Dynamic Sidebar Interaction for Multi-Application Notification Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing intelligent terminals face interference issues when multiple applications are running simultaneously, leading to improper sidebar display and interaction, with applications interfering with each other or their functions, and lack flexibility in sidebar editing.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of a sidebar interaction method and device that intercepts notification messages, adjusts sidebar display based on usage information, and allows for intelligent interaction between applications and their functions, using a processor to manage sidebar content and operations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple applications are simultaneously displayed on the terminal, then application functionality is enhanced, but sidebar display becomes abnormal due to inconsistent function requirements

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveapplication functionalityVSAvoidsidebar display
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic sidebar display by detecting the current application type and automatically adjusting sidebar visibility and content. The system transitions from static sidebar display to dynamic adaptation based on application characteristics, resolving the conflict between supporting multiple applications and maintaining reliable sidebar display.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes display parameters (sidebar visibility, position, content) based on the detected application type. By modifying these parameters dynamically according to application requirements, the system achieves both multi-application support and reliable sidebar display for each application context.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Speed

If notification messages are allowed to interrupt freely, then real-time information delivery is improved, but application interference increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinformation deliveryVSAvoidapplication interference
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an interaction module as an intermediary between notification messages and the application interface. This mediator intercepts notification messages, processes them according to application context, and delivers them appropriately, thereby maintaining fast information delivery while reducing harmful interference through intelligent mediation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback mechanisms where the interaction module monitors application state and adjusts notification delivery accordingly. By providing feedback about application context and adjusting message delivery based on this feedback, the system achieves both rapid information delivery and reduced interference.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Stability of the object's composition

If sidebar editing method is made fixed and simple, then system stability is improved, but flexibility and user customization are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem stabilityVSAvoidsidebar flexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent enables dynamic sidebar configuration where the interaction module can add, remove, and adjust sidebar items based on application context and user needs. This dynamic approach maintains system stability through structured operations while achieving flexibility through context-aware adaptations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentEP3842941B1A sidebar interaction method, device, and computer-readable storage medium
Publication Date: 2025.10.08 SHANGHAI TRANSSION CO LTD
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AI summary

Disclosed are a sidebar interaction method, a device and a computer-readable storage medium. The method includes: receiving an instruction to initiate an interaction, generating an interaction module on a currently operating interface of a front-end application, outputting at least one notification message in the interaction module; initiating a back-end application, displaying a sidebar in a first target display area on the currently operating interface; and detecting a preset operation corresponding to the sidebar and responding to the preset operation. The sidebar interaction module is arranged, and notification message interception is carried out through the sidebar interaction module, so that the interference is reduced when different applications or different functions of the same application interact. The sidebar interaction is more reasonable. The sidebar for auxiliary application is displayed on the operating interface, improving the perception a user's perception to a third-party program corresponding to the auxiliary function.