One-Hand Mode Widget Region for Blank Screen Utilization

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Solution Overview

Problem

During one-hand operation mode on mobile devices, the zoomed-out main screen often results in a blank display region, which is aesthetically unpleasing and wasteful, as it does not utilize the available screen space effectively.

Innovation Solution

The electronic device defines a window display region within the blank area and displays a plugin or App widget in this region, allowing users to select and view frequently used applications without switching to a common operation mode.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the main screen is zoomed out for one-hand operation, then the user can touch the screen with one hand, but a blank screen region appears causing aesthetic issues and screen waste

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveone-hand operationVSAvoiddisplay screen utilization

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent converts the harmful blank screen region into a beneficial widget display area. By placing frequently used application widgets in the previously wasted blank space, the invention transforms a negative aesthetic element into a functional feature that improves screen utilization and provides quick access to applications during one-hand operation mode

Inventive Principle:

Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

2Ease of operation

If the main screen is zoomed out for one-hand operation, then the user can access the screen with one hand, but the blank screen region causes aesthetic issues

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveone-hand operationVSAvoidscreen appearance

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSShape

Solution Approach 1:

The invention transforms the aesthetically unpleasant blank region into a functional widget display area. By populating the previously empty space with useful application widgets, the blank screen is converted into an informative and functional display region that enhances both appearance and utility during one-hand operation

Inventive Principle:

Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

3Area of stationary object

If widgets are displayed in the blank region, then screen space is utilized effectively, but the interface complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedisplay screen utilizationVSAvoidinterface complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Area of stationary objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the display screen into distinct functional regions: a main interface display region for primary content and a widget display region for quick access applications. This segmentation allows widgets to be organized in a structured manner within the blank region, managing interface complexity through spatial organization and clear functional separation

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS11709574B2Electronic device properly displaying widgets in blank region when operated by one hand

Publication Date: 2023.07.25 ASUSTEK COMPUTER INC

AI summary

An electronic device includes a display and a processor. The processor is electrically coupled to the display. The processor is configured to execute a plurality of program instructions to perform the following steps: defining a window display region and an interface display region on the display when the electronic device is operated in a one-hand operation mode; displaying a desktop display interface corresponding to the one-hand operation mode in the interface display region; and displaying a plugin in the window display region.