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