Motion Sensor Application Closing Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for closing applications on electronic devices are complex and cumbersome, requiring multiple steps and burdening both the user and the device.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device equipped with a processor and a motion sensor that detects user input motions corresponding to instructions to end applications, allowing for simple sliding operations to close running applications and clear cache files directly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the return key is used to go back to home screen, then the user can return to the home interface, but the application continues running in the background and is not closed
Solution Approach 1:
A motion sensor is introduced as an intermediary device to detect user gestures and trigger application closing operations. The motion sensor captures physical movements (such as hand waving gestures) and converts them into control signals that automatically end background applications, serving as a mediator between user intent and system response without requiring manual navigation through complex interfaces
2Reliability
If the multi-tasking list is invoked to close applications, then the application can be ended completely, but the operation becomes complex with multiple steps required
Solution Approach 1:
The essential function of closing applications is extracted from the complex multi-tasking list interface and implemented as a standalone gesture-controlled feature. Instead of requiring users to navigate to the multi-tasking list, select applications, and manually close them, the system extracts the core closing action and triggers it directly through motion sensor detection of specific gestures, eliminating unnecessary intermediate steps
3Reliability
If multiple responses are made to user operations for closing applications, then the application can be properly closed, but the burden on the electronic device increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary detection of user gestures through the motion sensor before initiating the application closing process. By detecting the intended closing gesture in advance and pre-processing the command, the system reduces the number of subsequent response steps required, allowing for more efficient execution with less device burden while maintaining reliable application closing
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AI summary
One embodiment provides a method of controlling an electronic device including: activating one or more applications for display on a display unit; detecting a motion of an input device in relation to the electronic device, wherein the motion is in correspondence with a user instruction to end the running one or more applications; and ending the running of the one or more applications. Other aspects are described and claimed.