Edge Gesture Split-Screen Trigger for Mobile Terminals
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing split-screen display methods require a virtual button that occupies display space, limiting the ability to simultaneously display multiple applications without obstructing the interface.
Innovation Solution
A method and device that detect an operation signal in a preset direction at the edge of a terminal to divide the display region into sub-regions, allowing for split-screen display without the need for a virtual button, enabling the simultaneous display of multiple applications by dynamically adjusting the sub-region boundaries based on user gestures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a virtual button is displayed on the display interface to trigger split-screen, then the split-screen function can be activated, but the virtual button occupies display space and obstructs the interface
Solution Approach 1:
The split-screen trigger function is extracted from the display interface by using the side edge region (which does not display content) as the trigger area. This removes the conflict between the trigger button and display content, as the trigger is now located in a non-display region.
Solution Approach 2:
The trigger mechanism moves from the two-dimensional display interface to the three-dimensional side edge of the terminal. By utilizing the side edge region perpendicular to the display surface, the patent eliminates the need for on-screen buttons while maintaining accessibility.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the display region is divided into multiple sub-regions for simultaneous application display, then multiple applications can be viewed, but the interface becomes more complex to manage
Solution Approach 1:
The sub-region boundaries are made dynamic and adjustable. Users can freely drag the boundary lines to resize sub-regions according to their needs, allowing the interface to adapt to different usage scenarios rather than being fixed in structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The display region is segmented into multiple independent sub-regions that can be individually adjusted. Each sub-region can display different applications, and the segmentation lines can be independently moved to create flexible layouts.
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AI summary
A method for split-screen display is provided and a terminal are provided, which relate to the field of electronic technologies. The method includes the following. A first interface is displayed in a display region of a screen of the terminal. An operation signal in a preset direction is detected in a preset region at an edge of the terminal, while displaying the first interface. The display region of the screen is divided into at least two sub-regions according to the operation signal detected, where the first interface is displayed in a first sub-region of the at least two sub-regions. According to the above method for split-screen display, the preset region at the edge of the terminal may be used as a trigger region for split-screen display, and there is no need to display a virtual button on the trigger region, such that the display space may not be occupied and the display of other information may not be affected.