Touch Display Application Launching Regions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current smartphones limit simultaneous operation of multiple applications due to screen size, requiring users to switch between apps, and existing flexible screen technologies only facilitate split-screen mode for two applications, making it difficult to use multiple apps effectively.
Innovation Solution
A driving method for electronic devices with a touch display panel that divides the screen into multiple application launching regions, allowing users to drag and drop application icons into specific regions to display multiple app interfaces simultaneously without entering multitask mode.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the screen size is increased to allow simultaneous operation of multiple applications, then the ability to use multiple apps simultaneously is improved, but the device size and portability are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The screen is divided into multiple application launching regions, allowing different applications to be launched and displayed in specific regions. This segmentation enables multiple applications to operate simultaneously without requiring a larger overall screen size, as each application occupies a designated portion of the display area.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a new dimension for application management by creating distinct launching regions on the screen rather than relying on traditional full-screen sequential switching. This dimensional organization allows multiple applications to coexist and operate simultaneously within the same screen boundaries.
2Adaptability or versatility
If split-screen mode is used to display two applications simultaneously, then multi-application usage is improved, but the user interface complexity and operation difficulty are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The screen is pre-divided into multiple application launching regions before the user needs to launch applications. This preliminary organization allows users to simply drag and drop application icons into the desired regions without needing to manually configure split-screen layouts or adjust window positions, significantly simplifying the operation process.
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically manages the display layout and application positioning based on the predefined launching regions. Once an application is launched from a specific region, the system handles the display arrangement automatically, eliminating the need for users to manually adjust interfaces or configure complex multi-window settings.
3Adaptability or versatility
If traditional multitask mode is used to switch between applications, then application switching is achieved, but the time required to switch between apps and true simultaneous usage is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple applications can run and be displayed simultaneously in different launching regions, allowing users to interact with multiple applications at the same time without interruption. This eliminates the need to switch between applications, as all desired applications remain visible and accessible concurrently, maintaining continuous productive action.
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AI summary
A driving method for an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a touch display panel, and a display surface of the touch display panel is divided into multiple application launching regions. The driving method includes: determining a movement trajectory of a touch point that is at least partially overlapped with the appearance identifier of an application program (S130); and in a case where an end point of the movement trajectory is located in one of the multiple application launching regions, displaying an application interface of the application program in the application launching region in which the end point of the movement trajectory is located (S140).