Always-On Display Layering for Dynamic Screen-Off Content
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Solution Overview
Problem
The representation form of an always on display (AOD) pattern on electronic devices in a screen-off state is monotonous, typically displaying fixed pictures or segments of animation, which lacks dynamism.
Innovation Solution
Implement a method that utilizes multiple layers of display elements, each corresponding to different types of information, such as user positioning, behavior, and time/meteorological information, which are dynamically updated based on changing conditions, allowing for a dynamic and varied AOD screen-off image.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by stationary object
If a fixed picture or segment of animation is displayed during screen-off state, then power consumption is reduced, but the display content becomes monotonous and lacks dynamism
Solution Approach 1:
The display content is segmented into multiple independent layers (first layer for foreground windows, second layer for scene patterns, third layer for background patterns). Each layer can be updated independently based on different trigger conditions, allowing the system to maintain low power consumption while providing diverse and dynamic content without requiring full screen updates.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from static fixed pictures to dynamic multi-layered content that automatically updates based on real-time conditions. The display elements are dynamically selected and updated according to user positioning information, user behavior information, and time and meteorological information, making the content adaptable and engaging while maintaining energy efficiency.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple layers of display elements are dynamically updated, then display content variety is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The complex display system is segmented into three independent layers, each responsible for specific content types. This segmentation allows the system to manage complexity through modular organization, where each layer can be updated independently based on its specific trigger conditions without affecting other layers.
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs automatic content selection and update mechanisms that operate without manual user intervention. The display elements are automatically selected and updated based on detected conditions (user positioning, behavior, time, weather), reducing the need for complex user interaction and control interfaces.
3Adaptability or versatility
If display elements are updated based on real-time information detection, then user engagement is improved, but processing time and energy consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The update process is segmented by layer, with each layer having its own specific trigger conditions and update mechanisms. This segmentation allows the system to process and update only the necessary layers based on current conditions, minimizing overall processing time and energy consumption while maintaining high user engagement through relevant and timely content updates.
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AI summary
This application provides an always on display control method and an electronic device, which relate to the field of communication technologies. Through the solutions, a plurality of layers may be preset. Each layer corresponds to a type of information, and may change according to different information trigger factors. The plurality of layers may be dynamically superimposed and combined according to different scenes, and therefore, may be combined into an AOD screen-off image that changes dynamically. In a case that the electronic device is in a screen-off state, the electronic device may display the screen-off image that includes various information such as a time, a date, a notification message, an incoming call reminder message, a power identifier, a user behavior, and weather on a screen, and the screen-off image may be dynamically updated as the scene changes.