Resizable Display Content Layout for Reading Continuity

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Solution Overview

Problem

Electronic devices face challenges in maintaining the arrangement of content on the display screen when the screen size changes, leading to disruption in user experience, particularly in consecutive reading and text input.

Innovation Solution

The electronic device includes a display that can change screen size and processors that execute instructions to maintain the arrangement of first content on the display screen and arrange second content based on screen size changes and user inputs, ensuring continuity and convenience in content display.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Area of stationary object

If the screen size is changed, then the display area is improved, but the content arrangement is disrupted

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedisplay areaVSAvoidcontent arrangement

Core Design Contradiction:

Area of stationary objectVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts content arrangement based on screen size changes. When the screen size changes, the processor detects this change and automatically repositions content elements to maintain optimal viewing experience, transitioning from a static arrangement to a dynamic one that adapts to different display dimensions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes display parameters (content position, size, and layout) in response to screen size changes. The processor modifies the arrangement parameters of content elements based on the new screen dimensions, allowing the display area to expand while maintaining proper content organization through parameter adjustment.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Ease of operation

If the content arrangement is maintained during screen size change, then user experience is improved, but the adaptability to different screen sizes is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuser experienceVSAvoidadaptability to screen sizes

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by maintaining the current content arrangement when a screen size change is detected. Before fully adapting to the new screen size, the system preserves the existing arrangement to avoid disrupting the user's current interaction, then gradually transitions to the adapted layout based on user input or timing conditions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements periodic action by alternating between maintaining the current arrangement and adapting to the new screen size based on timing or user input events. The processor monitors for specific triggers (such as user interaction or time intervals) to determine when to switch from maintaining to adapting the content arrangement, creating a rhythmic transition pattern.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #19Periodic action

3Productivity

If the content arrangement is changed to match the new screen size, then the display efficiency is improved, but the reading continuity is disrupted

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedisplay efficiencyVSAvoidreading continuity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system applies beforehand cushioning by maintaining the current content arrangement for a period after screen size change before transitioning to the new layout. This cushioning period allows users to continue reading without disruption, preventing the abrupt change that would otherwise break reading continuity while still preparing for the efficient new arrangement.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

Solution Approach 2:

The system ensures continuity of useful action by maintaining content arrangement during the transition period, allowing reading and interaction to continue uninterrupted. The processor preserves the existing layout so that users can maintain their reading flow and interaction patterns while the system prepares for and executes the transition to the optimized arrangement based on user input or timing conditions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Data Source

PatentUS12360569B2Method and device for displaying content

Publication Date: 2025.07.15 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

AI summary

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a display capable of changing the size of a display screen, memory which stores instructions executable by a computer, and a processor which accesses the memory and executes the instructions. The processor arranges at least one piece of first content in a first arrangement on the display screen of a first screen size, maintain the arrangement of the at least one piece of first content in the first arrangement on the display screen of a second screen size, on the basis of a size change of the display screen from the first screen size to the second screen size, and arrange at least one piece of second content to be outputted on the display screen of the second screen size in a second arrangement corresponding to the screen size, on the basis of detection of a first input which causes movement of an application screen on the display screen of the second screen size.