Memo Overlay Layer for Seamless Screen Context Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic devices require executing a specific application to create and manage memos, limiting the ability to capture and store memos without displaying the current screen state, and memo functionality is not seamlessly integrated with screen changes.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device with a processor that receives memo inputs, stores associations between memo objects and screen modes, and displays memo objects on a memo layer over the existing screen mode or visual object, allowing memo creation and management without needing to execute a memo application, and enabling memo display during screen changes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a dedicated memo application is executed to create and manage memos, then memo functionality is provided, but device operation complexity increases and user workflow is interrupted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the memo function with the existing screen display system by overlaying memo objects directly on top of current screen content. This integration eliminates the need to switch to or execute a separate memo application, allowing users to create and manage memos within their current workflow context while maintaining access to underlying screen information.
Solution Approach 2:
The display system is enhanced to serve multiple functions simultaneously - it acts as both the primary screen display and a memo creation/management interface. The same display unit presents both the current screen content and overlaid memo objects, eliminating the need for dedicated memo application execution and enabling memo functionality across different screen contexts.
2Loss of information
If memo objects are overlaid on the current screen, then memo visibility and context association are improved, but screen display area is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from a two-dimensional screen space to a three-dimensional layered display structure. Memo objects are placed in an overlay layer above the base screen content, creating vertical separation that allows both the original screen information and memo objects to coexist without competing for horizontal screen real estate. This dimensional approach preserves full screen display area while maintaining strong contextual association.
3Adaptability or versatility
If memo function is integrated with screen changes, then seamless memo management is achieved, but system control complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The display system automatically manages memo object associations with screen changes without requiring complex user controls or manual interventions. When the screen content changes, the system self-adjusts by detecting the new screen state and maintaining appropriate memo associations based on the overlaid memo objects, eliminating the need for additional control mechanisms while achieving seamless integration.
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic device for recording and displaying memo objects and method executing the same are disclosed herein. The electronic devices includes a display and a processor. The processor is configured to execute steps implementing the method, including receive a memo object to a screen mode or a visual object presently displayed on the display when a memo input mode is active, store an association between the memo object and the presently displayed screen mode or visual object, and display the memo object on a memo layer disposed over the screen mode or visual object.