Foldable Display Screen Split Gesture via Boundary Area Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users of foldable electronic devices face inconvenience in accessing the screen split function due to non-intuitive menu structures and the need for multiple touch inputs, especially when dealing with overlapping screen windows during multitasking.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device with a hinge device and two touch screen displays that recognizes a screen split gesture based on simultaneous touch inputs within specific boundary areas, allowing for intuitive operation of the split screen function by splitting the display into two separate windows.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a traditional menu structure is used for screen split function, then the function can be accessed, but the operation becomes complex and non-intuitive requiring multiple touch inputs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the touch screen into specific boundary areas (first boundary area on first display, second boundary area on second display) that are adjacent to each other. When touch inputs are detected in these segmented areas simultaneously, the screen split function is triggered. This segmentation approach simplifies the operation by replacing complex menu navigation with intuitive boundary-area-based gestures.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces boundary areas as intermediary zones between the two display screens. These boundary areas serve as mediators that detect simultaneous touch inputs from both displays and trigger the screen split function. This intermediary mechanism provides a natural and intuitive interaction method that bridges the two displays without requiring complex menu structures.
2Productivity
If multiple touch inputs are required for screen split function, then the function can be activated, but the operation becomes inconvenient and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent pre-defines boundary areas on the touch screens and establishes the rule that simultaneous touch inputs in these areas will trigger screen split. This preliminary setup allows the system to recognize and respond to split screen gestures instantly without requiring users to navigate through menus or perform multiple sequential operations, thereby reducing activation time and improving multitasking efficiency.
3Adaptability or versatility
If screen windows overlap during pop-up screen function, then multiple applications can be displayed, but information recognition becomes difficult for the user
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the display area into separate first and second displays, each with its own boundary area. By detecting simultaneous touch inputs in these segmented boundary areas, the system activates screen split mode that divides the execution screen into separate regions on each display. This segmentation prevents window overlap and ensures that information on each display remains distinct and easily recognizable, while still enabling multitasking across both displays.
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AI summary
An electronic device includes first and second touch screen displays and a processor configured to: based on receiving a first touch input on the first touch screen display and a second touch input on the second touch screen display at substantially a same time while displaying a first execution screen in a single window on the first and second touch screen displays, determine whether the first and second touch inputs are a screen split gesture when the first and second touch inputs start within a first boundary area of the first touch screen display and a second boundary area of the second touch screen display, respectively, and are released after moving a distance at substantially the same time; and display the first execution screen in a first split window on the first touch screen display and display a second execution screen in a second split window on the second touch screen display based on the screen split gesture.