Electronic Device Window Display via Pressing Force
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Solution Overview
Problem
In electronic devices with separate display and operation input sections, switching between main information and other windows is cumbersome, requiring manual cursor movement or key operation, leading to troublesome interactions, especially when distinguishing between active and inactive windows.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device with a display section and an operation input section positioned differently, where the active or inactive window is displayed based on a comparison of the pressing force applied to the operation input section with a reference value, allowing for simplified operation by distinguishing between input-capable and non-capable windows through varying display intensity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If the display section and operation input section are arranged at different locations, then the device structure is more flexible and compact, but the operation becomes troublesome requiring cursor movement or dedicated key operations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the display section and operation input section into an integrated unit where the operation input section is positioned adjacent to or overlapping with the display section. This spatial merging allows users to perform operations directly at the display location without needing to move cursors or use separate control keys, thus maintaining ease of operation while achieving a compact device structure.
2Productivity
If multiple information are superposed and displayed, then the information display efficiency is improved, but the distinction between active and inactive windows becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies visual differentiation techniques such as color changes, transparency variations, or brightness adjustments to distinguish between active and inactive windows when multiple information are superposed. The active window can be displayed with higher brightness or distinct color marking, while inactive windows are shown with reduced opacity or different color tones, enabling users to easily identify the active window state without reducing information display efficiency.
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AI summary
An electronic device which can simplify operation when displaying an active window or an inactive window is provided. The active window or the inactive window is displayed on a display section arranged in a position different from an operation input section based on a comparison of a pressing force to the operation input section and a reference value. Therefore, the active or inactive window can be displayed by one action, and thereby operation can be simplified.