Long Screenshot Capture for Mobile Terminal Interfaces
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for capturing long screenshots on terminal devices, such as mobile phones, are inconvenient as they require separate screenshot operations for the main interface and its sub-interfaces, making it difficult to seamlessly capture and share complete images.
Innovation Solution
A method and terminal device configuration that allows for a single long screenshot capture by obtaining a target long preview screenshot of the main interface and a target screenshot of its sub-interface, then splicing them together to generate a continuous image.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate screenshot operations are performed for main interface and sub-interfaces, then complete screenshots can be captured, but the operation complexity increases and convenience decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple screenshot operations (main interface screenshot and sub-interface screenshots) into a single integrated long screenshot capture operation. The system automatically performs sequential screenshots of the main interface and its sub-interfaces, then splices them together to form one complete long screenshot, eliminating the need for users to manually perform separate capture operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by automatically capturing and splicing screenshots before the user needs to view or share them. The long preview screenshot is generated in advance, allowing users to directly view the complete result without manually executing multiple capture steps.
2Reliability
If multiple separate screenshots are captured, then complete content can be obtained, but the time required for capture and processing increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements continuous automated operation where the system sequentially captures the main interface screenshot, then automatically captures sub-interface screenshots, and continuously splices them together without requiring user intervention between steps. This continuous automated process significantly reduces the time compared to manual separate capture operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs all screenshot capturing and splicing operations in advance, generating the complete long screenshot before the user needs it. This preliminary automated processing eliminates the time users would otherwise spend on manual capture and assembly operations.
3Reliability
If manual splicing of multiple screenshots is required, then complete images can be formed, but the device complexity and operational steps increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-service by automatically executing the entire screenshot capture and splicing process without user intervention. The terminal device itself handles the complexity of coordinating multiple capture operations and splicing them together, providing a simple user experience where users only need to trigger one operation to get the complete long screenshot.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges multiple independent operations (main interface capture, sub-interface captures, and splicing operations) into a single integrated system function. This consolidation hides the underlying complexity from users while maintaining complete screenshot capture capability.
Data Source
AI summary
A screenshot method includes: receiving a first input performed on a first display interface; obtaining a target long preview screenshot of the first display interface in response to the first input; receiving a second input performed on the target long preview screenshot; in response to the second input, obtaining a target screenshot of a second display interface, where the second display interface is a display sub-interface of the first display interface; and generating a long screenshot according to the target long preview screenshot and the target screenshot.