TWI602113B - Method for switching operation interface and mobile communication apparatus using the same - Google Patents

Description

Operation interface switching method and mobile communication device using the same

The present invention relates to an operation interface switching method and a mobile communication device using the same, and more particularly to an operation interface switching method capable of guiding a user to familiarize with an operation function and a mobile communication device using the same.

With the advancement of technology and the stimulation of consumer demand, next-generation mobile devices such as tablet computers, smart phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), and notebook computers have rapidly spread to the public. . Taking smart phones as an example, it not only has the functions of traditional communication devices, but also allows users to write files, send and receive emails, browse the Internet, or use instant messaging through its built-in window operating system. Software and other purposes. For modern people who are efficient about everything, such devices have become an indispensable tool in life.

However, as the functions of such electronic devices become increasingly powerful, their operating interfaces have become more complex. Moreover, the operation interface of the existing devices is mostly designed according to the needs of young people, and does not take into account the needs of middle-aged users. Although there are special models for the middle and old age users, which have the features of font enlargement and simple interface, they are not guided by the gradual and simple way. For middle-aged users, such electronic devices are often rejected for fear of complex operating interfaces.

Therefore, there is a need for an operational interface switching method and a mobile communication device using the same to address the deficiencies of the prior art.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION A primary object of the present invention is to provide an operating interface switching method that has the effect of guiding a user to familiarize himself with operational functions.

Another primary object of the present invention is to provide a mobile communication device having the effect of guiding a user to familiarize himself with operational functions.

To achieve the above object, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, an operational interface switching method of the present invention is used in a mobile communication device, and the mobile communication device includes a display module. The method includes the following steps: displaying a first function icon on the display module, the first function icon corresponding to the first operation function; determining whether the number of executions of the first operation function is greater than or equal to a critical number; and if the first operation When the number of executions of the function is greater than or equal to the critical number of times, the first function icon and the second function icon are displayed on the display module, and the second function icon corresponds to the second operation function.

The invention further provides a mobile communication device, which comprises a display module and a processing module according to an embodiment of the invention. The processing module is configured to display a first function icon on the display module, where the first function icon corresponds to the first operation function, and determines whether the execution time of the first operation function is greater than or equal to a critical number, if the first operation function If the number of executions is greater than or equal to the critical number of times, the first function icon and the second function icon are displayed on the display module, and the second function icon corresponds to the second operation function.

The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more <

Hereinafter, please refer to FIG. 1 , which is a system architecture diagram of a mobile communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1 , a mobile communication device 100 of the present invention includes a display module 110 and a processing module 120 according to an embodiment of the present invention. It should be noted that, in addition to being configurable as a hardware device, a software program, a firmware, or a combination thereof, each of the above modules may also be configured by a circuit loop or other suitable type; and, in addition, each module may be configured in a separate type. It can also be combined with the type configuration. In addition, the present embodiment is merely illustrative of preferred embodiments of the present invention, and in order to avoid redundancy, all possible combinations of variations are not described in detail. However, those of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the various modules or components described above are not necessarily required. In order to implement the invention, other well-known modules or elements of more detail may also be included. Each module or component may be omitted or modified as needed, and no other modules or components may exist between any two modules.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the mobile communication device 100 is, for example, a general mobile phone, but the invention is not limited thereto; and may be any electronic device having a communication function. Any such electronic device can include any suitable components, such as a processor (which can be a microprocessor, a digital signal processor, a controller, etc.), a memory, a communication interface, a display, an input or output device, and the like.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the display module 110 is, for example, a liquid crystal display module, but the invention is not limited thereto, and may be, for example, a touch display module such as a capacitive touch panel or a resistive touch panel. It can also be any other suitable display module that can be used to display images or images.

According to an embodiment of the invention, the processing module 120 can be implemented by any kind of general purpose or special integrated circuit, such as any kind of microprocessor, microcontroller, digital signal processor, stylized array and/or the like. , or any other suitable, general or special processor. For example, the processing module 120 shown in FIG. 1 can be a System on Chip (SoC) that uses any suitable processing circuitry under the control of any suitable control logic.

Those skilled in the art can implement the operation interface switching method of the present invention in any form according to their needs. For example, it can be implemented by a computer readable storage medium in which the program is stored. That is to say, the operation interface switching method of the present invention can be implemented in the form of a program (computer software), and the program is stored in a computer readable storage medium such as a memory of the mobile communication device 100.

Next, please refer to FIG. 2, FIG. 3A, FIG. 3B and FIG. 3C together for a specific embodiment of the present invention. 2 is a flow chart showing the steps of an operation interface switching method in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. 3A, 3B, and 3C are schematic views of an operation interface in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The operation interface switching method of the present invention will be described below by taking the mobile communication device 100 shown in FIG. 1 as an example. It should be noted, however, that the operation interface switching method of the present invention is not limited to use in the mobile communication device 100 shown in FIG. 1.

First, step S21 is performed: displaying a first function icon on the display module, and the first function icon corresponds to the first operation function.

Referring to FIG. 3A, when the user first uses the mobile communication device 100, the processing module 120 provides the least-functional interface for displaying on the display module 110, and only one of the most basic first function icons 300 corresponds to the first Operate features without providing additional operational options. The first operational function is, for example, a telephone dialing function, but the invention is not limited thereto.

Next, in step S22, it is determined whether the number of executions of the first operational function is greater than or equal to the critical number of times.

Then, each time the user uses the mobile communication device 100, the processing module 120 determines whether the number of executions of the first operational function is greater than or equal to a critical number of times. If the result is YES, the process proceeds to step S23. For example, in this embodiment, the processing module 120 needs to determine whether the number of times the phone dialing function is performed by the user exceeds a critical number of times. If the result is yes, it means that the user should have some familiarity with the most basic first operation function, and can import new functions.

Next, in step S23, an inquiry message is displayed on the display module to ask whether to agree to increase the second operation function.

Referring to FIG. 3B, the processing module 120 provides an inquiry message 310 for display on the display module 110. The role of the inquiry message 310 is to ask the user whether to agree to add a new operational function to the next more complex operational interface. If the user feels that he is not familiar with the first operation function, he can refuse to accept; otherwise, he can choose to agree.

Finally, step S24 is performed: the first function icon and the second function icon are displayed on the display module, and the second function icon corresponds to the second operation function.

Referring to FIG. 3C, if the user agrees to add a new operation function, the processing module 120 displays a more complicated operation interface on the display module 110, and provides a second function in addition to the first function icon 300. In the illustration 320, the second function icon 320 also corresponds to a second operational function. The second operation function is, for example, a camera function, a short message function or a web browsing function, but the invention is not limited thereto. As shown in FIG. 3C, the operation interface includes a first function graphic 300 and a second function graphic 320, which respectively represent a telephone dialing function and a short message function.

According to the same process, after the user uses the second operation function to execute the number of times greater than or equal to the critical number, the user can be asked whether to agree to add another function, which is displayed on the new operation interface. Through this gradual process, the user can be familiar with every function of the mobile communication device 100 without being rejected for fear of complicated interfaces.

It should be noted that the operation interface switching method of the present invention is not limited to the above-described step sequence, and the order of the above steps may be changed as long as the object of the present invention can be achieved.

To sum up, the present invention, regardless of its purpose, means and efficacy, shows its distinctive features of the prior art. You are requested to review the examination and express the patent as soon as possible. It should be noted that the various embodiments described above are merely illustrative for ease of explanation, and the scope of the invention is intended to be limited by the scope of the claims.

100‧‧‧Mobile communication device
110‧‧‧ display module
120‧‧‧Processing module
300‧‧‧First function icon
310‧‧‧Inquiry
320‧‧‧Second function icon

1 is a system architecture diagram of a mobile communication device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. 2 is a flow chart showing the steps of an operation interface switching method in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. 3A, 3B, and 3C are schematic views of an operation interface in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Step S21 to step S24

Claims (8)

An operation interface switching method for a mobile communication device, the mobile communication device comprising a display module, the method comprising: displaying a first function icon on the display module, the first function icon corresponding to one a first operation function; determining whether the number of executions of the first operation function is greater than or equal to a critical number of times; and displaying the display module on the display module if the number of executions of the first operation function is greater than or equal to the critical number of times The first function icon and a second function icon correspond to a second operation function. The method of claim 1, further comprising: if the number of executions of the first operational function is greater than or equal to the critical number of times, displaying an inquiry message on the display module for asking whether to agree Add this second operational function. The method of claim 2, wherein the first operational function comprises a telephone operation function. The method of claim 3, wherein the second operational function comprises a camera operation function, a short message operation function or a network browsing operation function. A mobile communication device includes: a display module; and a processing module for displaying a first function icon on the display module, the first function icon corresponding to a first operation function, and determining If the number of executions of the first operation function is greater than or equal to a critical number of times, if the number of executions of the first operation function is greater than or equal to the critical number of times, displaying the first function icon on the display module and A second function illustration corresponding to a second operational function. The mobile communication device of claim 5, wherein the processing module is further configured to display an inquiry on the display module when the number of executions of the first operational function is greater than or equal to the critical number of times A message to ask if you agree to add the second operational function. The mobile communication device of claim 6, wherein the first operational function comprises a telephone operation function. The mobile communication device of claim 7, wherein the second operational function comprises a camera operation function, a short message operation function or a network browsing operation function.