Dynamic Display Area Expansion for Electronic Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Electronic devices with multiple display areas face limitations as content in the main area can be obstructed by content in the sub-area due to the smaller screen size of the sub-area, restricting the types of content that can be displayed.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device with a control module that allows the main content to be expanded into a part of the sub-area and displays third content in the remainder of the sub-area upon a screen change event, enhancing user intention-based content display.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If the sub-area displays second contents independently, then the sub-area provides additional information display, but the first contents in the main area are obstructed and the display area for main content is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic display mode switching that allows the display area configuration to change based on user needs. The control module can switch between a first display mode where the sub-area shows additional information, and a second display mode where the sub-area expands the main content, thereby dynamically adjusting the balance between information completeness and main content display area
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the display parameter of the sub-area from a fixed state to a variable state. By detecting user input or system conditions, the control module changes the display mode parameter, allowing the sub-area to alternatively display second contents or expand first contents, thus resolving the contradiction between providing additional information and maintaining adequate main content display area
2Adaptability or versatility
If the sub-area is used for additional content display, then user needs for various functions are satisfied, but the screen size limitation restricts the types of content that can be displayed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the sub-area universal by enabling it to serve multiple functions: it can display second contents (additional information) in the first display mode, or expand and display first contents (main content) in the second display mode. This multi-functionality allows the limited sub-area to adapt to different content display needs, overcoming the screen size limitation while maintaining versatility
3Device complexity
If the main area and sub-area are continuous, then the display structure is simple, but content in the main area is obstructed by content in the sub-area causing visual disruption
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses dynamic mode switching to resolve the visual disruption issue while maintaining the simple continuous display structure. By switching between display modes, the system ensures that when second contents are displayed in the sub-area, they do not obstruct the view of first contents in the main area, as the user can switch to the second display mode where the sub-area displays expanded main content instead
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AI summary
An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a display including a first area displaying first contents and a second area connected with the first area and displaying second contents, and a control module configured to control to expand and display the first contents in a part of the second area, and to display third contents in a remainder of the second area, if a first screen change event occurs.