Dynamic Window Mode Conversion for Touch Displays
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic devices with touch sensitive displays do not provide a method for heuristically converting two or more application execution screens, leading to user difficulties in window switching.
Innovation Solution
A method and device for freely converting application execution screens based on user input on a touch sensitive display, allowing multiple application screens to be displayed without overlapping, and enabling users to select and overlay one application screen on another.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If multiple application execution screens are displayed without superposition, then window switching becomes complex and user-friendly conversion methods are lacking, but if screens are freely convertible between split and popup modes, then ease of operation improves while maintaining clear display organization
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic window mode conversion where application execution screens can be freely switched between split window mode and popup window mode based on user interaction. The control unit detects touch inputs and automatically converts window display modes, making the system adaptable to user needs without manual configuration complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides self-service window management by automatically handling window mode conversions in response to user inputs. When a user touches a window border or separator, the control unit autonomously determines the appropriate conversion (split to popup or popup to split) and executes it without requiring additional user instructions or complex manual operations.
2Adaptability or versatility
If application screens are displayed in split window mode, then screen space utilization is efficient, but flexibility in window arrangement and user interaction is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables dynamic switching between split window arrangement and popup window arrangement. Users can convert windows between modes by touching window borders or separators, allowing the display layout to adapt flexibly to different usage scenarios while maintaining efficient screen space utilization in each mode.
Solution Approach 2:
The control unit implements universal window management capabilities that handle both split window mode and popup window mode through the same interface and conversion mechanisms. The system can operate in either mode or switch between them, providing multi-functional adaptability for different user preferences and task requirements.
3Ease of operation
If users can freely convert between split and popup window modes, then user convenience and usability improve, but the complexity of display management increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides self-service window mode conversion by automatically detecting user intentions through touch inputs on window borders or separators. The control unit autonomously determines whether to convert from split mode to popup mode or vice versa based on the input location, eliminating the need for complex manual switching procedures or additional configuration steps.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback-based window conversion where the system monitors user touch inputs on window elements and automatically responds by converting window modes. The control unit provides real-time feedback by detecting touch positions and executing appropriate conversions, making the complexity of display management transparent to the user while maintaining ease of operation.
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AI summary
A method for operating an electronic device including a touch sensitive display is provided. The method includes displaying at least two application execution screens on the touch sensitive display not to be superposed on one another, receiving a touch input or a hovering input through the touch sensitive display, selecting at least one application execution screen among the at least two application execution screens at least partially in response to the reception of the touch input or the hovering input, and displaying the selected application execution screen to be superposed on at least a portion of a non-selected application execution screen among the at least two application execution screens.