Transparent Layer Screen Transition for Rapid Function Switching

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Solution Overview

Problem

Electronic devices experience a delay in switching between function execution screens, as they display an intermediate screen during the generation of the new screen, leading to a perceived long transition time.

Innovation Solution

The method involves displaying a first function execution screen, loading a second function, generating a partially transparent layer on the first screen, and then displaying the second function execution screen on this layer, allowing for continuous output of the first screen while preparing the second screen.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of information

If the electronic device displays an intermediate screen during the generation of the second screen, then the user is notified that the second screen is being generated, but the switching time between screens increases and the transition appears slow

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuser notificationVSAvoidscreen switching time

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of informationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by generating the second screen in the background before the user completes interaction with the first screen. The system prepares the second screen data and structures it ahead of time, so that when switching is triggered, the transition is immediate rather than requiring the user to wait for generation completion.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a new dimensional approach by implementing a screen generation state machine that tracks multiple states (pending, generating, ready, displayed). This state-based dimension allows the system to manage screen transitions more efficiently by knowing exactly what stage of preparation each screen is at, enabling smoother transitions without intermediate blocking screens.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Speed

If the electronic device generates and displays a second screen immediately when requested, then the switching speed is fast, but the user loses visibility of the first screen during transition

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvescreen switching speedVSAvoidfirst screen visibility

Core Design Contradiction:

SpeedVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary generation of the second screen in the background while the first screen remains visible and functional. This allows the second screen to be ready for immediate display without forcing the user to wait or lose visibility of the current screen content.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent maintains continuity of useful action by allowing the first screen to remain displayed and interactive while the second screen is being prepared in the background. This ensures uninterrupted user interaction with the current function while preparing for the next function transition.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Data Source

PatentUS10191613B2Method and apparatus for displaying function execution screens

Publication Date: 2019.01.29 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

AI summary

A method of an electronic device is provided. The method comprising: displaying a first function execution screen corresponding to a first function; loading a second function; generating a layer that is at least partially transparent onto the first function execution screen; generating a second function execution screen corresponding to the second function; and displaying the second function execution screen on the layer.