Master-Slave Display Region Determination for Hybrid Electronic Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current electronic devices struggle with flexible operation modes when multiple devices are linked, particularly in hybrid systems, as they often have fixed display modes and require additional image controllers, limiting adaptability and user input responsiveness.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device and method that determine display regions and switch modes based on user input, using a master device to connect with slave devices, adjusting display regions dynamically and switching between modes by obtaining location and size information to form effective display areas without additional controllers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If multiple electronic devices are linked to form a display system, then the display area is increased, but the device complexity increases due to additional image controllers being required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the display functions of multiple electronic devices into a unified display system where devices can operate in both stand-alone mode and link mode. When linked, the devices share display responsibilities without requiring additional dedicated image controllers, as each device's display controller can manage content for its own screen and coordinate with other devices in the network.
Solution Approach 2:
The display controller in each electronic device is designed with multi-functionality to handle both independent display operations and coordinated display operations within a linked system. The controller can universally manage display tasks regardless of whether the device is operating alone or as part of a larger display array, eliminating the need for specialized additional controllers.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the display mode is fixed when devices are spliced, then the system configuration is simplified, but the adaptability to different display content properties is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic display mode switching that allows the system to automatically adjust its configuration based on the properties of display content. The system can transition between different display modes (such as single-device mode, multi-device linked mode, various split-screen configurations) depending on the content type, resolution requirements, and device availability, providing adaptability without requiring complex manual configuration.
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AI summary
An electronic device, an information processing method and a method for determining display region are described and they include obtaining location relationship information of each slave electronic device with respect to the master electronic device, when connecting with at least one slave electronic device; obtaining a first size of the first display screen of the master electronic device, and a second size of the second display screen of each slave electronic device; determining a display region consisting of the first display screen and the second display screen, based on the location relationship information, the first size and the second size; and determining a first effective display region of the first display screen and a second effective display region of the second display screen which form an effective display region, based on a predetermined condition.