Side Edge Touch Customization for Single-Handed Mobile Operation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mobile terminals require two hands to perform touch actions on the front for function implementation, making operations inconvenient for users.
Innovation Solution
A method and mobile terminal that enable user-defined touch actions by detecting gripping positions on the sides, allowing customization of touch responses and associating these positions with functions, enabling single-handed operation through simple gripping actions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If touch actions are set up on the front of the electronic apparatus, then functions can be implemented through touch operations, but two hands are required for operation making it inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extends touch functionality from the traditional front surface (2D plane) to the side surfaces of the device (adding a third dimension). By detecting gripping positions on the sides and mapping them to functions, the system enables single-handed operation while maintaining full functionality, thus improving ease of operation without sacrificing device capabilities
2Adaptability or versatility
If touch actions are customized on the front, then specific functions can be assigned, but the customization requires two-handed operation reducing user convenience
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables users to customize touch actions independently using one hand. By detecting gripping positions on the side surfaces and allowing configuration of corresponding functions through these positions, the patent makes the customization process itself easier and more accessible, eliminating the need for two-handed operation during setup
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables users to implement mobile terminal functions with ease by customizing touch actions using gripping positions on the sides, improving operational convenience and aligning with user habits.
Implementation Method 1
the touchscreen of the mobile terminal senses a touch response generated by a hand of a user approaching or touching the side of the touchscreen
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AI summary
A Customizing method, responding method and mobile terminal of self-defined touch are disclosed. The customizing method includes: the mobile terminal starting a touch customizing mode; acquiring held position distribution information at least on a side edge of the mobile terminal when the mobile terminal is held by a user under the touch customizing mode; storing an association relationship between the held position distribution information and a corresponding mobile terminal function. By adopting the customizing method of the present invention, when the mobile terminal is held by the user, a touch action corresponding to the mobile terminal function can be customized by utilizing the held position distribution on the side edge of the mobile terminal.