Operation method applied to intelligent equipment

Abstract

The invention discloses an operation method applied to intelligent equipment. Compared with an existing operation method, large-area operation can be achieved in a small area. Selection, opening, deletion and other additional operations of various functions of the intelligent equipment are realized through retention, clicking, sliding and combined operations thereof. The operation method is suitable for various electronic devices, including but not limited to a single device, for example, a mobile phone locally controls the whole; a plurality of devices, such as smart watches to control mobile phones; an interactive device, such as a gesture-controlled device. According to the operation method applied to the intelligent device, the dilemma of an existing point touch operation mode can be avoided, particularly, operation inconvenience when a large-screen display device is encountered can be avoided, basic operation of the page can be completed in an extremely small area, and the operation efficiency is improved. And the target operation can be realized without worrying that the palm is not large enough, the body is not high enough or intermediate equipment is used. The operation method is also complete, and a systematic operation mode can be formed by applying the operation method on multiple layers.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to methods for operating smart devices, and more particularly to a method for achieving large-scale operation within a small area. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of science and technology and the improvement of living standards, intelligent devices are gradually entering households. These devices are also being updated to meet people's needs. However, the different speeds of technological progress have led to the emergence of some problems. For example, regarding the operation of large-screen devices, people pursue high image quality and a superior user experience, so mobile phones and tablets seem a bit large compared to the size of their hands. The touch-screen operation method of existing intelligent devices is already showing promise. By hovering, swiping, clicking, and their combinations within a very small area, most basic operations can be performed. Although it's not omnidirectional, it's sufficient for basic daily tasks.

[0003] Similar products or patents have also appeared in China. For example, there is a smart fabric glove based on gesture control; and Apple's latest proposal for a "click with the index finger and thumb" to turn things off, pause, and open.

[0004] The shortcomings of the two operation methods mentioned above are: the former is usually specialized for a specific application, such as controlling a TV program playback interface, which may lead to a bias towards a particular interface, and some basic operations require special gestures, which is not very user-friendly; the latter is simple to operate and will not cause any trouble for users. Once users encounter functions such as closing, pausing, and opening, they will subconsciously understand the function of "index finger and thumb tapping". Simplicity also means limited functionality; it cannot perform slightly more complex operations. Of course, when combined with eye-tracking technology, its application scenarios will greatly increase, but this is tantamount to indirectly increasing costs. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, the technical problem this invention aims to solve is to provide an operation method for smart devices that enables large-scale operations within a small area. This addresses the inconvenience of existing point-touch methods, particularly the inconvenience of being unable to click on target areas due to external factors.

[0006] This application relates to operating methods for smart devices, applicable to scenarios where large-scale operations can be achieved within a small area, including: Single-device scenarios: such as mobile phones, tablets, etc., where local control is applied to the whole device; Multi-device scenarios: such as smartwatch and mobile phone, smartwatch and tablet, etc., operating and controlling larger devices such as mobile phones on a smartwatch; Interactive device scenarios include both relay and non-relay situations: such as electronic devices that can recognize gestures or recognize gestures with the help of intermediate interactive devices, etc. Interactive devices complete functions by recognizing gesture commands.

[0007] This application relates to operating methods for intelligent devices, which can be systematized. The operating methods for the intelligent devices can be nested and designed as follows: The overall system operation designed by the operation method of the intelligent device, such as a complete operating system designed by the operation method of the intelligent device; A certain interface adopts the operating method of the smart device. If the mobile phone system itself does not adopt the operating method of the smart device, but a certain app on the mobile phone does; A certain function adopts the operation method of the smart device, such as a certain function within a game adopting the operation method of the smart device.

[0008] To make the explanation more accessible, the following instructions will use mobile phone operation as an example:

[0009] This application proposes a method for operating a smart device, the purpose of which is to solve the inconvenience of existing point touch control methods, as shown in the attached figure. Figure 1 This situation occurs when we hold a mobile phone with one hand. If we use touch to perform other operations outside the operable area, we will inevitably need to adjust the position of the phone. However, this application proposes an operation method for smart devices that can achieve large-scale operations in a small area. We can place this small area in the operable area and perform most operations by operating on this small area.

[0010] This application proposes an operation method for a smart device, which has functions divided into a wake-up state and a sleep state, as shown in the attached figure. Figure 2 When the function is not activated, it comprises only a very small area and can be used normally. The placement of this function can be changed; the enterprise can choose a fixed and suitable location, or user permissions can be granted to allow users to customize the location. When the function is activated (activated after staying within the function area for a certain period of time), a small area that can be operated will appear, and actions performed on this area will be recognized.

[0011] This application proposes an operation method for a smart device, which provides interactive guidance for user operations within the wake-up area or a detectable area, as shown in the attached figure. Figure 3 When a user's finger interacts with the wake-up area or the detectable area, interactive features will indicate what the currently selected function is.

[0012] This application proposes a method for operating a smart device, in which the user operates within a wake-up area or a detectable area, and the operation targets most of the functions of the interface, as shown in the attached figure. Figure 4When a user performs a swipe operation in the wake-up area or a detectable area, interactive features will appear on various functions.

[0013] Because different functions on a mobile phone are used at different frequencies, there is a hierarchy of functions, which can be determined by user frequency of use, importance, or a combination of factors, as shown in the attached figure. Figure 5 Assume it's a video playback software. When a user first interacts with the wake-up area or the detectable area, the interaction feature appears in the non-fixed function area (large area). If the user swipes, the interaction feature will first move through the non-fixed function area - function area 3 - function area 1 - function area 2 until it stays in a certain area for a certain period of time. If the user stays in a certain area for a period of time or clicks, the swipe interaction feature will then move through the sub-function areas within the non-fixed function area until the exit function is opened.

[0014] This application proposes a method for operating a smart device, in which the user performs operations within the wake-up area or a detectable area, the specific operations being achieved through hovering, clicking, swiping, and combinations thereof: The function area will be woken up if the user remains in the function area for an extended period of time. (The last sentence appears to be incomplete and unrelated to the preceding text.) Figure 2 The circular area can be activated as an auxiliary Figure 2 Right side state; The direction of the interaction feature is controlled by the user's swipe gesture within the wake-up area or a detectable area. The initial swipe direction determines the direction of the interaction feature's swipe, as shown in the attached diagram. Figure 3 If the initial swipe is a down swipe + a right swipe (if the app has already been selected), the interaction direction will be ↓↓↓; if the initial swipe is a right swipe + a right swipe, the interaction direction will be back and forth to the right. When a user selects a function, they perform a swipe and hover operation within the wake-up area or a detectable area. The swipe is to select the target function, and the hover operation will select that function when the interaction reaches the target function. To access or activate the next screen of a given function, the user must linger or click within the wake-up area or a detectable area. If a user has already selected a function, lingering for a certain period or clicking will be considered an instruction; if the selected app is involved, it may be considered as opening additional functions or entering the app itself. (See attached image.) Figure 6 This can be considered as the function being enabled; Upon entering the next screen, following the previous step, you will be able to access a specific function. The function objects that the user can operate on in the wake-up area or detectable area will change. The operable interface functions before entering are as shown in the attached image. Figure 4 The available functions in the interface after entering are as shown in the attached figure. Figure 5While both share some core functions, the remaining functions are proprietary. For example, core functions might include back, volume, brightness, and input. The sensitivity of the wake-up area or detectable area is variable. When the user scans most of the area, the interaction features will also scan most of the interface's functions. There are two types of variability: one is an overall adjustment of the sensitivity of the wake-up area or detectable area; the other is a sensitivity that changes with the user's operation, with greater sensitivity at larger swipe distances and more off-center positions.

[0015] This application proposes a method for operating a smart device, which, if systematized, should be as shown in the attached figure. Figure 7 First, determine whether the function is activated. If it is activated, it is a combination of two control methods. If it is not activated, it is touch control, which is the existing control method. This function can be activated and deactivated at any time, regardless of which interface level it is in.

[0016] Taking the initial state of the main interface as an example: While on the main interface, there are two options: keep the current interface or enter the next level interface; after entering the next level, there are three options: keep the current interface, enter the next level interface, or return to the main interface; and all subsequent sub-interfaces uniformly have four options: keep the current interface, enter the next level interface, return to the main interface, or return to the previous level interface. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 It is used to explain the shortcomings of existing point touch operation methods;

[0018] Figure 2 It is used to illustrate the difference between the wake-up state and the wake-up state of a function, and that the placement of the function is adjustable;

[0019] Figure 3 It is used to explain that when a user operates in the wake-up area or the detectable area, there are interactive feature guidelines;

[0020] Figure 4 It is used to describe that when a user operates in the wake-up area or the detectable area, the interactive function objects are most of the functions of the current interface;

[0021] Figure 5 It provides an example of the functional distribution of a lower-level interface, such as a video playback software, and demonstrates its interactive features;

[0022] Figure 6 This is an illustration to show that when a user stays in the wake-up area or a detectable area for a period of time, a sub-function will be activated.

[0023] Figure 7This is used to illustrate how the operation of a smart device operation method proposed in this application would be if it were made into a whole. Detailed Implementation

[0024] This application allows users to choose whether to wake up the operating method of the smart device proposed in this application. If the user chooses to wake up the device, they can use the operating method of the smart device proposed in this application to replace the existing point touch operation method, so as to avoid the problem of being unable to click on the target area due to external factors.

Claims

1. An operation method for smart devices, characterized in that, The operation method of the smart device includes: The initial state of the function is divided into a woken-up state and a non-wake-up state; When the function is in a wake-up state, it applies a series of gesture operations to the wake-up area or the detectable area; When a function is in an active state, the interactive characteristics generated by the operated device.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, It is applicable to scenarios where large-scale operations can be achieved within a small area, including: Single-device scenarios: such as mobile phones, tablets, etc., where local control is applied to the whole device; Multi-device scenarios: such as smartwatch and mobile phone, smartwatch and tablet, etc., operating and controlling larger devices such as mobile phones on a smartwatch; Interactive device scenarios include both relay and non-relay situations: such as electronic devices that can recognize gestures or recognize gestures with the help of intermediate interactive devices, etc. Interactive devices complete functions by recognizing gesture commands.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The operation methods of the smart device can be nested, and the following need to be protected: The overall system operation designed by the operation method of the intelligent device, such as a complete operating system designed by the operation method of the intelligent device; A certain interface adopts the operating method of the smart device. If the mobile phone system itself does not adopt the operating method of the smart device, but a certain app on the mobile phone does; A certain function adopts the operation method of the smart device, such as a certain function within a game adopting the operation method of the smart device.

4. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The operation method of the intelligent device is as follows: The initial state of the function is divided into a wake-up state and a wake-up state. The position is controllable. The enterprise can choose a fixed and suitable position, or the user can be given permission to customize the position. The function is activated by remaining in the unactivated function area for a certain period of time; When the function is in an active state, the user can operate it in the active area or the detectable area; When the function is active, most functions on this screen can be selected; When a function is in an active state, and the user operates in the active area or a detectable area, the interactive features will move around and stand out in most of the functions on that interface. When a function is in the wake-up state, most functions on this screen have a priority, which can be determined by the frequency of user use, importance, or a combination of factors. When a user first operates in the wake-up area or the detectable area, the interaction features will first appear on the function with the highest priority. When a function is in an active state, if a user performs an operation in the active or detectable area, and the user swipes across most of the active or detectable area of ​​the function area, the interaction feature will also scan across most of the functions on the interface.

5. The method according to claim 4, wherein when the function is in a wake-up state, the user can operate within the wake-up area or the detectable area, characterized in that, The operation method of the intelligent device: The direction of interaction feature movement is determined by the direction of the user's swipe + swipe operation in the wake-up area or the detectable area; The interaction features remain on a certain function, determined by the user's swiping and hovering in the wake-up area or a detectable area; A series of sub-operations to activate a certain function are implemented by the user staying on a certain function after the interaction features are displayed. The next level function is activated by the user staying in the wake-up area or the detectable area for a period of time or by the user clicking in the wake-up area or the detectable area. Entering the next screen through interactive features is achieved through a series of subordinate operations that follow the activation of a certain function. At this point, there is a distinction between the current screen and the subordinate screen: Before entering the subordinate screen, all user operations in the wake-up area or detectable area are related to most of the functions of the current screen; when the user enters the next screen through interactive features (such as opening an app), they will enter the subordinate screen (such as the app interface). At this time, the operations in the wake-up area or detectable area are related to most of the functions of the subordinate screen. The differences between the subordinate screen and the current screen in terms of the functions being operated on are that, apart from a few core functions being the same, all other functions are unique to the subordinate screen (such as functions within the app).

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