Multi-window Control Method for Electronic Devices

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing electronic devices require users to inconveniently adjust the size and position of multiple windows to access proper information, leading to a cumbersome user experience.

Innovation Solution

A multi-window control method and electronic device that automatically adjusts the size and focus of specific windows based on user interactions, minimizing manual resizing and enhancing the display scheme for multiple windows.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If windows are displayed at predefined positions, then the display layout is stable and simple to implement, but the user must manually adjust window size and position which reduces ease of operation

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of window managementVSAvoidcomplexity of window control system
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically manages window size and position based on content requirements without user intervention. The control module autonomously determines optimal window configurations, allowing the system to serve itself rather than requiring manual user adjustment of each window parameter.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

Window size and position are made dynamic rather than static. The system continuously adjusts window parameters based on real-time content analysis and user interaction patterns, enabling windows to adapt their configuration automatically rather than remaining fixed at predefined positions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Ease of operation

If manual window adjustment is required, then the system has simple control logic, but user convenience deteriorates due to frequent resizing operations

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconvenience of multi-window useVSAvoidtime spent on window adjustment
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary analysis of content requirements and pre-configures optimal window sizes and positions before user viewing. By anticipating user needs and preparing window arrangements in advance, the system eliminates the time users would otherwise spend manually adjusting windows during actual viewing sessions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system incorporates feedback mechanisms that monitor user interaction with windows and automatically adjust window configurations based on this feedback. The control module learns from user behavior patterns and refines window arrangements over time, reducing the need for repeated manual adjustments and minimizing time loss.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Adaptability or versatility

If window size and position are fixed, then the system is simple to implement, but adaptability to different content and user needs is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability of window displayVSAvoidcomplexity of adaptive control
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically changes window parameters such as size, position, and shape based on content characteristics and user requirements. By modifying these parameters automatically rather than maintaining fixed values, the system achieves high adaptability to different content types and user preferences without requiring complex manual configuration for each scenario.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The control module is designed with universal functionality to handle diverse window management tasks across different content types and user scenarios. A single adaptive control system replaces multiple specialized fixed configurations, enabling the system to serve multiple functions and adapt to various situations without increasing overall system complexity.

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

Data Source

PatentUS11494244B2Multi-window control method and electronic device supporting the same
Publication Date: 2022.11.08 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

A multi-window control method and an electronic device supporting the same is provided. The multi-window control method includes changing a size of at least one specific window among a plurality of windows, and altering a focus to the at least one specific window based on a changed size of the at least one specific window.