International business machines corporation (20240161306). PLACING APPLICATION WINDOWS TO AVOID OBSCURING EXISTING DISPLAYED COMPONENTS simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 PLACING APPLICATION WINDOWS TO AVOID OBSCURING EXISTING DISPLAYED COMPONENTS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 PLACING APPLICATION WINDOWS TO AVOID OBSCURING EXISTING DISPLAYED COMPONENTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
PLACING APPLICATION WINDOWS TO AVOID OBSCURING EXISTING DISPLAYED COMPONENTS
Organization Name
international business machines corporation
Inventor(s)
Benjamin David Cox of Newbury (GB)
Joseph Sayer of Bury St Edmunds (GB)
Andrew David Lyell of Winchester (GB)
PLACING APPLICATION WINDOWS TO AVOID OBSCURING EXISTING DISPLAYED COMPONENTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240161306 titled 'PLACING APPLICATION WINDOWS TO AVOID OBSCURING EXISTING DISPLAYED COMPONENTS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a method, computer system, and computer program product for placing an application window on a computing device screen based on the least active area.
- The embodiment receives a window opening event for the application window.
- It identifies active areas on the screen displaying other windows and their interactive elements.
- Utilizes search algorithms to find the least active area.
- Displays the application window in the least active area.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in:
- Multi-window management systems
- User interface design for improved productivity
Problems Solved
This technology solves:
- Cluttered desktops with multiple windows open
- Difficulty in finding space for new application windows
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Enhanced user experience with organized window placement
- Increased efficiency in multitasking on a computing device
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications include:
- Operating systems
- Productivity software
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of window management systems in operating systems that automatically arrange windows on the screen based on certain criteria.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology handle overlapping windows?
The abstract does not mention how the system deals with overlapping windows when placing the application window.
Can users customize the criteria for identifying the least active area?
It is not clear from the abstract whether users have the option to customize the algorithms used to identify the least active area on the screen.
Original Abstract Submitted
according to one embodiment, a method, computer system, and computer program product for placing an application window is provided. the embodiment may include receiving a window opening event for the application window. in response to determining that the application window can be repositioned and resized, the embodiment may include identifying one or more active areas of a computing device screen. an active area is an area of the computing device screen which is currently displaying one or more other windows and their respective interactive elements. the embodiment may include utilizing one or more search algorithms to identify a least active area of the one or more active areas of the computing device screen. the embodiment may include displaying the application window within the least active area.
