Pop-up Window Gesture Control for Screen Accessibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users of electronic devices face inconvenience when using pop-up windows due to limited screen size, as they need to repeatedly move and switch between applications, and there is no efficient interface for controlling pop-up windows.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for controlling a pop-up window in an electronic device, which detects position movement and removes the window from the display if it reaches a certain area, allowing for easy redisplay through specific input actions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a pop-up window is used to run an application, then the user can simultaneously utilize multiple application programs, but the user inconveniently has to move the pop-up window to check for the area hidden by the pop-up window
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic behavior for the pop-up window by detecting swipe gestures and automatically transitioning between states (minimized/maximized, positioned/removed). The window responds to user swiping actions by dynamically changing its display state, eliminating the need for manual dragging and improving operational ease while preserving multi-application capability
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides self-service functionality by automatically managing the pop-up window state based on detected swipe gestures. When the user swipes in a specific direction, the system autonomously performs the appropriate action (minimize, maximize, or remove the window) without requiring additional manual operations, thereby improving ease of operation
2Ease of operation
If the pop-up window is removed to check hidden area, then the hidden area becomes visible, but the user must repetitively perform operations of executing the application and switching to pop-up window mode
Solution Approach 1:
The system preserves the application state and window configuration in memory before removal. When the user swipes to remove the pop-up window, the underlying application remains active and its display area becomes visible. The window can be quickly restored by another swipe gesture, eliminating the need to re-execute applications or reconfigure window modes, thus reducing repetitive operation time
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements periodic toggling between pop-up window states through repeated swipe gestures. The system allows the user to swipe back and forth to alternately minimize and restore the window, providing a rhythmic, efficient interaction pattern that reduces the time loss associated with repetitive operations compared to traditional close-and-reopen cycles
3Area of moving object
If the pop-up window occupies the display portion, then the application can be displayed, but there is an area hidden by the pop-up window due to limited screen size
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts the display configuration by detecting swipe gestures and automatically transitioning the pop-up window between minimized and maximized states. When the user swipes upward, the window is restored to full display, making the previously hidden area visible. This dynamic state change allows the same screen space to serve different display needs without physical expansion
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a temporal dimension to screen space management through gesture-based state transitions. Rather than physically expanding the display area, the system uses the time-based gesture input to switch between different display configurations, effectively creating additional usable screen real estate through state multiplicity
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AI summary
A method and apparatus for controlling a screen in an electronic device are provided. The method includes displaying a pop-up window in a display area, disposed over another application displayed in the display area. If a movement of the pop-up window is detected, and a portion of the pop-up window reaches a predefined area of the display area, the pop-up window is removed from the display portion. A selectable icon is displayed allowing a user to redisplay the pop-up window or alter an operational state of the pop-up window.