the present application. The second control can be used to control the second application.

[0061] Exemplarily, when the user clicks on the background running window of a certain application and drags it to the second sub-region, the application can be used as the second application, and a second control for controlling the second application is displayed in the second sub-region. The second control can be an icon of the second application, a thumbnail window, etc., as shown in Figure 4 shown.

[0062] On this basis, the user can click on the second control to jump to the interface of the second application without performing the operation of switching background applications. Thus, the switching and access of background running applications can be carried out conveniently and quickly, improving the flexibility and convenience of application switching and access.

[0063] In some alternative embodiments, after performing step 102, the following steps may also be performed:

[0064] Step S41, receive a fifth input from the user for the target information.

[0065] Step S42, in response to the fifth input, use the target information as the resident information and display it in the first sub-region.

[0066] Step S43, when the number of resident information in the first sub-region is greater than the threshold, circularly display the resident information in the first sub-region in a carousel manner.

[0067] The target information can be any information selected by the user. For example, it can be text, image, link, etc., and is not limited to the above examples. Exemplarily, the text can include but is not limited to instant messaging messages, system notifications, application notifications, email content, web page content, document content, etc. The link can include but is not limited to meeting links, web page links, etc.

[0068] The fifth input can be used to select the target information and use it as the resident information. The fifth input can be a touch input, a voice command, a specific gesture input by the user, or other feasible inputs, which can be specifically determined according to actual usage requirements, and are not limited in the embodiments of the present application.

[0069] The resident information can be information that is persistently displayed as specified by the user. The resident information can be cancelled from display when the user performs a specific operation.

[0070] The carousel method can include but is not limited to the up and down scrolling carousel or the left and right scrolling carousel method.

[0071] Exemplarily, after the user drags the "Project Deadline Reminder" in the calendar application to the first sub-region, as shown in Figure 5 shown, the reminder information corresponding to the project deadline reminder, "Project Deadline: Today", can be used as the resident information and displayed in the first sub-region.

[0072] If the threshold for the number of persistent messages in the first sub-region is 1, after adding the persistent message "Meeting Link: XXX", the persistent messages "Project Deadline: Today" and "Meeting Link: XXX" can be scrolled left and right in the first sub-region.

[0073] By persistently displaying the information specified by the user as persistent messages, it is possible to remind the user in real time and prevent the user from missing key information. In addition, by adopting an information carousel mechanism, information stacking can be avoided, the simplicity of the first sub-region can be maintained, and the readability of the information can be improved.

[0074] In some alternative embodiments, the electronic device includes an inner screen and an outer screen. Among them, the inner screen can also be called the main screen, and the outer screen can also be called the secondary screen. In this embodiment, the inner screen is a folding screen. The target component may include a first target component located on the inner screen and a second target component located on the outer screen.

[0075] After performing step 102, the following steps can also be performed:

[0076] Step S51, receive a sixth input from the user for the first target component;

[0077] Step S52, in response to the sixth input, divide the display area of the first target component into a third sub-region and a fourth sub-region;

[0078] Step S53, in the third sub-region, display the content in the first target component;

[0079] Step S54, in the fourth sub-region, display the content in the second target component.

[0080] The sixth input can be used to trigger the division of sub-regions and the association with the second target component on the outer screen. The sixth input can be a touch input, a voice command, a specific gesture input by the user, or other feasible inputs, which can be specifically determined according to actual usage requirements, and are not limited in the embodiments of the present application.

[0081] The division method of the third sub-region and the fourth sub-region is similar to the division method of the first sub-region and the second sub-region, and will not be specifically limited here. It should be noted that the first sub-region and the third sub-region can be the same sub-region. The second sub-region and the fourth sub-region can be the same sub-region.

[0082] Exemplarily, refer to Figure 6, when the folding screen is in the unfolded state, after the user long-presses the first target component in the folding screen, the option "Internal and external screen associated display" can be displayed. When the user clicks on this option, the display area of the first target component can be divided into a third sub-region 601 and a fourth sub-region 602. Then, in the third sub-region 602, the original content in the first target component on the inner screen is displayed, such as "Mail notification". In the fourth sub-region 602, the content in the first target component on the outer screen is displayed, such as "SMS notification".

[0083] When the user unfolds the folding screen, they can view the content in the second target component on the outer screen in the first target component within the folding screen. For example, unread instant messaging messages, system notifications, etc. At the same time, the original content of the first target component within the folding screen can be normally displayed, such as controls for controlling the currently playing video application. Thus, the user can view reminders, messages, etc. on the outer screen without frequently performing folding operations, improving the convenience of using the folding screen device for the user.

[0084] It should be noted that for the display method provided in the embodiments of the present application, the execution subject can be a display device. In the embodiments of the present application, the display method is executed by a display device as an example to illustrate the display device provided in the embodiments of the present application.

[0085] As Figure 7 shown, the display device of this embodiment includes: a first receiving unit 701, configured to receive a first input from the user for a target component, where the target component is a component disposed around the opening area of the front camera; a first display unit 702, configured to, in response to the first input, adjust the display area of the target component from a first area to a second area, where the length of the second area is greater than the length of the first area, the second area includes a first sub-region and a second sub-region, the first sub-region is used to display information, and the second sub-region is used to display controls for controlling an application.

[0086] In some optional implementation manners of this embodiment, the first display unit 702 is further configured to: in response to the first input, display at least one size expansion option; receive a second input from the user for a target option among the at least one size expansion option; in response to the second input, expand the size of the display area of the target component based on the size expansion method indicated by the target option, so as to adjust the display area of the target component from a first area to a second area. By providing at least one size expansion option, the user can select the size expansion method of the display area of the target component as needed, improving the convenience of the display area of the target component, reducing the learning cost of the user, and ensuring the usability of the expanded area.

[0087] In some alternative implementation manners of this embodiment, the device further includes: a second receiving unit, configured to receive a third input of a user to a first control in a second sub-region, where the first control is used to control a first application; a second display unit, configured to perform a control operation on the first application in response to the third input. By performing a control operation on the first application when receiving the third input of the user to the first control in the second sub-region, the control of the first application can be facilitated and quickened, improving the flexibility and convenience of application control.

[0088] In some alternative implementation manners of this embodiment, the device further includes: a third receiving unit, configured to receive a fourth input to a second application running in the background; a third display unit, configured to display a second control for controlling the second application in the second sub-region in response to the fourth input. Thereby, the switching and access of the application running in the background can be facilitated and quickened, improving the flexibility and convenience of application switching and access.

[0089] In some alternative implementation manners of this embodiment, the device further includes: a fourth receiving unit, configured to receive a fifth input of a user to target information; a fourth display unit, configured to, in response to the fifth input, use the target information as persistent information and display it in the first sub-region; when the number of persistent information in the first sub-region is greater than a threshold, cyclically display the persistent information in the first sub-region in a carousel manner. By persistently displaying the information specified by the user as persistent information, the user can be reminded in real time to prevent the user from missing key information. In addition, by adopting an information carousel mechanism, information stacking can be avoided, the simplicity of the display area of the target control can be maintained, and the readability of the information can be improved.

[0090] In some alternative implementation manners of this embodiment, the device is applied to an electronic device, the electronic device includes an inner screen and an outer screen, the inner screen is a folding screen, and the target component includes a first target component located on the inner screen and a second target component located on the outer screen; the device further includes: a fifth receiving unit, configured to receive a sixth input of a user to the first target component; a dividing unit, configured to divide the second region into a third sub-region and a fourth sub-region in response to the sixth input; a fifth display unit, configured to display the content in the first target component in the third sub-region; and display the content in the second target component in the fourth sub-region. Thereby, the user can view reminders, messages, etc. on the outer screen without frequently performing folding operations, improving the convenience of the user using the folding screen device.

[0091] The device provided by the above embodiments of the present application realizes the expansion of the display area of the target component by adjusting the display area of the target component from the first area to the second area; by dividing the display area of the target component into a first sub-area and a second sub-area and displaying different contents in the first sub-area and the second sub-area, the target component can not only have an information display function but also an application control function, thereby realizing the expansion of the functions of the target component. Thus, the electronic device can display more information and provide more functions within a limited screen area, improving the utilization rate of the screen space and the convenience of the user operating the electronic device. In addition, the partition design of the target component can separate information display from control operations, avoid accidental touches by the user, and improve the operation efficiency.

[0092] The display device in the embodiments of the present application can be an electronic device or a component in an electronic device, such as an integrated circuit or a chip. The electronic device can be a terminal or other devices other than terminals. Exemplarily, the electronic device can be a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a laptop computer, a handheld computer, an in-vehicle electronic device, a Mobile Internet Device (MID), an Augmented Reality (AR) / Virtual Reality (VR) device, a robot, a wearable device, an Ultra-Mobile Personal Computer (UMPC), a netbook, or a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), etc., and can also be a server, a Network Attached Storage (NAS), a Personal Computer (PC), a Television (TV), a teller machine, or a self-service machine, etc. The embodiments of the present application do not make specific limitations.

[0093] The display device in the embodiments of the present application can be a device with an operating system. The operating system can be an Android operating system, an iOS operating system, or other possible operating systems. The embodiments of the present application do not make specific limitations.

[0094] The display device provided by the embodiments of the present application can implement Figure 1 each process implemented by the method embodiments. To avoid repetition, it will not be elaborated here.

[0095] Optionally, as Figure 8As shown in the figure, an embodiment of the present application further provides an electronic device 800, which includes a processor 801 and a memory 802. A program or instruction that can run on the processor 801 is stored on the memory 802. When the program or instruction is executed by the processor 801, each step of the above-mentioned display method embodiment is implemented, and the same technical effect can be achieved. To avoid repetition, it will not be elaborated here.

[0096] It should be noted that the electronic device in the embodiment of the present application includes the above-mentioned mobile electronic device and non-mobile electronic device.

[0097] Figure 9 It is a schematic diagram of the hardware structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0098] The electronic device 900 includes, but is not limited to: a radio frequency unit 901, a network module 902, an audio output unit 903, an input unit 904, a sensor 905, a display unit 906, a user input unit 907, an interface unit 908, a memory 909, a processor 910, and other components.

[0099] Those skilled in the art can understand that the electronic device 900 may further include a power source (such as a battery) for supplying power to each component. The power source can be logically connected to the processor 910 through a power management system, so as to implement functions such as management of charging, discharging, and power consumption management through the power management system. Figure 9 The structure of the electronic device shown in the figure does not constitute a limitation on the electronic device. The electronic device may include more or fewer components than shown in the figure, or combine certain components, or have different component arrangements, which will not be elaborated here.

[0100] Among them, the user input unit 907 is used to receive a first input from the user for a target component, and the target component is a component arranged around the opening area of the front camera; the processor 910 is used to respond to the first input and adjust the display area of the target component from a first area to a second area. The length of the second area is greater than the length of the first area. The second area includes a first sub-area and a second sub-area. The first sub-area is used to display information, and the second sub-area is used to display controls. The controls are used to control the application.

[0101] By adjusting the display area of the target component from the first area to the second area, the expansion of the display area of the target component is achieved; by dividing the display area of the target component into a first sub-area and a second sub-area and displaying different contents in the first sub-area and the second sub-area, the target component can not only have an information display function but also an application control function, thus realizing the expansion of the functions of the target component. Thereby, the electronic device can display more information and provide more functions within the limited screen area, improving the utilization rate of the screen space and the convenience of the user operating the electronic device. In addition, the partition design of the target component can separate information display from control operations, avoid accidental touch by the user, and improve the operation efficiency.

[0102] In some optional implementation manners of this embodiment, the display unit 906 is configured to display at least one size expansion option in response to the first input; the user input unit 907 is further configured to receive a second input from the user for a target option among the at least one size expansion option; the processor 910 is further configured to, in response to the second input, expand the size of the display area of the target component based on the size expansion manner indicated by the target option, so as to adjust the display area of the target component from the first area to the second area. By providing at least one size expansion option, the user can select the size expansion manner of the display area of the target component as needed, improving the convenience of the display area of the target component, reducing the learning cost of the user, and ensuring the usability of the expanded area at the same time.

[0103] In some optional implementation manners of this embodiment, the user input unit 907 is further configured to receive a third input from the user for a first control in the second sub-area, where the first control is used to control a first application; the display unit 906 is further configured to perform a control operation on the first application in response to the third input. By dividing the first sub-area and the second sub-area, the target component can have two function areas. By performing a control operation on the first application when receiving the third input from the user for the first control in the second sub-area, the control of the first application can be conveniently and quickly performed, improving the flexibility and convenience of application control.

[0104] In some optional implementation manners of this embodiment, the user input unit 907 is further configured to receive a fourth input for a second application running in the background; the display unit 906 is further configured to display a second control for controlling the second application in the second sub-area in response to the fourth input. Thereby, the switching and access of the applications running in the background can be conveniently and quickly performed, improving the flexibility and convenience of application switching and access.

[0105] In some alternative implementation manners of this embodiment, the user input unit 907 is further configured to receive a fifth input from the user for the target information; the display unit 906 is further configured to, in response to the fifth input, use the target information as persistent information and display it in the first sub-region; when the number of persistent information in the first sub-region is greater than a threshold, the persistent information in the first sub-region is cyclically displayed in a carousel manner. By persistently displaying the information specified by the user as persistent information, the user can be reminded in real time to prevent the user from missing key information. In addition, by adopting an information carousel mechanism, information stacking can be avoided, the simplicity of the display area of the target control can be maintained, and the readability of the information can be improved.

[0106] In some alternative implementation manners of this embodiment, the device is applied to an electronic device, the electronic device includes an inner screen and an outer screen, the inner screen is a folding screen, and the target components include a first target component located on the inner screen and a second target component located on the outer screen; the user input unit 907 is further configured to receive a sixth input from the user for the first target component; the processor 910 is further configured to, in response to the sixth input, divide the second region into a third sub-region and a fourth sub-region; the display unit 906 is further configured to display the content in the first target component in the third sub-region; and display the content in the second target component in the fourth sub-region. Thus, the user can view reminders, messages, etc. on the outer screen without frequently performing folding operations, improving the convenience of using the folding screen device for the user.

[0107] It should be understood that in the embodiments of the present application, the input unit 904 may include a Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) 9041 and a microphone 9042. The graphics processor 9041 processes the image data of static pictures or videos obtained by an image capture device (such as a camera) in a video capture mode or an image capture mode. The display unit 906 may include a display panel 9061, and the display panel 9061 may be configured in the form of a liquid crystal display, an organic light emitting diode, etc. The user input unit 907 includes at least one of a touch panel 9071 and other input devices 9072. The touch panel 9071 is also called a touch screen. The touch panel 9071 may include a touch detection device and a touch controller. The other input devices 9072 may include, but are not limited to, a physical keyboard, function keys (such as volume control keys, power on / off keys, etc.), a trackball, a mouse, a joystick, which will not be elaborated here.

[0108] The memory 909 can be used to store software programs and various data. The memory 909 may mainly include a first storage area for storing programs or instructions and a second storage area for storing data. Among them, the first storage area may store an operating system, application programs or instructions required for at least one function (such as a sound playback function, an image playback function, etc.). In addition, the memory 909 may include a volatile memory or a non-volatile memory, or the memory 909 may include both a volatile memory and a non-volatile memory. Among them, the non-volatile memory may be a read-only memory (ROM), a programmable read-only memory (PROM), an erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), or a flash memory. The volatile memory may be a random access memory (RAM), a static random access memory (SRAM), a dynamic random access memory (DRAM), a synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM), a double data rate synchronous dynamic random access memory (DDR SDRAM), an enhanced synchronous dynamic random access memory (ESDRAM), a synch link dynamic random access memory (SLDRAM), and a direct rambus random access memory (DRRAM). The memory 909 in the embodiments of the present application includes but is not limited to these and any other suitable types of memories.

[0109] The processor 910 may include one or more processing units; optionally, the processor 910 integrates an application processor and a modem processor. Among them, the application processor mainly processes operations related to the operating system, user interface, and application programs, etc., and the modem processor mainly processes wireless communication signals, such as a baseband processor. It can be understood that the above-mentioned modem processor may not be integrated into the processor 910 either.

[0110] The embodiments of the present application also provide a readable storage medium, on which a program or instruction is stored. When the program or instruction is executed by a processor, it implements each process of the above-mentioned display method embodiment and can achieve the same technical effect. To avoid repetition, it will not be elaborated here.

[0111] Among them, the processor is the processor in the electronic device described in the above embodiments. The readable storage medium includes computer-readable storage media, such as computer read-only memory ROM, random access memory RAM, magnetic disks, or optical discs, etc.

[0112] Another embodiment of the present application provides a chip, which includes a processor and a communication interface. The communication interface is coupled to the processor. The processor is used to run programs or instructions to implement each process of the above display method embodiment, and can achieve the same technical effects. To avoid repetition, it will not be elaborated here.

[0113] It should be understood that the chip mentioned in the embodiments of the present application may also be referred to as a system-on-chip, system chip, chip system, or system-on-chip, etc.

[0114] The embodiments of the present application provide a computer program product. The program product is stored in a storage medium. The program product is executed by at least one processor to implement each process of the above display method embodiment, and can achieve the same technical effects. To avoid repetition, it will not be elaborated here.

[0115] It should be noted that in this article, the term "including", "comprising", or any other variant thereof is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article, or device including a series of elements not only includes those elements, but also includes other elements not expressly listed, or further includes elements inherent to such process, method, article, or device. Without further limitation, an element defined by the statement "including a..." does not exclude the existence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article, or device including that element. In addition, it should be pointed out that the scope of the methods and devices in the embodiments of the present application is not limited to performing functions in the order shown or discussed. It may also include performing functions in a substantially simultaneous manner or in the reverse order according to the functions involved. For example, the described method may be executed in an order different from that described, and various steps may be added, omitted, or combined. Additionally, the features described with reference to certain examples may be combined in other examples.

[0116] Through the description of the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that the above-described embodiment methods can be implemented by means of software plus a necessary general hardware platform. Of course, they can also be implemented by hardware, but in many cases, the former is a better implementation. Based on such an understanding, the technical solution of the present application, in essence or the part that contributes to the prior art, can be embodied in the form of a computer software product. The computer software product is stored in a storage medium (such as ROM / RAM, magnetic disk, optical disk) and includes several instructions for causing a terminal (which can be a mobile phone, computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute the methods described in the various embodiments of the present application.

[0117] The embodiments of the present application have been described above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present application is not limited to the above specific embodiments. The above specific embodiments are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Under the inspiration of the present application, those of ordinary skill in the art can also make many forms without departing from the purpose of the present application and the scope protected by the claims, and all of them belong to the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A display method, characterized in that, The method includes: Receiving a first input from a user for a target component, where the target component is a component arranged around an opening area of a front camera; In response to the first input, adjusting a display area of the target component from a first area to a second area, where a length of the second area is greater than a length of the first area, the second area includes a first sub - area and a second sub - area, the first sub - area is used to display information, and the second sub - area is used to display controls for controlling an application.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The adjusting the display area of the target component from the first area to the second area in response to the first input includes: In response to the first input, displaying at least one size expansion option; Receiving a second input from the user for a target option among the at least one size expansion option; In response to the second input, expanding a size of the display area of the target component based on a size expansion method indicated by the target option to adjust the display area of the target component from the first area to the second area.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, After adjusting the display area of the target component from the first area to the second area, the method further includes: Receiving a third input from the user for a first control in the second sub - area, where the first control is used to control a first application; In response to the third input, performing a control operation on the first application.

4. The method according to claim 1, wherein After adjusting the display area of the target component from the first area to the second area, the method further includes: Receiving a fourth input for a second application running in the background; In response to the fourth input, displaying a second control for controlling the second application in the second sub - area.

5. The method according to claim 1, wherein After adjusting the display area of the target component from the first area to the second area, the method further includes: Receiving a fifth input from the user for target information; In response to the fifth input, taking the target information as persistent information and displaying it in the first sub - area; When a quantity of the persistent information in the first sub - area is greater than a threshold, cyclically displaying the persistent information in the first sub - area in a carousel manner.

6. A display device, characterized in that, The device includes: A first receiving unit for receiving a first input from a user for a target component, where the target component is a component arranged around an opening area of a front camera; A first display unit for, in response to the first input, adjusting a display area of the target component from a first area to a second area, where a length of the second area is greater than a length of the first area, the second area includes a first sub - area and a second sub - area, the first sub - area is used to display information, and the second sub - area is used to display controls for controlling an application.

7. The device according to claim 6, characterized in that The first display unit is specifically configured to: In response to the first input, display at least one size expansion option; Receive a second input from the user for a target option among the at least one size expansion option; In response to the second input, expand a size of the display area of the target component based on a size expansion method indicated by the target option to adjust the display area of the target component from the first area to the second area.

8. The device according to claim 6, wherein The device further includes: A second receiving unit, configured to receive a third input from a user to a first control in a second sub-region, where the first control is used to control a first application; A second display unit, configured to perform a control operation on the first application in response to the third input.

9. The device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The apparatus further includes: A third receiving unit, configured to receive a fourth input to a second application running in the background; A third display unit, configured to display a second control for controlling the second application in the second sub-region in response to the fourth input.

10. The device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The apparatus further includes: A fourth receiving unit, configured to receive a fifth input from a user to target information; A fourth display unit, configured to, in response to the fifth input, display the target information as persistent information in the first sub-region; and when the number of pieces of persistent information in the first sub-region is greater than a threshold, cyclically display the persistent information in the first sub-region in a carousel manner.

11. An electronic device, characterized in that, Comprising a processor and a memory, where the memory stores a program or instruction that can run on the processor, and when the program or instruction is executed by the processor, the steps of the display method according to any one of claims 1-5 are implemented.

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