Display Mode Switching with Adaptive Thumbnail Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing information processing devices struggle with proper display control when switching from a one-screen mode to a multi-screen mode, particularly in scenarios where the number of applications running is two, leading to inefficient thumbnail image display and user operation requirements.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus with a processor that performs display mode switching processing between a one-screen mode and a multi-screen mode, controlling the display by splitting the screen area into multiple areas. The processor displays one window in a primary area and controls the display of thumbnail images in secondary areas based on the number of display areas and windows, optimizing user interaction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If thumbnail images are displayed in the second display area when switching from one-screen mode to two-screen mode, then users can check running applications, but when only one thumbnail image is displayed, users must deliberately select it to switch applications
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically displays the thumbnail image of the previously active application in the second display area when switching from one-screen mode to two-screen mode, preparing the interface in advance so users can immediately see and access their previous application without needing to search or deliberately select from multiple thumbnails
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically manages the thumbnail display based on the number of running applications - when only one application is running, it automatically displays that application's thumbnail without requiring user intervention to select it, making the system serve itself by intelligently adapting to the current application state
2Loss of information
If the display area is split into multiple display areas for displaying thumbnail images, then users can check multiple running applications, but the display control becomes complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-determines which application window to display in the first display area and which thumbnail images to display in the second display area based on the running application state, preparing the display configuration in advance to simplify control logic
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts display parameters such as the number of thumbnail images displayed and their arrangement based on the number of running applications, changing display parameters adaptively to maintain simplicity while providing comprehensive application information
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AI summary
An information processing apparatus includes a display, controls switching between a first display mode in which display is controlled using the entire screen area of the display as one display area, and a second display mode in which display is controlled by splitting the screen area of the display into multiple display areas, and when switching from the first display mode to the second display mode, one window among windows of applications running in the first display mode is displayed in a first display area among the multiple display areas, and it is controlled whether or not to display, in a second display area except the first display area among the multiple display areas, thumbnail images corresponding to windows except the one window among the windows in the first window mode based on the number of display areas in the second display mode.