Split-Screen Layout Selection Based on Core Element Display Form

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing screen splitting methods for electronic devices require complex user operations and are inefficient, as users need to manually select and arrange applications in a split-screen mode, which complicates the process and reduces efficiency.

Innovation Solution

A screen splitting method that automatically determines the appropriate split-screen mode based on the display form of a core element in the interface, such as aspect ratio or interface type, and arranges applications accordingly, allowing for efficient up-down or left-right split-screen displays without manual user intervention.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If users manually select and arrange applications for screen splitting, then the split-screen mode can be customized according to user needs, but the operation steps become complex and efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecustomization of split-screen modeVSAvoidoperation steps complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically detects the core element type (video, game, conference, etc.) and autonomously selects the appropriate split-screen mode without requiring user intervention. The system serves itself by making intelligent decisions based on the displayed content, eliminating the need for manual configuration while maintaining adaptability to different scenarios

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system pre-defines multiple split-screen modes (horizontal, vertical, picture-by-picture) and prepares them in advance. When a core element is detected, the system immediately applies the pre-selected appropriate mode without requiring real-time user decision-making, thus simplifying operations while maintaining versatility

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

2Adaptability or versatility

If users manually select and arrange applications for screen splitting, then the split-screen mode can be customized according to user needs, but the screen splitting efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecustomization of split-screen modeVSAvoidscreen splitting efficiency

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically determines the appropriate split-screen mode by detecting the core element type, eliminating the time users would spend on manual selection and arrangement. This self-service approach significantly improves screen splitting efficiency while maintaining the ability to adapt to different content types

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system skips the manual user interaction steps (selection, configuration, arrangement) and directly transitions to the appropriate split-screen mode. By rushing through the configuration phase and automatically applying the correct mode, the system improves efficiency without sacrificing adaptability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #21Skipping (Rushing through)

3Ease of operation

If the system automatically determines split-screen mode based on core element display form, then operation steps are simplified and efficiency is improved, but manual control over split-screen mode is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveoperation steps simplicityVSAvoidmanual control flexibility

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system provides feedback by detecting the core element type and automatically selecting the appropriate split-screen mode. This feedback mechanism allows the system to adapt to different scenarios while simplifying user operations. The automatic determination is based on real-time feedback from the displayed content, maintaining versatility without requiring manual control

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS20260016937A1Screen splitting method and related apparatus

Publication Date: 2026.01.15 HUAWEI TECH CO LTD

AI summary

This application discloses a screen splitting method and a related apparatus. After receiving a screen splitting operation of a user for a first application, an electronic device determines a to-be-executed split-screen mode based on a display form of a core element on an interface of the first application and/or a device form, displays an icon or the interface of the first application in a first area, and displays one or more application icons (including an icon of a second application) in a second area. The electronic device receives an operation of the user for the icon of the second application, and in response to the operation, splits a display into a third area and a fourth area based on the to-be-executed split-screen mode, displays the interface of the first application in the third area, and displays an interface of the second application in the fourth area.