Interface Transition Layout for Coherent Screen Switching

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current inter-interface conversion methods result in monotonous and poorly coherent transitions, leading to a suboptimal user experience.

Innovation Solution

Implementing a method that includes a transition interface splicing elements from both the first and second interfaces, with dynamic effects configured for each interface or element, to create a natural and coherent switching experience.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Speed

If direct switching between first interface and second interface is performed, then conversion speed is fast, but conversion coherence is poor and user experience is monotonous

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinterface conversion speedVSAvoidconversion coherence
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a transition interface as an intermediary between the first interface and the second interface. This transition interface contains a second element that is common to both the first and second interfaces, serving as a visual bridge that maintains coherence during interface conversion while enabling smooth transitions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Stability of the object's composition

If transition interface with splicing elements is implemented, then conversion coherence is improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconversion coherenceVSAvoidinterface structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the interface conversion process into distinct components: a first element specific to the first interface, a second element common to both interfaces, and a third element specific to the second interface. This segmentation allows for modular management of interface elements and simplifies the implementation of coherent transitions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The second element in the transition interface serves multiple functions: it acts as a visual bridge maintaining coherence, it is reused from the first interface, and it prepares for transition to the second interface. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional unique elements, thereby limiting complexity increase.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Ease of operation

If dynamic effects are configured for each interface or element, then visual experience is enhanced, but configuration complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser experienceVSAvoidconfiguration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamic effects to interface elements during conversion, allowing elements to animate smoothly between states. This creates an engaging visual experience that enhances user perception of the transition while the underlying configuration remains manageable through structured element relationships.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS12517622B2Inter-interface conversion method, device, and system
Publication Date: 2026.01.06 HUAWEI TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

A method includes that an electronic device displays a first interface after detecting a first operation performed by a user on the electronic device. The first interface includes a first element and a second element. The electronic device displays at least one transition interface and then displays a second interface after detecting a second operation performed by the user on the first interface. The second interface includes the second element and a third element, the transition interface includes the second element, and the second element does not include an element in a status bar on the first interface, the transition interface, or the second interface.