Interface Switching for Privacy Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for protecting user privacy on terminal devices, such as privacy screens and films, often compromise visibility and touch sensitivity, and quick exit or page minimization methods are inconvenient for sudden situations.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for quickly switching between a first display interface associated with authentic user information and a second display interface associated with virtual user information, based on predefined conditions, allowing users to seamlessly transition between private and public content without altering the device's exterior or interrupting ongoing tasks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If a privacy screen or privacy film is employed to protect user privacy, then peep-proof purpose is achieved, but the screen turns darker and touch sensitivity decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a virtual copy of the user interface that displays different content than the authentic interface. Instead of modifying the physical screen properties, it generates a virtual representation (virtual interface) that can be displayed to others, while the authentic interface remains unchanged and fully functional for the user.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a virtual interface as an intermediary layer between the authentic interface and the observer. This virtual interface acts as a mediator that protects the authenticity of the original interface while allowing controlled visibility to others.
2Loss of information
If a privacy film is used to achieve peep-proof purpose, then privacy is protected, but the touch screen becomes insensitive
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a virtual copy of the user interface that displays different content than the authentic interface. Instead of modifying the physical screen properties, it generates a virtual representation (virtual interface) that can be displayed to others, while the authentic interface remains unchanged and fully functional for the user.
3Loss of information
If quick exit, page minimization or page closing is used to protect privacy, then privacy is protected, but it takes too long to disappear the viewed page quickly enough in unexpected situations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring multiple interface states (authentic interface and virtual interface) before a privacy threat occurs. When needed, the system can immediately switch between these pre-configured states, eliminating the delay associated with closing or minimizing pages after a threat is detected.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent makes the interface dynamic by enabling real-time switching between authentic and virtual interface states. This dynamic capability allows the system to adapt instantly to changing privacy requirements, transitioning from a static interface state to a protected state without interruption or delay.
4Loss of information
If quick exit, page minimization or page closing is used to protect privacy, then privacy is protected, but it is inconvenient for the user to return to the previously viewed page
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the interface dynamic by enabling real-time switching between authentic and virtual interface states. This dynamic capability allows the system to adapt instantly to changing privacy requirements, transitioning from a static interface state to a protected state without interruption or delay.
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AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for controlling interface display. The method includes: determining whether or not a first interface switching condition is satisfied in a case where a first display interface of an application is being displayed; and switching the first display interface being displayed at present to a second display interface of the application in a case where the first interface switching condition is satisfied, wherein the first display interface is associated with authentic user information, and the second display interface is associated with virtual user information. Examples of the present disclosure enable quick interface switching and thus provide the user with more convenience and improved experience in using the terminal device.