Keyboard Interface Application Execution via Data Attribute Detection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional electronic devices require users to execute applications by first activating them and then performing functions through touch inputs, which is inefficient.

Innovation Solution

A method and electronic device that utilize a touch-screen with a keyboard interface to receive user inputs, determine data attributes, display relevant application menus, and execute selected applications based on user inputs, allowing for more intuitive and efficient application execution.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If conventional application execution method is used (activate application first, then perform functions), then application functions can be executed, but operation efficiency is low and user convenience is poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveapplication execution efficiencyVSAvoiduser convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary analysis of user input data to determine its attribute type before application execution. By pre-classifying input data (e.g., identifying it as a phone number, text message, or URL), the system can proactively present relevant application options, eliminating the need for users to manually navigate through applications after activation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the traditional mechanical interaction flow (manual application activation followed by function selection) with an automated information processing system. The controller automatically analyzes input data attributes and generates corresponding application menus, substituting manual operational steps with intelligent data classification and automated menu presentation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Loss of time

If manual application activation is required, then application functions can be accessed, but operation steps are excessive and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveapplication activation timeVSAvoidoperation steps
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system extracts and analyzes the essential attribute information from user input data independently of any specific application context. By separating the data attribute analysis from the application execution process, the system can directly present relevant application options without requiring users to manually activate applications, thereby reducing operation steps and time loss.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs self-service by automatically analyzing input data attributes and generating appropriate application execution options. Instead of requiring user guidance through multiple operation steps, the system autonomously determines data types (phone number, text, URL, etc.) and presents corresponding application menus, enabling users to simply select from pre-filtered options.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Ease of operation

If traditional touch screen input method is used, then user inputs can be received, but input efficiency and intuitiveness are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinput intuitivenessVSAvoidinput efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The keyboard interface is designed with multi-functionality, serving both as a traditional text input method and as an intelligent data attribute analysis trigger. The same keyboard structure handles both data entry and initiates the automated application selection process based on the analyzed input type, eliminating the need for separate input methods and improving overall input efficiency and intuitiveness.

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

Data Source

PatentUS11379116B2Electronic apparatus and method for executing application thereof
Publication Date: 2022.07.05 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

The disclosure relates to a method for executing an electronic apparatus application including the steps of generating on a screen a keyboard interface including a virtual input keypad and an output region in response to a first user input, receiving a second user input using the virtual input keypad of the keyboard interface and displaying the same on the output region; determining a data attribute of the second user input, displaying a menu including one or more applications corresponding to the data attribute, and receiving a third user input selecting one of the one or more applications included in the menu and executing the selected application. In addition, various different embodiments are possible.