Application Switching List Interface for Multi-Tasking Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic devices struggle to efficiently manage and switch between multiple applications in execution, leading to inefficient task processing and user interface complexities.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that allows for the conversion and display of execution screens of multiple applications by receiving external inputs to generate a list of applications, select a new application, and switch between them seamlessly, utilizing a displaying unit, receiving unit, generating unit, and selecting unit.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If multiple applications are executed simultaneously in an electronic device, then the device can perform multiple tasks at once, but the user interface complexity and difficulty in managing application screens increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the display area into multiple regions, with each region dedicated to displaying a specific application's execution screen. This segmentation allows multiple applications to be displayed simultaneously in an organized manner, enabling users to manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining a structured and manageable interface rather than a chaotic one.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from traditional single-screen sequential application switching to a multi-region spatial display approach. By utilizing the two-dimensional display space more effectively and introducing a list view dimension for application selection, the system enables simultaneous access to multiple applications without increasing perceived interface complexity.
2Ease of operation
If traditional application switching methods are used, then the interface remains simple, but task processing efficiency and user experience deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent generates and displays a list of executable applications in advance, allowing users to preview available applications before selecting them. This preliminary organization of application information enables users to quickly locate and switch between applications without navigating through complex menus or workflows, thereby improving both ease of operation and task processing efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a list view as an intermediary interface between the user and the multiple executing applications. This list serves as a mediator that simplifies the interaction by presenting a structured overview of available applications, making it easier for users to select and switch between them while maintaining efficient task processing.
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AI summary
A method and an apparatus for converting and displaying execution screens of a plurality of applications included a device in which the plurality of applications are provided. The method includes displaying an execution screen of a first application from among the plurality of applications, receiving an external input corresponding to the first application, generating a list of the plurality of applications according to the external input, selecting a second application from among the plurality of applications by using the list, and displaying an execution screen of the second application.