Movable Control Interface Switching via Dragging

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current touch screen-based interaction methods for switching between interfaces are limited by their simplicity and lack of intuitiveness, primarily relying on clicking and sliding operations, which restricts the diversity and interactivity of user interaction modes.

Innovation Solution

An interface switching method that utilizes a movable control displayed on the screen, where users can drag the control to perform interface switching by determining the switching display content based on the dragging operation, including transitional content and target areas, to switch between different display interfaces.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional click and slide operations are used for interface switching, then the operation method is simple and easy to implement, but the interactivity and intuitiveness of user interaction are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of operationVSAvoidinteractivity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the dynamics principle by transforming static interface switching into a dynamic process. The movable control changes position based on user dragging operations, and the interface switching action is triggered dynamically when the control reaches the target area. This dynamic interaction enhances interactivity while maintaining ease of operation through intuitive visual feedback during the dragging process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Ease of manufacture

If traditional click and slide operations are used for interface switching, then the implementation is straightforward, but the diversity of interaction modes is restricted

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of implementationVSAvoidinteraction mode diversity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements multi-functionality by designing a movable control that serves multiple purposes: it acts as both a visual indicator and a trigger for interface switching. The same control element handles both the visual feedback function and the switching action trigger, enabling diverse interaction modes (dragging, releasing) while maintaining straightforward implementation through a unified control mechanism.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If a movable control with dragging operation is introduced for interface switching, then the interactivity and intuitiveness are enhanced, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveinteractivityVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the self-service principle by designing the movable control to automatically trigger interface switching when the user releases the drag operation at the target area. The system automatically detects the release event, determines the switching action, and executes the interface transition without requiring additional complex processing or manual intervention. This self-service mechanism enhances interactivity while minimizing the increase in device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS20240289012A1Page switching method, page switching apparatus, electronic device and readable storage medium
Publication Date: 2024.08.29 BEIJING ZITIAO NETWORK TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure provides an interface displaying method, an interface displaying apparatus, an electronic device and a readable storage medium. A first movable control is displayed in a first display interface. The method includes: acquiring a first dragging for the first movable control; determining target display content to be displayed in response to the first dragging; and displaying the target display content in the second display interface for replacing the displaying of the first display interface.