Unified App Interface Merging Multiple Program Functions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face inconvenience when completing online transactions as they need to switch between multiple applications, leading to cumbersome operations and a poor user experience.
Innovation Solution
A program control method and apparatus that displays identifiers for multiple programs in a target control, allowing for the association and sharing of functions between programs based on preset conditions, enabling seamless interaction and data sharing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If users switch between multiple applications to complete transactions, then different business functions can be accessed, but operation complexity increases and user experience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple independent applications into a single integrated application. Different business functions (e.g., express delivery, access control, communication) that previously required separate applications are now combined into one unified application with a common interface, allowing users to access diverse functions without switching applications
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal application platform that can perform multiple different functions through a single interface. The application acts as a launcher that can initiate various business functions (express delivery tracking, access control, communication) within itself, making the application itself multi-functional rather than requiring separate specialized applications
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple applications are used for different functions, then functional coverage is improved, but the number of operations required increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple application functions into a single integrated platform, reducing the number of application switches and operations required. Users can access express delivery, access control, and communication functions through one application interface rather than switching between multiple separate applications
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-establishing associations between different business functions and the unified application interface. The system proactively manages function associations and launches related functions automatically based on user context, reducing the operational steps users need to take to access different functionalities
3Ease of operation
If functions are integrated within a single application, then ease of operation is improved, but program complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the integrated application into distinct functional modules, each handling a specific business function (e.g., express delivery module, access control module, communication module). The unified interface is divided into separate entry points for different functions, allowing the complex internal structure to be organized into manageable segments while maintaining a simple user interface
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary layer (the unified application interface and launch mechanism) that sits between the user and the various business functions. This intermediary manages the complexity by providing a standardized interface for accessing multiple functions, shielding users from the underlying program complexity while enabling integrated operation
Data Source
AI summary
A program control method, an electronic device, and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium are provided. The method includes: displaying a first identifier and a second identifier in a target control. The first identifier is used to indicate a first program and the second identifier is used to indicate a second program. The method further includes starting a first function when first information meets a first preset condition. The first information is information from the first program, and the first function is a function of the second program.