Terminal Icon Corner Mark Preview Interface
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current terminal systems lack an efficient method for users to quickly access and interact with information displayed as corner marks on application icons, limiting user experience and functionality.
Innovation Solution
A method is implemented where key information from an information display interface is displayed in a corner mark on an application icon, allowing users to control the corner mark to reveal the corresponding interface on the terminal's screen, enhancing functionality and user interaction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If corner mark displays only simple notification (e.g., unread message count), then the display is simple and clear, but the functionality and information value are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements nested functionality by placing a mini preview interface within the corner mark area. The corner mark contains a condensed version of the actual interface content, allowing users to view key information directly in the limited space. This nested structure enables the corner mark to display both notification indicators and preview content simultaneously, enhancing functionality without requiring separate full-screen displays.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from traditional 2D icon-based corner marks to a multi-dimensional display by incorporating preview interface elements. The corner mark evolves from a simple notification indicator to a compound structure that includes text preview, interaction buttons, and visual elements from the actual interface, creating a richer information dimension within the same spatial footprint.
2Speed
If users must click icon to access application interface, then the interface structure is simple, but the access speed and user experience are slower
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary action by displaying preview content and interaction buttons directly in the corner mark before the user opens the full application interface. Users can view key information and perform preliminary interactions (such as replying to messages or viewing notifications) without navigating to the main interface, thereby accelerating access speed and reducing unnecessary navigation steps.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts essential interface elements (preview text, key information, and interaction buttons) from the full application interface and places them directly into the corner mark. This extraction allows users to access critical functionality without opening the complete application, significantly improving access speed while maintaining ease of operation through familiar interaction patterns.
3Loss of information
If corner mark shows detailed information, then information value increases, but the corner mark area becomes cluttered and less visible
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments information display into two hierarchical levels: the corner mark provides condensed key information (segmented essential content), while the full application interface contains complete detailed information. The corner mark displays only the most critical elements (preview text, notification count, key buttons) in a segmented, space-efficient manner, maintaining visibility while preserving access to complete information through the full interface.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies local quality by optimizing the corner mark display to show only the most important information elements in a condensed format. Different parts of the corner mark have different information densities: the preview text area provides contextual information, the notification indicator shows status, and interaction buttons offer immediate actions. This localized optimization ensures high information value within the limited area while maintaining overall visibility.
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AI summary
A method and an apparatus for information display includes a user interface with flexible control of icons. The method for interacting with information displayed on a terminal includes displaying key information of an information display interface of an application in a corner mark corresponding to an icon of the application; and receiving a first control instruction for the corner mark, and displaying the information display interface on a display screen of the terminal.