Application Sharing Method for Simultaneous Device Operation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current application sharing methods between electronic devices often result in poor device utilization, as the device sharing the application is controlled by the other device and cannot be operated simultaneously.
Innovation Solution
An application sharing method that allows a first electronic device to receive inputs, display identifiers of second electronic devices, and share the running interface of a target application with multiple target electronic devices, while enabling the first device to remain operational.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If remote control via remote control software is used to share an application, then the application can be viewed and used on another device, but the device that shares the application is controlled by the other device and cannot be operated simultaneously, resulting in poor device utilization
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the control functions by introducing a control terminal that sends control instructions to the shared terminal. This allows the shared terminal to execute application operations while being controlled remotely, enabling simultaneous operation and control without completely taking over the shared device's control rights.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a control terminal as an intermediary between users and the shared application. The control terminal receives user inputs and transmits control instructions to the shared terminal, enabling remote application sharing while maintaining the shared device's operational capability through a mediating device.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the shared device is controlled remotely to view and use applications, then application sharing is achieved, but the device is not allowed to be operated, resulting in poor device utilization
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the operation rights by allowing the shared terminal to continue executing operations locally while receiving control instructions from the control terminal. This segmentation enables both remote control functionality and local operability to coexist during application sharing.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic control where the shared terminal can switch between executing local user operations and executing remote control instructions. The device's operational state is dynamically adjusted based on incoming control instructions, allowing flexible operation during sharing sessions.
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AI summary
An application sharing method and an electronic device are provided. An exemplary method includes: receiving a first input; displaying N second electronic device identifiers in a first display region in response to the first input, where N is a positive integer; receiving a second input; displaying a running interface of a target application in a virtual screen in response to the second input; and sharing the running interface of the target application with L first target electronic devices. Electronic device identifiers corresponding to the L first target electronic devices are contained in the N second electronic device identifiers.