JP7395416B2 - Electronic equipment, window arrangement methods and programs - Google Patents

Description

Embodiments of the present invention relate to electronic devices, window arrangement methods, and programs.

In recent years, it has become common for PCs (personal computers) to be used in such a way that one or more high-resolution, large-screen displays (monitors) are connected and a plurality of window screens are arranged on a desktop screen. How multiple window screens are arranged on the desktop screen is often determined for each task, for example.

For this reason, tools are being used to efficiently arrange window screens on the desktop screen.

US Patent No. 8471781

If you have registered several patterns for the arrangement of window screens on the desktop screen and want to select the desired pattern from among them, a preview screen showing a simple representation of the pattern to be selected will be displayed for confirmation. may be referred to. However, when displaying such a preview screen, for example, if multiple window screens partially overlap, it may be difficult to recognize the program on the lower (back) window screen, or the boundaries between the multiple window screens may be difficult to recognize. There were some problems, such as it being difficult to do.

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an electronic device, a window arrangement method, and a program that can visually and easily show the arrangement of window screens on a desktop screen.

According to the embodiment, the electronic device includes a data management means, a restoration means, and a preview display means. The data management means manages window arrangement data indicating the arrangement and vertical relationship of a plurality of window screens on the desktop screen. The restoring means restores the arrangement and vertical relationship of the plurality of window screens on the desktop screen indicated by the window arrangement data. The preview display means displays a preview screen regarding the arrangement of the plurality of window screens on the desktop screen indicated by the window arrangement data. The preview display means indicates the area of each of the plurality of window screens, and arranges a plurality of objects having colors or patterns that can identify the programs of each of the plurality of window screens on the area indicating the desktop screen on the preview screen.

A diagram showing an example of the configuration of an electronic device according to an embodiment A diagram showing an example of a configuration of a desktop management utility that operates on an electronic device according to an embodiment. Diagram showing an example of a state where multiple window screens are arranged on the desktop screen A diagram showing an example of a display screen of a desktop management utility running on an electronic device according to an embodiment. A diagram showing an example of a preview screen schematically showing the arrangement of multiple window screens displayed by the desktop management utility running on the electronic device according to the embodiment. Flowchart showing the general flow of window screen arrangement by the desktop management utility in the electronic device of the embodiment Flowchart showing the detailed flow of window screen arrangement including preview display by the desktop management utility in the electronic device of the embodiment

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of an electronic device 1 according to the present embodiment. Here, it is assumed that the electronic device 1 is realized as a PC called a desktop personal computer or the like to which a display (monitor) 2A, a keyboard 2B, a mouse 2C, an AC adapter 2D, etc. are externally connected. Note that the electronic device 1 can also be realized as a PC called a notebook computer, which is equipped with a display, a keyboard, a pointing device, and the like.

As shown in FIG. 1, the PC 1 includes a CPU (central processing unit) 11, a system controller 12, a main memory 13, a GPU (graphics processing unit) 14, a BIOS (basic input/output system)-ROM 15, and an HDD (hard disk drive). ) 16 and an ODD (optical disc drive) 17. Further, the PC 1 includes a communication module 18, a PSC (power supply controller) 19, and a power supply circuit 20. Furthermore, the PC 1 has a display port 14A to which a display 2A can be connected, multiple USB (universal serial bus) ports 12A to which a keyboard 2B, a mouse 2C, etc. can be connected, and a power switch 12B for turning the power on/off of the PC 1. are doing.

The CPU 11 integrally controls each component within the PC 1. The CPU 11 loads various programs installed in the HDD 16 into the main memory 13 and executes them, and operates each component according to the procedures described in the various programs. The PC 1 functions as various means by causing the CPU 11 to operate each component according to the descriptions of various programs. In other words, the PC 1 can be made to function as various means using various programs. Among the various programs, there is an OS (operating system) 200, a desktop management utility 210, various applications 220, etc. that operate under the control of the OS 200. The desktop management utility 210 is a tool that supports efficiently arranging multiple window screens on the desktop screen, and the details will be described later. The CPU 11 also executes the BIOS 150 stored in the BIOS-ROM 15. Note that the main memory 13 is a volatile memory such as a DRAM, and the BIOS-ROM 15 is a nonvolatile memory such as an EPROM. Furthermore, window arrangement data 250 of the desktop management utility 210 is stored in the HDD 16 . The window arrangement data 250 will also be described later.

The GPU 14 controls the display 2A connected to the display port 14A. Specifically, the GPU 14 displays display screens output by various programs on the display 2A. Although one display port 14A is shown in FIG. 1, the PC 1 may have two or more display ports 14A. That is, two or more displays 2A may be connected. If it has two or more display ports 14A and two or more displays 2A are connected, the GPU 14 can output the display data of the entire desktop screen to the two or more displays 2A, or It is also possible to divide the screen and output display data in different areas for each of the two or more displays 2A. In the former case, the same image (desktop screen) is displayed on two or more displays 2A. On the other hand, in the latter case, one image is divided and displayed on two or more displays 2A. The latter function of dividing and displaying the desktop screen on two or more displays 2A is called a multi-monitor function or the like. Here, it is assumed that when two or more displays 2A are connected, the desktop screen is divided and displayed on the two or more displays 2A using the multi-monitor function.

The system controller 12 is a bridge device that connects the CPU 11 and each component (excluding some components such as the main memory 13 and the GPU 14). The system controller 12 has a built-in USB controller 121 that transmits and receives data to and from USB devices such as the keyboard 2B and mouse 2C that are connected to the USB port 12A. In addition to the keyboard 2B and mouse 2C, various USB devices such as a USB memory (flash memory) and an external HDD can be connected to the USB port 12A.

The system controller 12 also receives input from the keyboard 2B and mouse 2C connected to the USB port 12A via the USB controller 121, and also controls power on/off of the PC 1 according to the operation of the power switch 12B. It has a built-in EC (embedded controller)/KBC (keyboard controller) 122. Power on/off control of the PC 1 is executed by cooperation between the EC/KBC 122 and the PSC 19. When receiving an on signal from the EC/KBC 122, the PSC 19 controls the power supply circuit 20 to start supplying power to the CPU 11 and each component. When receiving an off signal from the EC/KBC 122, the PSC 19 controls the power supply circuit 20 to stop supplying power to the CPU 11 and each component. The power supply circuit 20 generates power for operating the CPU 11 and each component using power supplied from the AC adapter 2D. Note that power is continuously supplied to the EC/KBC 122 even when the PC 1 is in a power-off state. Although the off signal can be transmitted from the EC/KBC 122 to the PSC 19 by operating the power switch 12B, it is mainly done by instructing to turn off the power from the user interface provided by the OS 200.

The communication module 18 performs communication based on, for example, the IEEE 802.3 standard or the IEEE 802.11 standard. Although one communication module 18 is shown in FIG. 1, the PC 1 includes a plurality of communication modules 18, each of which performs communication in accordance with a predetermined standard.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the desktop management utility 210 that operates on the PC 1 of this embodiment having the above configuration. The desktop management utility 210 is set as a resident program, for example, at the time of installation. Note that it is not essential that the desktop management utility 210 be a resident program.

As shown in FIG. 2, the desktop management utility 210 includes an interface section 211, a window arrangement data management section 212, and a window arrangement restoration section 213. Further, the window arrangement data management section 212 has a window arrangement data creation section 2121 , and the window arrangement restoration section 213 has a preview display section 2131 . The window layout data creation section 2121 may be configured as a module independent from the window layout data management section 212, and the preview display section 2131 may also be configured as a module independent from the window layout restoration section 213.

The interface unit 211 executes communication with the OS 200 necessary for the user interface. Specifically, first, the OS 200 is requested to display various screens of the desktop management utility 210 to be presented to the user. The OS 200 displays the screen on the window screen assigned to the desktop management utility 210. Second, the operation contents of the keyboard 2B and mouse 2C for the window screen assigned to the desktop management utility 210 are received from the OS 200.

For example, when a user who works by arranging multiple window screens on the desktop screen wants to save the arrangement when the work is interrupted, the window arrangement data management unit 212 saves the arrangement. Provides a function that allows you to save. The window arrangement data creation unit 2121 uses an API (application programming interface) provided by the OS 200 to obtain information regarding window screens arranged on the desktop screen and creates window arrangement data 250. The window arrangement data management section 212 stores the window arrangement data 250 created by the window arrangement data creation section 2121 in the HDD 16. The information regarding the window screen held as the window arrangement data 250 includes position information on the desktop screen, application information, file information, and the like. The user can save multiple patterns of the arrangement of multiple window screens on the desktop screen. In other words, a plurality of pieces of window arrangement data 250 may exist. Alternatively, one piece of window arrangement data 250 may include information on multiple patterns.

On the other hand, the window arrangement restoration unit 213 has a function that allows the user to restore the arrangement of multiple window screens on the desktop screen at the time of interruption, for example, when restarting the work. provide. The preview display unit 2131 displays a preview screen that schematically shows the arrangement of a plurality of window screens on the desktop screen, which is held as the window arrangement data 250. Therefore, if the user has saved multiple patterns of the arrangement of multiple window screens on the desktop screen, the user can select the pattern to be restored from among the multiple patterns while checking this preview screen. .

For example, assume that the user has arranged three window screens (a1, a2, a3) on the desktop screen 300, as shown in FIG. The window screen a1 is, for example, a window screen of a calculator application. The window screen a2 is, for example, a window screen of a document creation application. The window screen a3 is, for example, a window screen of a memorandum (memo) creation application.

Further, assume that the user wants to save the arrangement of window screens a1, a2, and a3 on this desktop screen 300. In this case, the user performs an operation to display the display screen of the desktop management utility 210, which is a resident program, for example, and performs an operation to save this arrangement on the display screen. The operation of displaying the display screen of the desktop management utility 210 is performed by, for example, selecting and instructing the icon of the desktop management utility 210, which is minimized and displayed in a lower area called a task bar, on the desktop screen 300, using the mouse 2C. It may also be a device that simultaneously operates a plurality of preset keys on the keyboard 2B, called shortcut keys.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen 310 of the desktop management utility 210. This display screen 310 is displayed as one window screen allocated by the OS 200 on the desktop screen.

As shown in FIG. 4, on the display screen 310 of the desktop management utility 210, which is displayed as one window screen on the desktop screen, there are "home" tag b1, "split screen" tag b2, "window arrangement" tag b3, Four tags, including the "settings" tag b4, are displayed.

By operating the "home" tag b1, the basic screen of the desktop management utility 210 can be displayed. When an operation to display the display screen 310 of the desktop management utility 210 is performed, the basic screen of the desktop management utility 210 is displayed on the window screen of the desktop management utility 210. The "home" tag b1 is operated, for example, by left-clicking the mouse 2C with the mouse pointer pointing to the display area of the "home" tag b1. Hereinafter, it is assumed that tags and buttons on the display screen 310 are operated in the same manner. Further, the desktop management utility 210 recognizes these operations when the interface unit 211 receives a notification from the OS 200.

When you operate the "split screen" tag b2, you can display a screen for selecting and setting the arrangement position of multiple windows on the desktop screen and/or the arrangement position pattern (template) regarding the vertical positional relationship of each window. can. The user can display a screen for arranging the target window screen in one of a plurality of areas divided according to the template selected and set on this screen. For example, if you select and set a template that divides the entire desktop screen into 3 areas by dividing the entire desktop screen into 2 areas horizontally, and then further dividing only the right side of these into 2 areas vertically, the target window screen By simply moving the window to the upper right, you can easily place the window screen at 1/4 the size of the desktop screen and exactly in the upper right 1/4 area of the desktop screen.

By operating the "Window Arrangement" tag b3, you can save the arrangement of multiple window screens on the desktop screen, or display a screen for restoring the saved arrangement of window screens on the desktop screen. can. FIG. 4 shows, for example, the display screen 310 when the "window arrangement" tag b3 on the basic screen is operated after the basic screen is displayed by performing an operation to display the display screen 310 of the desktop management utility 210. Indicates the condition.

By operating the "Settings" tag b4, a screen for making various settings regarding the desktop management utility 210 can be displayed. Among the various settings, for example, when restoring the arrangement of window screens on the desktop screen, if an application on a certain window screen has not been started, there are settings such as whether or not to start the application automatically, and whether or not to automatically start the application. This includes settings such as whether or not to automatically open the file that was opened by the application when the application is started automatically.

As shown in FIG. 4, a "record" button b5 and a "window arrangement" list b6 are displayed on the display screen 310 of the desktop management utility 210 when the "window arrangement" tag b3 is operated.

By operating the "Record" button b5, it is possible to save the arrangement information of a plurality of window screens on the desktop screen, as shown in FIG. 3, for example. That is, it is possible to record window arrangement data 250 that indicates arrangement information regarding the sizes of a plurality of window screens on the desktop screen at that time, their positions on the desktop screen, and the vertical relationship of each window screen. For example, when recording window layout data 250, the user can give the window layout data 250 a name. As described above, the window arrangement data 250 is created by the window arrangement data creation unit 2121. The window arrangement data creation unit 2121 obtains information regarding a plurality of window screens arranged on the desktop screen, excluding the window screen of the desktop management utility 210, and creates window arrangement data 250. When the "record" button b5 is operated, the window arrangement data management section 212 causes the window arrangement data creation section 2121 to create window arrangement data 250, and stores the window arrangement data 250 created by the window arrangement data creation section 2121 on the HDD 16. Store in.

In other words, if the user wants to save the arrangement of window screens a1, a2, and a3 on the desktop screen 300 shown in FIG. After operating the tag b3 to transition the display screen 310 from the basic screen to the screen shown in FIG. 4, the "record" button b5 on the screen shown in FIG. 4 may be operated.

In this way, while the "Record" button b5 is for saving the arrangement of multiple window screens on the desktop screen, the "Window arrangement" list b6 is for saving the arrangement of multiple window screens on the desktop screen. This is for restoring the arrangement of multiple window screens. For example, if the user wants to restore this arrangement after recording the arrangement of three window screens (a1, a2, a3) on the desktop screen 300 as shown in FIG. The screen shown in FIG. 4 will be displayed in the following steps.

The “window layout” list b6 displays a list of window layout data 250 that is managed by the window layout data management unit 212, that is, that is stored in the HDD 16. The "window arrangement" list b6 includes a "name" field b61, a "number of windows" field b62, a "number of monitors" field b63, and a "recording date and time" field b64.

The "name" field b61 displays the name given by the user to the window arrangement data 250 when the window arrangement data 250 was recorded. The "number of windows" field b62 displays the number of window screens (other than the window screens of the desktop management utility 210) that were arranged on the desktop screen when the window arrangement data 250 was recorded. The "number of monitors" field b63 displays the number of displays 2A that were connected to the PC 1 (display port 14A) at the time of recording the window arrangement data 250. The "recording date and time" field b64 displays the system time of the PC 1 at the time the window arrangement data 250 was recorded.

The user refers to the contents of each field (b61 to b64) and selects the window arrangement data 250 regarding the arrangement of the window screen to be restored. Here, it is assumed that the window arrangement data 250 regarding the arrangement of the window screen shown in FIG. 3 is given a name "memo1". Therefore, the user selects the window arrangement data 250 named "memo1" from among the window arrangement data 250 displayed as a list in the "window arrangement" list b6.

Further, when the "window arrangement" tag b3 is operated, a "preview" button b7, a "delete" button b8, and a "restore" button b9 are displayed on the display screen 310 of the desktop management utility 210.

By operating the "Preview" button b7, a preview screen can be displayed that schematically shows the layout of the window screen that will be restored using the window layout data 250 selected on the "Window Layout" list b6. FIG. 5 shows an example of a preview screen.

When the "preview" button b7 is operated, the window layout restoring unit 213 causes the preview display unit 2131 to display a preview screen regarding the window layout data 250 selected by the user. The preview display unit 2131 refers to the window layout data 250 managed by the window layout data management unit 212 and creates a preview screen as shown in FIG.

An area indicated by reference numeral c1 is an area indicating a desktop screen, and is an area for schematically indicating the arrangement of a plurality of window screens on the desktop screen. As shown in FIG. 5, the preview display unit 2131 represents each of the plurality of window screens indicated by the window arrangement data 250 as an object having a color or pattern that allows applications to be identified, and arranges these objects in an area c1. . The object a1' is an object representing the window screen a1 of the calculator application shown in FIG. Object a2' is an object representing window screen a2 of the document creation application shown in FIG. The object a3' is an object representing the window screen a3 of the memo creation application shown in FIG. Furthermore, the area indicated by the symbol c2 is an area where the name given to the window arrangement data 250 is displayed. Note that providing the area c1 or arranging objects in the area c1 is also referred to as drawing them.

In this way, by schematically showing the arrangement of a plurality of window screens on the desktop screen using objects having colors or patterns that allow applications to be identified, the PC 1 of this embodiment can, for example, display a plurality of window screens partially. Even if the window screens overlap, the layout of the window screens can be visually understood to make it easier to recognize the program on the lower (back) window screen, and to make it easier to recognize the boundaries between multiple window screens. Can be easily demonstrated. It is preferable to use colors or patterns that are easily associated with each application that is commonly used in each application.

Note that a "delete" button b8 and a "restore" button b9 similar to those on the screen shown in FIG. 4 are displayed on this preview screen as well. By operating this "delete" button b8, it is possible to delete the window arrangement data 250, which previews the arrangement of a plurality of window screens on the desktop screen. When the "delete" button b8 is operated on the screen of FIG. 4, the window arrangement data 250 selected on the "window arrangement" list b6 can also be deleted. In other words, the window arrangement data 250 on the "window arrangement" list b6 can be deleted without checking on the preview screen. In the desktop management utility 210, when the "delete" button b8 is operated, the window layout data management unit 212 deletes the corresponding window layout data 250.

Furthermore, by operating the "Restore" button b9 in FIG. 5, it is possible to restore the arrangement of a plurality of window screens on the desktop screen, as shown in FIG. 3, for example, as shown in the preview. Even when the "Restore" button b8 is operated on the screen in FIG. 4, the arrangement of multiple window screens on the desktop screen is restored based on the window arrangement data 250 selected on the "Window arrangement" list b6. can do. In other words, the arrangement of multiple window screens on the desktop screen can be restored without checking on the preview screen. In the desktop management utility 210, when the "restore" button b8 is operated, the window arrangement restoring unit 213 restores the arrangement of the plurality of window screens on the desktop screen based on the corresponding window arrangement data 250. Arrangement of a plurality of window screens on the desktop screen is executed by using an API provided by the OS 200.

In other words, if the user wants to restore the arrangement of window screens a1, a2, and a3 on the desktop screen 300 shown in FIG. After operating the display screen 310 to transition from the basic screen, select the corresponding window arrangement data 250 ("memo1") on the "window arrangement" list b6 and operate the "restore" button b9, or After operating the "Preview" button b7 and checking the preview screen, the "Restore" button b9 may be operated.

For example, when restoring the arrangement of window screens a1, a2, and a3 on the desktop screen 300 shown in FIG. 3, the window arrangement restoration unit 213 automatically starts the corresponding application if the document creation application is not started. If it is set to do so, the document creation application is started and the window screen of the document creation application is placed at the position on the desktop screen indicated by the window arrangement data 250.

Furthermore, when starting a document creation application, if the file opened by the application is set to be automatically opened, the window arrangement restoring unit 213 restores the file information included in the window arrangement data 250. Based on this, the file is opened and displayed on the window screen.

Note that the area indicated by the reference numeral c3 on the preview screen shown in FIG. This is an area where you can set the combination of multiple keys that can be restored with the . Further, a button indicated by the symbol c4 is a button for returning to the screen shown in FIG. 4. The button indicated by the symbol c5 is a button for reselecting the window arrangement data 250 immediately before the window arrangement data 250 selected on the "window arrangement" list b6 in FIG. On the other hand, the button indicated by the symbol c5 is a button for reselecting the window arrangement data 250 immediately after the window arrangement data 250 selected on the "window arrangement" list b6 in FIG. That is, the preview screen can be displayed for the window arrangement data 250 before and after the window arrangement data 250 selected on the "window arrangement" list b6 of FIG. 4 without returning to the screen shown in FIG. 4.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the general flow of window screen arrangement by the desktop management utility 210 in the PC 1 of this embodiment.

The desktop management utility 210 creates window arrangement data 250 indicating the arrangement of window screens on the desktop screen based on the user's operation for recording the arrangement of window screens on the desktop screen (S101). Desktop management utility 210 manages this window arrangement data 250. Desktop management utility 210 can manage a plurality of window layout data 250, each representing a unique layout pattern.

Furthermore, based on the user's operation, the desktop management utility 210 selects window arrangement data 250 indicating the arrangement of the window screen that the user wants to restore from among the window arrangement data 250 to be managed (S102). At this time, the desktop management utility 210 displays a preview of the window screen arrangement indicated by the window arrangement data 250 to be selected, as appropriate, according to the user's operation.

The desktop management utility 210 then restores the window screen layout indicated by the selected window layout data 250 (S103).

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the detailed flow of S102 in FIG. 6, specifically, the detailed flow of window screen arrangement including preview display by the desktop management utility 210 in the PC 1 of this embodiment.

The desktop management utility 210 selects window arrangement data 250 that displays the arrangement of window screens on the desktop screen from among the window arrangement data 250 to be managed in response to a user's operation (S201).

After selecting the window arrangement data 250, the desktop management utility 210 first draws a desktop area indicating the desktop screen (S202). Next, the desktop management utility 210 acquires the application information, file information, and position information (on the desktop screen) of the first window screen from the selected window arrangement data 250 (S203).

The desktop management utility 210 calculates where in the desktop area the window screen will be placed based on the acquired position information (S204). Then, the desktop management utility 210 draws a figure (object) representing the window screen with a color or pattern that allows the application to be identified based on the acquired application information, and places it on the desktop area (S205). Furthermore, the desktop management utility 210 draws the application name and file name in the drawn figure (object) based on the acquired application information and file information (S206).

The desktop management utility 210 determines whether the window screen targeted in S204 to S206 is the last window screen (S207). If it is not the last window screen (S207: NO), the desktop management utility 210 acquires the application information, file information, and position information of the next window screen from the window arrangement data 250 selected in S201 (S208). The desktop management utility 210 repeats the process from S204 for the next window screen based on the acquired information.

On the other hand, if it is the last window screen (S207: YES), the desktop management utility 210 completes the preview display process.

As described above, in the PC 1 of this embodiment, the preview screen that schematically shows the arrangement of multiple window screens on the desktop screen is displayed using objects with colors or patterns that allow applications to be identified. For example, even if multiple window screens partially overlap, the program on the lower (back) window screen can be easily recognized, and the boundaries of each of the multiple window screens can be easily recognized. The arrangement of window screens can be visually shown in an easy-to-understand manner.

That is, the PC 1 of this embodiment can visually show the arrangement of window screens on the desktop screen in an easy-to-understand manner.

Note that the desktop management utility 210 in the PC 1 in this embodiment creates window arrangement data 250 indicating the arrangement of window screens on the desktop screen based on the user's operation for recording the arrangement of window screens on the desktop screen. When recording, it is preferable to also store the display information at that time. On the other hand, when the user selects the window arrangement data 250 indicating the arrangement of the window screen that the user wants to restore based on the user's operation, information about the currently connected display and the characteristics of the desktop screen (for example, the number of pixels, etc.) are selected. The window arrangement data 250 that matches the size factor) may be selected and displayed on the desktop management utility 210 in a state that allows the user to make a selection.
Although several embodiments of the invention have been described, these embodiments are presented by way of example and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and changes can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. These embodiments and their modifications are included within the scope and gist of the invention, as well as within the scope of the invention described in the claims and its equivalents.

1...Electronic device (PC), 2A...Display, 2B...Keyboard, 2C...Mouse, 2D...AC adapter, 11...CPU, 12...System controller, 12A...USB port, 12B...Power switch, 13...Main memory, 14 ...GPU, 14A...Display port, 15...BIOS-ROM, 16...HDD, 17...ODD, 18...Communication module, 19...PSC, 20...Power supply circuit, 121...USB controller, 122...EC/KBC, 150...BIOS , 200...OS, 210...Desktop management utility, 211...Interface section, 212...Window arrangement data management section, 213...Window arrangement restoration section, 220...Various applications, 250...Window arrangement data, 2121...Window arrangement data creation section, 2131...Preview display section.

Claims (7)

data management means for managing window arrangement data indicating the arrangement and vertical relationship of a plurality of window screens on a desktop screen;
restoring means for restoring the arrangement and vertical relationship of the plurality of window screens on the desktop screen indicated by the window arrangement data;
Preview display means for displaying a preview screen regarding the arrangement and vertical relationship of the plurality of window screens on the desktop screen indicated by the window arrangement data;
Equipped with
The preview display means indicates an area of each of the plurality of window screens, and displays a plurality of objects having colors or patterns that can identify the programs of each of the plurality of window screens, in an area indicating the desktop screen on the preview screen. place on top,
Electronics. comprising data creation means for creating the window arrangement data for a window screen displayed on the desktop screen;
The data creation means excludes from the target a window screen displayed on the desktop screen so as to be able to accept an instruction to create the window arrangement data.
The electronic device according to claim 1. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the restoring means starts the program of the window to be restored if the program is not started. 4. The electronic device according to claim 3, wherein the restoring means allocates a file used by the program to the program when starting the program. 5. The electronic computer according to claim 4, wherein the restoring means is capable of setting whether or not the program of the window to be restored is started when the program is not started, and whether or not the file is allocated when the program is started. device. Managing window arrangement data indicating the arrangement and vertical relationship of multiple window screens on a desktop screen;
restoring the arrangement and vertical relationship of the plurality of window screens on the desktop screen indicated by the window arrangement data;
Displaying a preview screen regarding the arrangement and vertical relationship of the plurality of window screens on the desktop screen indicated by the window arrangement data;
Equipped with
Displaying the preview screen may include displaying a plurality of objects on the desktop screen on the preview screen that indicate areas of each of the plurality of window screens and have a color or pattern that allows the programs of each of the plurality of window screens to be identified. including placing it on an area indicating
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Managing window arrangement data indicating the arrangement and vertical relationship of multiple window screens on a desktop screen;
restoring the arrangement and vertical relationship of the plurality of window screens on the desktop screen indicated by the window arrangement data;
Displaying a preview screen regarding the arrangement and vertical relationship of the plurality of window screens on the desktop screen indicated by the window arrangement data;
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Displaying the preview screen may include displaying a plurality of objects on the desktop screen on the preview screen that indicate areas of each of the plurality of window screens and have a color or pattern that allows the programs of each of the plurality of window screens to be identified. including placing it on an area indicating
program.

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