Edge Swipe Gesture Detection for Multi-Display Object Transfer

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Solution Overview

Problem

Transferring objects between multiple displays is inefficient, typically requiring users to drag objects using a mouse, finger, or stylus, which is burdensome and inefficient.

Innovation Solution

An apparatus and method that detect an edge swipe performed by user fingers on a touch screen to move objects from one display to another, allowing for seamless transfer of single applets or entire content between main and sub-displays using single or multiple fingers.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If users drag objects using a mouse, finger, or stylus to transfer between displays, then object transfer is achieved, but the operation becomes burdensome and inefficient

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveobject transfer efficiencyVSAvoiduser operation burden

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical dragging operation with a touch-based swipe gesture detection system. The processor detects swipe gestures on the touch screen and automatically transfers objects between displays without requiring physical dragging, thereby improving efficiency while maintaining ease of operation through intuitive touch interaction

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a gesture detection intermediary layer between the user and the object transfer function. The processor detects swipe gestures as an intermediate action that triggers automatic object transfer, eliminating the need for direct mechanical dragging while preserving user control and intent

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Productivity

If the system detects swipe gestures and automatically transfers objects, then operation efficiency is improved, but gesture detection complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveobject transfer speedVSAvoidgesture detection system complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a universal gesture detection system that handles multiple gesture types (single-finger swipe, multi-finger swipe) and multiple object types (individual objects, groups of objects, entire screen content) through a single integrated detection mechanism, reducing overall system complexity despite enhanced functionality

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses parameter changes in gesture detection by varying the number of fingers detected and the swipe direction to determine different transfer behaviors. The system adjusts detection sensitivity and response based on gesture parameters, enabling complex functionality through simple parameter variations rather than complex detection logic

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS11054985B2Apparatus, method, and program product for transferring objects between multiple displays

Publication Date: 2021.07.06 LENOVO SWITZERLAND INTERNATIONAL GMBH

AI summary

Apparatus, methods, and program products are disclosed for transferring objects between multiple displays. One apparatus includes a processor and a memory that stores code executable by the processor. The code is executable by the processor to detect a first edge swipe performed by a first set of user fingers on a first object on a first touch screen of a computing device. The code is further executable by the processor to move the first object from the first touch screen to a second touch screen of the computing device in response to detecting the first edge swipe. Methods and computer program products that perform the functions of the apparatus are also disclosed.