Notebook Display Control for Triangle Supporting State

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Solution Overview

Problem

In notebook computers with ARM architecture, the fixed vertical display mode is limited when the lid is closed, requiring users to support the device with their arm, leading to user fatigue and inconvenience in panel personal computer mode.

Innovation Solution

A display control method that switches the notebook computer to a triangle supporting state, allowing the device to be placed on any plane by adjusting the display area and operation system, reducing the need for user support and enhancing usability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the notebook computer is kept in panel personal computer mode with ARM architecture, then the display operation can be performed, but the user needs to support the device with arm causing fatigue and inconvenience

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser operation convenienceVSAvoiduser fatigue
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the dynamics principle by enabling the notebook to automatically adjust its structural configuration between panel personal computer mode and triangle supporting state based on detected usage scenarios. The system dynamically transitions between different operational modes: when the device is placed on a flat surface, it switches to triangle supporting state for hands-free operation; when held manually, it switches to panel personal computer mode. This dynamic adaptation eliminates the need for users to continuously support the device with their arms, thereby reducing fatigue and improving operation convenience.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If the notebook computer uses fixed vertical display mode, then the display can be operated, but the adaptability to different placement positions is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay placement adaptabilityVSAvoidcontrol manner limitation
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by detecting the spatial position and orientation parameters of the notebook through sensors (such as acceleration sensors and gyroscopes) and automatically adjusting the display orientation and supporting structure accordingly. When the device is placed on a flat surface at specific angles, the system changes the display parameter to horizontal orientation for optimal viewing. This parameter adaptation enables the notebook to work seamlessly in various placement positions without requiring complex manual control mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS9934735B2Display control method and electronic device
Publication Date: 2018.04.03 LENOVO SOFTWARE
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AI summary

A display control method and an electronic device are described. The electronic device includes a first body and a second body. Two sides of the first body include a first display area and a second display area respectively. The method includes: acquiring space position information of the first body and the second body, determining whether the space position information satisfies a first space predetermined condition, and obtaining a first determining result; detecting a first included angle between the first body and the second body if the first determining result indicates that the space position information satisfies the first space predetermined condition; determining whether the first included angle satisfies a first included angle predetermined condition, and switching an operating state of the electronic device to the triangle supporting state if the first included angle satisfies the first included angle predetermined condition.