Floating Window Interface Layout for Non-Overlapping Multi-Screen Display

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Solution Overview

Problem

In the Android system, existing display methods limit users to viewing only the current interface when switching between application activities, lacking the ability to simultaneously display multiple interfaces without overlap, which hampers visual experience and user interaction.

Innovation Solution

A display method and electronic device that allows multiple interfaces to be displayed in a non-overlapping manner by using a floating window format, with a first interface including a title bar and content display part, and subsequent interfaces being displayed adjacent to the first, enabling multi-screen collaboration and user-friendly switching between them.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of information

If a new activity interface is opened in the Android system, then the new interface is displayed, but the original interface is covered and cannot be viewed simultaneously

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvevisibility of original interfaceVSAvoidinterface switching

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of informationVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The display interface is segmented into multiple independent regions, allowing the original interface and new interface to be displayed simultaneously in separate areas rather than one covering the other. This enables users to view both interfaces at the same time without losing information.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Instead of displaying interfaces in a single-layer sequential manner, the system transitions to a multi-region spatial arrangement where interfaces are positioned in different display areas. This dimensional change allows simultaneous visibility of multiple interfaces without overlap.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Loss of information

If multiple interfaces are displayed simultaneously, then user can view content on multiple interfaces, but display space management becomes complex

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontent visibilityVSAvoiddisplay layout management

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of informationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The display area is divided into multiple distinct regions with clear boundaries, allowing each interface to occupy a specific segment. This segmentation simplifies layout management by providing structured spatial organization rather than complex overlapping arrangements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Multiple interfaces are merged into a single unified display layout that accommodates all interfaces simultaneously in designated regions. This combining approach manages display space efficiently by integrating multiple interfaces into one coordinated presentation rather than requiring separate display mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS12547298B2Display method and electronic device

Publication Date: 2026.02.10 HUAWEI TECH CO LTD

AI summary

A display method includes an electronic device that runs a first application and displays a first interface in a form of a floating window in response to a first operation. The first interface includes a first title bar and a first content display part. The electronic device displays a second interface in response to a second operation. The second interface includes the first title bar, the first content display part, and a second content display part adjacent to the first content display part. The first title bar includes a first subtitle label corresponding to the second content display part.