SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTERACTION WITH MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS DISPLAYED SIMULTANEOUSLY ON AN ELECTRONIC APPARATUS WITH A TOUCH-SENSITIVE DISPLAY

DE602018090691T2Active Publication Date: 2026-04-15APPLE INC
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Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
APPLE INC
Filing Date
2018-05-15
Publication Date
2026-04-15

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Handheld electronic devices with touch-sensitive displays face challenges in multitasking due to significant differences in screen size and input mechanisms compared to desktop or laptop computers, leading to complex and inefficient interactions.

Method used

A method for displaying a first set of applications on a touch-sensitive display, allowing users to activate a split-view mode by dragging an affordance from a dock onto the display, with visual feedback to preview changes, enabling seamless interaction with multiple applications using simple gestures.

Benefits of technology

Enhances operability and efficiency by allowing users to easily and efficiently interact with multiple applications simultaneously, providing clear visual feedback and reducing the need for repetitive gestures.

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