Device, method and graphic user interface used to move application interface element
OwnerXiaojuan LI, Wenmei GAO +3inventors
InventorsXiaojuan LI, Wenmei GAO, Yahui WANG, Chao QIN, Kai QIAN
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Abstract
As triggered by a user gesture, application interface elements that belong to applications of a same type are made movable. The movable application interface elements are automatically gathered into a same folder on a user interface. This helps a user gather application interface elements on a graphic user interface by performing a few operations, reduces manual operations of the user, saves electric power, and enhances user experience.
Claims21
A portable electronic device, comprising:
- a display, wherein the display comprises a touch-sensitive surface and a screen;
- one or more processors;
- a memory;
- multiple applications;
- and
- one or more programs, wherein the one or more programs are stored in the memory and are configured to be executed by the one or more processors, wherein the one or more programs comprise an instruction, and the instruction is used to:
- display a first application interface element in a first area of the screen, wherein the first application interface element corresponds to a first application;
- display a second application interface element in a second area of the screen, wherein the second application interface element corresponds to a second application, the second application is different from the first application, and the second application and the first application are applications of a same type;
- detect a first gesture in a third area of the touch-sensitive surface;
- respond to the first gesture so that the first application interface element and the second application interface element are movable;
- detect a second gesture in a fourth area of the touch-sensitive surface;
- and
- respond to the second gesture to trigger the following events:
- displaying a first folder in a fifth area of the screen;
- and
- automatically moving the first application interface element and the second application interface element to a fifth area corresponding to the first folder, so that the first application interface element and the second application interface element are associated with the first folder.
A method, applied to a portable electronic device that comprises a display and multiple applications, wherein the display comprises a touch-sensitive surface and a screen, and the method comprises:
- displaying a first application interface element in a first area of the screen, wherein the first application interface element corresponds to a first application;
- displaying a second application interface element in a second area of the screen, wherein the second application interface element corresponds to a second application, the second application is different from the first application, and the second application and the first application are applications of a same type;
- detecting a first gesture in a third area of the touch-sensitive surface;
- responding to the first gesture so that the first application interface element and the second application interface element are movable;
- detecting a second gesture in a fourth area of the touch-sensitive surface;
- and
- responding to the second gesture to trigger the following events:
- displaying a first folder in a fifth area of the screen;
- and
- automatically moving the first application interface element and the second application interface element to a fifth area corresponding to the first folder, so that the first application interface element and the second application interface element are associated with the first folder.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.