Application Set Layout Control for Multi-App Launch Automation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Users face high operational complexity when opening multiple software applications simultaneously, which negatively affects user experience.

Innovation Solution

A control method and device that activate a target application set in response to a trigger event, allowing multiple applications to run in determined display areas based on display layout information, reducing the need for manual activation and adjustment.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If multiple applications are opened manually in sequence, then each application can be activated and arranged, but the operational complexity increases and user experience deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveoperational complexityVSAvoidactivation and arrangement process

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system pre-defines application sets with their member applications and display layout information stored in a database. When triggered, the predetermined application set is activated automatically, performing the arrangement action in advance and eliminating manual activation and positioning steps for users.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system automatically activates applications and arranges them in display areas based on stored layout information without requiring user intervention. The multi-display apparatus self-manages the activation and positioning process, reducing operational complexity for users.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Ease of operation

If applications are activated and arranged automatically based on trigger events, then operational complexity is reduced, but the system requires automated control mechanisms

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuser interaction stepsVSAvoidapplication activation and layout control

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSExtent of automation

Solution Approach 1:

Application sets and their display layout information are predetermined and stored in advance in the database. When a trigger event occurs, the system retrieves and executes the predetermined configuration, automating the activation and arrangement process while reducing real-time user interaction requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Loss of time

If application sets with display layout information are predetermined and stored, then activation speed improves, but the system requires additional data storage and retrieval mechanisms

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveapplication activation timeVSAvoiddata storage and retrieval system

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of timeVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system pre-configures application sets with their member applications and display layout information, storing them in a database for quick retrieval. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for real-time configuration during activation, significantly reducing activation time while the storage mechanism remains integrated into the existing system architecture.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS20250348199A1Control method and device

Publication Date: 2025.11.13 LENOVO (BEIJING) LTD

AI summary

A control method includes, in response to a target trigger event, activating a target application set matching the target trigger event, and respectively running at least two applications in the target application set in a determined target display area, the target application set including display layout information of the application, and the target display area including at least one display area determined based on the display layout information.