App Control Floating Windows for Fewer Touch Operations
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing user interfaces require multiple touch operations to display a specific control, such as the 'Do Not Disturb Mode' control, which is cumbersome and complex.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device displays a first control of an application in a floating window on top of its interface based on display parameters like metadata permissions, use frequency, and mapping relationships, allowing quick access to frequently used controls without needing additional touch operations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If controls are displayed within the standard display interface hierarchy, then the interface structure remains organized and manageable, but the user needs to perform multiple touch operations to access specific controls
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a floating window layer above the standard display interface hierarchy. This creates a new dimensional space for control display, allowing controls to be accessed directly without navigating through multiple interface layers. The floating window operates in a separate visual plane, enabling simultaneous access to controls that would otherwise require deep navigation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts specific controls from the standard interface hierarchy and places them in a floating window. By separating these controls from the main interface structure, the system allows direct access to frequently used controls without requiring users to traverse the hierarchical interface structure, thus reducing the number of touch operations needed.
2Adaptability or versatility
If all controls are displayed in the main interface, then users have access to all functions, but the interface becomes cluttered and harder to navigate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments controls into two categories: those displayed in the main interface and those displayed in the floating window. This segmentation allows the main interface to remain clean and organized while still providing access to all application functions through the floating window, which contains additional controls that would otherwise clutter the main interface.
Solution Approach 2:
The floating window acts as an intermediary between the main interface and the user. It provides direct access to additional controls without requiring users to navigate through the main interface hierarchy. The floating window mediates access to functions by presenting them in a separate, easily accessible location.
3Ease of operation
If the floating window displays additional controls, then user access to controls is simplified, but the display screen real estate is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a floating window that displays a subset of controls rather than all controls. This partial action approach provides direct access to frequently used controls in the floating window while keeping the main interface available for other content. The system prioritizes accessibility for key controls without completely occupying the display screen.
Data Source
AI summary
A control display method is provided. The method includes: (S11) starting a first APP, and determining a first control of the first APP based on a first display parameter of the first APP; (S12) displaying a first display interface of the first APP, and displaying the first control in a first floating window on the first display interface; (S13) determining, based on a second display parameter of the first APP, a third control corresponding to the first APP; and (S14) displaying the third control in a second floating window on the first display interface of the first APP. Compared with the current technology, more controls may be provided in this method, so that operations that need to be performed by a user to display a control required by the user are reduced.