WO2017219531A1

WO2017219531A1 - Menu operation method and system

Info

Publication number: WO2017219531A1
Application number: PCT/CN2016/100295
Authority: WO
Inventors: 郑礼良; 舒卓; 彭日亮
Original assignee: 宇龙计算机通信科技(深圳)有限公司
Priority date: 2016-06-22
Filing date: 2016-09-27
Publication date: 2017-12-28
Also published as: CN106126049B; CN106126049A

Abstract

A menu operation method, applied to an electronic device comprising a touch screen. The menu operation method comprises: starting, when a first touch signal generated based on a first touch operation is detected on an initial interface displayed by the touch screen, a first-level menu under an object corresponding to the first touch signal; and starting, when the first touch operation is continuously carried out and a second touch signal generated based on a second touch operation executed for an option in the first-level menu is received, a second-level menu under the option corresponding to the second touch signal. The present invention also provides a menu operation system. The method and system can achieve quick start and return of a multi-level menu by means of multi-finger pressing, improving menu operation efficiency and flexibility.

Description

Menu operation method and system

The present application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 20161045849, filed on Jun.

Technical field

The present invention relates to the field of touch control technologies, and in particular, to a menu operation method and system.

Background technique

In today's consumer electronics market, portable electronic devices such as smartphones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), e-books and tablets have become an integral part of modern life and are widely used as data. A tool for communication.

With the increasing functionality of existing electronic devices, the applications installed on electronic devices are becoming more diverse, and the various functions provided in the applications are numerous, so the various menus and options involved will also Much. In this way, in the process of using the electronic device, the user often needs to open the main menu of the electronic device or the main menu of an application, and then click the sub-menu of each level to find the target option, visible, current The menu design is not convenient for the user to select the target option or call the target function, which affects the operation efficiency.

For example, in the prior art, an application is stored in a submenu of an option of the main menu. If the user needs to open the application, the corresponding option needs to be found from the main menu, and the submenu under the option is opened. Then, clicking on the sub-menu to find the application, and then clicking and opening the application, it is visible that multiple operations of "lifting" and "pressing" are required when the application is opened. The operation mode is relatively simple and not efficient enough.

In addition, with the continuous development of touch technology, manufacturers pay more attention to the user's operating experience. More and more electronic devices adopt touch screens. The application of touch screen makes the input more convenient and faster, and provides a more user-friendly operation mode. Further, the size of the touch screen is being designed to be larger and larger, making today's large-screen electronic devices popular. However, most terminal products (including application software) do not take into account the ease of interface operation, so that users enjoy the audio-visual enjoyment brought by large-screen electronic devices while having to endure many inconveniences, such as one-handed operation. Large screen electronic equipment The difficulty increases.

Summary of the invention

In view of the above, it is necessary to provide a menu operation method, which can quickly open a multi-layer menu by multi-finger pressing to conveniently find a target option, and can quickly switch between multi-layer menus and quickly return to the upper menu. Improves the efficiency and flexibility of menu operations. In addition, the menu operation method can also be operated by one hand on an electronic device having a large screen to realize quick selection and switching of the menu.

A menu operation method is applied to an electronic device, the electronic device includes a touch screen, and the menu operation method includes: detecting a first touch generated by the first touch operation on an initial interface of the touch screen display When the signal is controlled, the first level menu under the object corresponding to the first touch signal is turned on; and the first touch operation continues and the second touch performed for the option in the first level menu is received. When the generated second touch signal is operated, the second level menu under the option corresponding to the second touch signal is turned on.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the menu operation method further includes: detecting, when the current touch operation continues, detecting the Nth touch generated by the Nth touch operation from an option in the currently displayed menu a signal, the N-level menu under the option corresponding to the Nth touch signal is turned on; or the function corresponding to the Nth touch signal is executed when the option corresponding to the Nth touch signal has no lower-level menu.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the menu operation method further includes: when the M-level menu is displayed on the touch screen, when the Mth touch signal is no longer detected: when M is greater than 1, returning to M-1 Level menu; or when M is equal to 1, return to the initial interface.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the menu operation method further includes: when the M-level menu is displayed on the touch screen, when the M-th touch signal and the M-1 touch signal are not detected at the same time: When M is greater than 2, it returns to the M-2 level menu; or when M is equal to 2, it returns to the initial interface.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the initial interface is a menu interface including a plurality of options, the object is an option of a menu, the option of the menu is presented in the form of an icon or a text; or the initial interface is A user interface that includes a plurality of application icons, which are icons of an application.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the opening of the first level menu comprises: according to the first The touch signal confirms the first touch position of the first touch operation; determines the selected object according to the first touch position; and opens the selected item when the selected object includes a menu The object's menu serves as a first-level menu.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the opening of the first level menu or the second level menu comprises: arranging the icons of the first level menu or the second level menu according to a preset shape, or The moved drop down menu presents options for the first level menu or the second level menu.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the icon of the first menu or the option in the secondary menu is movable, can be moved according to a sliding operation, and the sliding operation can control the first level menu or the The icons of all the options under the secondary menu are rotated or moved according to the preset trajectory.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, when the secondary menu is turned on, the icon position of the option corresponding to the second touch signal remains unchanged, and a plurality of options in the secondary menu are arranged in the surrounding An icon, an icon of the plurality of options in the secondary menu does not appear at a position of the object corresponding to the first touch signal.

A menu operating system is applied to an electronic device, the electronic device includes a touch screen, and the menu operating system includes: a detecting module configured to detect a touch signal received by the touch screen; and a menu opening module, configured to When the detecting module detects the first touch signal generated by the first touch operation from the initial interface displayed on the touch screen, the first level menu under the object corresponding to the first touch signal is turned on; And the menu opening module is further configured to: when the first touch operation continues and the detection module receives the second touch generated by the second touch operation performed on the option in the first level menu When the signal is controlled, the second level menu under the option corresponding to the second touch signal is turned on.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the menu operating system further includes an execution module: all current touch operations are continued and the Nth touch operation is detected by the detection module from an option in the currently displayed menu. When the Nth touch signal is generated, the menu opening module starts an N-level menu under the option corresponding to the Nth touch signal; or when the option corresponding to the Nth touch signal has no lower-level menu, The execution module performs the function of the option corresponding to the Nth touch signal.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, when the M-level menu is displayed on the touch screen, when the detecting module no longer detects the Mth touch signal: when M is greater than 1, the menu opening module returns M. - Level 1 menu; or when M is equal to 1, the menu open module returns to the initial interface.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, when the M-level menu is displayed on the touch screen, when the Detect When the measurement module cannot detect the Mth touch signal and the M-1 touch signal at the same time: when M is greater than 2, the menu opening module returns to the M-2 level menu; or when M is equal to 2, the menu The opening module returns to the initial interface.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, when the M-level menu is displayed on the touch screen, when the detecting module fails to detect the X touch signals sequentially in the following: the natural number in the MX is greater than zero. The menu opening module returns to the MX level menu.

Compared with the prior art, the menu operation method and system of the present invention can quickly open a multi-layer menu by multi-finger pressing to conveniently find a target option, and can quickly switch between multi-layer menus and quickly return to the superior. Menus increase the efficiency and flexibility of menu operations. In addition, the menu operation method and system can also be operated by one hand on an electronic device having a large screen to realize quick selection and switching of the menu.

DRAWINGS

1 is a flow chart showing the method of the first embodiment of the menu operation method of the present invention.

2 is a flow chart showing the method of the second embodiment of the menu operation method of the present invention.

Fig. 3 is a flow chart showing the method of the third embodiment of the menu operation method of the present invention.

Fig. 4 is a flow chart showing the method of the fourth embodiment of the menu operation method of the present invention.

5 to 17 are schematic views showing the operation of the menu operation method of the present invention.

FIG. 18 is a schematic structural diagram of an electronic device to which the menu operating system of the present invention is applied.

Figure 19 is a functional block diagram of the menu operating system of the present invention.

detailed description

The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention are described below in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. It is obvious that the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments.

All other embodiments obtained by a person of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts are within the scope of the present invention.

It should be noted that the menu operation method in the various embodiments of the present invention may be performed by a menu operating system applied to an electronic device. The introduction to the menu operating system refers to the following description for FIG. 18 and FIG. The electronic device is a finger that can be set or stored in advance The hardware for automatically performing numerical calculation and/or information processing includes, but is not limited to, a microprocessor, an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC), a Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Digital Signal Processor (DSP), embedded devices, etc. The electronic device may be, but is not limited to, any electronic product that can interact with a user through a keyboard, a mouse, a remote controller, a touch screen, or a voice control device, for example, a personal computer, a tablet computer, a smart phone, or an individual. Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), game consoles, Internet Protocol Television (IPTV), smart wearable devices, and the like.

The electronic device includes a touch screen supporting multi-touch, the touch screen can detect a touch operation, detect a touch signal corresponding to the touch operation, and locate the touch operation, in order to respond to the Touch operations, such as opening an application, performing an option function, moving an icon location, and the like.

Referring to Figure 1, there is shown a flow chart of a method of the first embodiment of the menu operation method of the present invention. The first embodiment is also a preferred embodiment of the invention. The order of execution in the flowchart shown in the figure may vary depending on various requirements, and some may be omitted.

S2, the menu operating system detects a first touch signal generated based on the first touch operation from an initial interface displayed on the touch screen of the electronic device.

The initial interface may be any user interface or any menu interface, for example, may be a user interface including icons of a plurality of applications, or may be a main menu provided by an operating system of the electronic device including multiple options. Or the interface of the submenu, it can also be the menu interface of the application including multiple options. In different embodiments, the presentation manner of the user interface or the menu may be different, for example, may be in the form of a list or an icon. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, each of the icons is presented in the form of an icon. The options for the application or menu.

In various embodiments of the menu operation method, the user may perform the first touch operation on the initial interface of the touch screen with a finger to select an application or open a menu, and the first touch operation may It is a pressing operation. When the menu operating system detects the first trigger signal based on the first touch operation, the first trigger signal is located, and then determined according to the touch position of the first trigger signal obtained by the positioning. An object corresponding to the first trigger signal.

The object can be, but is not limited to, an application icon, a menu, a menu option. For example, when the initial interface is a user interface including a plurality of application icons, the object may be Use the program's icon. As another example, when the initial interface is a menu interface including a plurality of options, the object is an option of a menu, and the options of the menu may be presented in the form of an icon or a form of text.

S4. The menu operating system starts a first level menu under the object corresponding to the first touch signal.

Specifically, the menu operating system confirms the first touch position of the first touch operation according to the first touch signal (refer to the above description); and is selected according to the first touch position determination. And when the selected object includes a menu, in response to the first touch operation, opening a menu of the selected object as a first level menu. In other embodiments, if the selected object does not include a menu, the menu operating system may directly perform the function of the option, for example, making a call or the like.

S6, when the first touch operation continues, the menu operating system receives a second touch signal generated by the second touch operation performed on the option in the first level menu.

In this embodiment, the first touch operation is a pressing operation, and the second touch operation is a pressing operation or a sliding operation.

S8. The menu operating system starts a secondary menu under the option corresponding to the second touch signal.

Specifically, the menu operating system confirms the second touch position of the second touch operation according to the second touch signal, and determines the selected first level menu according to the second touch position. And an option of opening an option of the first level menu as a secondary menu in response to the second touch operation when the option in the first level menu includes a menu.

If there is no secondary menu under the option corresponding to the second touch signal, the menu operating system directly performs the function of the option corresponding to the second touch signal.

In various embodiments of the menu operation method, if the option is presented in the form of an icon, opening the first level menu or the second level menu includes a preset shape (eg, may be a circle) Shape, pentagon, etc.) an icon that arranges the options in the first level menu or the second level menu. If the option is presented in the form of text, the opening of the first level menu or the second level menu includes an option to present the first level menu or the second level menu in a movable pull down menu.

The operation diagram shown in FIG. 8 is taken as an example. Assume that the object A is the object described in S2, and the first menu of the object A includes five options, namely: A1, A2, A3, A4, and A5. After the object A is triggered by the first touch operation, an interface diagram of the first level menu shown in FIG. 8 is displayed on the interface of the touch screen, that is, the above five options surround the object A. around. The first-level menu shown in FIG. 8 is merely an example, and the actual application is not limited to the preset shape as shown in FIG. 8, but may be more different shapes, for example, a rectangle, a pentagram, or the like.

When the first menu or the options in the secondary menu are presented in the form of icons, the icons are movable and can be moved according to the sliding operation, so that the user can use the finger to slide the icons of multiple options. To select the icon for the target option. In various embodiments of the menu operation method, the sliding operation can control an icon of all options under a current menu (eg, the first level menu or the second level menu) to rotate or move according to a preset trajectory. (For example, selecting according to a circular trajectory) to rotate or move the target option from the initial position to the target position for the user to select the target option.

When the first menu or the options in the secondary menu are presented in the form of a list, the sliding operation may also move the list, including movements in the up, down, left, and the right directions to ensure that the list is placed in an appropriate manner. Location to achieve the choice of target options.

In conjunction with the operational schematic shown in Figure 9, a double arrow indicates that the five options can be rotated clockwise or counterclockwise depending on the direction of the sliding operation. The sliding operation is performed at a gap between the five options, or at a blank area around the five options, without touching the area where the five options are located, to avoid false touches Option. In the first embodiment, when the sliding operation is performed to rotate or move the icon, the first touch operation and/or the second touch operation are continued and do not stop.

It should be noted that, in various embodiments of the menu operation method, in order to implement quick selection of a menu, multi-level expansion of the menu is performed by means of multi-finger pressing. With reference to the operation diagram shown in FIG. 10, when the option A2 needs to be selected from the first menu of the object A, the user needs to maintain the first touch operation unchanged, and then execute the second touch with the second finger. The operation selects the option A2. As described above, the second touch operation is a pressing operation or a sliding operation. Therefore, the second touch operation for selecting the option A2 may be directly pressing the option A2, or may be sliding from the position of the object A to the option A2, and at the position of the option A2. Keep pressed (as indicated by the one-way arrow from object A to option A2 in Figure 10).

After the option A2 in FIG. 10 is selected, the secondary menu of the option A2 as shown in FIG. 11 is opened, including five options: A21, A22, A23, A24, A25.

When the secondary menu is opened, the icon position of the option corresponding to the second touch signal remains unchanged, and an icon of multiple options in the secondary menu is arranged in the surrounding, in the secondary menu The icon of the plurality of options does not appear at the position of the object corresponding to the first touch signal. Referring to the operation diagram shown in FIG. 5, the first touch operation selects the object A, opens the first level menu, and presents multiple options around the object A. To simplify the description, in FIG. 5 Only options A1, A2 are shown by way of example. After the second touch operation selects the option A2, multiple options of the secondary menu appear around the option A2, such as A21, A22, A23 (compared to FIG. 11, only here Three options are examples). The icon of the option in the secondary menu does not appear at the location of the object A above. The various options in the multi-level menu shown in Figure 5 are presented in a circular fashion, and in other embodiments, may be presented in more different shapes.

In other embodiments, after the secondary menu is turned on, in the current interface displaying the secondary menu, the unselected options under the object A may no longer be displayed. For example, the option A1 in FIG. 5 may be No longer displayed, only the object A, the option A2, the options A21, A22, A23 may be displayed in the current interface of the secondary menu (only three options are used for example), so that each option may be made The icon can be enlarged to make it easy for the user to make a selection.

It can be seen that, by using the menu operation method of the first embodiment, the touch operation of two fingers with one hand can realize the rapid expansion of the two-level menu of the menu in the electronic device, thereby facilitating the user to select the target. Options or execute target options. This method of operation shows the appearance of the options in the menu at a glance, and can easily change the position of the option for quick selection.

Referring to FIG. 2, it is a flowchart of a method for the second embodiment of the menu operation method of the present invention. The order of execution in the flowchart shown in the figure may vary depending on various requirements, and some may be omitted.

The second embodiment is an extension of the first embodiment of the menu operation method.

S10. When all current touch operations continue, the menu operating system determines whether the Nth touch signal generated by the Nth touch operation is detected from an option in the currently displayed menu. Wherein, all current touch operations can be considered as all current N-1 touch operations continue, and the currently displayed menu should be an N-1 level menu.

When the menu operating system determines that the Nth touch signal generated by the Nth touch operation is detected from the option in the currently displayed menu, S12 is executed. When the menu operating system does not detect the Nth touch signal from the option in the currently displayed menu, the flow ends.

To simplify the description, the method of the second embodiment is based on the method performed by the method of the first embodiment. Incidentally, since there are already two touch operations in the method of the first embodiment, in the second embodiment, N is a natural number greater than 2.

S12. The menu operating system determines whether an option corresponding to the Nth touch signal has a lower menu. If the option corresponding to the Nth touch signal has a lower menu, S14 is executed. If the option corresponding to the Nth touch signal has no lower menu, S16 is executed.

S14. The menu operating system starts an N-level menu under the option corresponding to the Nth touch signal.

S16. When the option corresponding to the Nth touch signal has no lower menu, the function of the option corresponding to the Nth touch signal is executed.

For example, if N is 3, when the first touch operation and the second touch operation continue, the third touch operation is detected from the options in the second menu. When the three touch signals and the third touch signal have three levels of menus under the option corresponding to the third touch signal, the three-level menu under the option corresponding to the third touch signal is turned on. Similarly, if N is 4, when the first touch operation, the second touch operation, and the third touch operation continue, the first option is detected from the options in the third level menu. When the fourth touch signal generated by the four touch operations has a four-level menu under the option corresponding to the fourth touch signal, then the menu operating system turns on the option corresponding to the fourth touch signal in S14. The next four levels of menu.

Referring to the operation diagram shown in FIG. 5, the user can perform the third touch operation with the third finger to select the option A23, thereby opening the three-level menu under the option A23, including the options A231, A232, and A233. Further, the fourth touch operation may be performed by the fourth finger to select the option A233 to execute the option A233 or to open the four-level menu of the option A233 (not shown in FIG. 5).

As shown in FIG. 12, the secondary menu corresponding to the option A2 includes a plurality of options, and the user can slide the plurality of options to rotate the option A23 to the target position, and then perform the third touch operation selection option A23, as shown in FIG. The one-way arrow in 13 is shown.

It can be seen that, by using the menu operation method of the second embodiment, multi-finger pressing with multiple fingers of one hand can be used to hierarchically expand the menu in the electronic device, thereby facilitating the user to select a target option. Or execute the target option.

Referring to FIG. 3, it is a flowchart of a method of the third embodiment of the menu operation method of the present invention. The order of execution in the flowchart shown in the figure may vary depending on various requirements, and some may be omitted.

The second embodiment is based on the first embodiment or the second embodiment of the menu operation method expansion.

S20. When the M-level menu is displayed on the touch screen, the menu operating system no longer detects the Mth touch signal. That is to say, when there are M touch operations continuously, the current interface on the touch screen displays an M-level menu, and the menu operating system continuously detects whether the M touch signals continue. If the Mth touch signal is no longer detected, it indicates that the user's Mth finger or other touch tool has stopped performing the Mth touch operation.

S22. The menu operating system determines whether M is greater than 1 or M is equal to 1.

When M is greater than 1, at S24, the current interface returns to the M-1 level menu.

When M is equal to 1, the current interface returns to the initial interface at S26.

When the M-level menu is displayed on the touch screen, if the menu operating system does not detect the M-th touch signal but other touch signals, such as the M-1 touch signal, The menu operating system can return directly to the initial interface, or in other embodiments, return to the designated interface or specify a menu.

The menu operation method in the third embodiment provides a shortcut for layer-by-layer return of a menu. The user can quickly return to the menu by sequentially reducing the pressed fingers. Assuming that M is 3, as shown in FIG. 14, the option of the "third finger" indicated in the figure is A23, and the user can remove the third finger, that is, the third touch operation is no longer maintained, the menu operating system The third touch signal is no longer received, and the interface displayed on the touch screen can be returned from the third level menu under the option A23 to the second level menu under the option A2, as shown in FIG. When the finger presses the object A to move (not shown), the second finger of the user presses the position of the option A2, and the current interface displays each option in the secondary menu.

Further, when the user removes the second finger, that is, the second touch operation is no longer maintained, the menu operating system no longer receives the second touch signal, and currently only the first touch operation is still While maintaining, then, as shown in FIG. 16, only the user's "first finger" is pressed at the position of the object A, and the current interface displays various options in the first level menu. If the first finger of the end user is also removed, the current interface will directly return to the initial interface of the touch screen.

The operation diagram shown in FIG. 6 illustrates the process of returning the currently displayed menu interface layer by layer from the third level menu to the first level menu by using two one-way arrows.

It can be seen that, by using the menu operation method of the third embodiment, not only can the multi-finger pressing be quickly opened to conveniently find the target option, but also the touch operation can be sequentially removed. The layer-by-layer return of the menu is implemented, which improves the efficiency and flexibility of the menu reverse operation.

Referring to FIG. 4, it is a flowchart of a method for the fourth embodiment of the menu operation method of the present invention. The order of execution in the flowchart shown in the figure may vary depending on various requirements, and some may be omitted.

The fourth embodiment is an extension of the first embodiment or the second embodiment of the menu operation method, and is another implementation with respect to the third embodiment, that is, the jump return of the menu.

S30, when the M-level menu is displayed on the touch screen, the Mth touch signal and the M-1 touch signal are not detected by the menu operating system at the same time. That is to say, when there are M touch operations continuously, the current interface on the touch screen displays an M-level menu, and the menu operating system continuously detects whether the M touch signals continue. In the fourth embodiment, if the Mth touch signal and the M-1 touch signal are no longer detected, it indicates that the Mth finger and the M-1 finger of the user have stopped executing the Mth. Touch operation and M-1 touch operation.

S32. The menu operating system determines whether M is greater than 2 or M is equal to 2.

When M is greater than 2, the current interface returns to the M-2 level menu at S34.

When M is equal to 2, the current interface returns to the initial interface at S36.

The fourth embodiment illustrates the flow of the jump return of the menu. Assuming that M is 3, as shown in FIG. 17, the option of the "third finger" indicated in the figure is A23, and the user can directly remove the third finger and the second finger (not shown), that is, the third. The touch operation and the second touch operation are not maintained at the same time, and the menu operating system no longer receives the third touch signal and the second touch signal, and only the user's “first finger” is pressed in the At the position of the object A, the interface displayed on the touch screen can be directly jumped back from the three-level menu under the option A23 to the first-level menu of the object A.

The operation diagram shown in FIG. 7 uses a one-way arrow to illustrate the jump operation of the currently displayed menu interface directly returning from the three-level menu to the first-level menu.

It can be seen that with the menu operation method of the fourth embodiment, the jump return of the menu can be realized, and the efficiency and flexibility of the reverse operation of the menu are improved.

It should be noted that, in other more embodiments, more levels can be skipped when the jump level of the menu is returned. Specifically, when the M level menu is displayed on the touch screen, when the X items are listed later. The touch signal is not detected by the menu operating system at the same time. When the MX is a natural number greater than zero, the current interface can be returned to the MX level menu. For example, when M is 4 and X is 3, it returns directly to the first level menu directly from the four-level menu. When M-X is equal to zero, return to the initial interface.

The above description is only a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited. In this regard, those skilled in the art can make improvements without departing from the inventive concept, but these are all within the scope of the present invention.

The above-mentioned FIG. 1 to FIG. 4 describe in detail the menu operation method of the present invention. The hardware system architecture for realizing the above menu operation method and the functional modules of the software system for realizing the menu operation method are respectively introduced in conjunction with FIGS. 18 to 19.

It should be understood that this embodiment is for illustrative purposes only and is not limited by the scope of the patent application.

FIG. 18 is a schematic structural diagram of an electronic device to which the menu operating system of the present invention is applied. The electronic device 1 shown in the drawing includes a menu operating system 10, a processor 12, a storage device 14, and a touch screen 16. It should be understood that the electronic device 1 may also include other hardware or software, and is not limited to the components listed above.

The electronic device 1 is a device capable of automatically performing numerical calculation and/or information processing according to an instruction set or stored in advance, and the hardware includes, but not limited to, a microprocessor, an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC). ), Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Digital Signal Processor (DSP), embedded devices, etc. The electronic device may be, but is not limited to, any electronic product that can interact with a user through a keyboard, a mouse, a remote controller, a touch screen, or a voice control device, for example, a personal computer, a tablet computer, a smart phone, or an individual. Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), game consoles, Internet Protocol Television (IPTV), smart wearable devices, and the like.

The processor 12, also known as a central processing unit (CPU), is a very large-scale integrated circuit, and is a computing core (Core) and a control unit of the electronic device 1. The function of processor 12 is primarily to interpret program instructions and to process data in the software.

The storage device 14 is arranged to store programs and various data, and to achieve high speed, automatic access to programs or data during operation of the electronic device 1. The storage device 14 may be an external storage device and/or an internal storage device of the electronic device 1. Further, the storage device 14 may be a circuit having a storage function, such as a random access memory (RAM), or the like, which has no physical form in the integrated circuit. Alternatively, the storage device 14 may also be a storage device having a physical form, such as a memory stick, a TF card, or the like.

The touch screen 16 supports multi-touch, can detect a touch operation, and detects the touch operation. Corresponding touch signals and positioning the touch operations to respond to the touch operations, such as opening an application, performing an option function, moving an icon position, and the like.

The menu operating system 10 may include a plurality of functional modules consisting of program segments (see FIG. 19 for details). The program code of each program segment in the menu operating system 10 may be stored in the storage device 14 and executed by the processor 12 to perform various operations on the menu (described in detail in FIG. 19). .

Referring to FIG. 19, it is a functional block diagram of a preferred embodiment of the menu operating system of the present invention. In this embodiment, the menu operating system 10 can be divided into a plurality of functional modules according to the functions performed by the menu operating system 10. In this embodiment, the function module includes: a detection module 100, a menu opening module 102, an execution module 104, a setting module 106, and a control module 108.

The detecting module 100 is configured to detect a touch signal received by the touch screen 16 .

The menu opening module 102 is configured to enable the first touch signal when the detecting module 100 detects the first touch signal generated by the first touch operation from the initial interface displayed by the touch screen 16 The first level menu under the object corresponding to the touch signal.

As described above, the initial interface may be any user interface or any menu interface, for example, may be a user interface including icons of a plurality of applications, or may be an operation of the electronic device including a plurality of options. The interface of the main menu or submenu provided by the system may also be a menu interface of an application including multiple options. In different embodiments, the presentation manner of the user interface or the menu may be different, for example, may be in the form of a list or an icon. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, each of the icons is presented in the form of an icon. The options for the application or menu.

The object can be, but is not limited to, an application icon, a menu, a menu option.

Specifically, the menu opening module 102 confirms the first touch position of the first touch operation according to the first touch signal (refer to the above description); and determines according to the first touch position. The selected object; and when the selected object includes a menu, in response to the first touch operation, the menu of the selected object is turned on as a first level menu.

The menu opening module 102 is further configured to: when the first touch operation continues and the detecting module 100 receives a second touch operation performed on an option in the first level menu When the two touch signals are used, the second level menu under the option corresponding to the second touch signal is turned on. If there is no secondary menu under the option corresponding to the second touch signal, the execution module 104 directly performs the function of the option corresponding to the second touch signal. In this embodiment, the first touch operation is a pressing operation. The second touch operation is a pressing operation or a sliding operation.

Specifically, the menu opening module 102 confirms the second touch position of the second touch operation according to the second touch signal, and determines that the selected one is at the first level according to the second touch position. An option in the menu; and when the option in the first level menu includes a menu, in response to the second touch operation, a menu of options in the first level menu is opened as a secondary menu.

In different embodiments, if the option is presented in the form of an icon, the opening of the first level menu or the second level menu includes a preset shape (eg, may be a circle, a pentagon, etc.) An icon that arranges the options in the first level menu or the second level menu. If the option is presented in the form of text, the opening of the first level menu or the second level menu includes an option to present the first level menu or the second level menu in a movable pull down menu. The setting module 106 is configured to set or modify the preset shape.

When the first menu or the options in the secondary menu are presented in the form of icons, the icons are movable and can be moved according to the sliding operation, so that the user can use the finger to slide the icons of multiple options. To select the icon for the target option. In various embodiments of the menu operation method, the sliding operation can control an icon of all options under a current menu (eg, the first level menu or the second level menu) to rotate or move according to a preset trajectory. (For example, selecting according to a circular trajectory) to rotate or move the target option from the initial position to the target position for the user to select the target option. The setting module 106 is further configured to pre-set and modify the trajectory.

With the menu operating system 10 of the embodiment, it is possible to perform two-level rapid expansion of the menu in the electronic device 1 by performing two-finger pressing with two fingers of one hand, thereby facilitating the user to select a target option or execute. Target option.

In a further embodiment, when all the touch operations are continued, and the detection module 100 detects the Nth touch signal generated by the Nth touch operation from the option in the currently displayed menu, The menu opening module 102 opens an N-level menu under the option corresponding to the Nth touch signal. If the option corresponding to the Nth touch signal has no lower menu, the execution module 104 performs the function of the option corresponding to the Nth touch signal.

For example, if N is 3, when the first touch operation and the second touch operation continue, the third touch operation is detected from the options in the second menu. When the three touch signals and the third touch signal have three levels of menus under the option corresponding to the third touch signal, the three-level menu under the option corresponding to the third touch signal is turned on.

With the menu operating system 10 of the embodiment, multi-finger pressing with multiple fingers of one hand can be used to hierarchically expand the menu in the electronic device 1, thereby facilitating the user to select a target option or execute a target. Option.

In a further embodiment, when the M-level menu is displayed on the touch screen 16, when the detecting module 100 no longer detects the M-th touch signal:

When M is greater than 1, the menu opening module 102 returns to the M-1 level menu; or

When M is equal to 1, the menu opening module 102 returns to the initial interface.

This embodiment provides a shortcut for layer-by-layer return of a menu. The user can quickly return to the menu by sequentially reducing the pressed fingers. Assuming that M is 3, as shown in FIG. 14, the option of the "third finger" indicated in the figure is A23, and the user can remove the third finger, that is, the third touch operation is no longer maintained, the menu operating system The third touch signal is no longer received, and the interface displayed on the touch screen can be returned from the third level menu under the option A23 to the second level menu under the option A2, as shown in FIG. When the finger presses the object A to move (not shown), the second finger of the user presses the position of the option A2, and the current interface displays each option in the secondary menu.

With the menu operating system 10 of the embodiment, not only can the multi-finger pressing be quickly opened to conveniently find the target option, but also the layer-by-layer return of the menu can be realized by sequentially removing the touch operation. The efficiency and flexibility of menu reverse operations.

In a further embodiment, when the M-level menu is displayed on the touch screen 16, when the detecting module 100 cannot detect the M-th touch signal and the M-1 touch signal at the same time:

When M is greater than 2, the menu opening module 102 returns to the M-2 level menu; or

When M is equal to 2, the menu opening module 102 returns to the initial interface.

This embodiment illustrates the flow of the jump return of the menu. Assuming that M is 3, as shown in FIG. 17, the option of the "third finger" indicated in the figure is A23, and the user can directly remove the third finger and the second finger (not shown), that is, the third. The touch operation and the second touch operation are not maintained at the same time, and the menu operating system no longer receives the third touch signal and the second touch signal, and only the user's “first finger” is pressed in the At the position of the object A, the interface displayed on the touch screen can be directly jumped back from the three-level menu under the option A23 to the first-level menu of the object A.

With the menu operating system 10 of the embodiment, the jump return of the menu can be realized, and the efficiency and flexibility of the reverse operation of the menu are improved.

It should be noted that, in other more embodiments, the jump back of the menu may also be skipped. Jumping to more levels, specifically, when the M-level menu is displayed on the touch screen, when the X touch signals arranged at the same time are not detected by the menu operating system at the same time, the natural number in MX is greater than zero. The current interface can be returned to the MX level menu. For example, when M is 4 and X is 3, it returns directly to the first level menu directly from the four-level menu. When M-X is equal to zero, return to the initial interface.

For specific embodiments of the menu operating system 10 described above, specific operational examples may refer to the above description of various embodiments of the menu operation method.

In the several embodiments provided by the present invention, it should be understood that the disclosed system, apparatus, and method may be implemented in other manners. For example, the device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For example, the division of the modules is only a logical function division, and the actual implementation may have another division manner.

In addition, each functional module in each embodiment of the present invention may be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit may exist physically separately, or two or more units may be integrated into one unit. The above integrated unit can be implemented in the form of hardware or in the form of hardware plus software function modules.

The above-described integrated unit implemented in the form of a software function module can be stored in a computer readable storage medium. The above software function module is stored in a storage medium, and includes a plurality of instructions for causing a computer device (which may be a personal computer, an electronic device, or a network device, etc.) or a processor to execute the method according to various embodiments of the present invention. part.

In a further embodiment, in conjunction with FIG. 18 and FIG. 19, the processor 12 may execute an operating system of the electronic device 1 and various installed applications (such as the menu operating system 10), program code, and the like. For example, each of the above modules includes the detection module 100, the menu opening module 102, and the like.

Program code is stored in the storage device 14, and the processor 12 can invoke program code stored in the storage device 14 to perform related functions. For example, the various modules (eg, the detection module 100, the menu opening module 102, etc.) described in FIG. 19 are program codes stored in the storage device 14 and executed by the processor 12. To achieve a shortcut to the menu.

In one embodiment of the invention, the storage device 14 stores a plurality of instructions that are executed by the processor 12 to implement the menu operation method. Specifically, the executing, by the processor 12, the multiple instructions includes: detecting on an initial interface displayed by the touch screen 16 Opening a first level menu under the object corresponding to the first touch signal when the first touch signal is generated by the first touch operation; and continuing to perform the first touch operation and receiving the When the second touch signal generated by the second touch operation is executed by the option in the level menu, the second level menu under the option corresponding to the second touch signal is turned on.

In a further embodiment, the executing, by the processor 12, the execution of the plurality of instructions further comprises: detecting an Nth touch operation from an option in the currently displayed menu when all current touch operations are continued; The generated Nth touch signal is used to enable the Nth level menu under the option corresponding to the Nth touch signal; or the Nth touch is executed when the option corresponding to the Nth touch signal has no lower level menu The function of the option corresponding to the signal.

In a further embodiment, the execution of the plurality of instructions by the processor 12 further includes: when the M-level menu is displayed on the touch screen 16, when the Mth touch signal is no longer detected: when M When it is greater than 1, it returns to the M-1 level menu; or when M is equal to 1, it returns to the initial interface.

In a further embodiment, the execution of the plurality of instructions by the processor 12 further includes: when the M-level menu is displayed on the touch screen 16, when the M-th touch signal and the M-1 touch signal are not simultaneously When detected: When M is greater than 2, it returns to the M-2 level menu; or when M is equal to 2, it returns to the initial interface.

In a further embodiment, the initial interface is a menu interface comprising a plurality of options, the object being an option of a menu, the options of the menu being presented in the form of an icon or a text; or the initial interface is included A user interface of a plurality of application icons, the objects being icons of an application.

In a further embodiment, the opening of the first level menu includes: confirming a first touch position of the first touch operation according to the first touch signal; determining, according to the first touch position, The selected object; and when the selected object includes a menu, the menu of the selected object is opened as a first level menu.

In a further embodiment, the opening of the first level menu or the second level menu comprises: arranging the icons of the first level menu or the options in the second level menu according to a preset shape, or moving The drop down menu presents options for the first level menu or the second level menu.

In a further embodiment, the icon of the first menu or the option of the secondary menu is movable, can be moved according to a sliding operation, and the sliding operation can control the first level menu or the The icons for all options under the secondary menu are rotated or moved according to the preset trajectory.

In a further embodiment, when the secondary menu is turned on, the icon position of the option corresponding to the second touch signal remains unchanged, and icons of multiple options in the secondary menu are arranged around The icon of the multiple options in the secondary menu does not appear at the location of the object corresponding to the first touch signal.

For details, refer to the description of related steps in the corresponding embodiments in FIG. 1 to FIG. 4, and the details are not described here.

It is apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the above-described exemplary embodiments, and the present invention can be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the invention. Therefore, the present embodiments are to be considered as illustrative and not restrictive, and the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims instead All changes in the meaning and scope of equivalent elements are included in the present invention. Any reference signs in the claims should not be construed as limiting the claim. In addition, it is to be understood that the term "comprising" does not exclude other elements or the singular does not exclude the plural. A plurality of units or devices recited in the system claims can also be implemented by a unit or device by software or hardware. The first, second, etc. words are used to denote names and do not denote any particular order.

It should be noted that the above embodiments are only for explaining the technical solutions of the present invention and are not intended to be limiting, and the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments. Modifications or equivalents are made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Claims

A menu operation method is applied to an electronic device, the electronic device includes a touch screen, and the menu operation method includes:

When the first touch signal generated by the first touch operation is detected on the initial interface of the touch screen, the first level menu under the object corresponding to the first touch signal is turned on;

Turning on the option corresponding to the second touch signal when the first touch operation continues and the second touch signal generated by the second touch operation performed by the option in the first level menu is received The second level menu.
The menu operation method according to claim 1, wherein the menu operation method further comprises:

When the current touch operation continues, the Nth touch signal generated by the Nth touch operation is detected from the option in the currently displayed menu, and the N under the option corresponding to the Nth touch signal is turned on. Level menu; or

When the option corresponding to the Nth touch signal has no lower menu, the function of the option corresponding to the Nth touch signal is executed.
The menu operation method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the menu operation method further comprises:

When the M-level menu is displayed on the touch screen, when the Mth touch signal is no longer detected:

When M is greater than 1, return to the M-1 level menu; or

When M is equal to 1, the initial interface is returned.
The menu operation method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the menu operation method further comprises:

When the M-level menu is displayed on the touch screen, when the Mth touch signal and the M-1 touch signal are not detected at the same time:

When M is greater than 2, return to the M-2 level menu; or

When M is equal to 2, the initial interface is returned.
The menu operation method according to claim 1, wherein:

The initial interface is a menu interface including a plurality of options, the object being an option of a menu, the options of the menu being presented in the form of an icon or a text; or

The initial interface is a user interface comprising a plurality of application icons, the objects being icons of an application.
The menu operation method according to claim 1, wherein the opening of the first level menu comprises:

Confirming a first touch position of the first touch operation according to the first touch signal;

Determining the selected object according to the first touch position; and

When the selected object includes a menu, the menu of the selected object is turned on as a first level menu.
The menu operation method according to claim 1, wherein the opening of the first level menu or the second level menu comprises:

The icons of the first level menu or the options of the second level menu are arranged according to a preset shape, or the first level menu or the second level menu is presented with a movable pull-down menu.
The menu operation method according to claim 7, wherein the icon of the one of the first menu or the second menu is movable, can be moved according to a sliding operation, and the sliding operation can be controlled The icons of all the options under the first level menu or the second level menu are rotated or moved according to the preset trajectory.
The menu operation method according to claim 7, wherein when the secondary menu is turned on, the icon position of the option corresponding to the second touch signal remains unchanged, and the second row is arranged with the second level. An icon of a plurality of options in the menu, and an icon of the plurality of options in the secondary menu does not appear at a position of the object corresponding to the first touch signal.
A menu operating system is applied to an electronic device, the electronic device comprising a touch screen, wherein the menu operating system comprises:

a detecting module configured to detect a touch signal received by the touch screen;

The menu opening module is configured to enable the object corresponding to the first touch signal when the detecting module detects the first touch signal generated by the first touch operation from the initial interface displayed by the touch screen The next level menu; and

The menu opening module is further configured to continue the first touch operation and the detection module receives the second touch generated by the second touch operation performed on the option in the first level menu When the signal is on, the secondary menu under the option corresponding to the second touch signal is turned on.
A menu operating system according to claim 10, wherein said menu operating system Also includes an execution module:

When the current touch operation continues, and the detection module detects the Nth touch signal generated by the Nth touch operation from the option in the currently displayed menu, the menu opening module turns on the N-level menu under the option corresponding to the Nth touch signal; or

When the option corresponding to the Nth touch signal has no lower menu, the execution module performs the function of the option corresponding to the Nth touch signal.
The menu operating system according to claim 10 or 11, wherein when the M-level menu is displayed on the touch screen, when the detecting module no longer detects the Mth touch signal:

When M is greater than 1, the menu opening module returns to the M-1 level menu; or

When M is equal to 1, the menu open module returns to the initial interface.
The menu operating system according to claim 10 or 11, wherein when the M-level menu is displayed on the touch screen, when the detecting module fails to detect the Mth touch signal and the M-1 touch When controlling the signal:

When M is greater than 2, the menu opening module returns to the M-2 level menu; or

When M is equal to 2, the menu opening module returns to the initial interface.
The menu operating system according to claim 10 or 11, wherein when the M-level menu is displayed on the touch screen, the detecting module simultaneously detects that the X touch signals are sequentially arranged behind. Time:

When M-X is a natural number greater than zero, the menu open module returns to the M-X level menu.