Adaptive Application Icon Adjustment by Terminal State
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for arranging application icons on terminals do not adequately consider user habits, as they primarily rely on random placement or usage frequency statistics, failing to account for other relevant factors.
Innovation Solution
An adaptive adjustment method that collects statistics on the running duration and usage frequency of applications in different terminal states, adjusting the display status of icons based on these metrics, including color, shape, size, and position, to reflect the user's habits and preferences.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If application icons are arranged randomly or by drag position, then the arrangement is simple to implement, but it does not consider user habits and reduces usability
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically collects statistics on application usage frequency and duration, then autonomously arranges icons based on this data without requiring manual user intervention. The terminal serves itself by monitoring its own usage patterns and adjusting the interface accordingly.
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously monitors application usage statistics and uses this feedback to dynamically adjust icon arrangements. The usage data serves as feedback that drives the adaptive repositioning of icons to match evolving user habits.
2Adaptability or versatility
If application icons are arranged by usage frequency statistics, then it considers one aspect of user behavior, but it does not account for different terminal state modes
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments usage statistics by terminal state modes (e.g., working mode, entertainment mode, meeting mode). Each state mode maintains separate usage data, allowing the icon arrangement to be optimized specifically for the current context rather than using a single aggregated ranking.
Solution Approach 2:
The icon arrangement becomes dynamic by adapting to different terminal state modes. As the terminal transitions between states (e.g., from work to entertainment), the system dynamically repositions icons based on usage patterns specific to each state, making the interface flexible and context-aware.
3Productivity
If the display status of application icons is adjusted based on usage statistics, then frequently used apps become more accessible, but it requires continuous statistical collection and processing
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal automatically collects and processes its own usage statistics without external intervention. The system monitors application launches, usage duration, and state modes autonomously, then uses this self-collected data to drive icon repositioning decisions.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary statistical collection and analysis in the background continuously, so that when icon arrangement needs to be updated, the data is already prepared and processed, enabling quick adaptation without intensive real-time computation.
Data Source
AI summary
Provided are an application icon adaptive adjustment method and terminal, the method comprising: collecting statistics on the running duration and/or use frequency of at least one application program in one or more state modes of a terminal; detecting the current state mode of the terminal; and according to the statistical running duration and/or use frequency of the at least one application program in the current state mode, adjusting the display status of the application icon on a terminal interface. The technical solution of the present invention adjusts the position of an application icon on a terminal interface according to the use habit of a user, thus enabling the user to quickly find a desired application icon.