17957777. ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND SCREENSHOT OPERATION METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND SCREENSHOT OPERATION METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Organization Name

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor(s)

Inhyung Jung of Suwon-si (KR)

Sangheon Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

Yeunwook Lim of Suwon-si (KR)

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND SCREENSHOT OPERATION METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17957777 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND SCREENSHOT OPERATION METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Abstract

The abstract describes a method for capturing screenshots or screen captures on an electronic device. The method includes capturing the screen displayed on a device's display, determining if there is additional information on the screen, extracting the additional information if it exists, checking if a command to modify the captured screen has been received, modifying the captured screen based on user input if the command is received, and storing the extracted additional information and/or the captured screen as a captured image. This method allows users to capture specific screens they desire.

Bullet Points

• Method for capturing screenshots or screen captures on electronic devices
• Captures the screen displayed on the device's display
• Determines if there is additional information on the screen
• Extracts the additional information if it exists
• Checks if a command to modify the captured screen has been received
• Modifies the captured screen based on user input if the command is received
• Stores the extracted additional information and/or the captured screen as a captured image
• Enables users to capture specific screens they desire

Potential Applications

• Mobile devices: Users can capture specific screens on their smartphones or tablets for various purposes such as sharing information or troubleshooting.
• Gaming: Gamers can capture screenshots of their gameplay to share with others or keep as a record of their achievements.
• User interface design: Designers can capture screens to analyze and improve the user experience of their applications or websites.
• Education: Students and teachers can capture screens to create instructional materials or document their work.

Problems Solved

• Difficulty in capturing specific screens: This method allows users to capture the exact screen they want, even if there is additional information on it.
• Inability to modify captured screens: Users can now modify the captured screens according to their needs, enhancing their usability.
• Limited storage options: The method allows users to store the captured screens as images, providing a convenient way to access and share them.

Benefits

• Enhanced user experience: Users can capture and modify screens as desired, improving their ability to communicate and share information.
• Increased productivity: The method simplifies the process of capturing and modifying screens, saving time and effort for users.
• Versatility: The method can be applied to various electronic devices and has multiple potential applications in different fields.

Original Abstract Submitted

A screenshot or screen capture operation method for an electronic device includes: capturing a screen displayed on a display; determining whether additional information exists on the displayed screen; when the additional information exists, extracting the additional information, based on the displayed screen; determining whether a command for modifying the captured screen has been received; when the command for modifying the captured screen is determined as having been received, modifying the captured screen according to a user input; and storing the extracted additional information and/or the captured screen as a captured image. The resulting method enables a user to capture a screen intended or desired by the user.