Flexible Display Window Management via Deformation Sensing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Flexible screens face challenges in adapting display windows when the display region changes, such as when the screen is folded, leading to suboptimal display effects.

Innovation Solution

An information processing method and electronic device that determine a first display sub-region based on deformation, such as bending or folding, and display window interfaces accordingly, using sensing units to assess deformation and attribute parameters to optimize window placement.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the flexible screen is folded to change display region, then the device adapts to different usage scenarios, but the display effect of windows becomes suboptimal

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to different usage scenariosVSAvoiddisplay effect of windows
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic window management that automatically adjusts window display parameters based on real-time detection of device deformation state. The system continuously monitors acceleration data from sensors to determine folding states, and dynamically repositions windows accordingly - keeping important windows visible in unfolded regions and allowing less important windows to be obscured or repositioned when the device is folded, thus maintaining optimal display effect across different usage scenarios

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system employs feedback mechanisms by using sensor data (accelerometers, gyroscopes) to detect device folding states and using this information to automatically adjust window display configurations. The feedback loop continuously monitors device state changes and triggers appropriate window management actions, ensuring the display adapts responsively to maintain quality across varying form factors

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Adaptability or versatility

If the display region changes when the flexible screen is folded, then the device becomes more versatile, but no display scheme exists for adapting windows

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay region adaptabilityVSAvoidwindow adaptation scheme
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements self-service window management where the system automatically detects device folding states through sensor data and autonomously adjusts window positions, sizes, and visibility without requiring user intervention. The system classifies windows by importance and automatically determines which windows should remain visible or be obscured based on the detected folding configuration, eliminating the need for manual user configuration

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary classification of windows by importance level in advance, establishing a hierarchy before folding events occur. This pre-established classification enables rapid automatic adjustment during folding transitions, as the system already knows which windows are critical and should be preserved in the display regardless of the folding state

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Improves the display effect of windows on flexible screens by dynamically adjusting window placement based on deformation, enhancing user interaction and adapting to changing display regions without manual user intervention.

Implementation Method 1

the electronic device has generated a predetermined deformation; determining a first display sub-region of the display unit which is in a presentation state

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDeformation: Deformation

Data Source

PatentUS10276126B2Information processing method and electronic device
Publication Date: 2019.04.30 LENOVO SOFTWARE
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AI summary

The present disclosure provides an information processing method and an electronic device. The electronic device has a display unit, and is capable of generating a deformation in response to a stress. The display unit of the electronic device is capable of presenting M window interfaces, each of the M window interfaces being used for displaying a separate display content. The method comprises: determining a first display sub-region of the display unit which is in a presentation state, when it is judged that the electronic device has generated a predetermined deformation; obtaining a first attribute parameter of a first window interface among the M window interfaces; and displaying the first window interface in the first display sub-region if the first attribute parameter satisfies a preset condition.