Multi-Device Application Screen Distribution via Execution Manager
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional screen mirroring technologies only display the video call screen on an external device when a video call is received, failing to show the execution screen of the existing application running on an electronic device, limiting user experience.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device and method that allow the execution screen of a first application to be displayed on the device while enabling the execution screen of a second application, such as a video call, to be displayed on an external device by comparing execution information with device information and transmitting relevant data for display on the external device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional screen mirroring is used to display a video call on an external device, then the video call screen can be displayed on the external device, but the execution screen of the existing application running on the electronic device cannot be displayed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the display tasks by separating the electronic device and external device display functions. The execution manager determines which device should display which application screen, allowing the first application to be displayed on the electronic device while the second application (video call) is displayed on the external device, thus resolving the contradiction between displaying multiple screens and maintaining device functionality
Solution Approach 2:
The execution manager acts as an intermediary that receives execution requests, compares execution information with device information, and determines the appropriate display device. This mediator coordinates between the electronic device and external device to ensure both applications can be displayed simultaneously on different devices, preventing information loss while achieving multi-screen adaptability
2Ease of operation
If the electronic device displays only the video call screen on the external device, then the external device can show the call, but the user cannot continue using the first application on either device
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the display responsibilities between two devices based on application characteristics and device capabilities. The first application continues to be displayed and operated on the electronic device while the video call is displayed on the external device, enabling continuous use of the first application while achieving versatile multi-device display capability
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically determines display distribution by comparing execution information with device information through the execution manager. This dynamic decision-making process allows flexible allocation of display tasks between devices, ensuring ease of operation for the first application while achieving adaptive versatility in display distribution
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AI summary
A control method of an electronic device provides an application using an external electronic device. The method may include acquiring, by an electronic device including a display, a request to run an application, the acquiring including identifying execution information on the application; comparing the execution information with first device information corresponding to the electronic device and second device information corresponding to the external electronic device comprising another display. An execution screen of the application is provided through the display when the execution information corresponds to the first device information. The execution screen of the application or meta information corresponding to the execution screen to the external electronic device for output, so that the execution screen is provided through the other display when the execution information corresponds to the second device information.