Split Screen Window Interface Switching Method
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing split-screen display modes in electronic apparatuses are inflexible, requiring users to exit the mode completely when closing an application, which increases cognitive and learning costs for users.
Innovation Solution
A screen splitting method that allows users to switch the application interface in one split screen window to a different target interface, such as a split-screen desktop or task presentation interface, while maintaining the display of another application interface in a separate split screen window, without affecting the other window.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If users close an application in existing split-screen display mode, then the application interface is closed, but the entire split-screen mode must be exited completely
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the split-screen display system into independently controllable windows, where each window can be managed separately. When closing an application, only the specific window containing that application is affected, while other windows remain active. This segmentation allows users to close individual applications without exiting the entire split-screen mode, thereby improving operational flexibility while maintaining manageable system complexity through modular window control.
2Adaptability or versatility
If split-screen mode requires complete exit when closing an application, then system state is simplified, but user cognitive and learning costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic behavior in split-screen window management, where the system adapts its state based on user actions. When an application is closed, the system dynamically adjusts by collapsing only the affected window while maintaining other windows in an active state. This dynamic response provides versatility in display mode transitions while reducing learning costs through intuitive, predictable behavior that doesn't require users to memorize complex mode-switching rules.
3Ease of operation
If independent control of each split screen window is enabled, then user flexibility is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the split-screen system into independent window units, each with its own application instance and state. This segmentation enables independent control of each window while managing system complexity through a modular architecture where each window operates as a self-contained unit. The system maintains simplicity by treating each window as an independent entity that can be opened, closed, or switched without affecting the overall system structure or other windows.
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AI summary
A screen splitting method includes: displaying a plurality of split screen windows on a display screen of an electronic apparatus, wherein the plurality of split screen windows includes a first split screen window and a second split screen window; and switching a first application interface displayed in the first split screen window to a first target interface in response to a first operation acting on the first split screen window, and maintaining display of a second application interface in the second split screen window, wherein the first target interface is different from an interface in an application program corresponding to the first application interface.