Media Content Stream Layout Switching for Flexible Multi-Content Browsing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current media content presentation interfaces are limited to single interaction modes and presentation content, restricting users to interacting with only one media content stream at a time.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus that allow switching between different media content streams in varying layout modes based on user interaction, enabling the presentation of multiple media contents and enhancing interaction flexibility.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a single media content stream is presented in a fixed layout mode, then the interface structure is simple and easy to operate, but the content diversity and interaction flexibility are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontent diversityVSAvoidinterface complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic layout modes that automatically adapt to different interaction scenarios. The interface transitions between first layout mode (single content focus) and second layout mode (multiple content grid display) based on user interaction conditions, making the system flexible without requiring complex manual configuration

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The media content presentation interface is designed to serve multiple functions: it can display a single media content in the first layout mode for focused viewing, or switch to the second layout mode to display multiple media contents in a grid for browsing. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction by making one interface structure adaptable to different content diversity requirements

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

2Productivity

If only one media content stream is displayed at a time, then the interaction process is simple, but the user experience and content browsing efficiency are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontent browsing efficiencyVSAvoidinteraction complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the media content display into different layout modes: the first layout mode displays one media content at a time for simple interaction, while the second layout mode segments the display area into a grid to show multiple media contents simultaneously. This segmentation allows users to efficiently browse multiple contents without overwhelming interaction complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary action by automatically switching to the second layout mode when interaction conditions are met, presenting multiple media contents in advance. This allows users to preview and compare multiple contents before selecting one for detailed interaction, improving browsing efficiency without requiring users to manually navigate through each content sequentially

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP4693007A1Content display method and apparatus, device, computer readable storage medium, and product
Publication Date: 2026.02.11 BEIJING ZITIAO NETWORK TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a content display method and apparatus, a device, a computer readable storage medium, and a product. The method comprises: displaying a preset first media content stream in a media content display interface in a preset first layout mode; if an interaction operation of a user for the first media content stream meets a preset condition, in response to a switching operation triggered by the user for media content in the first media content stream, switching, in the media content display interface, a switching control for displaying a second media content stream; and in response to a triggering operation of the user for the switching control, switching the first media content stream displayed in the media content display interface in the first layout mode to the second media content stream displayed in a second layout mode.