Multi-task Interface Segmentation for Video Task Differentiation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional multi-task interfaces on mobile devices and set-top boxes only display static task icons, providing limited information to users and failing to distinguish between different tasks effectively, especially with newly installed applications and dynamic content like video playback.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for displaying a multi-task interface that classifies tasks into video playing and non-video playing tasks, dynamically arranging and drawing these tasks to provide a more informative interface, allowing for adjustable sizes and additional elements to enhance user understanding and task differentiation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If only static task icons are displayed on the multi-task interface, then the interface layout is simple and easy to implement, but the information conveyed to the user is limited and tasks cannot be effectively distinguished
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the multi-task interface into different regions: a first region for displaying video playing tasks with video content, and a second region for displaying non-video playing tasks with icons. This segmentation allows the interface to convey more information by showing actual video content for video tasks while maintaining a clean layout with distinct functional zones.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from a two-dimensional icon-based display to a multi-dimensional display that incorporates actual video content, thumbnail images, and text information. By utilizing the video playback dimension, the interface conveys rich information about video tasks without requiring additional screen space.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the icon size is fixed on the multi-task interface, then the interface structure is simple, but it cannot adapt to changes in the number of tasks or express different information as task types change
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic layout adjustment where the display configuration adapts based on the number of tasks and their types. When video tasks are present, the interface dynamically allocates a first region for video content display and a second region for other tasks, allowing the layout to flexibly respond to different task scenarios.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies different display qualities to different task types: video playing tasks receive enhanced display with actual video content in the first region, while non-video tasks use standard icons in the second region. This local quality differentiation allows the interface to adapt to task-specific information needs.
3Ease of operation
If conventional task icons are used for all tasks, then the interface is consistent and easy to implement, but newly installed applications cannot be easily recognized and task differentiation is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses visual differentiation through video content display, where video playing tasks show actual video thumbnails or content frames, providing immediate visual recognition. This visual distinction helps users quickly identify video tasks versus other tasks without relying solely on icon colors or labels.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent pre-loads and displays video thumbnails or content frames for video playing tasks before the user needs to recognize them. This preliminary display of video content allows users to immediately understand what video task is playing without needing to interpret generic icons.
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An embodiment of the present invention provides a method for displaying a multi-task interface. The method includes: receiving, by a terminal, a request submitted by a user for displaying a multi-task interface; acquiring tasks started by the user and setting, according to the number of tasks started by the user and a start sequence, an arrangement manner of the multi-task interface; classifying the tasks started by the user into a video playing task and a non-video playing task; and separately drawing the video playing task and the non-video playing task according to the arrangement manner of the multi-task interface to obtain the multi-task interface, and displaying the multi-task interface to the user. In addition, embodiments of the present invention provide a corresponding terminal and a remote control.