Dynamic Display Zone Splitting for Multitasking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional widescreen notebook computers lack the ability to automatically split the display zone into multiple regions, limiting user convenience and flexibility in multitasking applications.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for splitting a display zone using a detecting module, splitting processor, and display module to dynamically divide the screen into a main display region and multiple extension regions based on user input, allowing for adjustable and customizable display arrangements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a conventional widescreen notebook computer is used without automatic splitting functionality, then the device structure remains simple, but the ease of operation for multitasking is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The display zone is segmented into multiple independent display regions (main display region and extension display regions) that can be independently controlled and assigned to different applications. This segmentation allows users to view and operate multiple applications simultaneously in separate regions, significantly improving multitasking ease of operation without adding physical hardware complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The display region splitting functionality is implemented as a dynamic software feature that can be activated or deactivated on demand. Users can dynamically adjust the number and size of display regions based on current multitasking needs, and the system dynamically assigns applications to appropriate regions. This dynamic approach improves ease of operation while maintaining simple device structure when the feature is not in use
2Productivity
If manual adjustment of display proportion is used, then device complexity remains low, but productivity for multitasking is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by automatically detecting open applications and files, pre-calculating optimal display region assignments, and automatically splitting the display zone into appropriate regions before the user needs to view multiple applications. This preliminary automation eliminates manual adjustment time and directly improves productivity for multitasking scenarios
Solution Approach 2:
The display splitting system serves itself by automatically detecting which applications need to be displayed, autonomously determining the optimal number and configuration of display regions, and self-assigning applications to regions without requiring user intervention. This self-service capability significantly improves productivity while the software-based implementation keeps device complexity low
3Adaptability or versatility
If fixed regular tile splitting is implemented, then manufacturing precision of display layout is high, but adaptability to user needs is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The display region configuration is made dynamic and adjustable rather than fixed. Users can adapt the number of display regions (e.g., 2, 3, or 4 regions), the size of each region, and which applications are displayed in which regions based on their specific multitasking needs. This dynamic adaptability allows the system to flexibly respond to different user scenarios while maintaining precise display layout through software control
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows users to change key parameters of the display layout including the number of display regions, the pixel dimensions of each region, and the assignment of applications to regions. These parameter changes enable high adaptability to different user needs while the software-based parameter control maintains precise display layout without requiring physical manufacturing changes
4Ease of operation
If automatic display zone splitting is added to widescreen notebook, then ease of operation for multitasking improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
An operating system-level software module acts as an intermediary between the hardware display and the applications. This intermediary layer handles all the complexity of display zone detection, splitting, region management, and application assignment, while presenting a simple interface to users and applications. The intermediary absorbs the device complexity within the software layer, allowing ease of operation to improve without increasing hardware device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces any potential mechanical or hardware-based display splitting mechanisms with a software-based virtual display splitting system. The operating system software creates virtual display regions and manages application placement without requiring any physical display hardware modifications. This substitution of software for hardware/mechanical solutions improves ease of operation while keeping device complexity low
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AI summary
A system for splitting a display zone of a screen is installed in an electronic device having a screen, and includes a detecting module for detecting screen pixels. A splitting processor receives a splitting instruction containing a splitting number n, and splits the display zone into a main display region and a number (n−1) of extension display regions. A total number of width pixels of adjacent ones of the main and extension display regions from left to right of the display zone equals the number of width pixels of the screen. A total number of height pixels of adjacent ones of the main and extension display regions from top to bottom of the display zone equals the number of height pixels of the screen. A display module displays two or more operating interfaces, files, and/or pages of at least one application in the main and extension display regions, respectively.