Locked Split-Window Display for Concurrent Subpage Viewing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic devices struggle with inefficient screen utilization when displaying multiple pages of an application, requiring complex user operations to switch between them.
Innovation Solution
The method allows concurrent display of two pages at the same layer by locking a window, enabling flexible user interface configuration and improved screen utilization through input-based window locking and unlocking mechanisms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of moving object
If the electronic device displays pages in full screen with single-page mode, then the display area for each page is maximized, but the user cannot concurrently view multiple pages and must perform complex switching operations
Solution Approach 1:
The display screen is segmented into multiple display areas, with each area dedicated to displaying a different page. This allows multiple pages to be viewed simultaneously without requiring full-screen mode for each individual page, thereby reducing the need for complex page switching operations while maintaining adequate display area for each page.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from a single-layer page display mode to a multi-layer display mode where pages can be arranged in different spatial positions and depths. Pages can be displayed in portrait or landscape orientations, and users can switch between different layers, adding dimensional flexibility to the interface and enabling concurrent viewing of multiple pages.
2Productivity
If the electronic device allows concurrent display of multiple pages, then screen utilization is improved and user efficiency is enhanced, but the user interface configuration becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The user interface is designed to be dynamic and adaptive, automatically adjusting the layout and configuration of multiple pages based on user interactions and device orientation. The system can dynamically switch between different display modes (single-page, multi-page, split-screen) and automatically optimize the arrangement of pages, reducing the complexity of manual interface configuration while maintaining high productivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The display system is designed with universal functionality that can handle various page display scenarios through a unified interface framework. The same basic mechanisms (dragging, dropping, rotating, layering) can be applied regardless of the number of pages or their orientations, simplifying the overall interface complexity while enabling flexible concurrent display of multiple pages for different tasks.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the electronic device switches between different display modes (portrait/landscape), then the adaptability to different user needs is improved, but the transition and configuration process becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-configures multiple display templates and layouts that can be automatically selected based on the current situation (number of pages, device orientation, user preferences). When a user rotates the device or changes the number of open pages, the system has already prepared appropriate display configurations, enabling smooth transitions without requiring complex real-time decision-making or manual reconfiguration.
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AI summary
An electronic device may display an interface of a first application, where the interface of the first application includes a first window and a second window, a first page of the first application is displayed in the first window, and a second page of the first application is displayed in the second window. The second page is a sub page of the first page. After the electronic device can receive a window locking operation of a user, if the electronic device receives an operation performed by the user on a new page open control in the first page, the electronic device may display a third page in the first window in response to the operation. The third page is a sub page of the first page.