Screen Division via Touch Drag for Multi-Function Display
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face inconvenience when switching between functions on electronic devices, as they need to select and divide screens to display multiple functions simultaneously, which can be cumbersome and unintuitive.
Innovation Solution
An electronic apparatus method that detects user touch or hover inputs to divide screens into portions, allowing for simultaneous display of multiple functions on desired regions, with the apparatus including a display, input unit, communication unit, and control module to manage screen division and function display.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the screen is divided to display multiple functions simultaneously, then the productivity is improved, but the device complexity increases due to multiple selection steps
Solution Approach 1:
The screen is divided into multiple regions to simultaneously display multiple function windows, allowing users to execute and monitor multiple functions at once without switching screens
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically divides the screen and arranges windows based on user actions (such as dragging or long-pressing icons) without requiring manual configuration of division parameters, reducing operational complexity
2Adaptability or versatility
If the user selects screen division manually, then the adaptability is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to multiple selection requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The system prepares screen division options and window arrangement patterns in advance, automatically applying them when users perform simple actions like long-pressing or dragging function icons
Solution Approach 2:
A virtual assistant or automated system mediates between user intent and screen division execution, interpreting simple user actions and automatically configuring the appropriate screen layout without requiring manual parameter selection
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AI summary
A method of operating an electronic apparatus is provided. The method includes displaying, by an electronic apparatus including a display, a region including at least one of an image, text, and content on a part of a screen of the display, detecting, by the electronic apparatus, a touch or hovering of a user at a first location on or around the region, detecting, by the electronic apparatus, a movement of the touch or the hovering of the user, detecting a second location at which the movement is ended, dividing the screen of the display into two or more portions, and displaying a user interface of an application program related to at least one of the image, the text, and the content on a portion corresponding to the second location among the divided portions.