18094339. APPLICATION ICON CONTROL METHOD AND APPARATUS, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE simplified abstract (VIVO MOBILE COMMUNICATION CO., LTD.)

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APPLICATION ICON CONTROL METHOD AND APPARATUS, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Organization Name

VIVO MOBILE COMMUNICATION CO., LTD.

Inventor(s)

Weijian Liao of Dongguan (CN)

Qiuju Liu of Dongguan (CN)

APPLICATION ICON CONTROL METHOD AND APPARATUS, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18094339 titled 'APPLICATION ICON CONTROL METHOD AND APPARATUS, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a method and apparatus for controlling application icons on an electronic device's display.

  • The method involves receiving a user input on a blank display region.
  • In response to the input, the method controls one or more application icons to move from a designated icon region to the blank display region.
  • The icon region is located in a specific direction relative to the blank display region.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • This technology can be used in mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets to provide a more flexible and customizable user interface.
  • It can be implemented in operating systems or launcher applications to allow users to rearrange and organize their application icons according to their preferences.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • This technology solves the problem of limited flexibility in organizing application icons on electronic device displays.
  • It provides a solution for users who want to have more control over the arrangement and placement of their application icons.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Users can easily move application icons to different areas of the display, allowing for a more personalized and efficient user experience.
  • It provides a more intuitive and user-friendly way to organize and access applications on electronic devices.
  • This technology enhances the overall usability and customization options of electronic devices.


Original Abstract Submitted

An application icon control method and apparatus, and an electronic device are provided. The method includes: receiving a first input on a first blank display region in a target page; and controlling, in response to the first input, at least one application icon located in a first icon region to move to the first blank display region. The first icon region is located in a first direction of the first blank display region.

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