Mobile Terminal Event-Based Application Icon Grouping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Mobile terminals lack the ability to effectively display information related to generated events and provide users with relevant applications to execute based on that information.
Innovation Solution
A mobile terminal with a display module and controller that detects events and displays corresponding icons, allowing users to select and execute functions using information related to the event through touch operations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If mobile terminals provide multiple functions and applications, then the functionality and versatility are improved, but the complexity of the device increases and users have difficulty in managing and accessing relevant applications efficiently
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the application interface by creating distinct icon groups based on event types. Instead of presenting all applications in a single complex list, the system divides applications into categorized groups (e.g., messaging apps for call events, media apps for music events) that are dynamically displayed based on the current event context. This segmentation reduces the perceived complexity by showing only relevant applications at any given time.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic icon group display where the set of displayed application icons changes automatically based on the generated event type. The controller detects the event type and dynamically updates the home screen to show only the icon groups relevant to that event. This dynamic adaptation allows the interface to transform from a static, complex overview of all applications to a focused, simplified view of event-relevant applications.
2Adaptability or versatility
If mobile terminals display all available applications, then users have access to all functions, but the information display becomes cluttered and users cannot quickly find event-related applications
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by making different parts of the interface (different icon groups) have different visibility based on their relevance to the current event. Instead of uniform display of all applications, the system selectively highlights and displays only those application icon groups that are locally relevant to the specific event type. For example, when a call event occurs, only communication-related application icons are displayed with prominence, while other application groups remain hidden or minimized.
3Adaptability or versatility
If mobile terminals provide comprehensive application options, then the versatility is improved, but the time required to locate and execute relevant applications increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-categorizing applications into icon groups based on their functional associations with different event types. Before an event occurs, the system has already organized applications into relevant groups (messaging, media, utilities, etc.). When an event is generated, the controller immediately displays the corresponding pre-prepared icon group, eliminating the need for users to search through all applications. This preliminary organization enables instant access to relevant applications.
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AI summary
A mobile terminal including a display module; and a controller configured to display information related to a predetermined event and a first application execution icon group including application execution icons respectively corresponding to applications capable of executing functions using the information related to the event on the display module when the event is generated. Further, the first application execution icon group is predetermined according to the event, and a part of the information related to the event is used to execute a function of an application corresponding to a selected application execution icon in the first application execution icon group.