Mobile Terminal Edge Gesture Display Mode Switching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Mobile terminals face challenges in efficiently switching display modes, such as entering split screen or one-hand modes, which can be cumbersome for users, as existing methods rely on physical or virtual buttons rather than intuitive gesture operations.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for switching display modes in mobile terminals by detecting specific gesture operations on the screen edges, such as sliding and pausing, to acquire mode switching instructions and switch the display mode accordingly, allowing users to switch modes directly through edge gestures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If physical or virtual buttons are used for switching display modes, then the switching function is reliable, but the operation becomes cumbersome and user experience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the mode switching function from traditional physical or virtual buttons and relocates it to the screen edges. By detecting gestures at the left or right edges of the display screen, the system eliminates the need for separate button structures while maintaining reliable mode switching between full-screen, split-screen, and one-hand modes.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces mechanical button systems with a gesture-based detection system. Instead of requiring physical button presses or virtual button clicks, the system uses touch screen gesture detection at the edges to trigger mode switching, substituting mechanical interaction with intuitive gesture-based interaction.
2Productivity
If traditional button methods are used for mode switching, then the system structure is simple, but the switching efficiency and user experience worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-defining specific gesture patterns at screen edges that correspond to different mode switching intentions. The system detects these pre-planned gesture patterns (such as sliding from left edge to right edge for split-screen mode) to trigger immediate mode switching, eliminating the need for users to navigate through multiple menu levels.
3Ease of operation
If edge gesture detection is implemented, then the operation becomes intuitive and efficient, but the detection precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by assigning different functional meanings to different regions of the screen edge. Specific gesture patterns detected at the left or right edges trigger specific mode switching behaviors. The system analyzes the local characteristics of touch gestures (position, direction, duration) at screen edges to determine user intent with high precision.
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AI summary
A method for switching display mode of a mobile terminal includes: detecting gesture operations at a left edge and/or a right edge of a screen of the mobile terminal; upon detection a specified gesture operation for switching display mode, acquiring, according to the specified gesture operation, a mode switching instruction that corresponds to the specified gesture operation; and switching the current display mode according to the mode switching instruction.