Edge Sensor Clamping Detection for Automatic App Launch
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic devices lack an efficient method to automatically launch application programs based on user intentions without the need for physical buttons or complex gesture recognition, especially when used in various orientations or held by devices like car holders.
Innovation Solution
The electronic device employs edge sensors on multiple sides to differentiate between clamping and squeeze actions, using predefined thresholds and patterns to automatically trigger functions or launch applications, eliminating the need for physical buttons and enhancing user experience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If physical buttons or complex gesture recognition are used to launch applications, then user intention can be recognized, but the device complexity increases and ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the button functionality from the traditional front face of the device and relocates it to the side edges. Edge sensors are integrated into the side surfaces, allowing physical button presses to be replaced by edge pressing operations. This extraction simplifies the front face design while maintaining application launching capability through edge-based interaction.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces edge sensors as an intermediary element between the user and the device functionality. These sensors detect pressing actions on the side edges and translate them into application launching commands. The intermediary sensor system enables intuitive edge-based interaction without requiring complex gesture recognition algorithms or physical buttons on the front face.
2Extent of automation
If edge sensors are used to detect clamping actions, then automatic function activation is achieved, but measurement precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-defining specific pressing patterns and force thresholds that correspond to different applications or functions. Before actual use, the system establishes predetermined criteria for clamping detection, including force magnitude, duration, and pattern recognition. This preliminary configuration enables automatic function activation without requiring complex real-time analysis during operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies dynamics by making the sensor detection criteria adaptable and adjustable. The system can dynamically adjust sensitivity thresholds and pattern recognition parameters based on usage context. This dynamic approach allows the measurement precision requirements to be optimized for different scenarios while maintaining automatic function activation capability.
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AI summary
The disclosure provided an operating method and an electronic device thereof. The electronic device is configured to predict user's next action and automatically launching or starting an application program without user's input. The electronic device detects an occurrence of a clamping action based on sensor data obtained from at least one sensor on one side of the electronic device. Upon detection of a constant pressure through the sensor data, the electronic device executes a first triggering operation (clamping action) and not execute a second triggering operation (squeeze action). Further, a clamping pattern corresponding to the clamping action is identified based on the sensor data outputted by the at least one sensor. Then, the electronic device automatically launches or starts an application program associated to the identified clamping pattern without user's input through a touch display.