Mobile OS Windowed Application Menu Starting Button
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current Android OS devices limit users to running only default applications in multi-window mode, requiring users to switch screens and close menus to access and start third-party applications, which is inconvenient and restrictive.
Innovation Solution
A method and device that provide a starting button to generate a windowed application menu, allowing users to add or remove any installed application for execution in a windowed mode, enhancing operational flexibility and convenience by simultaneously displaying the status bar and starting applications in a windowed mode upon input signal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If users want to run third-party applications in multi-window mode, then application versatility is improved, but the system requires screen switching and menu closing which worsens operational convenience
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the application launching function by creating a dedicated shortcut button on the status bar that provides direct access to third-party applications in multi-window mode, separating this function from the general app menu navigation
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary action by pre-configuring the status bar with a dedicated starting button that directly launches third-party applications in multi-window mode, eliminating the need for users to navigate through screens and close menus during operation
2Ease of operation
If the app menu is displayed to access third-party applications, then application accessibility is improved, but the command icons are hidden which worsens navigation efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The status bar serves as an intermediary element that provides direct access to third-party applications without requiring the full app menu to be displayed, acting as a mediator between the system interface and application launching
3Ease of manufacture
If default applications are included in the app menu, then system functionality is improved, but third-party applications cannot be incorporated which worsens system adaptability
Solution Approach 1:
The starting button on the status bar is designed with universal functionality that can launch any third-party application in multi-window mode, not limited to specific applications, thereby providing adaptability while maintaining system functionality
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AI summary
A device of promptly starting windowed applications installed on a mobile operating system (OS) provides a starting button on a mobile device running the mobile OS installed thereon to promptly start a windowed application menu. The windowed application menu can be used to add or remove applications installed on the mobile OS to be started under a windowed mode to or from the windowed application menu. When users press the starting button to open the windowed application menu and execute any application in the application menu, the selected application is displayed in the windowed mode. The windowed application menu includes, but is not limited to, default applications installed on the mobile OS. Execution of any third-party application under the windowed mode can be supported by the windowed application menu. Accordingly, the operational efficiency and convenience of the mobile OS can be enhanced.