Display device for executing plurality of applications and method of controlling the same

Abstract

In one aspect, method is provided for controlling a display device, comprising: displaying, on a touchscreen display, a first window executing a first application and a second window executing a second application; receiving, at the touchscreen display, a first command input to the first window and a second command input to the second window; determining whether the first command and the second command are received simultaneously; dispatching, by a processor, the first command; and dispatching, by the processor, the second command.

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CLAIM OF PRIORITY[0001]This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(a) to Korean Application Serial No. 10-2013-0034042, which was filed in the Korean Intellectual Property Office on Mar. 29, 2013, the entire content of which is hereby incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Technical Field[0003]The present disclosure relates generally to a display device for executing a plurality of applications and a method of controlling the same, and more particularly, to a display device for controlling a display of a window in which a plurality of applications is executed and a method of controlling the same.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]A desktop computer may have multiple display devices (e.g., multiple monitors, while a mobile device may have only one display device (e.g., a touch screen). A user of a desktop computer may divide a screen of the desktop computer's display device according to a working environment (for example, horizontally or vertically divide th...

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Benefits of technology

The invention is a display device and method that allows for individual control of multiple windows through which commands are input. This provides improved efficiency and flexibility in workplace settings.

Problems solved by technology

The smaller screen sizes make it more difficult to divide portable device screens among multiple applications.

Although various applications which simulate consumers' curiosity and satisfy consumers' demands may be provided on a given mobile device, the limited screen size and a User Interface (UI) and User Interface (UI) of that device may make it inconvenient to execute a plurality of applications in the mobile device at the same time.

That is, in order to execute several applications in the mobile device, processes of executing and ending the respective applications may need to be repeated, which in turn could make the user feel inconvenienced.

Furthermore, mobile devices have more limited User Interface (UI) facilities than desktop computers.

The above limitation may become more noticeable when a plurality of users need to control different windows on the same display device (e.g., touch screen), as it could prevent each of the users from interacting with his or her respective application(s) freely.

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