Electronic Device Operation Window Positioning for Hand Preference

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Solution Overview

Problem

Electronic devices lack the ability to automatically and intelligently adapt the position of application operation windows based on the user's actual operation mode, leading to reduced comfort, efficiency, and convenience, especially for left-handed users.

Innovation Solution

The method involves determining the operation mode of the user, whether left-hand or right-hand, and adapting the position of the application's operation window on the screen interface accordingly, using detection techniques such as real-time information, cached data, and intelligent learning based on user habits.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the operation window is displayed at a default position, then the device structure remains simple, but the user experience and operation efficiency deteriorate due to lack of intelligent adaptation

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveposition adaptationVSAvoidcontrol system
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically detects the user's operation mode (left-hand or right-hand) and self-adjusts the operation window position without requiring manual configuration. The electronic device serves itself by monitoring operation patterns and making positioning decisions autonomously, eliminating the need for complex user settings while achieving intelligent adaptation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system continuously monitors user operation patterns and uses this feedback to dynamically adjust the operation window position. By detecting which hand the user predominantly uses and how the device is held, the system provides real-time feedback-based positioning that adapts to changing usage scenarios, improving both adaptability and user experience.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Productivity

If the operation window position is fixed, then the device complexity is low, but the operation efficiency and convenience worsen for different user habits

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperation efficiencyVSAvoiddetection and control system
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically detects the user's dominant hand and operation patterns, then self-adjusts the operation window position to optimize accessibility. This self-service approach eliminates manual configuration while improving operation efficiency, as the system autonomously adapts to user habits without adding complex control interfaces.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary detection of the user's operation mode before the user needs to interact with the operation window. By pre-detecting whether the user is left-handed or right-handed and anticipating their needs, the system positions the operation window optimally in advance, improving operation efficiency without requiring real-time complex adjustments during actual use.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Ease of operation

If the operation window is always displayed at the same position, then the system is simple to control, but the comfort and convenience deteriorate for users with different hand preferences

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperation comfortVSAvoidintelligent positioning system
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically detects the user's hand preference and self-adjusts the operation window position without requiring manual configuration. This self-service mechanism improves operation comfort for users with different hand preferences while keeping the control system relatively simple, as the device autonomously adapts to user habits.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the positioning parameter of the operation window based on detected operation modes. By dynamically adjusting the position parameter according to whether the user is left-handed or right-handed, the system improves operation comfort while maintaining relative simplicity through parameter-based adaptation rather than structural complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS12067195B2Control method and electronic device
Publication Date: 2024.08.20 LENOVO (BEIJING) LTD
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AI summary

A control method includes determining an application (APP) running front-end on an electronic device, in response to a first APP running front-end on the electronic device, obtaining a first operation mode of an operating member, and at least displaying an operation window of the first APP on a screen interface of the electronic device at a first target position matching the first operation mode. The first operation mode includes a left-hand mode or a right-hand mode.