Reverse Transition Animation for Seamless Screen Mode Switching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current transition animations in electronic devices are limited in scenarios and do not effectively enhance the user interface, failing to provide a seamless visual experience across different modes.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device method that includes displaying transition animations in reverse order and using display boxes of varying sizes and positions to create a smooth transition between screen off, lock screen, and desktop modes, allowing for continuous and enlarged animation effects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If transition animations are used in limited scenarios, then device complexity is reduced, but user experience and visual appeal are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by enabling transition animations to function across multiple screen modes (lock screen, desktop, screen off) rather than limiting them to a single scenario. The animation system becomes multi-functional by serving different purposes in different modes: providing visual transitions during mode switching while maintaining continuity across all screen states.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamics by making the animation playback direction adaptive rather than fixed. The system dynamically adjusts whether to play animations forward or backward based on the current screen mode and transition direction, creating a flexible animation system that responds to different operational contexts.
2Ease of operation
If transition animations are played only in forward order, then animation playback is simple, but visual continuity and smoothness between mode transitions are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies inversion by playing animations in reverse order (backward playback) when transitioning from desktop to screen off mode, rather than always playing them forward. This reverses the typical animation direction to maintain visual continuity, creating a seamless experience where the animation effectively 'undoes' the transition in reverse.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements periodic action by alternating between forward and backward animation playback depending on the transition direction. The system periodically switches playback orientation based on whether the user is entering or exiting a screen mode, creating a rhythmic pattern of animation playback that maintains consistency throughout the interaction cycle.
3Area of stationary object
If display boxes are not used for animation confinement, then screen real estate is maximized, but animation continuity and smoothness are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the display into distinct display boxes that confine and manage animation playback. Rather than allowing animations to occupy the entire screen, the system segments the display area into dedicated animation containers, enabling precise control over animation positioning, sizing, and continuity while maintaining overall screen real estate efficiency.
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AI summary
This application provides a display method and an electronic device. The method includes: playing a first transition animation in normal order on a desktop on a display of the electronic device; and playing the first transition animation in reverse order on a screen off screen after switching from the desktop to the screen off screen on the display of the electronic device. In this way, a transition animation can be applied to more scenarios to improve user experience.