CN110427130A

CN110427130A - The method for showing equipment and control display equipment

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Publication number: CN110427130A
Application number: CN201910525895.3A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 金永振; 金刚兑; 朴大旭; 金泰秀; 崔祯桓; 金圣熙
Original assignee: Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
Current assignee: Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
Priority date: 2012-12-06
Filing date: 2013-12-06
Publication date: 2019-11-08
Anticipated expiration: 2033-12-06
Also published as: CN107967087B; CN104956301B; CN110413191B; BR112015012539A8; AU2013356799A1; BR112015012539A2; CN107967087A; CN104956301A; BR112015012539B1; AU2013356799B2; CN110427130B; CN110413191A

Abstract

A kind of display equipment with touch screen, running at least one application and the method for controlling the display equipment are provided.The described method includes: receiving the application operation order for running at least one application；At least one of the size and location of window of operation at least one application is determined according to the position that application runs order input；And according at least one of size and location of window come display window.

Description

The method for showing equipment and control display equipment

The application be the applying date be on December 6th, 2013, application No. is 201380071613.8, entitled " display The divisional application of the application for a patent for invention of the method for equipment and control display equipment ".

Technical field

This disclosure relates to a kind of display equipment and the method for controlling the display equipment.More specifically, the disclosure relates to And a kind of display runs the display equipment of the window of application and the method for controlling the display equipment.

Background technique

Desktop computer is equipped at least one display equipment (for example, monitor).Similarly, with the shifting of touch screen Dynamic equipment (for example, portable phone, smart phone, tablet personal computer (PC) etc.) is also equipped with display equipment.

User can be used desktop computer and divide the screen of display equipment (for example, screen is horizontal according to task environment Ground vertically divides and calls multiple windows in the screen of division).When operational network browser, user can be borrowed Help upper page-turning button or lower page-turning button in keyboard to scroll up webpage.If user using mouse without It is keyboard, then user can select the scroll bar in webpage side to scroll up webpage by using cursor of mouse. User can also be moved to the top of webpage by selecting to be shown as the ceiling button of text or icon in the bottom of webpage Portion.

Compared to desktop computer, mobile device have small screen size and in terms of the input for screen by Limit.Accordingly, it is difficult to divide screen in a mobile device.

A variety of applications can be run in a mobile device.Using include installed in the fabrication process by manufacturer it is basic The additional application downloaded using and from application sale website.Additional application can be developed and be registered to by ordinary user and answered With sale website.Therefore, anyone can freely through application sale website to mobile subscriber sell he or she develop answer With.Currently, tens of thousands of to can be used for mobile device to hundreds of thousands freedom or payment applications according to product.

Summary of the invention

Technical problem

Although providing stimulation user interest to mobile device and meeting many applications of user demand, movement is set It is restricted in terms of size of display and user interface (UI) for the portable size due to them.As a result, user is at them Mobile device in feel inconvenient when running multiple applications.For example, when user run in a mobile device in application, using time And the whole of display area is shown.If user runs another application during the operation of current application, user needs head Then selection runs key to run desired application to the ongoing application of end first.For example, user needs to finish to rerun With unhelpful (frustrating) process that terminates each application to run multiple applications.However, in a mobile device simultaneously The method for running multiple applications needs to provide.

Although as described above, provide stimulation user interest to mobile device and meet many applications of user demand, It is that mobile device is restricted in terms of size of display and UI due to their portable size.As a result, user is theirs Feel inconvenient when running multiple applications in mobile device.

Therefore, it is necessary to develop the method for showing multiple windows on individual monitor.Furthermore, it is necessary to easily adjust The method of the arrangement of window is facilitated with multiple windows and after window calling.

More specifically, needing regulation to be switched to current display window another low preferential when showing multiple overlaid windows The structure of grade window.

Information above is shown as background information, understands the disclosure only for auxiliary.Determine or advocate with Whether upper any information can be used as the prior art about the disclosure.

Technical solution

The aspect of the disclosure will at least solve problem above and/or disadvantage, and at least provide following advantages.Therefore, this public affairs The one side opened will provide one kind on individual monitor with a variety of sizes run multiple windows and it is convenient from a window to The display equipment of the switching of another low layer window, and the method for controlling the display equipment.

According to the one side of the disclosure, provide it is a kind of for control it is with touch screen, run the aobvious of at least one application Show the method for equipment.The described method includes: receiving the application operation order for running at least one application；It is transported according to application The position of line command input determines at least one of the size and location of window of operation at least one application；And At least one of size and location according to window is come display window.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a kind of display equipment is provided.The display equipment includes being configured as receiving using In the touch screen and controller of the application operation order for running at least one application, which is configured as: according to application The position of operation order input determines at least one of the size and location of window of operation at least one application；With And the display of window on the touchscreen is controlled according at least one of size and location of window.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, it provides a kind of for the operation application in the display equipment for including touch screen Method.The described method includes: showing the human window of application in each of multiple regions of touch screen；Separating institute State the Show Button at least one boundary of multiple regions；Receive the input of select button；And existed according to the input received Display operates in the list of at least one of specific region application in specific region in the multiple region.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, it provides a kind of for the operation application in the display equipment for including touch screen Method.The described method includes: showing the human window of application in each of multiple regions of touch screen；Separating institute State the Show Button at least one boundary of multiple regions；At least one application operation is shown in the partial region of touch screen The list of icon；The towing input of application operation icon is pulled from list reception；According to the end position and button of towing input Position determine the region for running new opplication；And display the answering corresponding to application operation icon in being determined region Human window.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a kind of display equipment is provided.The display equipment includes: touch screen, is configured For the human window for showing application in each of multiple regions；On at least one boundary for separating the multiple region Upper the Show Button, and receive the input of select button；And controller, it is configured as according to the input received described Display operates in the list of at least one of specific region application in specific region in multiple regions.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a kind of display equipment is provided.The display equipment includes touch screen and control Device, the touch screen are configured as: the human window of application is shown in each of multiple regions；It is the multiple separating The Show Button at least one boundary in region；At least one application operation icon is shown in the partial region of touch screen List；And receive the towing input of the towing application operation icon from list；The controller is configured as: defeated based on pulling The position of the end position and button that enter determines the region for running new opplication；And control touch screen is being determined region Human window of the middle display corresponding to the application of application operation icon.

Other aspect, advantage and significant features of the disclosure will disclose the disclosure from what is made below in conjunction with attached drawing Various embodiments detailed description in those skilled in the art are become apparent.

Detailed description of the invention

From description with reference to the accompanying drawing, the above and other aspects, features and advantages of disclosure specific embodiment will more Add it is clear, in attached drawing:

Fig. 1 is the block diagram of display equipment according to an embodiment of the present disclosure；

Fig. 2 a, Fig. 2 b, Fig. 2 c, Fig. 2 d, Fig. 2 e, Fig. 2 f, Fig. 2 g, Fig. 2 h, Fig. 2 i, Fig. 2 j and Fig. 2 k are shown according to this public affairs Open the window operation method of embodiment；

Fig. 3 a, Fig. 3 b, Fig. 3 c, Fig. 3 d, Fig. 3 e, Fig. 3 f, Fig. 3 g, Fig. 3 h and Fig. 3 i are shown according to the embodiment of the present disclosure The movement stack managed in the display device；

Fig. 4 a is the flow chart for showing method of the embodiment according to the present invention for controlling display equipment；

Fig. 4 b is the flow chart for showing method of the embodiment according to the present invention for controlling display equipment；

Fig. 5 shows the display order (Z order) of the window according to the embodiment of the present disclosure；

Fig. 6 a, Fig. 6 b, Fig. 6 c and FIG. 6d shows that according to the embodiment of the present disclosure apply operation method；

Fig. 7 is the flow chart for showing method of the embodiment according to the present invention for controlling display equipment；

Fig. 8 a, Fig. 8 b, Fig. 8 c, Fig. 8 d, Fig. 8 e, Fig. 8 f, Fig. 8 g, Fig. 8 h, Fig. 8 i, Fig. 8 j, Fig. 8 k, Fig. 8 l and Fig. 8 m show Out according to the method for showing multiple windows of the embodiment of the present disclosure；

Fig. 9 a, Fig. 9 b, Fig. 9 c, Fig. 9 d, Fig. 9 e, Fig. 9 f, Fig. 9 g and Fig. 9 h show the layout according to the embodiment of the present disclosure；

Figure 10 a, Figure 10 b, Figure 10 c and Figure 10 d show the screen of the display equipment according to the embodiment of the present disclosure；

Figure 11 a, Figure 11 b and Figure 11 c show the screen of the display equipment according to the embodiment of the present disclosure；

Figure 12 a, Figure 12 b and Figure 12 c show the screen of the display equipment according to the embodiment of the present disclosure；

Figure 13 a, Figure 13 b and Figure 13 c show the screen of the display equipment according to the embodiment of the present disclosure；

Figure 14 a, Figure 14 b and Figure 14 c show the screen of the display equipment according to the embodiment of the present disclosure；

Figure 15 a, Figure 15 b and Figure 15 c show the screen of the display equipment according to the embodiment of the present disclosure；

Figure 16 a, Figure 16 b, Figure 16 c and Figure 16 d show the screen of the display equipment according to the embodiment of the present disclosure；

Figure 17 shows the screen of display equipment according to an embodiment of the present disclosure；

Figure 18 a and Figure 18 b show the 9 region split modes according to the embodiment of the present disclosure；

Figure 19 is the flow chart for showing method of the embodiment according to the present invention for controlling display equipment；

Figure 20 is the flow chart for showing method of the embodiment according to the present invention for controlling display equipment；

Figure 21 a, Figure 21 b and Figure 21 c show the screen of the display equipment according to the embodiment of the present disclosure；

Figure 22 shows the movement stack according to the embodiment of the present disclosure；

Figure 23 a and Figure 23 b show the screen of the display equipment of the describing Z order modification according to the embodiment of the present disclosure；

Figure 24 shows the movement stack according to the embodiment of the present disclosure；

Figure 25 a and Figure 25 b show the screen of the display equipment of the describing Z order modification order according to the embodiment of the present disclosure；

Figure 26 shows the movement stack according to the embodiment of the present disclosure；

Figure 27 a and Figure 27 b show the screen of the display equipment of the describing Z order modification order according to the embodiment of the present disclosure；

Figure 28 shows the movement stack according to the embodiment of the present disclosure；

Figure 29 a and Figure 29 b show the screen of the display equipment of the describing Z order modification order according to the embodiment of the present disclosure；

Figure 30 shows the movement stack according to the embodiment of the present disclosure；

Figure 31 a and Figure 31 b show the screen of the display equipment of the describing Z order modification order according to the embodiment of the present disclosure；

Figure 32 shows the movement stack according to the embodiment of the present disclosure；

Figure 33 a and Figure 33 b show the screen of the display equipment of the describing Z order modification order according to the embodiment of the present disclosure；

Figure 34 shows the movement stack according to the embodiment of the present disclosure；

Figure 35 is the flow chart for showing method of the embodiment according to the present invention for controlling display equipment；

Figure 36 a, Figure 36 b and Figure 36 c show the display equipment of the describing Z order modification order according to the embodiment of the present disclosure Screen；

Figure 37 a, Figure 37 b and Figure 37 c show the movement stack according to the embodiment of the present disclosure；

Figure 38 a, Figure 38 b and Figure 38 c show the display equipment of the describing Z order modification order according to the embodiment of the present disclosure Screen；

Figure 39 a, Figure 39 b and Figure 39 c show the movement stack according to the embodiment of the present disclosure；

Figure 40 a, Figure 40 b, Figure 40 c, Figure 40 d, Figure 40 e, Figure 40 f, Figure 40 g, Figure 40 h, Figure 40 i, Figure 40 j and Figure 40 k show Out according to the embodiment of the present disclosure for showing the method using human window；

Figure 41 a, Figure 41 b, Figure 41 c, Figure 41 d, Figure 41 e and Figure 41 f show the movement according to disclosure various embodiments Stack；

Figure 42 is to show embodiment according to the present invention, the process of method for running application in the display device Figure；

Figure 43 a and Figure 43 b show it is according to the embodiment of the present disclosure, for using center button control using human window Display area method；

Figure 44 a, Figure 44 b, Figure 44 c, Figure 44 d, Figure 44 e, Figure 44 f, Figure 44 g, Figure 44 h, Figure 44 i, Figure 44 j, Figure 44 k, figure 44l, Figure 44 m, Figure 44 n, Figure 44 o, Figure 44 p, Figure 44 q, Figure 44 r, Figure 44 s, Figure 44 t, Figure 44 u, Figure 44 v and Figure 44 w show root According to the method for running multiple applications of the embodiment of the present disclosure；

Figure 45 a, Figure 45 b, Figure 45 c, Figure 45 d, Figure 45 e, Figure 45 f, Figure 45 g, Figure 45 h, Figure 45 i and Figure 45 j show basis The movement stack of the embodiment of the present disclosure；

Figure 46 is to show embodiment according to the present invention, for providing operation application on it in the display device The method of user interface；

Figure 47 is to show embodiment according to the present invention, the process of method for running application in the display device Figure；

Figure 48 is the block diagram of display equipment according to an embodiment of the present disclosure；And

Figure 49 a, Figure 49 b, Figure 49 c and Figure 49 d are to show the side according to an embodiment of the present disclosure for the Show Button Method.

Throughout attached drawing, similar reference marker be will be appreciated that with reference to similar part, component and structure.

Specific embodiment

Description referring to the drawings is provided to help the disclosure defined by comprehensive understanding claims and their equivalents Various embodiments.Be described below including various details and help to understand, but these details should be counted as be only Illustratively.Therefore, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that various changes can be carried out to embodiment described herein With modification without departing from the scope of the present disclosure and spirit.In addition, for clarity and brevity, may omit to known function With the description of structure.

Term used in following description and claim and vocabulary are not limited to philogy meaning, and inventor uses These data and vocabulary understand and consistent understanding the disclosure just for the sake of realizing.Therefore, those skilled in the art are answered When it is clear that being provided merely for the sake of the purpose of illustration the description of disclosure various embodiments below, not Only for limiting the disclosure defined by claims and their equivalents.

It will be understood that odd number formed " one ", "one", "the" include plural reference, unless context, which understands, makes opposite finger Show.Thus, for example, containing surface as one or more when mentioning " assembly surface ".

About term " substantial ", it is meant to the characteristic, parameter or value enumerated and need not accurately realize, but can be with Occur to include for example, tolerance, measurement error, the deviation of measurement accuracy limit and other factors well known by persons skilled in the art Or variation, it is not excluded for thinking the effect of characteristic to be offered in a word.

When such as first, second etc. ordinal number can be used for describing multiple components, these components are not only restricted to this Term.The term is for distinguishing a component with other assemblies.For example, within the scope of the present disclosure and spirit, First assembly can be referred to as the second component, or vice versa.Term "and/or" mean include multiple descriptions associations Combination or item in one.

Terminology used herein is provided to describe various embodiments, and is not intended to limit the disclosure.Herein, single Number expression includes plural number expression, unless context clearly indicates that contrary circumstance.In this explanation, term " includes " or " having " It is not interpreted the whole necessarily including feature described in specification, number, step, operation, component, part or combinations thereof. But, it should be understood that there are a possibility that be omit or addition one or more features, number, step, operation, component, portion Point or combinations thereof.

Unless otherwise defined, otherwise possessed by all terms (including technical terms and scientific terms) used herein Meaning is identical as the meaning that those skilled in the art's term is commonly understood by.In addition, term defined in normal dictionary should be understood that To have meaning identical with the context of the prior art meaning.Unless clearly defining herein, otherwise term will not be solved It is interpreted as ideal or excessively formal meaning.

Fig. 1 is the block diagram of display equipment according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to Fig.1, display equipment 100 can pass through mobile communication module 120, sub- communication module 130 or connector 165 It is connected to external equipment (not shown).Term " external equipment " covers plurality of devices, such as another equipment (not shown), movement Phone (not shown), smart phone (not shown), tablet personal computer (PC) (not shown), server (not shown) etc..

Show that equipment 100 includes touch screen 190 and touch screen controller 195.Show that equipment 100 further includes controller 110, mobile communication module 120, sub- communication module 130, multi-media module 140, camera model 150, global positioning system (GPS) module 155, input/output (I/O) module 160, sensor module 170, memory (reservoir) 175 and power supply 180.Sub- communication module 130 includes at least one of WLAN (WLAN) module 131 and short range communication module 132.It is more Media module 140 includes at least one of broadcast communication module 141, audio playing module 142 and video playback module 143. Camera model 150 includes at least one of first camera 151 and second camera 152, and I/O module 160 includes button 161, at least one of microphone 162, loudspeaker 163, vibrating motor 164, connector 165 and keypad 166.

Controller 110 may include central processing unit (CPU) 111, storage for controlling the control of display equipment 100 The read-only memory (ROM) 112 of program and the arbitrary access of the memory space as the operation executed by display equipment 100 Memory (RAM) 113.CPU 111 may include one or more cores.CPU 111, ROM 112 and RAM 113 can pass through Internal bus is connected to each other.

Controller 110 can control mobile communication module 120, sub- communication module 130, multi-media module 140, camera mould Block 150, GPS module 155, I/O module 160, sensor module 170, memory 175, power supply 180, touch screen 190 and touching Touch screen controller 195.

Mobile communication module 120 under control of the controller 110 by mobile communication via one or more antennas (not Show) display equipment 100 is connected to external equipment.Mobile communication module 120 is electric to portable phone (not shown), intelligence Words (not shown), tablet PC (not shown) or another equipment with the telephone number for being input to display equipment 100 (are not shown Wireless signal is sent out) or receives wireless signal from above equipment, to be used for audio call, video call, SMS (Short Message Service) (SMS) or multimedia messaging service (MMS).

Sub- communication module 130 may include at least one of WLAN module 131 and short range communication module 132.

WLAN module 131 can the lower connection under control of the controller 110 at the place for being mounted with wireless aps (not shown) To internet.WLAN module 131 supports wlan standard, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11x.Short range communication Module 132 can implement short distance between display equipment 100 and imaging device (not shown) under control of the controller 110 Wireless communication.Short range communication can meet bluetooth, Infrared Data Association (IrDA), purple honeybee etc..

Show that equipment 100 can include mobile communication module 120, WLAN module 131 and short range communication mould according to its ability At least one of block 132.For example, display equipment 100 can include mobile communication module 120, WLAN module according to its ability 131 and short range communication module 132 combination.

Multi-media module 140 may include broadcast communication module 141, audio playing module 142 or video playback module 143.Broadcast communication module 141 can pass through broadcast communication antenna (not shown) from broadcasting station under control of the controller 110 Receive broadcast singal (for example, television broadcasting signal, radio signals or data broadcasting signal) and additional broadcast information (for example, electronic program guides (EPG) or electronic service guidebooks (ESG)).Audio playing module 142 can be in control unit 110 Control under open storage or receive digital audio file (for example, with such as mp3, wma, ogg or wav extension name File).The digital video that video playback module 143 can open storage under the control of the control unit 110 or receive File (for example, file of the extension name with such as mpeg, mpg, mp4, avi, mov or mkv).Video playback module 143 is also Digital audio file can be opened.

Multi-media module 140 may include audio playing module 142 and video playback module 143 without broadcast communication Module 141.Alternatively, the audio playing module 142 of multi-media module 140 or video playback module 143 can be merged into control In device 110 processed.

Camera model 150 can include the first camera of capturing still image or video under the control of the control unit 110 At least one of 151 and second camera 152.First camera 151 or second camera 152 may include providing for capture figure The secondary light source (for example, flash lamp (not shown)) of the luminous intensity of picture.Before first camera can be arranged in display equipment 100 On surface, and second camera can be arranged in the rear surface of display equipment 100.Alternatively, first camera 151 and second Camera 152 close to each other can arrange (for example, the distance between first camera 151 and second camera 152 can in 1cm and Between 8cm) to capture three-dimensional static image or video.

GPS module 155 can from multiple GPS satellite (not shown) in Earth's orbit receive signal wave, and based on from GPS satellite calculates the position of display equipment 100 to the arrival time (ToAs) for the satellite-signal for showing equipment 100.

I/O module 160 may include multiple buttons 161, microphone 162, loudspeaker 163, vibrating motor 164, connector At least one of 165 and keypad 166.

Button 161 can be formed in front surface, side or the rear surface of the shell of display equipment 100, and may include Booting/locking press button (not shown), volume button (not shown), menu button, home button, backspace button and search button.

Microphone 162 receives voice or sound under control of the controller 110 and turns the voice received or sound It is changed to electric signal.

Loudspeaker 163 can be corresponded to external export of display equipment 100 from mobile communication module 120, sub- communication mould The multi-signal that block 130, multi-media module 140 and camera model 150 receive is (for example, wireless signal, broadcast singal, number Word tone frequency file, digital video file, photograph taking etc.) sound.Loudspeaker 163 can be exported to correspond to and be set by display The sound of standby 100 functions (for example, push-botton operation sound, for ring-back tone of calling etc.) of executing.One or more loudspeakings Device 163 can be arranged in the suitable position for showing the shell of equipment 100 or multiple positions.

Vibrating motor 164 can be converted the electrical signal under control of the controller 110 as mechanical oscillation.For example, when aobvious When showing that equipment 100 receives incoming call audio call from another mobile device (not shown) in a vibrating mode, vibrating motor 164 is grasped Make.One or more vibrating motors 164 may be mounted at the interior of shell of display equipment 100.Vibrating motor 164 can respond It is operated in the continuous movement of user's touch on touch screen 190 and the touch on touch screen 190.

Connector 165 is used as to show that equipment 100 is connected to external equipment (not shown) or power supply (not shown) Interface.Connector 165 can be sent out via the cable for being connected to connector 165 to external equipment under control of the controller 110 Send the data being stored in memory 175, or can be via cable from outer equipment receiving data.Show that equipment 100 can be with Electric power is received from power supply via the cable for being connected to connector 165 or is charged to battery (not shown).

Keypad 166 can receive key input from user to control display equipment 100.Keypad 166 includes being formed in display to set Physics keypad (not shown) in standby 100, or the virtual keypad (not shown) being shown on display 190.It can be according to aobvious The ability for showing equipment 100 or configuration are without providing physics keypad.

Sensor module 170 includes at least one sensor (not shown) for detecting the state of display equipment 100. Sensor module 170 may include detecting the proximity sensor of the whether close display equipment 100 of user, detection around display The illuminance transducer of the amount of the environment light of equipment 100 or the movement of detection display equipment 100 are (for example, rotary acceleration, vibration Etc.) motion sensor.At least one sensor can detecte the state of display equipment 100, generate corresponding to detecting The signal of state, and the signal generated is sent to controller 110.Sensor can be added to according to the ability of equipment 100 Sensor module 170 is removed from sensor module 170.

Memory 175 can be under the control of the control unit 110 according to mobile communication 120, sub- communication module 130, more matchmakers The operation of module 140, camera model 150, GPS module 155, I/O module 160, sensor module 170 and touch screen 190 Store input/output signal or data.Memory 175 can store the program for controlling display equipment 100 or controller 110 And application.

Term " memory " covers the memory 175 being installed in display equipment 100, the ROM within controller 110 112 and RAM 113 or storage card (not shown) (for example, secure digital (SD) card or memory stick).Memory 110 may include Nonvolatile memory, volatile memory, hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD).

Power supply 180 can be under control of the controller 110 to one or more of the shell mounted in display equipment 100 The power supply of battery (not shown).One or more battery is powered to display equipment 100.In addition, power supply unit 180 can be via even The cable for being connected to connector 165 supplies the electric power received from external power supply (not shown) to display equipment 100.

Touch screen 190 can be provided a user corresponding to a variety of services (for example, calling, data transmission, broadcast, photography etc. Deng) user interface (UI).Touch screen 190 can be sent to touch screen controller 195 corresponding at least one touch on UI Analog signal.Touch screen 190 can receive the body part (for example, finger) or touch input device (example by user Such as, writing pencil) input at least one touch.Touch screen 190 can also be received corresponding to one in one or more touch The touch input signal of the continuous action of a touch.Touch screen 190 can be sent to touch screen controller 195 corresponding to input The analog signal of touch.

So used in description, " touch " may include it is contactless touch (that is, the part of touch screen 190 and user or Detectable gap between touch input device is 1mm or smaller), and it is not limited to the body of touch screen 190 Yu user Contact between part or touch input tool.It the detectable gap of touch screen 190 can be according to the ability of display equipment 100 Or it configures and changes.

For example, touch screen 190 can be implemented as resistive type, capacitive type, infrared type or acoustic-type.

The analog signal received from touch screen 190 is converted to digital signal (for example, X and Y by touch screen controller 195 Coordinate).The Digital Signals touch screen 190 received from touch screen controller 195 can be used in controller 110.For example, Controller 110 can be shown in the selection or operation of the shortcut icon (not shown) on touch screen 190 in response to touch control. Touch screen controller 195 can be merged into controller 110.

Fig. 2 a, Fig. 2 b, Fig. 2 c, Fig. 2 d, Fig. 2 e, Fig. 2 f, Fig. 2 g, Fig. 2 h, Fig. 2 i, Fig. 2 j and Fig. 2 k are shown according to this public affairs Open the window operation method of embodiment.Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that display equipment 200, which can be in Fig. 1, to be shown Display equipment 100, standard TV (TV), internet TV, medical data show any one of equipment etc..Therefore, only It is wanted to be equipped with the device for showing the image presented, any equipment is used as display equipment.

Referring to Fig. 2 a, display equipment 200 can define multiple 201,202,203 and of window display area on the touchscreen 204.For example, controller (not shown) can configure first window display area 201, the second window display area 202, third Window display area 203 and the 4th window display area 204.First window display area 201 and second can be set in controller First borderline 211, third window display area 203 and the 4th window display area 204 between window display area 202 Between second borderline 212, the third boundary between first window display area 201 and third window display area 203 The 4th boundary line 214 between line 213 and the second window display area 202 and the 4th window display area 204.First side Boundary line 211 and second borderline 212 can connect as single line, and third boundary line 213 and the 4th boundary line 214 can be with It is connected to become single line.Controller configure the first to the 4th window display area 201,202,203 and 204 so that they not that This overlapping.The second window is shown for example, first window display area 201 is defined on upper left corner by controller referring to 2a Region 202 is defined on upper right corner, third window display area 203 is defined on lower-left corner, by the 4th window viewing area Domain 204 is defined on bottom right corner.It is left half that controller is screened by first borderline 211 and second borderline 212 Portion and right side, and screened by third boundary line 213 and the 4th boundary line 214 as the upper half and lower half.

Controller is in first borderline 211 and second borderline 212 and 214 phase of third boundary line 213 and the 4th boundary line The intersection display centre button 220 of friendship.Center button 220, which can be, to be changed the size using display area or will show Equipment 200 is transformed to the function key that window relocates mode.

The display of window of the controller control in each of window display area 201,202,203 and 204, with Operation application in the window.For example, as in Fig. 2 b, Fig. 2 c, Fig. 2 d, Fig. 2 e, Fig. 2 f, Fig. 2 g, Fig. 2 h, Fig. 2 i, Fig. 2 j and Fig. 2 k It is shown, the display of window of the controller control in each of window display area 201,202,203 and 204.

Window may include the title of the operation screen of specific application and the application of operation.With the related object of application It may be displayed in the operation screen of application.Diversified forms, such as text, figure, icon, button, final election can be used in object Frame, photo, video, webpage, map etc..When user touches object, can run in the application corresponding to by touch object Function or event.Object can be referred to as view according to operating system (OS).Title bar may include the display for controlling window At least one control key.For example, at least one control key may include window minimize button, window maximized button and Close button.

Using being the program independently write by the manufacturer or application developer of display equipment 200.Therefore, it answers for one Operation does not need the preparation operation of another application.Even if another application can continue to transport at the end of an application Row.

Compared to by an application (for example, Video Applications) add the available some functions of other application (for example, Note function, message transmission/receive capabilities etc.) designed by combination function apply (or double applications), using independently being matched It sets.Different from existing application, combination function application be configured as include multiple functions single application.Therefore, combination function Using only providing the limited function of similar existing application, and user is by this new combination function application of extra purchase.

Referring to Fig. 2 b, the display of controller control first window 230 is opened with running in first window display area 201 Dynamic application: L is applied.As shown in figure 2b, starting application: using L show available application icon 231,232,233,234, 235,236,237 and 238.On through one in application icon 231,232,233,234,235,236,237 and 238 Touch receive application operation order when, starting application: using L in the first to the 4th display area 201,202,203 and 204 In one in display corresponding to touch icon application.

Fig. 3 a, Fig. 3 b, Fig. 3 c, Fig. 3 d, Fig. 3 e, Fig. 3 f, Fig. 3 g, Fig. 3 h and Fig. 3 i are shown according to the embodiment of the present disclosure The movement stack managed in the display device.

Referring to Fig. 3 a, controller operates in generation and management starting application in movement stack in response to starting application.

Referring to Fig. 2 c and Fig. 2 d, user 1 can touch the icon 232 for indicating to apply B.When the icon 232 of B is applied in expression When being touched, controller controls display in the second window display area 202 and has wherein run the second window 240 for applying B. Controller can the display window in the first to the 4th window display area 201,202,203 and 204 in order.For example, control Device can be with the clockwise of the second window display area 202, third window display area 203 and the 4th window display area 204 Order control new window display.Window display order clockwise is to control an example of the display of new window, therefore, Controller can control the display of new window along counter-clockwise order.It can change in 201,202,203 and of window display area The order of new window is shown in 204.

Fig. 3 b shows the movement stack corresponding to the window shown in figure 2d.Controller is dynamic in response to operating in for application B Make to generate in stack using B stack 302.Controller is placed on starting using the upper surface of stack 301 using B stack 302 for what is finally run. This can imply that, be higher than starting application: application using the Z order (it can also be described as order, grade or priority) of B The Z order of L.

Referring to Fig. 2 e, user 1 can be touched corresponding to the icon 233 using C.

Fig. 3 c shows the movement stack corresponding to the window shown in Fig. 2 e.Because as shown in figure 2e, user 1 is to opening Dynamic application: using L input application operation order, so it is noted that starting application is higher than application using the Z order of L from Fig. 3 c The Z order of B.

Referring to Fig. 2 f, when indicating to be touched using the icon 233 of C, controller is controlled in the 4th window display area The display of third window 250 in 204, wherein having run application C.

Fig. 3 d shows the movement stack corresponding to the window shown in figure 2f.Controller is dynamic in response to operating in for application C Make to generate in stack using C stack 303.Controller is placed on starting using the upper surface of stack 301 using C stack 303 for what is finally run. This, which can imply that, is higher than starting application using the Z order of C: using the Z order of L.

Referring to Fig. 2 g, user 1 can touch the icon 234 for indicating to apply D.

Fig. 3 e shows the movement stack corresponding to the window shown in figure 2g.Because as illustrated in figure 2g, user 1 is to opening Dynamic application: using L input application operation order, so it is noted that starting application from Fig. 3 e: being higher than using the Z order of L and answer With the Z order of C.

Referring to Fig. 2 h, when indicating to be touched using the icon 234 of D, controller is controlled in third window display area The display of the 4th window 260 in 203, wherein having run application D.

Fig. 3 f shows the movement stack corresponding to the window shown in Fig. 2 h.Controller is dynamic in response to operating in for application D Make to generate in stack using D stack 304.Controller is placed on starting using the upper surface of stack 301 using D stack 304 for what is finally run. This, which can imply that, is higher than starting application using the Z order of D, using the Z order of L.

Referring to Fig. 2 i, user 1 can be operated using B.

Fig. 3 g shows the movement stack corresponding to the window shown in Fig. 2 i.Controller is in response to the user for application B Input will be placed on movement stack top portion using B stack 302.

Referring to Fig. 2 j, user 1 can touch the icon 235 for indicating to apply E.

Fig. 3 h shows the movement stack corresponding to Fig. 2 j.Because user 1 applies to starting as shown in Fig. 2 j: defeated using L Enter application operation order, so it is noted that starting application, the Z order using D is higher than using the Z order of L from Fig. 3 h.

When indicating to be touched using the icon 235 of E, referring to Fig. 2 k, controller is controlled in the 4th window display area The display of the 5th window 270 in 204, wherein having run application E.In the case where empty window display area is not present, control Device processed can act stack with reference to shown in Fig. 3 h.Controller can determine the application with minimum Z order in movement stack. For example, controller can determine that using the Z order of C be minimum in the movement stack of Fig. 3 h.Controller is shown in the 4th window The display of the 5th window 270 of E is applied in control operation in region 204, instead of the window using C with minimum Z order.

Fig. 3 i shows the movement stack corresponding to the window shown in Fig. 2 k.Controller is dynamic in response to operating in for application E Make to generate in stack using E stack 305.Controller is placed on starting using the upper surface of stack 301 using E stack 305 for what is finally run. This, which can imply that, is higher than starting application using the Z order of E, using the Z order of L.

Fig. 4 a is the flow chart for showing method of the embodiment according to the present invention for controlling display equipment.

Referring to Fig. 4 a, in operation S401, display equipment can run multiple applications.For example, display equipment can respond Application is run using operation order in what is triggered by user's touch on the icon for indicating application.Show equipment, especially Ground shows the window manager of equipment, and the window for wherein running application can be generated.

Display equipment can determine the layout for arranging window.Layout definition's window can be arranged in window therein Display area.For example, both of which can be used for being laid out, that is, split mode and free style mode.

In split mode, screen is divided in such a way: multiple windows are not shown overlappingly.For example, such as Fruit shows that equipment shows first window and the second window, then display can divide the screen of such as touch screen with the layout of setting, And the screen portions of division are defined as window display area.Display equipment can be shown in each window display area Window.Because each window display area is screen segment (segment), display equipment can show multiple windows and not have There is overlapping.

Show that equipment can distribute multiple windows to a window display area under split mode.For example, display equipment First window and the second window can be distributed to first window display area.In this case, display equipment can compare the The Z order (order, grade in stack, position) of one window and the second window.If the Z order of first window is higher than the second window The Z order of mouth, then show that equipment can show first window in first window display area.In this case, although it is aobvious Show that the second window management is to be arranged in first window display area, but show that equipment is not shown in first window by equipment The second window is shown in region.

On the other hand, under free style mode, multiple windows can be overlapped aobvious according to their display priority level Show.For example, showing that equipment can compare if the display area of first window is Chong Die with the display area of the second window The Z order of one window and the second window.The Z order of window can refer to the display order of window.For example, if the Z of first window Order is higher than the Z order of the second window, then shows that equipment can control and show first window in lap, rather than the Two windows.

Under split mode, a variety of layouts are available, and such as 2 up/down regions split layout, and 2 left/right regions are split Layout, 3 regions split layout, and 4 regions split layout etc..In operation S405, display equipment can determine window Layout is under split mode or free style mode.If layout shows that equipment can be into one under split mode Step determines that layout is that 2 up/down regions split layout, 2 left/right regions split layout, 3 regions split layout or 4 Region splits layout.

Once the mode of layout has been determined in operation S405, display equipment can determine in layout in operation S407 The window's position.In 2 up/down Regional Distributions, display equipment, which can be determined, arranges first in upper window display area Window and third window and lower window display area arrange the second window.Alternatively, under free style mode, display Equipment can determine the coordinates regional for first window and the coordinates regional for the second window.

Display equipment can determine the Z order of multiple applications in operation S409 and can be based in operation S411 The Z order of application shows multiple windows.For example, in 2 up/down region split modes, display equipment can compare the The Z order of one window and third window.In addition, display equipment can control display in corresponding window display area to be had The window of relatively high Z order.Under free style mode, display equipment can compare the Z order of first window and the second window And it can be controlled in overlapping region with the window for showing relatively high Z order.

Fig. 4 b is the flow chart for showing method of the embodiment according to the present invention for controlling display equipment.

Referring to Fig. 4 b, in operation S401, display equipment can run multiple applications.For example, can be by that will indicate to answer Icon, which is drawn to, to be triggered the towing gesture for the point being displayed on for the window of application using operation order.Towing Gesture input is using an example of operation order, therefore, using can be run in many ways.Those skilled in the art Member will readily appreciate that the disclosure is not limited to specific application operation method.

In operation S421, display equipment can determine whether current arrangements are under free style mode.In free style mould Under formula layout scenarios, in operation S423, display equipment can determine multiple apply in each of the window wherein run The Z order of window.In operation S425, display equipment can be according to the Z order display window of window.

Under the split mode layout scenarios in operation S421, in operation S431, display equipment can be shown in window Window is arranged in region.In addition, display equipment can determine the Z of the window in each window display area in operation S433 Order.For example, display equipment can determine the Z order of window as shown in table 1.

[table 1]

Window	Window display area (page)	Z order
			A	1	1
B	2	5
			C	3	6
D	2	2
			E	1	3
F	4	4

As described above, display equipment can control display in first window display area has relatively high Z order Window A, rather than window E.Display equipment can control display in the second window display area has relatively high Z order Window D, rather than window B.In addition, display equipment can in third window display area display window C and the 4th Display window F in window display area.For example, showing that aobvious equipment can be shown in each window display area in operation S435 Show the window with highest Z order in the window for distributing to window display area.

Fig. 5 shows the display order (Z order) of the window according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to Fig. 5, the Z order of screen can be divided into N layers, and n-th layer can be located on (N-1) layer More top.Window can reside in each layer and application may operate in window.For example, when the first application of operation When, the first application operates in the window of first layer.When operation second in application, the second application operates in the window of the second layer In, and when operation third is in application, third application operates in the window of third layer.Therefore, first layer, the second layer and Three layers are created by different level.The layer finally created can be the top of layer stack, therefore, may be displayed on the top layer of screen.Example Such as, multiple windows (a) to (d) can be superimposed and displayed on main screen.For example, first window (a) overlaps the second window (b), it is shown on third window (c) and the 4th window (d), the second window (b) overlaps third window (c) and the 4th window (d) it is shown on, and third window (c) is overlapped and shown on the 4th window (d).For example, when multiple windows (a) arrive (d) When by overlapping display, the order of display window (a) to (d) is the Z order that window (a) arrives (d).Z order can be aobvious along Z axis Show the order of window.Layer view (e) can be the screen of the Z order of display window by different level.Z order can be referred to as aobvious Show order.

Fig. 6 a, Fig. 6 b, Fig. 6 c and FIG. 6d shows that according to the embodiment of the present disclosure apply operation method.More specifically, figure 6a, Fig. 6 b, Fig. 6 c and FIG. 6d shows that the methods for running application under free style mode arrangements.

Referring to Fig. 6 a, Fig. 6 b, Fig. 6 c and Fig. 6 d, 600 display window display area 620 of equipment is shown.Show equipment 600 The pallet 610 for accommodating useful application icon 611,612,613,614,615,616 and 617 is shown to window display area 620 The left side.User 10 can operate display equipment 600 to run first using A1.For example, in figure 6b, user 10 can do The icon 611 of the application of expression first A1 is drawn to first point of towing gesture 625 in window display area 620 out.Display Equipment 600 can be shown at first point in window display area 620 in response to towing gesture 625 first window 630 with A1 is applied in operation first in first window 630.First window 630 can before terminating with default size and shape or with The size and shape that user 10 is arranged is shown.

User 10 can operate display equipment 600 additionally to run third application A3.For example, as shown in Fig. 6 c, user 10 can make the towing gesture that the icon 613 for indicating third application A3 is drawn to the second point in window display area 620 635.Show equipment 600 can in response to input operation order (that is, towing gesture 635) in window display area 620 Third window 640 is shown at second point, to run third application A3 in third window 640.Third window 640 can be at end It is shown before only with default size and shape or with the size and shape that user 10 is arranged.Because third window 640 is user 10 have been applied with the last window of gesture input to it, so controller (not shown) can be to third application A3 distribution ratio First applies the higher task priority level of A1.Therefore, controller can control third application A3 be shown in first application A1 it On.

Fig. 7 is the flow chart for showing method of the embodiment according to the present invention for controlling display equipment.

Referring to Fig. 7, in operation S701, display equipment can show at least one icon for indicating application.For example, aobvious Show that equipment can show the pallet for accommodating at least one icon in the part of touch screen.

In operation S703, when icon is drawn to first that window will be disposed at this by user, equipment is shown It can receive towing gesture input.Display equipment can will be to be used to run phase from icon to first point of towing gesture identification It should be in the order of the application of icon.More specifically, display equipment can determine towing gesture in layout in operation S705 First point of position being at this.For example, showing that equipment can if being set split mode for being laid out To determine first point of window area corresponded in layout.

In operation S707, display equipment can determine size and the position of window according to first point of position in layout At least one of set.In operation S709, display equipment can be according to determining size and/or position display window.

Fig. 8 a, Fig. 8 b, Fig. 8 c, Fig. 8 d, Fig. 8 e, Fig. 8 f, Fig. 8 g, Fig. 8 h, Fig. 8 i, Fig. 8 j, Fig. 8 k, Fig. 8 l and Fig. 8 m show Out according to the method for showing multiple windows of the embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to Fig. 8 a, Fig. 8 b, Fig. 8 c, Fig. 8 d, Fig. 8 e, Fig. 8 f, Fig. 8 g, Fig. 8 h, Fig. 8 i, Fig. 8 j, Fig. 8 k, Fig. 8 l and figure 8m, display equipment 800 show menu screen 817.Menu screen 817 can be the operation screen of startup program and can wrap Include the icon for indicating application.In addition, menu screen 817 may include the information about current time and can further wrap Include widget.Display equipment 800 shows the pallet 810 for accommodating available icons 811,812,813,814,815 and 816 To the left side of touch screen.

As shown in figure 8b, user 10 can operate display equipment 800 to run first using A.For example, as in Fig. 8 c Shown, user 10 can touch the icon 811 for indicating the first application A and be drawn to menu screen 817 for icon 811 is touched. Controller (not shown) can control the display of the icon 811 at towpoint.Controller can further be controlled in towpoint The display of the ghost image view (ghostview) 818 at place.Ghost image view 818 refers to that the first application A will be in the window wherein run The preview of the size and shape of mouth, so that user 10 can choose the window's position.Because being shown without window, institute With controller ghost image view 818 can be shown with full screen.As described below, controller can have been shown there is no either window The display of full screen ghost image view is controlled in the case where showing on the touchscreen.If single window has shown that on the touchscreen, Then controller can show ghost image view with the size and shape of the half corresponding to touch screen.If two windows have been shown Show on the touchscreen, then controller can be with the size and shape corresponding to one half in two windows on touch screen Shape shows ghost image view.If three windows have shown that on the touchscreen, controller can be corresponding in three windows Maximum one half size and shape show ghost image view.

Above-mentioned towing gesture identification can be to be used to run the order of new opplication by controller.Use can be generated in controller In the first window 819 of the application of operation first A.As shown in Fig. 8 d, controller can control first window 819 with full screen Display.

User 10 can operate display equipment 800 additionally to run second using B.For example, as shown in Fig. 8 e, user The icon 812 for indicating the second application B can be touched, and as shown in Fig. 8 f, pulls and touches to the lower half of first window 819 Touch icon 812.Controller can control display of the icon 812 at towed point.In addition, controller can control ghost image view Display of the Figure 82 3 at towpoint.As described before, because single window 819 has shown that on the touchscreen, control Device, which can control, shows ghost image view 823 with the size and shape of the half corresponding to touch screen.Although it is not shown, such as Fruit user 10 pulls to the upper half of touch screen by touch icon 812, then controller controls the ghost image in the upper half of touch screen The display of view 823.Show that ghost image view is only an example for showing ghost image view in the lower half of touch screen, therefore, Touch screen can be divided into left side and right side and can control the left side in touch screen and right side by controller In one in show ghost image view.

If the user as shown in Fig. 8 f terminates towing in the lower half of touch screen, controller determination is received To new application operation order.Consistent with ghost image view 823 shown in Fig. 8 f as shown in Fig. 8 g, controller control is being touched It touches and shows the second window 830 in the lower half of screen.In addition, the size and shape of first window 819 is narrowed down to first by controller Window 820 is so that first window 820 may be displayed in the upper half of touch screen.Controller generates and in first window 820 And the second boundary display centre button 825 between window 830.

User 10 can operate display equipment 800 additionally to run third application C.For example, as shown in Fig. 8 h, user The icon 813 for indicating third application C can be touched, and as shown in Fig. 8 i, pull and touch to the right part of first window 820 Icon 813.Controller can control icon 813 and be shown at towed point.In addition, controller can control ghost image view 827 It is shown at towed point.As described above, because two windows 820 and 830 have shown that on the touchscreen, control Device can be with the display of the size and shape control ghost image view 827 of the half corresponding to first window 820.Although not showing Out, but if user 10 pulls to the left part of first window 820 by touch icon 813, controller is controlled in the first screen Ghost image view 827 is shown in 820 left side.Show that ghost image view 827 is only to show in the right side of first window 820 First window 820 can be divided into the upper half and lower half and can by one example of ghost image view, therefore, controller Ghost image view 827 is shown to control in one in the upper half and lower half of the first screen 820.In first window 820 Show that ghost image view 827 is another example for showing ghost image view in half.Controller can be true relative to center button 825 Determine the size and shape of ghost image view 827 and shows ghost image view 827 accordingly.

If the user as shown in Fig. 8 i terminates towing in the right part of first window 820, controller determination has been connect Receive new application operation order.Consistent with ghost image view 827 shown in Fig. 8 i as shown in Fig. 8 j, controller control exists Third window 840 is shown in the right side of first screen 820.Alternatively, with the position consistency of center button 825, controller It can control display third window 840.Therefore, because selection more application operation, so the part of screen can be gradually It is subdivided the respective part for distributing screen so as to the application to each operation.

In addition, the size and shape of first window 820 is consistently reduced in the creation of controller and third window 840.Example Such as, controller can control shows first window 820 in the region other than the display area of third window 840.

User 10 can operate display equipment 800 additionally to run the 4th using D.For example, as shown in Fig. 8 k, user The icon 814 for indicating the 4th application D can be touched, and as shown in Fig. 8 l, pulls and touches to the right part of the second window 830 Icon 814.Controller can control icon 814 and be shown at towed point.In addition, controller can control ghost image view 831 It is shown at towed point.As described above, because three windows 820,830 and 840 have shown that on the touchscreen, Controller can be with the display of the size and shape control ghost image view 831 of the half corresponding to the second window 830.Although not It shows, but if user 10 pulls to the left part of the second window 830 by touch icon 814, controller is controlled in the second screen The display of ghost image view 831 in the left side of curtain 830.Show that ghost image view 831 is only aobvious in the right side of the second window Show an example of ghost image view, therefore, controller the second window 830 can be divided into the upper half and lower half and It can control in one in the upper half and lower half of the second screen 830 and show ghost image view 831.In the second window 830 Half in show that ghost image view 831 is another example for showing ghost image view.Controller can be relative to center button 825 It determines the size and shape of ghost image view 831 and shows ghost image view 831 accordingly.

If the user as shown in Fig. 8 l terminates towing in the right part of the second window 830, controller determination has been connect Receive new application operation order.Consistent with ghost image view 831 shown in Fig. 8 l as shown in Fig. 8 j, controller control exists The 4th window 850 is shown in the right side of second screen 830.Alternatively, with the position consistency of center button 825, controller It can control the 4th window 850 of display.

In addition, the size and shape of the second window 830 is consistently reduced in the creation of controller and the 4th window 850.

As described above, display equipment can control the display window in the window display area that towing gesture terminates.Scheming 8a, Fig. 8 b, Fig. 8 c, Fig. 8 d, Fig. 8 e, Fig. 8 f, Fig. 8 g, Fig. 8 h, Fig. 8 i, Fig. 8 j, Fig. 8 k, Fig. 8 l and Fig. 8 m, different location with Same size display window.Referring to Fig. 9 a, Fig. 9 b, Fig. 9 c, Fig. 9 d, Fig. 9 e, Fig. 9 f, Fig. 9 g, Fig. 9 h, Figure 10 a, Figure 10 b, figure 10c, Figure 10 d, Figure 11 a, Figure 11 b, Figure 11 c, Figure 12 a, Figure 12 b, Figure 12 c, Figure 13 a, Figure 13 b, Figure 13 c, Figure 14 a, figure 14b, Figure 14 c, Figure 15 a, Figure 15 b, Figure 15 c, Figure 16 a, Figure 16 b, Figure 16 c, Figure 16 d and Figure 17, will be described below in difference With the various embodiments of different size allocation window at position.

Fig. 9 a, Fig. 9 b, Fig. 9 c, Fig. 9 d, Fig. 9 e, Fig. 9 f, Fig. 9 g and Fig. 9 h show the layout according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 9 a shows the full frame layout of the case where for not set split mode.In fig. 9 a, display equipment is throughout complete Portion screen cut and paste first window display area 901.

Fig. 9 b shows the input area 902 corresponding to first window display area 901.

Fig. 9 c is shown with the screen layout of 2 up/down region split modes.In Fig. 9 c, display equipment can be by screen It is divided into region and lower region and defines first window display area 911 and in upper region and lower region respectively Two window display areas 912.

Fig. 9 d is shown with the input area of 2 up/down region split modes.First input area 913 can correspond to the first window Mouthful display area 911 and third input area 915 can correspond to the second window display area 912.Second input area 914 can Corresponding to the boundary between first window display area 911 and the second window display area 912.For example, when user make to When the towing gesture of icon is pulled in first input area 913, equipment first window display area shown in Fig. 9 c is shown Display window in 911.For example, display equipment can be shown in Fig. 9 c when user pulls icon to third input area 915 The second window display area 912 in display window.For example, display is set when user pulls icon to the second input area 912 It is standby to carry out display window throughout the whole of first window display area 911 shown in Fig. 9 c and the second window display area 912 Mouthful.

Fig. 9 e is shown with the screen layout of 2 left/right region split modes.In Fig. 9 e, display equipment can be by screen It is divided into left region and right region and defines first window display area 921 and in left region and right region respectively Two window display areas 922.

Fig. 9 f is shown with the input area of 2 left/right region split modes.First input area 923 can correspond to the first window Mouthful display area 921 and third input area 925 can correspond to the second window display area 922.Second input area 924 can Corresponding to the boundary between first window display area 921 and the second window display area 922.For example, when user make to When the towing gesture of icon is pulled in first input area 923, equipment first window display area shown in Fig. 9 e is shown Display window in 921.For example, display equipment can be shown in Fig. 9 e when user pulls icon to third input area 925 The second window display area 922 in display window.For example, display is set when user pulls icon to the second input area 924 It is standby to carry out display window throughout the whole of first window display area 921 shown in Fig. 9 e and the second window display area 922 Mouthful.

Fig. 9 g shows the layout according to an embodiment of the present disclosure with 4 region split modes, and Fig. 9 h shows basis The input area of the layout definition of 4 region split modes shown in Fig. 9 g.

Referring to Fig. 9 g and Fig. 9 h, display device definition first to the 4th window display area 931,932,933 and 934.Cause This, user can operate display equipment with any one in the first to the 4th window display area 941,942,943 and 944 A middle human window.For example, display equipment can arrange when user pulls the icon for indicating application to third input area 932 Column and the display window in the second window display area 932.If user is in the first display area 931 and the second display area Boundary between 932 completes towing gesture, then shows that equipment can spread first window display area 931 and the second window The whole of display area 932 carrys out display window.For example, display equipment can be defined corresponding to first window display area 931 The first input area 941 and the second input area 942 corresponding to the second window display area 932.Show that equipment can be into one The boundary walked between first window display area 931 and the second window display area 932 defines the 5th input area 945.Class As, display equipment can define the corresponding to third window display area 933 and the 4th window display area 934 respectively Three input areas 943 and the 4th input area 944.Display equipment can further be defined on first window display area and third window 6th input area 946 of the boundary between mouth display area 933, it is aobvious in the second window display area 932 and the 4th window Show the 7th input area 947 of the boundary between region 934, and is shown in third window display area 933 and the 4th window 8th input area 948 of the boundary between region 934.It is aobvious that display equipment can further be defined on the first to the 4th window Show the 9th input area 949 of the intersection that region 931,932,933 and 934 merges.When towing gesture is in specific input area At the end of, display equipment determines the window display area for display window based on mapping relations shown in table 2.

[table 2]

As described above, display equipment can define input area for determining that towing gesture is aobvious in the application wherein terminated Show region.More specifically, display equipment can define corresponding to the boundary between multiple window display areas input area or Corresponding to the input area in the crosspoint that multiple window display areas merge.When towing gesture corresponding to window display area it Between boundary input area at the end of, display equipment can carry out display window throughout the wholes of these window display areas.When At the end of gesture is pulled in the input area in the crosspoint to merge corresponding to multiple window display areas, display equipment can be all over And the whole of these window display areas carrys out display window.Display equipment can be shown at different locations in different sizes Window.Referring to Fig.1 0a, Figure 10 b, Figure 10 c, Figure 10 d, Figure 11 a, Figure 11 b, Figure 11 c, Figure 12 a, Figure 12 b, Figure 12 c, Figure 13 a, Figure 13 b, Figure 13 c, Figure 14 a, Figure 14 b, Figure 14 c, Figure 15 a, Figure 15 b, Figure 15 c, Figure 16 a, Figure 16 b, Figure 16 c, Figure 16 d and figure 17, the configuration of the upper surface of display window description at different locations is more fully described in different sizes.More specifically, figure 10a, Figure 10 b, Figure 10 c, Figure 10 d, Figure 11 a, Figure 11 b, Figure 11 c, Figure 12 a, Figure 12 b, Figure 12 c, Figure 13 a, Figure 13 b, figure 13c, Figure 14 a, Figure 14 b, Figure 14 c, Figure 15 a, Figure 15 b, Figure 15 c, Figure 16 a, Figure 16 b, Figure 16 c, Figure 16 d and Figure 17 are shown with 4 The layout of a region split mode.Therefore, Fig. 9 g and Fig. 9 h also will be referring to being described below.

Figure 10 a, Figure 10 b, Figure 10 c and Figure 10 d show the screen of the display equipment according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.

0a, Figure 10 b, Figure 10 c and Figure 10 d referring to Fig.1, controller control display window display area 1000 and accommodate table Show the pallet 1010 of the available icons 1011,1012,1013,1014,1015,1016 and 1017 of application.Controller can be always Show pallet 1010.Alternatively, controller only can show pallet 1010 when receiving pallet call instruction.Pallet calls Order can be flicked in response to the edge received from the left side of touch screen and be generated.Those skilled in the art are by easy geography Solution, the disclosure are not limited to the input type of triggering pallet call instruction.It is assumed that display equipment is just in window display area 1000 The first window of A is applied in middle display operation.

0b referring to Fig.1, user 10 can make the 1: 1027 towing into the lower half of window display area 1000 Indicate the towing gesture 1021 of the icon 1016 using F.In Figure 10 c, controller can determine window display area.At 4 In the case where Regional Distribution, controller can determine towing gesture 1021 in the input area wherein terminated.For example, if first In the 8th input area 948 of Fig. 9 h, then controller can determine as shown in table 2 shows point 1027 throughout third window The whole of region 933 and the 4th window display area 934 shows F window 1024.Later, controller can be in determining area Ghost image view 1023 is shown in domain.

User 10 can determine whether window is displayed at desired position by viewing ghost image view 1023.User 10 can discharge towing gesture 1021, and F window 1024 can spread the third window display area as shown in Figure 10 d 933 and the 4th the whole of window display area 934 show.Because F window 1024 is shown, controller can be by A window The size of mouth 1000 is reduced to half and shows the A window 1000 of contraction.Controller can be with identical horizontal to vertical ratio Rate or with new level A window 1000 scaled to vertical rate.

Figure 11 a, Figure 11 b and Figure 11 c show the screen of the display equipment according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.More specifically, figure 11a, Figure 11 b and Figure 11 c show the subsequent operation of the operation for Figure 10 a, Figure 10 b, Figure 10 c and Figure 10 d.

1a referring to Fig.1 shows that equipment shows A window with split mode in the upper half of screen and lower half respectively 1000 and F window 1024.User 10 can operate display equipment 800 with additional operation application E.User 10 can be by 2: 1033 towings indicate to make towing gesture 1032 using the icon 1015 of E.

1b and Figure 11 c referring to Fig.1, controller can determine the input area corresponding to second point 1033.If controller is true Second point 1033 is determined corresponding to the 8th input area 948 shown in Fig. 9 h, then controller can be determined shows throughout third window The whole of region 933 and the 4th window display area 934 shows E window 1034, as shown in table 2.Therefore, controller can To show determining window display area as ghost image view 1031.

User 10 can determine whether window is displayed at desired position by viewing ghost image view 1031.User 10 can discharge towing gesture 1032.E window 1034 can spread third window display area 933 and the 4th window viewing area The whole in domain 934 is shown.

Figure 12 a, Figure 12 b and Figure 12 c show the screen of the display equipment according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.More specifically, figure 12a, Figure 12 b and Figure 12 c show the subsequent operation of the operation for Figure 11 a, Figure 11 b and Figure 11 c.

2a referring to Fig.1 shows that equipment shows A window with split mode in the upper half of screen and lower half respectively 1000 and E window 1034.User 10 can operate display equipment with additional operation application G.User 10 can make to thirdly 1042 towings indicate the towing gesture 1041 of the icon 1017 using G.

2b and Figure 12 c referring to Fig.1, controller can determine the input area corresponding to thirdly 1042.If controller is true Fixed thirdly 1042 to correspond to the 9th input area 949 shown in Fig. 9 h, then controller can be determined throughout the first to the 4th window The whole of mouthful display area 931 to 934 shows G window 1044, as shown in table 2.Therefore, controller can show determination Window display area as ghost image view 1043.

User 10 can determine whether window is displayed at desired position by viewing ghost image view 1043.User 10 can discharge towing gesture 1042.G window 1044 can show with full screen, as shown in figure 12 c.

Figure 13 a, Figure 13 b and Figure 13 c show the screen of the display equipment according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.More specifically, figure 13a, Figure 13 b and Figure 13 c show the subsequent operation of the operation for Figure 12 a, Figure 12 b and Figure 12 c.

3a, Figure 13 b and Figure 13 c referring to Fig.1, display equipment are showing G window 1044.User 10 can make to figure The the 4th: 1052 towing in the lower half of G window 1044 in 13b indicates the towing gesture 1051 of the icon 1012 using B. When controller determine the 4th: 1052 corresponding to eight input area 948 shown in Fig. 9 h when, controller can be determined throughout the The whole of three window display areas 933 and the 4th window display area 934 shows E window 1054, as shown in table 2.Cause This, controller can show determining window display area as ghost image view 1053.

User 10 can determine whether window is displayed at desired position by viewing ghost image view 1053.User 10 can discharge towing gesture 1052.B window 1054 can spread 933 He of third window display area as shown in Figure 13 c The whole of 4th window display area 934 is shown.Because B window 1054 is shown, controller can be by G window 1044 narrow down to the half of screen and show the G window 1044 of contraction in the upper half of screen.

Figure 14 a, Figure 14 b and Figure 14 c show the screen of the display equipment according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.More specifically, figure 14a, Figure 14 b and Figure 14 c show the subsequent operation of the operation for Figure 13 a, Figure 13 b and Figure 13 c.

4a referring to Fig.1 shows that equipment shows G window with split mode in the upper half of screen and lower half respectively 1044 and B window 1054.User 10 can operate display equipment with additional operation application G.User 10 can make to the 5th point 1062 towings indicate the towing gesture 1061 of the icon 1013 using B.

4b and Figure 14 c referring to Fig.1, controller can determine the input area corresponding to the 5th: 1062.If controller is true When determining the 5th: 1062 corresponding to the second input area 942 shown in Fig. 9 h, controller can be determined in the second window viewing area C window 1064 is shown in domain 932, as shown in table 2.Therefore, controller can show determining window display area as weight Video display Figure 106 3.

User 10 can determine whether window is displayed at desired position by viewing ghost image view 1063.User 10 can discharge towing gesture 1061.C window 1064 may be displayed in the second window display area 932, such as institute in Figure 14 c Show.

Figure 15 a, Figure 15 b and Figure 15 c show the screen of the display equipment according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.More specifically, figure 15a, Figure 15 b and Figure 15 c show the subsequent operation of the operation for Figure 14 a, Figure 14 b and Figure 14 c.

5a referring to Fig.1 shows that equipment shows G window 1044, B window 1054 and C window with 3 region split modes 1064.User 10 can operate display equipment with additional operation application D.User 10 can make to the 6th: 1072 towing table Show the towing gesture 1071 of the icon 1014 using D.

5b and Figure 15 c referring to Fig.1, controller can determine the input area corresponding to the 6th: 1072.If controller is true Fixed 6th: 1072 corresponding to the 4th input area 944 shown in Fig. 9 h, then controller can be determined in the 4th window viewing area D window 1074 is shown in domain 934, as shown in table 2.Therefore, controller can show determining window display area as weight Video display Figure 107 3.

User 10 can determine whether window is displayed at desired position by viewing ghost image view 1073.User 10 can discharge towing gesture 1071.D window 1074 may be displayed in the 4th window display area 934, such as institute in Figure 15 c Show.

Figure 16 a, Figure 16 b, Figure 16 c and Figure 16 d show the screen of the display equipment according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 16 a shows the screen of display equipment according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.More specifically, Figure 16 a is shown for scheming The subsequent operation of the operation of 15a, Figure 15 b and Figure 15 c.

6a referring to Fig.1 shows that equipment shows G window 1044, B window 1054, C window 1064 with 4 region split modes With D window 1074.User 10 can operate display equipment with additional operation application H.User 10 can make to the 7th: 1081 Towing indicates the towing gesture of the icon 1018 using H.

6a referring to Fig.1, controller can determine the input area corresponding to the 7th: 1081.If the controller determine that the 7th Point 1081 is corresponding to the 5th input area 945 shown in Fig. 9 h, then controller can be determined in first window display area 931 and second show H window 1083 in window display area 932, as shown in table 2.Therefore, controller can show determination Window display area as ghost image view 1082.Indicate the icon 1015 using E to K, 1016,1017,1018,1019, 1020 and 1021 can be arranged in pallet 1010.For example, user 10 can input the upward towing hand across pallet 1010 Gesture is so that indicate to expose in pallet 1010 using the hidden icons 1018,1019,1020 and 1021 of H to K.

User 10 can determine whether window is displayed at desired position by viewing ghost image view 1082.User 10 can discharge towing gesture.H window 1083 may be displayed on first window display area 931 and the second window display area In 932, as shown in figure 16 a.

Figure 16 b shows the screen of display equipment according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.More specifically, Figure 16 b is shown for scheming The subsequent operation of the operation of 15a, Figure 15 b and Figure 15 c.

6b referring to Fig.1 shows that equipment shows G window 1044, B window 1054, C window 1064 with 4 region split modes With D window 1074.User 10 can operate display equipment with additional operation application H.User 10 can be by the 8th: 1084 Towing indicates to make towing gesture using the icon 1018 of H.

6b referring to Fig.1, controller can determine the input area corresponding to the 8th: 1084.If the controller determine that the 8th Point 1084 is corresponding to the 6th input area 946 shown in Fig. 9 h, then controller can be determined in first window display area 931 H window 1086 is shown in third window display area 933, as shown in table 2.Therefore, controller can show determining window Mouth display area is as ghost image view 1085.

User 10 can determine whether window is displayed at desired position by viewing ghost image view 1085.User 10 can discharge towing gesture.H window 1086 may be displayed on first window display area 931 and third window display area In 933, as shown in Figure 16 b.

Figure 16 c shows the screen of display equipment according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.More specifically, Figure 16 c is shown for scheming The subsequent operation of the operation of 15a, Figure 15 b and Figure 15 c.

6c referring to Fig.1 shows that equipment shows G window 1044, B window 1054, C window 1064 with 4 region split modes With D window 1074.User 10 can operate display equipment with additional operation application H.User 10 can make to the 9th: 1087 Towing indicates the towing gesture of the icon 1018 using H.

6c referring to Fig.1, controller can determine the input area corresponding to the 9th: 1087.If the controller determine that the 9th Point 1087 is corresponding to the 8th input area 948 shown in Fig. 9 h, then controller can be determined in third window display area 933 H window 1089 is shown in the 4th window display area 934, as shown in table 2.Therefore, controller can show determining window Mouth display area is as ghost image view 1088.

User 10 can determine whether window is displayed at desired position by viewing ghost image view 1088.User 10 can discharge towing gesture.H window 1089 may be displayed on third window display area 933 and the 4th window display area In 934, as shown in Figure 16 c.

Figure 16 d shows the screen of display equipment according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.More specifically, Figure 16 d is shown for scheming The subsequent operation of the operation of 15a, Figure 15 b and Figure 15 c.

6d referring to Fig.1 shows that equipment shows G window 1044, B window 1054, C window 1064 with 4 region split modes With D window 1074.User 10 can operate display equipment with additional operation application H.User 10 can make to the 10th: 1090 Towing indicates the towing gesture of the icon 1018 using H.

6d referring to Fig.1, controller can determine the input area corresponding to the 10th: 1090.If the controller determine that the tenth Point 1090 is corresponding to the 7th input area 947 shown in Fig. 9 h, then controller can be determined in the second window display area 932 H window 1092 is shown in the 4th window display area 934, as shown in table 2.Therefore, controller can show determining window Mouth display area is as ghost image view 1091.

User 10 can determine whether window is displayed at desired position by viewing ghost image view 1091.User 10 can discharge towing gesture.H window 1092 may be displayed on the second window display area 932 and the 4th window display area In 934, as shown in Figure 16 d.

Figure 17 shows the screen of display equipment according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.More specifically, Figure 17 is shown for scheming The subsequent operation of the operation of 15a, Figure 15 b and Figure 15 c.

Referring to Fig.1 7, show that equipment shows G windows 1044, B window 1054, C window 1064 with 4 region split modes With D window 1074.User 10 can operate display equipment with additional operation application H.User 10 can make to the ten one point 1093 towings indicate the towing gesture of the icon 1018 using H.

Referring to Fig.1 7, controller can determine the input area corresponding to the 11st: 1093.If the controller determine that the tenth 1: 1093 corresponding to the 9th input area 949 shown in Fig. 9 h, then controller can be determined in third window display area 932 and the 4th show H window 1095 in window display area 934, as shown in table 2.Therefore, controller can show determination Window display area as ghost image view 1094.

User 10 can determine whether window is displayed at desired position by viewing ghost image view 1094.User 10 can discharge towing gesture.H window 1095 can be shown with full screen.

As described above, display equipment can provide in different sizes at different locations according to the end point of towing gesture Window.Although 4 region split modes are described above, above description can extend to 9 regions and split mould Formula etc..

Figure 18 a and Figure 18 b show the 9 region split modes according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.

8a and Figure 18 b referring to Fig.1, display equipment can define 9 splitter window display areas.In addition, display equipment can be with Definition correspond to respective window display area input area A, C, E, K, M, O, U, W and Y, corresponding to window display area it Between boundary input area B, D, F, H, J, L, N, P, R, T, V and X, and the intersection corresponding to window display area intersection Input area G, I, Q and S of point.When the end point of towing gesture is located in the input area corresponding to the boundary between display area When, display equipment can carry out display window throughout the whole of window display area.It is corresponded to when the end point of towing gesture is located at When in the input area in the crosspoint of window display area intersection, display equipment can spread the whole of window display area Carry out display window.In such a way, display equipment can be according to the end point of towing gesture at different locations with different big Small display window.

Figure 19 is the flow chart for showing method of the embodiment according to the present invention for controlling display equipment.

Referring to Fig.1 9, in operation S1901, display equipment can show at least one icon for indicating application.It is operating In S1903, display equipment can receive the towing gesture that icon is pulled to first point.In operation S1905, display equipment can To determine the position of the end of towing gesture in layout.

In operation S1907, display equipment can determine whether towing gesture terminates the side between window display area At boundary.If towing gesture terminates the boundary between window display area, show that equipment can be in operation S1909 Whole throughout window display area carrys out display window.

In operation S1911, display equipment can determine whether towing gesture terminates the friendship to merge in window display area At crunode.If towing gesture terminates the intersection to merge in window display area, equipment is shown in operation S1913 It can carry out display window throughout the whole of window display area.

In operation S1915, display equipment can determine whether towing gesture terminates in window display area.If Towing gesture terminates in window display area, then shows that equipment can be shown in the window display area in operation S1917 Show window.

Figure 20 is the flow chart for showing method of the embodiment according to the present invention for controlling display equipment.

Referring to Figure 20, in operation S2001, controller can be arranged with split mode to be laid out.In operation S2003, control Device processed can define multiple window display areas according to split mode.In addition, controller can be to window in operation S2005 Multiple windows are distributed in display area.More specifically, controller can distribute multiple windows to a window display area.

In operation S2007, controller can control the display in each window display area and distribute to window viewing area The window with highest Z order in the window in domain.For example, if multiple windows are assigned to first window display area, Then controller can control the window with highest Z order for showing and being assigned in window.

In operation S2009, controller may determine whether to receive Z order modification order by touch screen.Z Order modification order is the order for the Z order that request changes window.For example, the order of Z order modification can be by touch screen Flick gesture triggering.When receiving the order of Z order modification in operating S2009, controller be can change in operation S2011 At least one Z order and Z order display window based on change.

Figure 21 a, Figure 21 b and Figure 21 c show the screen of the display equipment according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to Figure 21 a, display equipment 2100 shows first window 2101 for running using A, In in the first region The second window 2102 is shown in second area to show third window 2103 to be used in third region for running using B C is applied in operation, and shows the 4th window 2104 in the fourth region to apply D for running.Show that equipment 2100 is further Display centre button 2110.

Figure 22 shows the movement stack according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to Figure 22, controller (not shown) can manage the movement stack on the left side.Controller can by application C, F, G, A, D, the Z order of the sequence management window of B, J, K, H, M, L and I.Controller is to the distribution of third region for the window using C, F and G Mouthful, to first area distribution for the window using A, J and L, to the fourth region distribution for the window using D, H and M, and And to second area distribution for the window using B, K and I.

Controller detection is assumed to run application in the first region and compares the Z order of the application detected.Control Device processed, which can determine in the first region, has highest Z order using A.Therefore, display is answered in the first region for controller control With A in the first window 2101 wherein run.Controller detection is assumed to run application in the second area and compares inspection The Z order of the application measured.Controller, which can determine in the second area, has highest Z order using B.Therefore, controller control Display applies B in the second window 2102 wherein run to system in the second area.Controller detection is assumed to operate in third Application in region and compare the Z order of the application detected.Controller, which can be determined, to be had in third region using C Highest Z order.Therefore, the controller control third window 2103 that display is run wherein using B in third region.Control Device detection is assumed to operate in the application in the fourth region and compares the Z order of the application detected.Controller can determine There is highest Z order using D in the fourth region.Therefore, controller control display in the fourth region is transported wherein using B The 4th capable window 2104.

With continued reference to Figure 21 a, user 1 can input the order of Z order modification to third region.For example, user 1 can be across More flick gesture 2120 to the right are made in third region.Controller can flick gesture 2120 be identified as Z order modification to the right by this Order.Flick gesture 2120 can be set to for the application distribution into window display area with minimum Z order to the right The order of highest Z order.Z order modification is reflected in the movement stack on the right shown in Figure 22.The right shown in Figure 22 Movement stack in it is noted that using G be located at movement stack top.Flick gesture 2120 is in distribution window display area to the right Z order example, and therefore, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that, can pass through along the side other than to the right Z order modification order is defined to the gesture made.For example, the order of Z order modification can be defined by various gestures, such as Flick gesture to the left, downward flick gesture, upward flick gesture etc..In addition, many other in addition to flick gesture Gesture, including inclination, towing, shake etc. can be defined as Z order modification order, will not be understood to limitation originally It is open.Herein, right direction can be referred to as first direction, and first direction is not limited to right direction.

Referring to Figure 21 b and Figure 21 c, controller, which can control, shows the 5th window 2113 in third region to run Using G.When receiving the order of Z order modification by the flick gesture to the right across third region, controller can be determined the There is minimum Z order using F in three regions, as shown in Figure 21 c.Controller can control shows the 6th in third region Window 2123 applies F to run.

Figure 23 a and Figure 23 b show the screen of the display equipment of the describing Z order modification according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.Figure 24 Movement stack according to the embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.Figure 23 a can be substantially identical as Figure 21 c, and the left side shown in Figure 24 Movement stack the Z order of the window being shown in Figure 23 a can be described.

Referring to Figure 23 a, user 1 can cross over the flick gesture to the right 2121 of first area to first area by making Input the order of Z order modification.Controller (not shown), which can be determined, has minimum Z order using L in the region.Control Device can distribute highest Z order to application L, as shown in Figure 24 shown in the movement stack on the right.

Referring to Figure 23 b, controller can control shows that the 7th window 2131 applies L to run in the first region.

Figure 25 a and Figure 25 b show the screen of the display equipment of the describing Z order modification according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.Figure 26 Movement stack according to the embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

Referring to Figure 25 a and Figure 25 b, user can by make cross over the flick gesture 2130 to the left of second area to Second area inputs the order of Z order modification.Flick gesture to the left can be identified as Z order modification by controller (not shown) Order.Flick gesture to the left can be set to for the application distribution into window display area with highest Z order most The order of low Z order.Left direction can be referred to as second direction.

Therefore, controller can have the application of highest Z order to distribute minimum Z order into second area, in Figure 26 Shown in the movement stack on the right shown.Because minimum Z order is assigned using B, controller be can control to second Application K in region distributes highest Z order.

Therefore, controller can show the 8th window 2142 to run and to apply K, such as institute in Figure 25 b in the second area Show.The change of result action stack is shown in Figure 26.

As previously described, flick gesture to the left can be identified as being used into window display area have by controller There is the order of the application distribution highest Z order of minimum Z order.In addition, controller flick gesture will can be identified as being used for the right Application into window display area with the second high Z order distributes the order of minimum Z order.Therefore, user can be easily It is switched to the screen with minimum or highest Z order application.

Figure 27 a and Figure 27 b show the screen of the display equipment of the describing Z order modification order according to the embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 28 shows the movement stack according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to Figure 27 a and Figure 27 b, display equipment 2100 shows first window 2101 to run application in the first region A shows the second window 2102 in the second area to run and apply B, shows third window 2103 in third region to run Show that the 4th window 2104 applies D to run using C, and in the fourth region.Display equipment 2100 can be managed such as Figure 28 Shown in act stack.User 1 can input the order of Z order modification to third region.For example, when such as by reference to label When the touch third region of 2701 instructions, user 1 can make the gesture 2700 that is tilted to the right.Controller can will touch It is the order of Z order modification with the gesture identification that is tilted to the right.

Controller can change the Z order in movement stack shown in Figure 28 based on Z order modification order, join It describes, therefore will not describe too much before according to Figure 22.Controller can control the 5th window of display in third region 2113, G is applied to run, as shown in Figure 27 b.

Figure 29 a and Figure 29 b show the screen of the display equipment of the describing Z order modification order according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to Figure 29 a and Figure 29 b, display equipment 2100 shows first window 2101 to run application in the first region A shows the second window 2102 in the second area to run and apply B, shows third window 2103 in third region to run Show that the 4th window 2104 applies D to run using C, and in the fourth region.Show that equipment 2100 can be such as institute in Figure 30 Show management action stack.User 1 can input the order of Z order modification to second area.For example, when such as by reference to label 2901 When instruction ground touches second area, user 1 can make tilt gesture 2900 to the left.Controller can will touch and Tilt gesture to the left is identified as Z order modification order.

Controller can change the Z order in movement stack shown in Figure 30 based on Z order modification order, join It describes, therefore will not describe too much before according to Figure 26.Controller can control the 8th window of display in the second area 2142, K is applied to run, as shown in figure 29b.

Figure 31 a and Figure 31 b show the screen of the display equipment of the describing Z order modification order according to the embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 32 shows the movement stack according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to Figure 31 a, Figure 31 b and Figure 32, display equipment 2100 shows first window 2101 in the first region to run Using A, show the second window 2102 in the second area with run apply B, shown in third region third window 2103 with C is applied in operation, and shows that the 4th window 2104 applies D to run in the fourth region.Show that equipment 2100 can be such as Figure 32 Shown in management action stack.User 1 can input the order of Z order modification to third region.For example, user 1 can touch third Point 3100 in region and flick gesture 3101 to right hand edge is made in third region.Controller can will be to the right The flick gesture of edge is identified as Z order modification order.

Controller can change the Z order in movement stack shown in Figure 32 based on Z order modification order, join It describes, therefore will not describe too much before according to Figure 22.Controller can control the 5th window of display in third region 2113, G is applied to run, as shown in Figure 31 b.

Figure 33 a and Figure 33 b show the screen of the display equipment of the describing Z order modification order according to the embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 34 shows the movement stack according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to Figure 33 a, Figure 33 b and Figure 34, display equipment 2100 shows first window 2101 in the first region to run Using A, show the second window 2102 in the second area with run apply B, shown in third region third window 2103 with C is applied in operation, and shows that the 4th window 2104 applies D to run in the fourth region.Display equipment 2100 can manage such as Stack is acted shown in Figure 34.

User 1 can input the order of Z order modification to second area.For example, user 1 can touch in second area Point 3300 and the flick gesture 3301 for making edge to the left in the second area.Controller can will be to the light of left edge Bullet gesture identification is the order of Z order modification.

Controller can change the Z order in movement stack shown in Figure 34 based on Z order modification order, join It describes, therefore will not describe too much before according to Figure 26.Controller can control the 8th window of display in the second area 2142, K is applied to run, as shown in Figure 33 b.

It is heretofore described the method for changing Z order under split mode.Now, free style mould will be given at Change the description of the method for Z order under formula.

Figure 35 is the flow chart for showing the method for controlling display equipment of embodiment according to the present invention.

Referring to Figure 35, the layout under free style mode is can be set in controller in operation S3501.Controller can To receive application operation order, and therefore, multiple windows for running multiple applications can be generated in operation S3503. Controller can be determined in operation S3505 the Z order of each of multiple windows and can in operation S3507 base In their Z order display window.

In operation S3509, controller may determine whether that Z order modification order has been received.When receiving Z times When sequence changes order, controller can control the window according to the display overlapping of the Z order of change in operation S3511.

Figure 36 a, Figure 36 b and Figure 36 c show the display equipment of the describing Z order modification order according to the embodiment of the present disclosure Screen and Figure 37 a, Figure 37 b and Figure 37 c the movement stack according to the embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

Referring to Figure 36 a, Figure 36 b, Figure 36 c, Figure 37 a, Figure 37 b and Figure 37 c, controller can be managed shown in Figure 37 a Act stack.For example, controller can distribute minimum Z order using the window A of A to operation, distributed to operation using the window B of B Intermediate Z order, and highest Z order is distributed using the window C of C to operation.Therefore, controller can be by 3631 He of window C 3632, the order display window of window B 3621 and 3622 and window A 3611 and 3612, as shown in Figure 36 a.

User 1 can input Z order modification order.When such as reference label 3641 touches title bar in window C with indicating When 3631, the order of Z order modification can be triggered by the exhibition of pinching (pinch-out) gesture 3642 to the left.The exhibition of pinching can be The gesture of two touch points is unfolded.In this case, the Z order of window C 3631 and 3632 can be reset to Z times minimum Sequence.As a result, controller distributes intermediate Z order to window A, highest Z order is distributed to window B, and distribute minimum Z to window C Order.For example, controller can distribute minimum Z order to window C, while the Z order of other windows is increased 1.Therefore, it controls Device processed can control aobvious by the order of window B 3621 and 3622, window A 3611 and 3612 and window C 3631 and 3632 Show window.The exhibition of pinching is Z order modification order, and therefore, and those skilled in the art are that can pass through packet in which will be readily understood that Include flick, pull, edge flicks, the triggering Z order modification order of the various gestures that touch and tilt, tilt and shake.

User 1 can input Z order modification order.When such as instruction of reference label 3651, touching application is run in window B When screen 3622, the order of Z order modification can be triggered by exhibition gesture 3652 of pinching to the left.In this case, window The Z order of B 3621 and 3622 can reset to minimum Z order.As a result, controller distributes highest Z order, Xiang Yun to window A Row distributes minimum Z order using the window B of B, and distributes intermediate Z order using the window C of C to operation.For example, controller Minimum Z order can be distributed to window B, while the Z order of other windows is increased 1.Therefore, controller can control by window The order display window of mouth A 3611 and 3612, window C 3631 and 3632 and window B 3621 and 3622.

Figure 38 a, Figure 38 b and Figure 38 c show the display equipment of the describing Z order modification order according to the embodiment of the present disclosure Screen and Figure 39 a, Figure 39 b and Figure 39 c the movement stack according to the embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

Referring to Figure 38 a, Figure 38 b, Figure 38 c, Figure 39 a, Figure 39 b and Figure 39 c, controller can be managed shown in Figure 39 a Act stack.For example, controller can distribute minimum Z order using the window A of A to operation, distributed to operation using the window B of B Intermediate Z order, and highest Z order is distributed using the window C of C to operation.Therefore, controller can be by 3631 He of window C 3632, the order display window of window B 3621 and 3622 and window A 3611 and 3612, as shown in Figure 38 a.

User 1 can input Z order modification order.When such as reference label 3841 indicate, in window C touch title When column 3631, the order of Z order modification can be triggered by kneading (pinch-in) gesture 3842 from the left side.Kneading can To be the gesture for making the distance between two touch points narrow.In this case, with the window A 3631 of minimum Z order Z order with 3632 can be reset as highest Z order, while the Z order of other windows is reduced by 1.Therefore, controller can To distribute highest Z order to window A, minimum Z order is distributed using the window B of B to operation, and the window of C is applied to operation Mouth C distributes intermediate Z order, as shown in Figure 39 b.

As shown in Figure 38 b, controller can control by window A 3611 and 3612, window C 3631 and 3632 and The order display window of window B 3621 and 3622.User 1 can input Z order modification order.When such as reference label 3851 refers to When touching title bar 3631 in window C with showing, the order of Z order modification can pass through the kneading gesture since the left side 3852 triggerings.In this case, the Z order of the window B 3621 and 3622 with minimum Z order can be reset as highest Z order, while the Z order of other windows is reduced 1.As a result, controller can distribute intermediate Z using the window A of A to operation Order distributes highest Z order using the window B of B to operation, and distributes minimum Z order using the window C of C to operation, such as Shown in Figure 39 c.

Therefore, controller can control by window B 3621 and 3622, window A 3611 and 3612 and window C 3631 and 3632 order display window.

As described above, controller can be to highest Z times when receiving the Z order modification order by pinching exhibition gesture The window of sequence distributes minimum Z order.On the contrary, when receiving through the Z order modification order of kneading gesture, controller can be with Highest Z order is distributed to the window with minimum Z order.Because user can be changed Z time of window by simply manipulating Sequence, so desired window appears in the top layer of screen.It is thus possible to improve convenience for users.

Figure 40 a, Figure 40 b, Figure 40 c, Figure 40 d, Figure 40 e, Figure 40 f, Figure 40 g, Figure 40 h, Figure 40 i, Figure 40 j and Figure 40 k show Out according to the embodiment of the present disclosure for showing the method using human window.

Referring to Figure 40 a, Figure 40 b, Figure 40 c, Figure 40 d, Figure 40 e, Figure 40 f, Figure 40 g, Figure 40 h, Figure 40 i, Figure 40 j and figure 40k, display equipment 4200 can define multiple regions 4201,4202,4203 and 4204 on the touchscreen.In order to describe Figure 40 a For the sake of the convenience of subsequent attached drawing, multiple regions 4201,4202,4203 and 4204 are known respectively as first area 4201, Two regions 4202, third region 4203 and the fourth region 4204 (region 1, region 2, region 3 and region 4).First area 4201 With the 4203 the two formation the 5th region (region 5 is not shown) of third region and second area 4202 and 4204 liang of the fourth region Person forms the 6th region (region 6 is not shown).Both first area 4201 and second area 4202 form District 7 domain (region 7, be not shown) and both third region 4203 and the fourth region 4204 formation Section Eight domain (region 8, be not shown).First arrives The fourth region 4201,4202,4203 and 4204 forming region F.First boundary 4211 can be set in first area 4201 and Between two regions 4202, the second boundary 4212 be can be set between third region 4203 and the fourth region 4204, third side Boundary 4213 can be set between first area 4201 and third region 4203, and the 4th boundary 4214 can be set Between two regions 4202 and the fourth region 4204.First boundary 4211 and the second boundary 4212 can form single line, and third Boundary 4213 and the 4th boundary 4214 can form single line.First to the 4th boundary 4211 to 4214 is not necessarily clearly shown. But the first to the 4th boundary 4211 to 4214 can be dotted line.Controller (not shown) can configure in such a way First is not overlapped to the fourth region 4201,4202,4203 and 4204: the first to the fourth region 4201,4202,4203 and 4204. For example, controller can configure first area 4201 in the upper left corner as shown in Figure 40 a, second area is configured in the upper right corner 4202, third region 4203 is configured in the lower left corner, and configure the fourth region 4204 in the lower right corner.Controller can pass through One boundary 4211 and the second boundary 4212 screen into as left-right parts, and pass through third boundary 4213 and the 4th side Boundary 4214 screens into as top and the bottom.

The intersection display centre button 4220 that touch screen can merge on the first to the 4th boundary 4211 to 4214. Center button 4220 can be the size or setting control human window changed in wherein display using the region of human window Operation mode function key.

Controller can control in such a way touch screen: be shown in using human window each in multiple regions In a.For example, controller can control touch screen so that the window that display operation is applied, that is, be shown in using human window In each of region 4201,4202,4203 and 4204, such as Figure 40 b, 40c, Figure 40 d, Figure 40 e, Figure 40 f, Figure 40 g, figure 40h, Figure 40 i, Figure 40 j and shown in.

It may be displayed in the operation screen of application with using related object.Diversified forms can be used in object, such as Text, figure, icon, button, check box, photo, video, webpage, map etc..When user touches object, quilt is corresponded to The function or event for touching object may operate in application.Object can be referred to as view according to OS.For example, can show Capture human window with control the size of the catching press-button of the display of human window, the window that runs minimized minimum button, Maximize at least one of the exit button for maximizing button and terminating human window of the size of human window.

Referring to Figure 40 b, controller can control the application for show that expression can be run on the touchscreen icon 4231, 4232,4233,4234,4235,4236 and 4237.Display equipment 4200 can be run using A.As shown in Figure 40 b, response In the operation of application A, controller can control touch screen and show the human window 4230 for applying A in first area 4201.This Outside, controller can control the specific location display in touch screen indicate the application that can be run icon 4231,4232, 4233,4234,4235,4236 and 4237.When reception is for icon 4231,4232,4233,4234,4235,4236 and 4237 In one touch input when, that is, when receiving selection indicates the input of the icon of the application of operation, show equipment 4200 can show into one in the fourth region 4201,4202,4203 and 4204 corresponding to the icon selected first Application human window.

Controller can show the indicator 4221 of instruction behaviour area on the center button 4220 of display.It behaviour area can To be which show the application finally run or the regions selected by user finally applied.The application of user's operation can be with It is considered as the selected application of user.

The position that indicator 4221 can be realized in many ways to indicate behaviour area.For example, being shown in behaviour area It may be displayed on using at least part of human window be overlapped between the application human window of behaviour area and center button 4220 Region in.Alternatively, indicate that the arrow in the direction of behaviour area may be displayed on center button 4220.

Behaviour area can be determined based on movement stack.The application finally run or the selected application of last user can be located at Act the top of stack.Show that equipment 4200 can be by which show the regions of the human window of the application in movement stack top portion It is determined as behaviour area.Behaviour area can be referred to as focus area.For example, indicator 4221 can indicate first in Figure 40 b Region 4201.

Figure 41 a, Figure 41 b, Figure 41 c, Figure 41 d, Figure 41 e and Figure 41 f show the movement according to disclosure various embodiments Stack.

Referring to Figure 41 a, the movement stack managed by display equipment 4200 is shown.Controller can be in response to the fortune of application A Row generates in movement stack and management is for the movement 4301 using A.

Referring to Figure 40 c, user 1 can touch the icon 4232 for indicating to apply B.When expression is touched using the icon 4232 of B When touching, the human window 4240 of B is applied in controller control display in second area 4202, as shown in Figure 40 d.Controller It can determine in the region for wherein showing human window according to certain order.For example, controller can control by second area 4202, the order of third region 4203 and the fourth region 4204 shows new human window.Above-mentioned human window display order An only example, and therefore show that the order of new human window can in region 4201,4202,4203 and 4204 To change according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Because the human window 4240 using B is shown in second area 4202, the indicator 4221 in Figure 40 d It can indicate second area 4202.

Referring to Figure 41 b, the movement stack corresponding to Figure 40 d is shown.Controller operates in movement stack in response to application B's It is middle to generate for the movement 4301 using B.Controller can be answered what the upper surface of the movement 4301 of application A placement was finally run With the movement 4302 of B.

Referring to Figure 40 e, user 1 can be touched corresponding to the icon 4233 using C.When 4233 quilt of icon of C is applied in expression When touch, the human window 4250 of C is applied in controller control display in the fourth region 4204, as shown in Figure 40 f.Together with Together, indicator 4221 can indicate the fourth region for the display of the human window 4250 using C in the fourth region 4204 4204。

Figure 41 c shows the movement stack corresponding to Figure 40 f.Controller generates use in response to operating in movement stack for application C In the movement 4303 of application C.Controller places the movement 4303 using C finally run at the top of movement stack.

Referring to Figure 40 g, user 1 can touch the icon 4234 for indicating to apply D.When expression is touched using the icon 4234 of D When touching, the human window 4260 of D is applied in controller control display in third region 4203, as shown in Figure 40 h.Because answering It is shown in third region 4203 with the human window 4260 of D, so the indicator 4221 on center button 4220 can refer to Show third region 4203.

Figure 41 d shows the movement stack corresponding to Figure 40 h.Controller generates use in response to operating in movement stack for application D In the movement 4304 of application D.Controller places the movement 4304 using D finally run on the top of movement stack.

Referring to Figure 40 i, user 1 can be operated using B.Figure 41 e shows the movement stack corresponding to Figure 40 i.Controller response The movement 4302 of application B is moved to the top for acting stack in user's input of the human window 4240 for application B.

When receiving user's input for the human window 4240 of application B, controller can be by second area 4202 It is determined as behaviour area, as shown in Figure 40 i.Therefore, the indicator 4221 on center button 4220 can indicate second area 4202。

Referring to Figure 40 j, user 1 can touch the icon 4235 for indicating to apply E.When expression is touched using the icon 4235 of E When touching, the human window 4270 of E is applied in display in the fourth region 4204 of controller control on the touchscreen, such as institute in Figure 40 k Show.In the case where empty region is not present, controller can act stack with reference to shown in Figure 41 e.Controller can be from movement It selects minimum application to act in stack, and can be shown in the fourth region 4204 using E, rather than it is corresponding with application C Human window 4270.

Figure 41 f shows the movement stack corresponding to Figure 40 k.Controller generates use in response to operating in movement stack for application E In the movement 4305 of application E.Controller places the movement 4305 using E finally run on the top of movement stack.

Figure 42 is to show embodiment according to the present invention, the process of method for running application in the display device Figure.

Referring to Figure 42, in operation S4410, display equipment can run multiple applications.For example, display equipment can be rung Ying Yu runs application indicating the reception of user's input on the icon applied.

In operation S4420, display equipment can determine the layout for arranging the human window of application.Layout definition Human window can arrange in the region.For example, various layouts are available, including 2 up/down regions split layout, 2 left/right regions split layout, and 3 regions split layout, and 4 regions split layout etc..

In operation S4430, display equipment can determine the window's position in layout.Defining the 5th region and In the case that 2 left/right regions in six regions split layout, display equipment can be distributed to the 5th region web browser and The human window of book applications and the human window applied to the 6th region distribution video playing.

In operation S4440, display equipment can show multiple human windows according to the priority level of application.For example, such as Fruit web browser and the human window of book applications are assigned to the 5th region, then web browser and book applications Between the human window of the application with higher priority may be displayed in the 5th region.

Figure 43 a and Figure 43 b show it is according to the embodiment of the present disclosure, for using center button control using human window Display area method.

Referring to Figure 43 a, display equipment 4500 can define first area 4501, second area 4502, third region 4503, the fourth region 4504, the first boundary 4505, the second boundary 4507, third boundary 4506 and the 4th boundary 4508, will It will not be interpreted to limit the disclosure.Therefore, display equipment 4500 can definition region and boundary in many ways.

Show equipment 4500 can at least one boundary display centre button 4220.For example, if defining first Boundary 4505, the second boundary 4507, third boundary 4506 and the 4th boundary 4508 then show that equipment 4500 can be on the first side The intersection display centre button that boundary 4505, the second boundary 4507, third boundary 4506 and the 4th boundary 4508 merge 4220, as shown in Figure 43 a.In another example, if display equipment 4500 defines the 5th region and the 6th region (does not show Out) and the first boundary 4505 and the second boundary 4507, then show that equipment 4500 can be in the first boundary 4505 or the second boundary Display centre button 4220 on 4507.

Referring to Figure 43 b, if user 10 touches center button 4220 and pulls the center button 4220 touched, Center button 4220 can be moved to towed position by display equipment 4500.As center button 4220 is mobile, display is set Standby 4500 can change wherein display using the size and location of human window and the region on boundary.

Figure 44 a, Figure 44 b, Figure 44 c, Figure 44 d, Figure 44 e, Figure 44 f, Figure 44 g, Figure 44 h, Figure 44 i, Figure 44 j, Figure 44 k, figure 44l, Figure 44 m, Figure 44 n, Figure 44 o, Figure 44 p, Figure 44 q, Figure 44 r, Figure 44 s, Figure 44 t, Figure 44 u, Figure 44 v and Figure 44 w show root According to the method for running multiple applications of the embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to Figure 44 a, Figure 44 b, Figure 44 c, Figure 44 d, Figure 44 e, Figure 44 f, Figure 44 g, Figure 44 h, Figure 44 i, Figure 44 j, figure 44k, Figure 44 l, Figure 44 m, Figure 44 n, Figure 44 o, Figure 44 p, Figure 44 q, Figure 44 r, Figure 44 s, Figure 44 t, Figure 44 u, Figure 44 v and figure 44w, when being currently running using A, display equipment 4600 can show the list 4610 of at least one application.Using column Table 4610 lists the application that can be run.For example, indicate the icon 4611 for the application that can be run, 4612,4613,4614,4615, 4616 and 4617 can be listed in list of application 4610.

Figure 45 a, Figure 45 b, Figure 45 c, Figure 45 d, Figure 45 e, Figure 45 f, Figure 45 g, Figure 45 h, Figure 45 i and Figure 45 j show basis The movement stack of the embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to Figure 45 a, the movement stack corresponding to Figure 44 a is shown.It is occupied entirely because being shown in using the human window of A In the region F of portion's screen, so controller (not shown) is generated for the movement using A, as shown in Figure 45 a.

User 10 can operate display equipment 4600 with additional operation application B.For example, user 10 as shown in Figure 45 b The icon 4612 for indicating the second application B can be touched, and as shown in Figure 45 c, is touched to the towing of the 6th region 4623 Icon 4612.

If towing input terminates in the 6th region 4623, show the operation of equipment 4600 corresponding to the figure selected Mark 4612 applies B.In addition, display equipment 4600 is displayed on region F when the display of the 6th region 4623 is using B In be moved to the 5th region 4619 using A.

Finally, it is shown in the 5th region 4619 using the human window of A 4620, and applies the human window 4630 of B aobvious Show in the 6th region 4623.

Show equipment 4600 can on the boundary between the 5th region 4619 and the 6th region 4623 display centre button 4622.Display equipment 4600 can also show the human window 4630 using B that instruction is finally run on center button 4622 Indicator 4621.Indicator 4621 can be by which show the human windows of the application on the top for being placed on movement stack Region.

Figure 45 b shows the movement stack corresponding to Figure 44 d.It is shown in being changed so that in the F of region using the movement of A It may be displayed in the 5th region 4619 using A.Because being run using B, for using B movement be generated and It is arranged in the 6th region 4623 using B.It is placed on using the movement of B on the top of movement stack.

Referring to Figure 44 e, user 10 can move the center button 4622 of display.As shown in Figure 43 a and 43b, in The movement of heart button 4622, thus it is possible to vary which show the sizes in the region of the human window of application.

Then, as shown in Figure 44 f, user 10 can touch the icon 4613 for indicating to apply C, and such as institute in Figure 44 g Show, the icon 4613 touched is pulled to the fourth region 4627.The fourth region can be determined according to the position of center button 4622 4627 size.At the end of indicating using the towing of the icon 4613 of C in the fourth region 4627, display equipment 4600 can C is applied with operation.As shown in Figure 44 h, display equipment 4600 can show the operation window using C in the fourth region 4627 Mouth 4640.Show that equipment 4600 can display indicator 4621, the indicator 4621 instruction display on center button 4622 Using the behaviour area of the human window 4640 of C.

Figure 45 c shows the movement stack corresponding to Figure 44 h.Controller (not shown) is used in response to the operation generation of application C Using the movement of C.It is arranged in the fourth region 4627 using C.Because display is split using the region of the human window 4630 of B Point, so being assigned to second area using B in Figure 44 e.

Referring to Figure 44 i, user 10 can control the fortune of display application by applying the input of Mobility Center button 4622 The size in the region of row window 4620 to 4640.

As shown in Figure 44 j, user 10 can touch the icon 4614 for indicating to apply D, and as shown in Figure 44 k, to Pull the icon 4614 touched in third region 4631.

If indicating that the towing of the icon 4614 touched using D terminates in third region 4631, equipment is shown 4600 can run using D.As shown in Figure 44 l, display equipment 4600 can be shown in third region 4631 using D's Human window 4650.Show that equipment 4600 can display indicator 4621, the indicator 4621 instruction display on button 4622 Using the behaviour area of the human window 4650 of D.

Figure 45 d shows the movement stack corresponding to Figure 44 l.Controller is generated in response to the operation of application D for using D's Movement.Third region 4631 is assigned to using D.Because display is split using the region of the human window 4620 of A, The first area in Figure 44 i is assigned to using A.

User 10, which can touch, to be indicated the icon 4615 using E and the icon 4615 touched is drawn to frontier district Domain 4659, as shown in Figure 44 m.Show that equipment 4600 defines borderline region 4659 to include boundary 4685.

If indicating that the towing of the icon 4615 touched using E terminates in borderline region 4659, equipment is shown 4600 can run using E.The human window 4660 of application E can be arranged in including neighbouring frontier district by display equipment 4600 In the first area on the boundary 4685 for including in domain 4659 and the District 7 domain of second area, as shown in Figure 44 n.Display is set Standby 4600 display indicator 4621, the indicator 4621 instruction display can apply the human window 4660 of E on button 4622 Behaviour area.

Figure 45 e shows the movement stack corresponding to Figure 44 n.Controller is generated in response to the operation of application E for using E's Movement.Be assigned to District 7 domain using E, and include in District 7 domain first area and second area in show Be placed in District 7 domain using A and B.

User 10 can touch indicate using F icon 4616 and by the icon 4616 touched be drawn to this second Region 4661, as shown in Figure 44 o.

If indicating that the towing of the icon 4616 touched using F terminates in second area 4661, equipment is shown 4600 can run using F.As shown in Figure 44 p, display equipment 4600 can be shown in second area 4661 using F's Human window 4670.

Referring to Figure 45 f, controller be can be generated for arranging the movement using F in the second area.With District 7 Domain is split, and is shown in can arrange in the first region in District 7 domain using A, using B and using E.

Touch screen can receive selection using the input of the human window 4660 of E, as shown in Figure 44 p from user 10.

Referring to Figure 45 g, in response to the selection of the human window 4660 of application E, controller can be moved the movement of application E Act the top of stack.Display equipment 4600 can show the finger of the position of instruction human window 4660 on button 4622 Show symbol 4621.

Referring to Figure 44 q, display equipment 4600 can receive selection using the input of the human window 4660 of E from user 10. For example, user 10 can be with touch button 4622.In response to receiving the input of select button 4622, display equipment 4600 can be with Display is displayed on the list of the application 4611,4612 and 4615 in movable first area this moment.For example, display equipment 4600 are referred to movement stack shown in Figure 45 g shows in the first region indicates to distribute to the application A of first area, answers With the icon of B and application E.

In response to receiving the input of select button 4622, display equipment 4600 can further display expression and display The display icon 4691,4692 and 4693 of the relevant operation of the human window of application in the first region.

When receiving the input of icon 4611 in the icon of display in the first region, indicating application, display Equipment 4600 can show the human window 4620 using A in the first region, as shown in Figure 44 s.

Figure 45 h shows the movement stack corresponding to Figure 44 s.In response to receiving the defeated of the icon 4611 for selecting to indicate to apply A Enter, the movement of application A can be moved to the top of movement stack by controller.

It can show and distribute to as behaviour area when receiving the input of selection center button 4622 referring to Figure 44 t First area application 4611,4612 and 4615 list.Furthermore, it is possible to receive the figure that expression is applied to B from user 10 Mark 4612 is drawn to display using the towing input in the region of the human window 4640 of C.As towing input is completed, display is set Standby 4600 can show the human window 4630 using B in the fourth region, as shown in Figure 44 u.Show that equipment 4600 can be with Show instruction using the indicator 4621 of the position of the human window 4630 of B on button 4622.

Figure 45 i shows the movement stack corresponding to Figure 44 u.Because the human window 4630 using B is shown in the fourth region In, so the area update being assigned to using B is the fourth region by controller, and the movement of application B is moved to movement stack Top.

Expression and display can be further displayed when receiving the input of selection center button 4622 referring to Figure 44 v The icon 4691,4692 and 4693 of the relevant operation of the human window of application in the first area as behaviour area.Just answer In human window, operation relevant to the human window of application can execute additional functions.For example, indicate with Icon using the relevant operation of human window may include the exit button 4691 for terminating human window, full screen display fortune At least one of the catching press-button 4693 for maximizing button 4692 and capturing human window of row window, will not be by It is construed to the limitation disclosure.When receiving the input of selection exit button 4691 from user 10, controller can terminate to answer With the human window of A, as shown in (b) of Figure 44 v.

Figure 45 j shows the movement stack corresponding to Figure 44 v.When terminating the human window for applying A, can be removed from movement stack Go the movement using A.

Referring to Figure 44 w, when receiving selection from user 10 and maximizing button 46921 and input, display equipment 4600 can be with The human window 4660 using A being displayed in behaviour area is shown with full screen on the touchscreen.

When receiving the input of selection catching press-button 4693 from user 10, display equipment 4600 can capture movable fortune Row window 4660.

Figure 46 is to show embodiment according to the present invention, for providing operation application on it in the display device The method of user interface.

Referring to Figure 46, in operation S4810, display equipment can be shown in the multiple regions of definition on the touchscreen The human window of application.In operation S4820, display equipment can also be shown on the boundary of at least one between multiple regions Show button.

Display equipment can on button display indicator to indicate behaviour area.Behaviour area is also referred to from multiple The last region selected in region.In addition, behaviour area mean wherein human window be in can be by the shape of user's input control Region in state.

In operation S4830, display equipment can receive the input of select button.When the input for receiving select button When, in operation S4840, display equipment can show the list of application in a particular area.Herein, specific region can be with It is behaviour area.

List of application can list at least one icon for indicating at least one application.It is answered when receiving to be optionally comprised in With in list application at least one of input when, display equipment can show the application selected in a particular area Human window.When receiving towing includes the towing input of the icon in list of application, display equipment can dragged Human window of the display corresponding to the application of towed icon in the region draged.

Display equipment can further display operation relevant to the shown human window of application in a particular area Icon.The icon for indicating operation relevant to the human window of application may include capture human window to control operation window Mouthful the catching press-button of display, the window that runs minimized size the size for minimizing button, maximizing human window most Bigization button and at least one of the exit button for terminating human window.

Figure 47 is to show embodiment according to the present invention, the process of method for running application in the display device Figure.

Referring to Figure 47, in operation S4910, display equipment can be shown in the multiple regions of definition on the touchscreen The human window of application.In operation S4920, display equipment can also be shown on the boundary of at least one between multiple regions Show button.

In operation S4930, display equipment can show at least one using operation figure in the partial region of touch screen Target list.

In operation S4940, display equipment can be based on the position for the position and button that application operation icon is drawn to Determine the region for wherein running new opplication.The operation area of new opplication is the operation window for the application for wherein additionally running display The region of mouth.

If towed position is fallen within the borderline region including at least one boundary, the Operational Zone of new opplication Domain can be determined that the region including neighbouring at least one boundary.

Then, in operation S4950, display equipment can show the human window of application in determining region.

Figure 48 is the block diagram of display equipment according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to Figure 48, display equipment 5000 may include: touch screen 5010, is configured as showing in multiple regions and answer Human window, the Show Button at least one boundary between multiple regions, and receive the input of select button； And controller 5020, it is configured as being shown in a particular area based on the input control touch screen 5010 received from more The list of at least one application of the operation in specific region selected in a region.

Specific region includes can be by the behaviour area of user's input control.Behaviour area can be to be selected in multiple regions Last region.

In addition, controller 5020 can control the indicator that touch screen 5010 shows instruction behaviour area on button.

Referring to Figure 49 a, display equipment 5100 can which show the regions of the human window of multiple applications in separation The Show Button 5122 on boundary.In addition, display equipment 5100 can be according to layout definition's arranging line of application human window 5120.Arranging line 5120 may include the profile of dotted line and touch screen.

Display equipment 5100 can further define arrangement region 5110.Arranging line 5120 may include in arrangement region In 5110.

As shown in Figure 49 a, it can be determined according to the quantity and position of the human window of the application of display on the touchscreen Arranging line 5120 and arrangement region 5110.For example, if layout is that 2 up/down regions split layout, 2 left/right regions are torn open Distribution office, 3 regions split layout or 4 regions split layout, then can be according to layout definition's arranging line 5120 and alignment area Domain 5110.

It is shown referring to Figure 49 b when receiving the input that button 5122 is moved to the arrangement region 5110 on touch screen Show that button 5122 can be moved to the part with the immediate arranging line 5120 in the rearmost position of button 5122 by equipment 5100 On.

Display equipment 5100 can show application based on the position of the button 5122 on arranging line 5120 to determine wherein Human window region.Therefore, display equipment 5100 can arrange the display area using human window.

Referring to Figure 49 c, display equipment 5100 can define arrangement point 5130 in the specific location of arranging line 5120.When When receiving input (for example, in two continuous touches on button 5122) for button 5122, display equipment 5100 can Button 5122 is moved to arrangement point 5130.

Referring to Figure 49 d, if button 5122 is mobile in a manner of shown in Figure 49 a, Figure 49 b and Figure 49 c, movement can It is movable with the function according to shown in Figure 49 d.For example, when center button 5122 is moved to arranging line 5120 or arrangement point When 5130, button 5122 can pass through arranging line 5120 or arrangement point 5130 and return to arranging line 5120 or arrangement point 5130。

Embodiment of the disclosure offer is held after can running multiple windows on individual monitor from a windows exchange It changes places and is switched to the display equipment of another low priority window, and the method for controlling the display equipment.Therefore, user It can be simultaneously using multiple applications in multiple windows.In addition, if the display that multiple windows are overlapped, then currently show Window is easily switched to another low priority window.Therefore, in the environment that multiple windows are displayed on the screen, user It can come to run the window of desired size in desired locations with the convenience of raising.

It will be understood that the various embodiments of the disclosure can be realized in hardware, software, or a combination thereof.Software can be deposited Whether storage is erasable or rewritable but regardless of data in the volatibility or nonvolatile memory part of such as ROM, is stored in all As RAM memory in, be stored in storage chip, device, integrated circuit, can optically or magnetically record data and Data can be from the storage of its such as CD (CD), Digital video disc (DVD) that are read by machine (for example, computer) In medium, it is stored in disk, tape etc..In addition, embodiment of the disclosure may be implemented with controller and such as suitable It include in the computer or portable terminal of the program of order or the memory of multiple programs, for realizing this together in storage Disclosed embodiment.Therefore, the disclosure includes with the code arrived for realizing the device or method being defined by the claims The storage medium of program and the storage program that can be read by machine.Program can be by such as via wired or wireless connection The medium of the signal of communication of transmission electrically shifts, and wherein medium and its equivalent include in the disclosure.

Equipment can provide equipment reception program from program by wired or wireless connection and store the program.Program The program that equipment may include the order comprising embodiment used to implement the present disclosure is provided, is used for the disclosure for storing Embodiment information memory, for passing through wired or wireless connection and the communication module of mobile device communication, Yi Jiyong In the controller for automatically or upon request sending program to mobile device.

Although being illustrated in detail and describing the disclosure, ability referring to disclosed certain exemplary embodiments Field technique personnel will understand that the disclosure is variously modified in form and details without departing from claim and Its spirit and scope of the present disclosure equally limited.

Claims

1. a kind of electronic equipment, comprising:

Touch-screen display；And

At least one processor, is configured as:

The operation screen that touch-screen display shows the first application is applied and is controlled in operation first,

After the application of operation first, inputted by touch-screen display detection for running the first user of the second application,

In response to detecting that the first user inputs, touch-screen display is controlled to show the second application on touch-screen display Operation screen,

It is defeated by touch-screen display detection second user when the operation screen of the second application is shown on touch-screen display Enter, wherein second user is inputted since the point at least one edge of touch-screen display, and

In response to detecting that second user inputs, control touch-screen display shows the operation screen of the first application, wherein second The operation screen of application is inputted according to second user and is replaced by the operation screen of the first application.

2. electronic equipment as described in claim 1, wherein second user input includes towing gesture or flick gesture.

3. electronic equipment as described in claim 1, wherein second user input includes gesture or to the left gesture to the right.

4. electronic equipment as described in claim 1, wherein second user input includes the order for changing z-order.

5. electronic equipment as described in claim 1,

Wherein, it first applies in first time operation, and second applies in the operation of the second time, and

Wherein, at the first time earlier than the second time.

6. electronic equipment as described in claim 1,

Wherein, at least one described processor is also configured to

By third user input of the touch-screen display detection in the operation screen of the second application, and

In response to detecting that third user inputs, the function of the second application of operation.

7. a kind of method for controlling electronic devices, comprising:

The first application of operation and the operation screen that display first is applied on the touch-screen display of electronic equipment,

In response to detecting that the first user inputs, the operation screen of the second application is shown on touch-screen display,

In response to detecting that second user inputs, the operation screen of the first application of display, wherein the operation screen root of the second application It is replaced according to second user input by the operation screen of the first application.

8. the method for claim 7, wherein second user input includes towing gesture or flick gesture.

9. the method for claim 7, second user input includes gesture or to the left gesture to the right.

10. method as claimed in claim 6, wherein second user input includes order for changing z-order.

11. the method for claim 7,

Wherein, at the first time earlier than the second time.

12. the method for claim 7, further includes: