Display Device Continuity Detection Across Boundaries

The patent merges the detection and determination processes for touch operations across multiple display areas into a unified system. The operation determination unit integrates information from both display areas to determine whether operations are continuous or separate, rather than treating each display area completely independently. This allows the system to recognize continuous operations that span boundaries while still maintaining the ability to independently control each display area when operations are truly separate.

The patent implements dynamic operation determination that adapts based on the specific characteristics of each operation. The system dynamically evaluates whether operations are continuous or separate by considering factors such as operation timing, position relationships, and operation types. This dynamic approach allows the determination logic to remain relatively simple while achieving high precision in detecting continuous operations, as the system adjusts its behavior based on the actual operation patterns rather than following rigid predetermined rules.

The patent performs preliminary determination of operation continuity before executing screen updates. The operation determination unit analyzes touch operations and determines whether they are continuous or separate operations before the screen update is triggered. This preliminary analysis ensures that screen updates respond quickly to user input while maintaining high reliability, as the system has already determined the correct target screen based on the operation's true intention rather than simply reacting to the operation's final location.