CN104142787B - Generate in the terminal and using the apparatus and method of guide interface - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided are a device and method for generating and using a wizard interface in a terminal. The device includes: an operation object determining unit, configured to determine the operation object involved in the demonstration step on a corresponding operation interface for each demonstration step in the demonstration operation starting from the first demonstration step in the demonstration operation, wherein the demonstration The operation is used to demonstrate how to use a predetermined function of the terminal; a highlighting effect setting unit is used to set a highlighting effect applied to a determined operation object; a guide information generating unit is used to generate a guide for prompting the contents of the demonstration steps information; a wizard interface generation unit, configured to associate the set highlighting effect and generated wizard information with a corresponding operation interface for each demonstration step in the demonstration operation to generate a corresponding wizard interface. According to the device and method, it is possible for a user to effectively understand or grasp specific operations for using various functions implemented in a terminal.

Description

Device and method for generating and using wizard interface in terminal

technical field

The present invention generally relates to how to realize the guide function in the terminal. More specifically, it relates to a device and method for generating and using a wizard interface in a terminal.

Background technique

With the rapid development of electronic technology, the functions realized by various terminals (such as mobile phones, tablet computers, personal computers, game consoles, multimedia players, etc.) (for example, functions realized through operating systems or installed applications) are becoming more and more Correspondingly, people can often meet different needs through the functions implemented by the terminal, for example, through the WeChat installed in the terminal to realize the function of sending and receiving audio information or text information, so as to meet the communication needs between people. However, while these functions meet people's needs, the complexity of terminal operations continues to increase.

Currently, product developers or application providers provide corresponding official help documents on how to use various functions implemented in the terminal. However, in the case of many functions or complex operations, the official help documents usually include a large amount of information, making it difficult for users to find the corresponding instructions for each operation, and the operation instructions found by users may not be detailed or intuitive enough, resulting in incomprehensible. It can be seen that it is difficult for users to understand and master the detailed operations that need to be performed in order to use a certain function in the terminal only through official help documents. In addition, even though demonstration diagrams are provided for some functions, when users operate according to these diagrams, they lack the sense of real operation and will not obtain relevant processing results.

For this reason, the user will invite other people to teach how to use various functions of the terminal. However, due to the poor learning ability of the user itself (especially some old or low-educated users) or the limited level of guidance of the professor, As a result, users still cannot master the use of functions well after watching the professor's demonstration.

It can be seen that it is difficult for the user to effectively understand or grasp specific operations for using various functions implemented in the terminal.

Contents of the invention

Exemplary embodiments of the present invention are directed to providing an apparatus and method for generating and using a guide interface in a terminal, by which a user's difficulty in learning how to use various functions in a terminal can be overcome.

According to an aspect of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus for generating a guide interface in a terminal, including: an operation object determination unit configured to start from the first demonstration step in the demonstration operation, and for each demonstration operation a demonstration step, determining the operation object involved in the demonstration step on the corresponding operation interface, wherein the demonstration operation is used to demonstrate how to use the predetermined function of the terminal; a highlight effect setting unit is used to set the highlight applied to the determined operation object Effect; the guide information generation unit, used to generate guide information for prompting the content of the demonstration step; the guide interface generation unit, used for each demonstration step in the demonstration operation, the highlighted effect of the setting and the generated guide The information is associated with the corresponding operation interface to generate the corresponding wizard interface.

The device may further include: a demonstration mode starting unit, configured to control the terminal to enter the demonstration mode when receiving an instruction for entering the demonstration mode for the predetermined function, wherein, when the terminal enters the demonstration mode, the operation The object determination unit starts from the first demonstration step in the demonstration operation, and determines the operation objects involved in the demonstration steps on the corresponding operation interface.

The apparatus may further include: an operation bar unit for providing an operation bar for generating a wizard interface on the corresponding operation interface.

In the device, the operation bar may include at least one of the following items: a demonstration step reset button, a guide information input button, a guide information reset button, and a demonstration step jump button.

In the apparatus, the operation bar unit may respectively provide an operation bar corresponding to each demonstration step in the demonstration operation, or the operation bar unit may provide a single operation bar corresponding to all the steps in the demonstration operation.

In the device, the operation object determination unit can determine the operation object involved in the demonstration step by determining the operation area of the demonstration step on the corresponding operation interface.

In the device, the highlighting effect may include at least one of the following items: a frame display effect, a highlight display effect, and a shadow display effect.

In the device, the highlight effect setting unit may further apply a highlight effect to the determined operation object.

In the device, the highlighting effect setting unit may set the highlighting effect in the form of a control.

In the device, the guide information may include at least one of audio guide information and text guide information.

In the device, when the guide information input button or the guide information reset button is pressed, the guide information generation unit may collect audio and/or text input by the user, and generate an audio guide based on the collected audio and/or text information and/or text guidance information.

In the device, when a guide information input button or a guide information reset button is pressed, the guide information generating unit may collect audio input by a user, convert the input audio into text, and generate text based on the converted text Wizard information.

In the device, the guide information generating unit may generate the guide information in the form of a widget.

In the device, the guide interface generating unit can generate the corresponding guide interface by associating the set highlighting effect and the generated guide information with the layout file of the corresponding operation interface.

In the device, the guide interface generating unit can generate the corresponding guide interface by associating the set highlighting effect and the generated guide information with the screenshot of the corresponding operation interface.

According to another aspect of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a method for generating a wizard interface in a terminal, including: (A) starting from the first demonstration step in the demonstration operation, and for each demonstration step in the demonstration operation , determining the operation object involved in the demonstration step on the corresponding operation interface, wherein the demonstration operation is used to demonstrate how to use a predetermined function of the terminal; (B) setting a highlighting effect applied to the determined operation object; (C) generating an operation object for Guidance information prompting the content of the demonstration steps; (D) For each demonstration step in the demonstration operation, associating the set highlighting effect and the generated guide information with the corresponding operation interface to generate a corresponding guide interface.

Before step (A), the method may further include: (E) controlling the terminal to enter the demonstration mode when receiving an instruction for entering the demonstration mode for the predetermined function, wherein, when the terminal enters the demonstration mode Next, execute steps (A), (B), (C), (D).

In the method, the corresponding operation interface may include an operation bar for generating a wizard interface.

In the method, the operation bar may include at least one of the following items: a demo step reset button, a guide information input button, a guide information reset button, and a demo step jump button.

In the method, the operation bar may be an operation bar corresponding to each demonstration step in the demonstration operation, or the operation bar may be a single operation bar corresponding to all the steps in the demonstration operation.

In the method, in step (A), the operation object involved in the demonstration step can be determined by determining the operation area of the demonstration step on the corresponding operation interface.

In the method, the highlighting effect may include at least one of the following items: a frame display effect, a highlight display effect, and a shadow display effect.

In the method, step (B) may further include: applying a highlighting effect to the determined operation object.

In the method, in step (B), the highlighting effect can be set in the form of a control.

In the method, the guide information may include at least one of audio guide information and text guide information.

In the method, in step (C), when the guide information input button or the guide information reset button is pressed, the audio and/or text input by the user may be collected, and based on the collected audio and/or text Generate audio guide messages and/or text guide messages.

In the method, in step (C), when the guide information input button or the guide information reset button is pressed, the audio input by the user may be collected, the input audio may be converted into text, and based on the converted text, to generate text guide information.

In the method, in step (C), the wizard information may be generated in the form of controls.

In the method, in step (D), the corresponding wizard interface can be generated by associating the set highlighting effect and the generated wizard information with the layout file of the corresponding operation interface.

In the method, in step (D), the corresponding wizard interface may be generated by associating the set highlighting effect and the generated wizard information with the screenshot of the corresponding operation interface.

According to another aspect of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a device for using a guide interface in a terminal, including: an operation interface display unit for displaying the corresponding demonstration steps from the first demonstration step in the demonstration operation The operation interface included in the wizard interface, wherein each wizard interface includes a corresponding operation interface and a highlight effect and wizard information associated with the operation interface, wherein the demonstration operation is used to demonstrate how to use a predetermined function of the terminal, highlighting The display effect is set to be applied to the operation object involved in the demonstration step, and the guide information is used to prompt the content of the demonstration step; the highlighting unit is used to apply a highlight effect to the operation object on the displayed operation interface; the guide information providing unit, It is used to provide corresponding guide information when the operation interface is displayed; the actual operation detection unit is used to detect the actual operation performed by the user on the operation interface on the displayed operation interface; the execution unit is used to execute the detected actual operation.

In the device, the actual operation detection unit can determine whether the detected actual operation is the same as the corresponding demonstration step, wherein, when the detected actual operation is the same as the corresponding demonstration step, the operation interface display unit displays The operation interface included in the wizard interface.

The device may further include: a guide mode enabling unit configured to control the terminal to enter the guide mode when receiving an instruction for entering the guide mode for the predetermined function, wherein, when the terminal enters the guide mode, the operation The interface display unit displays the operation interface included in the guide interface corresponding to the demonstration step from the first demonstration step in the demonstration operation.

In the device, the highlighting effect may include at least one of the following items: a frame display effect, a highlight display effect, and a shadow display effect.

In the device, the highlighting unit may apply a highlighting effect set in the form of a control to the operation object.

In the device, the guide information may include at least one of audio guide information and text guide information.

In the device, the guide information providing unit may provide corresponding guide information set in the form of controls.

In the device, when the detected actual operation is different from the corresponding demonstration step, the operation interface display unit displays a message for notifying an operation error and/or information for prompting a correct operation.

In the device, the highlighting effect and guide information are associated with the layout file of the operation interface, and the layout file is associated with the predetermined function of the terminal, and the execution unit can provide the detected actual operation to the operation interface and controlling the layout file to perform the detected actual operation to perform the predetermined function.

In the device, the highlighting effect and the guide information are associated with the screenshot of the operation interface, and the predetermined function of the terminal is executed by a specific application installed on the terminal, and the actual operation detection unit may detect the actual The operation is provided to the specific application to determine whether the detected actual operation is the same as the corresponding demonstration step, and when the detected actual operation is the same as the corresponding demonstration step, the execution unit controls the specific application to execute the detected actual operation to execute the terminal of the predetermined functions.

In the device, the actual operation detection unit may detect the actual operation performed by the user on the operation interface only in the area where the operation object is located.

According to another aspect of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a method for using a wizard interface in a terminal, including: (a) displaying the wizard interface corresponding to the demonstration step from the first demonstration step in the demonstration operation Including the operation interface, wherein each wizard interface includes a corresponding operation interface and a highlight effect and guide information associated with the operation interface, wherein the demonstration operation is used to demonstrate how to use a predetermined function of the terminal, and the highlight effect is set In order to be applied to the operation objects involved in the demonstration steps, the wizard information is used to prompt the content of the demonstration steps; (b) on the displayed operation interface, apply a highlight effect to the operation object; (c) provide corresponding information when the operation interface is displayed Wizard information; (d) detecting the actual operation performed by the user on the operation interface on the displayed operation interface; (e) executing the detected actual operation.

In the method, in step (d), it may be determined whether the detected actual operation is the same as the corresponding demonstration step, wherein, when the detected actual operation is the same as the corresponding demonstration step, in step (a), may be Displays the operation screen included in the wizard screen corresponding to the next demonstration step.

Before step (a), the method may further include: (f) controlling the terminal to enter the guide mode when receiving an instruction for entering the guide mode for the predetermined function, wherein, when the terminal enters the guide mode Next, perform steps (a), (b), (c), (d), (e).

In the method, the highlighting effect may include at least one of the following items: a frame display effect, a highlight display effect, and a shadow display effect.

In the method, in step (b), the highlight effect set in the form of a control may be applied to the operation object.

In the method, the guide information may include at least one of audio guide information and text guide information.

In the method, in step (c), corresponding wizard information set in the form of controls may be provided.

In the method, in step (d), when the detected actual operation is different from the corresponding demonstration step, a message for notifying an operation error and/or information for prompting a correct operation may be displayed on the operation interface.

In the method, the highlighted effect and the guide information may be associated with the layout file of the operation interface, and the layout file may be associated with the predetermined function of the terminal, and in step (e), the detected The actual operation is provided to the layout file of the operation interface, and the layout file is controlled to execute the detected actual operation to execute the predetermined function of the terminal.

In the method, the highlighting effect and the guide information can be associated with the screenshot of the operation interface, and the predetermined function of the terminal can be executed through a specific application installed on the terminal, and in step (d), can be achieved through providing the detected actual operation to the specific application to determine whether the detected actual operation is the same as the corresponding demonstration step, and when the detected actual operation is the same as the corresponding demonstration step, in step (e), the described The specific application performs the detected actual operation to perform the predetermined function of the terminal.

In the method, in step (d), the actual operation performed by the user on the operation interface can be detected only in the area where the operation object is located.

In the apparatus and method for generating a guide interface in a terminal according to exemplary embodiments of the present invention, specific operations for using various functions implemented in the terminal can be effectively recorded and reflected through generation of the guide interface. In the device and method for using a wizard interface in a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the user can easily understand or grasp specific operations for using various functions implemented in the terminal through the use of the wizard interface, and The actual operation of the user when using the wizard interface can be performed, so that the user can use the functions of the terminal conveniently, and the user experience is improved.

Description of drawings

The above and other objects of exemplary embodiments of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings exemplarily showing embodiments, in which:

FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of a device for generating a wizard interface in a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 2 shows a block diagram of a device for generating a wizard interface in a terminal according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 3 shows a block diagram of a device for generating a wizard interface in a terminal according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 shows a flowchart of a method for generating a wizard interface in a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5 shows an example of determining an operation object according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 6 shows a flowchart of a method for generating a wizard interface in a terminal according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 7 shows an example of entering a demonstration mode according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 8 shows an example of entering a demonstration mode according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 9 illustrates an operation bar corresponding to each demonstration step in a demonstration operation according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 10 shows a single operation bar corresponding to all steps in a demonstration operation according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

11 shows a block diagram of a device for using a wizard interface in a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

12 shows a block diagram of a device for using a wizard interface in a terminal according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

13 shows a flowchart of a method for using a wizard interface in a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 14 shows an example of a wizard interface according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 15 shows a flowchart of a method for using a wizard interface in a terminal according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 16 shows an example of using a wizard mode according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 17 shows a flowchart of a method for using a wizard interface in a terminal according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

detailed description

Reference will now be made in detail to the exemplary embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein like numerals refer to like parts throughout.

FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of a device for generating a wizard interface in a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Here, as an example, the terminal may be an electronic terminal with multiple functions such as a smart phone, a tablet computer, a personal computer, a game machine, and a multimedia player.

As shown in FIG. 1 , the device for generating a guide interface in a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes: an operation object determining unit 10 , a highlight effect setting unit 20 , a guide information generating unit 30 , and a guide interface generating unit 40 . These units can be realized by general-purpose hardware processors such as digital signal processors and field programmable gate arrays, can also be realized by dedicated hardware processors such as dedicated chips, and can also be completely realized in software through computer programs, for example, by These are the various modules in the application installed in the terminal to make the wizard interface.

Specifically, the operation object determination unit 10 is used to determine the operation objects involved in the demonstration step on the corresponding operation interface for each demonstration step in the demonstration operation starting from the first demonstration step in the demonstration operation, wherein the demonstration operation Used to demonstrate how to use the predetermined functions of the terminal.

Here, the predetermined function may be any function that the user wishes to learn how to use among the functions implemented by the terminal. As an example, the predetermined function may be a function that can be realized by the terminal system itself (for example, switching the , icon movement, etc.), the functions that can be realized by the application configured at the factory of the terminal (for example, setting the alarm clock, recording voice files, etc.), the functions that can be realized by the third-party application software installed in the terminal (for example, sending WeChat, viewing WeChat Bo, etc.) and so on.

Here, the demonstration operation refers to an operation for using the predetermined function of the terminal, and the demonstration operation may include at least one demonstration step. As an example, the demonstration operation may be performed by anyone who knows how to use the predetermined function. Specifically, how to use the predetermined functions of the terminal can be demonstrated through touch screen operations, and how to use the predetermined functions of the terminal can also be demonstrated through other forms of operations (eg, physical button operations, voice-activated operations, and body-sensing operations, etc.).

Here, for each demonstration step, the operation object determining unit 10 may determine the operation object involved in the demonstration step on the corresponding operation interface. As an example, the operation object determining unit 10 may determine the operation object involved in the demonstration step by determining the operation area of the demonstration step on the corresponding operation interface. For example, assuming that the predetermined function is to set an alarm clock, and the demo steps include clicking on the alarm clock icon, the operation object determination unit 10 can sense the area clicked by the user on the displayed alarm clock setting interface, and display the alarm clock in the layout file of the alarm clock setting interface according to the position of the area. Action objects that determine the area in , for example, an alarm clock icon. As an example, an alarm clock icon here may indicate a related alarm clock icon control. It should be understood that the control indicates a graphical user interface element that controls all data processed by the application program and interactive operations on these data.

The highlight effect setting unit 20 is used to set a highlight effect applied to the determined operation object. Here, when the highlighting effect is applied to the determined operation object, the determined operation object will be highlighted. As an example, the highlighting effect may include at least one of the following items: frame display effect, highlight display effect, shadow display Effect. As an example, the highlighting effect setting unit 20 may set the highlighting effect in the form of a control. For example, the highlight effect setting unit 20 may set a highlight control to be applied to the determined alarm clock icon, so that when the highlight control is applied to the alarm clock icon, the alarm clock icon is highlighted.

Preferably, the highlighting effect setting unit 20 can also apply the set highlighting effect to the determined operation object. In this way, during the demonstration operation, relevant operation objects can be highlighted, thereby helping the user to more easily remember the operation objects involved in each demonstration step. For example, when the user clicks the alarm clock icon, when the operation object determination unit 10 determines that the alarm clock icon on the alarm clock setting interface is clicked, the highlight effect setting unit 20 can apply the set highlight effect to the alarm clock icon, so that the alarm clock The icon is highlighted.

The guidance information generation unit 30 is used to generate guidance information for prompting the content of the demonstration steps. Here, the guide information is used to prompt the user about the content of the relevant demonstration steps. As an example, the guide information may include a complete description of the demonstration steps or a description of key actions in the demonstration steps. Specifically, the guidance information may include audio guidance information, text guidance information, or a combination of audio guidance information and text guidance information. Correspondingly, the guidance information generation unit 30 may collect audio and/or text for generating the guidance information, and based on Collected audio and/or text to generate corresponding guide information. In addition, the guidance information generation unit 30 may also convert the collected audio into text, and generate text guidance information based on the converted text.

As an example, the guide information generating unit 30 may generate guide information in the form of widgets. For example, the guide information generating unit 30 may generate audio guide information in the form of an audio playback control, or the guide information generating unit 30 may generate text guide information in the form of a text box control.

The guide interface generation unit 40 is configured to, for each demonstration step in the demonstration operation, associate the set highlighting effect and the generated guide information with the corresponding operation interface to generate a corresponding guide interface. Here, as an example, the wizard interface may be formed as a file or data in a specific form, and may also be formed as an interactive interface such as a graphical user interface.

For example, in a case where a predetermined function is provided by an operating system of the terminal or an application configured at the factory, the wizard interface may be a file or data in a specific form. As an example, the guide interface generating unit 40 may generate a corresponding guide interface by associating the set highlighting effect and the generated guide information with the layout file of the corresponding operation interface. Here, the layout file indicates a code file containing information in the operation interface. Correspondingly, the guide interface generation unit 40 may bind the set highlight effect control and the generated guide information control with the layout file to form a file or data as a guide interface.

For example, in the case that the predetermined function is provided by third-party application software installed in the terminal, the wizard interface may be an interactive interface such as a graphical user interface. As an example, the guide interface generation unit 40 may generate a corresponding guide interface by associating the set highlighting effect and the generated guide information with the screenshot of the corresponding operation interface. Here, for the predetermined function, the guide interface generating unit 40 can take a screenshot of the screen of the operation interface, and associate the set highlight effect control and the generated guide information control with the screenshot obtained by screenshotting to generate a guide interface graphical user interface.

Through the above method, the generation of the wizard interface can effectively record and reflect specific operations for using various functions implemented in the terminal, thereby helping users to better use the various functions implemented in the terminal.

Fig. 2 shows a block diagram of a device for generating a wizard interface in a terminal according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 2, in addition to the operation object determination unit 10 shown in FIG. 1, the highlight effect setting unit 20, the guide information generation unit 30, and the guide interface generation unit 40, the guide interface generation device shown in FIG. Mode activation unit 50 .

Here, the operation object determining unit 10 , the highlight effect setting unit 20 , the guide information generating unit 30 , and the guide interface generating unit 40 can operate in the manner described with reference to FIG. 1 , which will not be repeated here.

In addition, the demonstration mode starting unit 50 can be used to control the terminal to enter the demonstration mode when receiving an instruction for entering the demonstration mode for a predetermined function, wherein, when the terminal enters the demonstration mode, the operation object determination unit 10 starts from the demonstration operation The first demonstration step in , and determine the operation object involved in the demonstration step on the corresponding operation interface.

Specifically, the demo mode starting unit 50 may receive an instruction to enter the demo mode by detecting various user inputs. Here, the user input may be performed through a touch screen operation, may also be performed through a set physical button, and may also be performed through a specific somatosensory operation. For example, an instruction to enter the demo mode may be input through various buttons or menus set on the operation interface and other demo mode entries.

As mentioned above, the terminal can be conveniently controlled to enter the demonstration mode through the demonstration mode activation unit 50 .

In addition, in order to facilitate demonstration operations and generate corresponding guide information, a unit for providing an operation bar related to demonstration operations and guide information on the operation interface may be added to the device shown in FIG. 1 . Fig. 3 shows a block diagram of a device for generating a guide interface in a terminal according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention. 3, in addition to the operation object determination unit 10 shown in FIG. Bar unit 60.

Here, the operation object determining unit 10 , the highlighting effect setting unit 20 , the guide information generating unit 30 , and the guide interface generating unit 40 may operate according to the specific implementation manner described with reference to FIG. 1 , which will not be repeated here.

In addition, the operation bar unit 60 can be used to provide an operation bar for generating a wizard interface on a corresponding operation interface.

Here, as an example, the operation bar may include at least one of the following items: a demo step reset button, a guide information input button, a guide information reset button, and a demo step jump button. These buttons can be arranged at any suitable position on the operation interface, and can be combined with the progress bar of the demonstration step. In addition, it should be understood that these buttons can also be further divided or combined.

Specifically, the demo step reset button can be used to ignore the previously executed demo steps to re-execute the demo steps, so that wrong demo steps can be corrected. The demo step jump button can be used to switch from the current demo step to the demo step desired by the user according to the user's input.

In addition, a wizard information input button can be used to start entering wizard information. The wizard information reset button can be used to delete the previously input wizard information to re-enter the wizard information, so that wrong wizard information can be corrected.

Specifically, as an example, when the guide information input button or the guide information reset button is pressed, the guide information generation unit 30 may collect audio and/or text input by the user, and generate an audio guide based on the collected audio or text. information and/or text guidance information. As another example, when the guide information input button or the guide information reset button is pressed, the guide information generation unit 30 may collect audio input by the user, convert the input audio into text, and generate text based on the converted text. Wizard information.

It should be understood that the buttons included in the operation bar are not limited to the above examples, and may also include various buttons according to the needs of actual applications. For example, the operation bar may also include a demonstration step confirmation button. Here, as an example, the demonstration step confirmation button is available To confirm the completion of all demo steps, for example, a demo step confirmation button can be implemented as a "Done" button. Specifically, assuming that the scheduled function is to set an alarm clock, the demonstration steps include clicking the alarm clock icon, clicking the add icon, entering the ringing time, clicking the week icon, checking the weekly repeat option box, and clicking the storage icon, then all the above demonstrations are completed In the case of steps, the completion of all demonstration steps can be confirmed by pressing the "Finish" button to save the generated wizard screens. As an example, after the "Finish" button is clicked, the set of various wizard interfaces can be named according to the user's input, for example, all wizard interfaces generated for the predetermined function of setting an alarm clock can be uniformly named "Set Alarm Clock".

As an example, the operation bar unit 60 may respectively provide an operation bar corresponding to each demonstration step in the demonstration operation. Specifically, the operation bar may include a presentation step jump button for switching to the previous presentation step or the next presentation step relative to the current presentation step, for example, the presentation step jump button may be realized as "previous step" button and the "Next" button. Through the above buttons, the current demonstration step can be switched to the previous demonstration step or the next demonstration step desired by the user according to the user's input.

Alternatively, the operation bar unit 60 may provide a single operation bar corresponding to all steps in the demonstration operation. Specifically, the operation bar may include a demonstration step jump button corresponding to each demonstration step, for example, the demonstration step jump button may be implemented as a numbered button corresponding to each demonstration step, that is, "1" button, "2" button, and "2" button. ” button etc. Through the above buttons, according to the user's selection input, it can be switched to any demonstration step desired by the user.

As described above, by providing the operation bar in the operation interface, it is possible to more conveniently perform demonstration steps and generate wizard information.

Hereinafter, a method for generating a wizard interface in a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 10 . The method can be implemented by the devices shown in Fig. 1 to Fig. 3, and can also be realized by computer programs. For example, the method can be performed by an application installed in the terminal for making a guide interface.

Fig. 4 shows a flowchart of a method for generating a wizard interface in a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Here, as an example, the terminal may be an electronic terminal with multiple functions such as a smart phone, a tablet computer, a personal computer, a game machine, and a multimedia player.

As shown in Figure 4, in step S10, starting from the first demonstration step in the demonstration operation, for each demonstration step in the demonstration operation, determine the operation object involved in the demonstration step on the corresponding operation interface, wherein the demonstration operation uses To demonstrate how to use the scheduled functions of the terminal.

Here, the predetermined function may be any function that the user wishes to learn how to use among the functions implemented by the terminal. As an example, the predetermined function may be a function that can be realized by the terminal system itself (for example, switching the , icon movement, etc.), the functions that can be realized by the application configured at the factory of the terminal (for example, setting the alarm clock, recording voice files, etc.), the functions that can be realized by the third-party application software installed in the terminal (for example, sending WeChat, viewing WeChat Bo, etc.) and so on.

Here, the demonstration operation refers to an operation for using the predetermined function of the terminal, and the demonstration operation may include at least one demonstration step. As an example, the demonstration operation may be performed by anyone who knows how to use the predetermined function. Specifically, how to use the predetermined functions of the terminal can be demonstrated through touch screen operations, and how to use the predetermined functions of the terminal can also be demonstrated through other forms of operations (eg, physical button operations, voice-activated operations, and body-sensing operations, etc.).

Here, for each demonstration step, the operation objects involved in the demonstration step can be determined on the corresponding operation interface. As an example, in step S10, the operation object involved in the demonstration step may be determined by determining the operation area of the demonstration step on the corresponding operation interface. FIG. 5 shows an example of determining an operation object according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figure 5, assuming that the predetermined function is to set an alarm clock, the demonstration steps include clicking the alarm clock icon, then the area clicked by the user can be sensed on the displayed alarm clock setting interface, and the layout file of the alarm clock setting interface can be displayed according to the position of this area. Identify the action object for this area, for example, the alarm clock icon. As an example, an alarm clock icon here may indicate a related alarm clock icon control.

Referring again to FIG. 4 , in step S20 , a highlighting effect applied to the determined operation object is set. Here, when the highlighting effect is applied to the determined operation object, the determined operation object will be highlighted. As an example, the highlighting effect may include at least one of the following items: frame display effect, highlight display effect, shadow display Effect. As an example, in step S20, the highlighting effect may be set in the form of a control. For example, a highlight control to be applied to a determined alarm clock icon may be set so that when the highlight control is applied to the alarm clock icon, the alarm clock icon is highlighted.

Preferably, the set highlighting effect can also be applied to the determined operation object. In this way, during the demonstration operation, relevant operation objects can be highlighted, thereby helping the user to more easily remember the operation objects involved in each demonstration step. For example, in the case where the user clicks on the alarm clock icon, when it is determined in step S10 that the alarm clock icon on the alarm clock setting interface is clicked, the set highlight effect can also be applied to the alarm clock icon in step S20, so that the alarm clock icon is highlighted .

In step S30, guide information for prompting the content of the demonstration step is generated. Here, the guide information is used to prompt the user about the content of the relevant demonstration steps. As an example, the guide information may include a complete description of the demonstration steps or a description of key actions in the demonstration steps. Specifically, the guidance information may include audio guidance information, text guidance information, or a combination of audio guidance information and text guidance information. Correspondingly, in step S30, audio and/or text used to generate the guidance information may be collected, and based on the collected audio and/or text to generate corresponding wizard information. In addition, the collected audio can also be converted into text, and text guidance information can be generated based on the converted text.

As an example, in step S30, wizard information may be generated in the form of controls. For example, the audio guide information may be generated in the form of an audio playback control, or the text guide information may be generated in the form of a text box control.

Next, in step S40, for each demonstration step in the demonstration operation, the set highlighting effect and the generated guide information are associated with the corresponding operation interface to generate a corresponding guide interface. Here, as an example, the wizard interface may be formed as a file or data in a specific form, and may also be formed as an interactive interface such as a graphical user interface.

For example, in a case where a predetermined function is provided by an operating system of the terminal or an application configured at the factory, the wizard interface may be a file or data in a specific form. As an example, the corresponding wizard interface may be generated by associating the set highlighting effect and the generated wizard information with the layout file of the corresponding operation interface. Here, the layout file indicates a code file containing information in the operation interface. Correspondingly, the set highlighting effect control and the generated wizard information control may be bound to the layout file to form a file or data as a wizard interface.

For example, in the case that the predetermined function is provided by third-party application software installed in the terminal, the wizard interface may be an interactive interface such as a graphical user interface. As an example, the corresponding wizard interface may be generated by associating the set highlighting effect and the generated wizard information with the screenshot of the corresponding operation interface. Here, for the predetermined function, a screenshot of the screen of the operation interface may be taken, and the set highlight effect control and the generated guide information control may be associated with the screenshot obtained by the screenshot to generate a GUI as the guide interface.

Through the above method, the generation of the wizard interface can effectively record and reflect specific operations for using various functions implemented in the terminal, thereby helping users to better use the various functions implemented in the terminal.

Fig. 6 shows a flowchart of a method for generating a wizard interface in a terminal according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 6 , in addition to step S10 , step S20 , step S30 and step S40 shown in FIG. 4 , the wizard interface generation method shown in FIG. 6 may further include step S50 before step S10 .

Here, step S10 , step S20 , step S30 , and step S40 can be operated in the manner described with reference to FIG. 4 , and will not be repeated here.

In addition, in step S50, the terminal may be controlled to enter the demonstration mode when an instruction for entering the demonstration mode for a predetermined function is received, wherein, when the terminal enters the demonstration mode, step S10, step S20, step S30, Step S40.

In particular, the indication to enter demonstration mode may be received by detecting various user inputs. Here, the user input may be performed through a touch screen operation, may also be performed through a set physical button, and may also be performed through a specific somatosensory operation. For example, an instruction to enter the demonstration mode may be input through controls such as various keys set on the operation interface.

As an example, controls such as various keys provided on the operation interface may be combined with icons of predetermined functions (eg, application icons) to provide an entry for entering a demo mode for predetermined functions.

FIG. 7 illustrates an example of entering a demonstration mode according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

As an example, referring to FIG. 7 , assuming that the predetermined function is setting an alarm clock, an instruction for entering the demo mode based on the icon of setting the alarm clock and related keys may be received from the user, thereby controlling the terminal to enter the demo mode.

For example, as shown in (a) in FIG. 7 , a “+” button for entering the demonstration mode may be displayed around the icon for setting an alarm clock in response to a predetermined operation performed by the user on the icon, where the predetermined operation It can be an operation such as a long press or a swipe performed by the user on the icon.

Next, as shown in (b) in FIG. 7 , in the case where the "+" button is displayed, the user may receive an input for entering the "+" button by performing an operation (for example, a click operation, etc.) on the "+" button. An indication of the demonstration mode, so as to control the terminal to enter the demonstration mode, so as to generate a wizard interface about the predetermined function of setting the alarm clock.

Correspondingly, after the terminal enters the demonstration mode, a corresponding guide interface can be generated according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. After the guide interface is generated, as shown in (c) in FIG. A function button marked with the name of the wizard interface (for example, "set alarm clock") is displayed, so that the user can use the corresponding wizard interface by operating the function button.

FIG. 8 illustrates an example of entering a demonstration mode according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

As an example, referring to FIG. 8 , assuming that the predetermined function is setting an alarm clock, an instruction to enter the demo mode based on the navigation icons and related keys of the creation wizard interface from the user may be received, thereby controlling the terminal to enter the demo mode.

For example, as shown in (a) in FIG. 8 , in response to a predetermined operation (for example, a single-click operation, etc.) performed by the user on the navigation icon of the creation wizard interface, the interface displayed by the navigation icon for entering "+" button in demo mode. Here, the navigation icon can be displayed at any suitable position on the user interface, and can also be displayed at other suitable positions such as a drop-down menu. In addition, next to the displayed "+" key, a menu including function keys indicating the wizard interface that has been generated may also be displayed.

Next, as shown in (b) in FIG. 8 , in the case where the "+" button is displayed, the user's input for entering the "+" button by performing an operation (for example, a click operation, etc.) may be received. An indication of the demonstration mode, so as to control the terminal to enter the demonstration mode, so as to generate a wizard interface about the predetermined function of setting the alarm clock.

Correspondingly, after the terminal enters the demonstration mode, a corresponding wizard interface can be generated according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. After the wizard interface is generated, as shown in (c) in FIG. Indicate the function keys of the generated guide interface (for example, the function keys marked with "set alarm clock"), so that the user can use the corresponding guide interface by operating the function keys.

Through the above method, the terminal can be conveniently controlled to enter the demo mode according to the user's input.

In addition, in order to facilitate demonstration operations and generate corresponding guide information, in the method for generating a guide interface in a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the corresponding operation interface may include an operation bar for generating the guide interface.

Here, as an example, the operation bar may include at least one of the following items: a demo step reset button, a guide information input button, a guide information reset button, and a demo step jump button. These buttons can be arranged at any suitable position on the operation interface, and can be combined with the progress bar of the demonstration step. In addition, it should be understood that these buttons can also be further divided or combined.

Specifically, the demonstration step reset button can be used to ignore the previously performed demonstration steps to re-execute the demonstration steps, so that wrong demonstration steps can be corrected. The demo step jump button can be used to switch from the current demo step to the demo step desired by the user according to the user's input.

In addition, a wizard information input button can be used to start entering wizard information. The wizard information reset button can be used to delete the previously input wizard information to re-enter the wizard information, so that wrong wizard information can be corrected.

Specifically, as an example, when the guide information input button or the guide information reset button is pressed, audio and/or text input by the user may be collected, and audio guide information and/or text may be generated based on the collected audio or text Wizard information. For example, the guide information input button can be implemented as a "record" button. Specifically, assuming that the predetermined function is to set an alarm clock, the demonstration steps include clicking the alarm clock icon. When the "record" button is pressed, the voice content input by the user can be collected (for example, "click the alarm clock icon"), and generate audio guide information based on the recording content. As another example, in case a guide information input button or a guide information reset button is pressed, user input audio may be collected, the input audio converted into text, and text guide information generated based on the converted text. For example, the wizard information input button can be implemented as a "recording to text" button. Specifically, assuming that the predetermined function is to set an alarm clock, the demonstration steps include clicking the alarm clock icon. When the "recording to text" button is pressed, the user can be collected The input voice content (for example, "click the alarm clock icon"), convert the recording content into text, and generate text guidance information based on the converted text.

It should be understood that the buttons included in the operation bar are not limited to the above examples, and may also include various buttons according to the needs of actual applications. For example, the operation bar may also include a demonstration step confirmation button. Here, as an example, the demonstration step confirmation button is available To confirm the completion of all demo steps, for example, a demo step confirmation button can be implemented as a "Done" button. Specifically, assuming that the scheduled function is to set an alarm clock, the demonstration steps include clicking the alarm clock icon, clicking the add icon, entering the ringing time, clicking the week icon, checking the weekly repeat option box, and clicking the storage icon, then all the above demonstrations are completed In the case of steps, the completion of all demonstration steps can be confirmed by pressing the "Finish" button to save the generated wizard screens. As an example, after the "Finish" button is clicked, the set of various wizard interfaces can be named according to the user's input, for example, all wizard interfaces generated for the predetermined function of setting an alarm clock can be uniformly named "Set Alarm Clock".

As an example, the action bar may be an action bar corresponding to each presentation step in the presentation operation. FIG. 9 illustrates an operation bar corresponding to each demonstration step in a demonstration operation according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. As an example, as shown in FIG. 9, the operation bar may correspond to each demonstration step in the demonstration operation. Specifically, in the operation bar, the guide information input button can be implemented as a "record" button, the demonstration step reset button and the guide information reset button can be combined into a "reset" button, and the demonstration step confirmation button can be implemented as "Done" button. In addition, the operation bar may also include a demonstration step jump button for switching to the previous demonstration step or the next demonstration step relative to the current demonstration step. As shown in FIG. 9, the demonstration step jump button may be realized as " "Previous" button and "Next" button. Through the above buttons, the current demonstration step can be switched to the previous demonstration step or the next demonstration step desired by the user according to the user's input.

Here, as an example, for the case where an operation bar corresponding to each demonstration step in the demonstration operation is provided on the corresponding operation interface, each demonstration step may be performed starting from the first demonstration step in the demonstration operation.

For example, assuming that the predetermined function is to set an alarm clock, in the case of entering the demonstration mode, the demonstration operation may include seven demonstration steps, which will be described in detail below with reference to FIG. 9 :

Step 1: As shown in (a) in Figure 9, the professor can click the alarm clock icon to enter the alarm clock page to set the ringing time and ringing mode of the alarm clock. After the professor clicks the alarm clock icon, he can press "Record ” button to record voice-guided instructions for that demo step (for example, “click the alarm clock icon”). In addition, if an operation error occurs or the content of the voice guidance instruction is wrong, the demonstration steps can be re-performed or the voice guidance instructions of the demonstration steps can be re-inputted by pressing the "reset" button. After the first demonstration step is completed, the operation interface of the second demonstration step can be entered by pressing the "next step" button.

Step 2: As shown in (b) in Figure 9, the professor can click the "+" button in the upper right corner of the alarm clock page to add a new alarm clock. After the professor clicks the "+" button, he can press the "Record" button Record voice-guided instructions for the steps of the demonstration (eg, "click the '+' button"). In addition, if an operation error occurs or the content of the voice guidance instruction is wrong, the demonstration steps can be re-performed or the voice guidance instructions of the demonstration steps can be re-inputted by pressing the "reset" button. When the second demonstration step is completed, you can press the "Next" button to enter the operation interface of the third demonstration step. In addition, you can also press the "Previous Step" button or the "Next Step" button according to the user's pressing operation from the current demonstration step. Switch to the previous presentation step or the next presentation step as desired by the user.

Step 3: As shown in (c) in Figure 9, the professor can enter the ringing time in the time option box on the alarm clock page. After the professor has input the ringing time "09:00", he can press "Record ” button to record voice-guided instructions for that demo step (for example, “Enter the ring time”). In addition, if an operation error occurs or the content of the voice guidance instruction is wrong, the demonstration steps can be re-performed or the voice guidance instructions of the demonstration steps can be re-inputted by pressing the "reset" button. When the third demonstration step is completed, you can press the "Next" button to enter the operation interface of the fourth demonstration step. In addition, you can also press the "Previous Step" button or the "Next Step" button according to the user's pressing operation from the current demonstration step. Switch to the previous presentation step or the next presentation step as desired by the user.

Step 4: As shown in (d) in Figure 9, the professor can click on the week icon to determine the bell day, and after the professor clicks on the bell day "Monday" and "Tuesday", he can press the "recording" button Record the voice-guided instructions for the demo steps (eg, "click on the day of the week icon"). In addition, if an operation error occurs or the content of the voice guidance instruction is wrong, the demonstration steps can be re-performed or the voice guidance instructions of the demonstration steps can be re-inputted by pressing the "reset" button. When the fourth demonstration step is completed, you can press the "Next" button to enter the operation interface of the fifth demonstration step. In addition, you can also press the "Previous Step" button or the "Next Step" button according to the user's pressing operation from the current demonstration step. Switch to the previous presentation step or the next presentation step as desired by the user.

The fifth step: as shown in (e) in Figure 9, the professor can check the repeat option box every week, and after the professor has checked the repeat option box every week, he can press the "recording" button to record the demonstration step. Voice-guided instructions (eg, "Check the box to repeat weekly"). In addition, if an operation error occurs or the content of the voice guidance instruction is wrong, the demonstration steps can be re-performed or the voice guidance instructions of the demonstration steps can be re-inputted by pressing the "reset" button. When the fifth demonstration step is completed, you can press the "Next" button to enter the operation interface of the sixth demonstration step. In addition, you can also press the "Previous Step" button or the "Next Step" button according to the user's pressing operation from the current demonstration step. Switch to the previous presentation step or the next presentation step as desired by the user.

Step 6: As shown in (f) in Figure 9, the professor can click on the storage icon, and after the professor has clicked on the storage icon, he can press the "recording" button to record the voice instruction of the demonstration steps (for example, "click storage icon"). In addition, if an operation error occurs or the content of the voice guidance instruction is wrong, the demonstration steps can be re-performed or the voice guidance instructions of the demonstration steps can be re-inputted by pressing the "reset" button. When the sixth demonstration step is completed, you can press the "Next" button to enter the operation interface of the seventh demonstration step. In addition, you can also press the "Previous Step" button or the "Next Step" button according to the user's pressing operation from the current demonstration step. Switch to the previous presentation step or the next presentation step as desired by the user.

Step 7: As shown in (g) of FIG. 9 , the professor can press the "Finish" button to confirm the completion of all demonstration steps, so as to save the generated wizard interfaces. At the same time, the collection of various wizard interfaces can also be named, for example, all wizard interfaces generated for the preset function of setting an alarm clock can be uniformly named "setting an alarm clock".

Also, as an example, the operation bar may be a single operation bar corresponding to all steps in the demonstration operation. FIG. 10 illustrates a single operation bar corresponding to all steps in a demonstration operation according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. As an example, as shown in FIG. 10, the operation bar may correspond to all steps in the demonstration operation. Specifically, in the operation bar, the guide information input button can be realized as a "record" button, the demonstration step reset button and the guide information reset button can be combined into a "reset" button, and the demonstration step confirmation button can be realized For the "Done" button. In addition, the operation bar may also include a demonstration step jump button corresponding to each demonstration step. As shown in FIG. , "2" button, "3" button, "4" button, "5" button, "6" button, etc. Through the above buttons, according to the user's selection input, it can be switched to any demonstration step desired by the user.

Here, as an example, for the case where a single operation bar corresponding to all the steps in the demonstration operation is provided on the corresponding operation interface, each demonstration step may be performed starting from the first demonstration step in the demonstration operation.

For example, assuming that the predetermined function is to set an alarm clock, in the case of entering the demonstration mode, the demonstration operation may include seven demonstration steps, which will be described in detail below with reference to FIG. 10 :

Step 1: As shown in (a) in Figure 10, for the first demonstration step, a "1" button numbered 1 will be automatically generated on the operation bar, indicating that the current step is the first demonstration step, and the professor can click the alarm clock icon to enter the alarm clock page to set the ringing time and ringing mode of the alarm clock. After the professor clicks the alarm clock icon, he can press the "recording" button to record the voice instruction of the demonstration steps (for example, "click the alarm clock icon"). In addition, if an operation error occurs or the content of the voice guidance instruction is wrong, the demonstration steps can be re-performed or the voice guidance instructions of the demonstration steps can be re-inputted by pressing the "reset" button. After the first demonstration step is completed, the operation interface of the second demonstration step can be entered by pressing the "+" button in the operation bar.

Step 2: As shown in (b) in Figure 10, the professor can click the "+" button in the upper right corner of the alarm clock page to add a new alarm clock. After the professor clicks the "+" button, he can press the "Record" button Record voice-guided instructions for the steps of the demonstration (eg, "click the '+' button"). In addition, if an operation error occurs or the content of the voice guidance instruction is wrong, the demonstration steps can be re-performed or the voice guidance instructions of the demonstration steps can be re-inputted by pressing the "reset" button. After the second demonstration step is completed, you can press the "+" button in the operation bar to enter the operation interface of the third demonstration step. In addition, you can also switch from the current demonstration step to any desired by the user according to the user's pressing operation on the numbered button. A demo step.

Step 3: As shown in (c) in Figure 10, the professor can enter the ringing time in the time option box on the alarm clock page. After the professor has input the ringing time "09:00", he can press the "record ” button to record voice-guided instructions for that demo step (for example, “Enter the ring time”). In addition, if an operation error occurs or the content of the voice guidance instruction is wrong, the demonstration steps can be re-performed or the voice guidance instructions of the demonstration steps can be re-inputted by pressing the "reset" button. After the third demonstration step is completed, press the "+" button in the operation column to enter the operation interface of the fourth demonstration step. In addition, the user can also switch from the current demonstration step to any desired one according to the user's pressing operation on the numbered button. A demo step.

Step 4: As shown in (d) in Figure 10, the professor can click on the week icon to determine the bell day, and after the professor clicks on the bell day "Monday" and "Tuesday", he can press the "recording" button Record the voice guidance of the demo step (for example, "click the week icon"), and in addition, if an operation error or voice guidance content is wrong, you can restart the demo step or re-enter the demo step by pressing the "Reset" button voice guidance instructions. After the fourth demonstration step is completed, the "+" button in the operation bar can be pressed to enter the operation interface of the fifth demonstration step. In addition, the current demonstration step can be switched to any desired by the user according to the pressing operation of the numbered button by the user. A demo step.

The fifth step: as shown in (e) in Figure 10, the professor can check the repeat option box every week, and after the professor ticks the repeat option box every week, he can press the "recording" button to record the voice of the demonstration step Instructions (e.g., "Check the box to repeat weekly"). In addition, if an operation error occurs or the content of the voice guidance instruction is wrong, the demonstration steps can be re-performed or the voice guidance instructions of the demonstration steps can be re-inputted by pressing the "reset" button. When the fifth demonstration step is completed, the "+" button in the operation column can be pressed to enter the operation interface of the sixth demonstration step. In addition, the current demonstration step can be switched to any desired by the user according to the pressing operation of the numbered button by the user. A demo step.

Step 6: As shown in (f) in Figure 10, the professor can click on the storage icon, and after the professor has clicked on the storage icon, he can press the "recording" button to record the voice instruction of the demonstration steps (for example, "click storage icon"). In addition, if an operation error occurs or the content of the voice guidance instruction is wrong, the demonstration steps can be re-performed or the voice guidance instructions of the demonstration steps can be re-inputted by pressing the "reset" button. When the sixth demonstration step is completed, the "+" button in the operation column can be pressed to enter the operation interface of the seventh demonstration step. In addition, the current demonstration step can be switched to any user desired according to the user's pressing operation on the numbered button. A demo step.

Step 7: As shown in (g) in FIG. 10 , the professor can press the "Finish" button to confirm the completion of all demonstration steps, so as to save the generated wizard interfaces. At the same time, the collection of various wizard interfaces can also be named, for example, all wizard interfaces generated for the preset function of setting an alarm clock can be uniformly named "setting an alarm clock".

As described above, through the operation bar in the operation interface, it is more convenient to perform demonstration steps and generate wizard information.

FIG. 11 shows a block diagram of an apparatus for using a wizard interface in a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Here, as an example, the terminal may be an electronic terminal with multiple functions such as a smart phone, a tablet computer, a personal computer, a game machine, and a multimedia player.

As shown in FIG. 11 , a device for using a guide interface in a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes: an operation interface display unit 100, a highlight display unit 200, a guide information providing unit 300, an actual operation detection unit 400, and an execution unit 500 . These units can be realized by general-purpose hardware processors such as digital signal processors and field programmable gate arrays, can also be realized by dedicated hardware processors such as dedicated chips, and can also be completely realized in software through computer programs, for example, by are modules installed in the terminal for applications using the wizard interface.

Specifically, the operation interface display unit 100 is used to display the operation interface included in the guide interface corresponding to the demonstration step starting from the first demonstration step in the demonstration operation, wherein each guide interface includes a corresponding operation interface and is associated with The highlighting effect and wizard information of the operation interface, wherein the demonstration operation is used to demonstrate how to use the predetermined function of the terminal, the highlighting effect is set to be applied to the operation objects involved in the demonstration step, and the guide information is used to prompt the content of the demonstration step .

Here, the predetermined function may be any function that the user wishes to learn how to use among the functions implemented by the terminal. As an example, the predetermined function may be a function that can be realized by the terminal system itself (for example, switching the , icon movement, etc.), the functions that can be realized by the application configured at the factory of the terminal (for example, setting the alarm clock, recording voice files, etc.), the functions that can be realized by the third-party application software installed in the terminal (for example, sending WeChat, viewing WeChat Bo, etc.) and so on.

Here, the demonstration operation refers to an operation for using the predetermined function of the terminal, and the demonstration operation may include at least one demonstration step. As an example, the demonstration operation may be performed by anyone who knows how to use the predetermined function. Specifically, how to use the predetermined functions of the terminal can be demonstrated through touch screen operations, and how to use the predetermined functions of the terminal can also be demonstrated through other forms of operations (eg, physical button operations, voice-activated operations, and body-sensing operations, etc.). In addition, the demonstration operation may also be a series of pre-set standard demonstration steps, without any actual demonstration operation being performed by any person.

Specifically, each guide interface includes a corresponding operation interface, a highlight effect and guide information associated with the operation interface. As an example, the wizard interface may be a file or data in a specific form, or an interactive interface such as a graphical user interface.

For example, in a case where a predetermined function is provided by an operating system of the terminal or an application configured at the factory, the wizard interface may be a file or data in a specific form. As an example, highlighting effects and guide information can be associated to the layout file of the operator interface. Correspondingly, the highlighting effect control and the wizard information control can be bound with the layout file to form a file or data as a wizard interface.

For example, in the case that the predetermined function is provided by third-party application software installed in the terminal, the wizard interface may be an interactive interface such as a graphical user interface. As an example, the highlighting effect and the guide information are associated with the screenshot of the operation interface, where the operation interface refers to the corresponding operation interface of the third-party application software. Correspondingly, the highlighting effect control and the wizard information control can be associated with the screenshot obtained by taking the screenshot to generate a GUI as the wizard interface.

The highlighting unit 200 is configured to apply a highlighting effect to the operation object on the displayed operation interface. Here, when the highlighting effect is applied to the operation object involved in the demonstration step, the operation object will be highlighted. As an example, the highlighting effect may include at least one of the following items: border display effect, highlighting effect, Shadow display effect. As an example, the highlighting unit 200 may apply a highlighting effect set in the form of a control to an operation object. For example, the highlighting unit 200 may apply a highlight effect set by a highlight control to the alarm clock icon involved in the alarm clock setting demonstration step, so that on the displayed operation interface, the alarm clock icon is superimposed with a transparent highlight control, are thus highlighted. In this way, relevant operation objects can be highlighted on the displayed operation interface, thereby helping the user to find the operation objects involved in each demonstration step that need to be operated according to the prominent visual display effect.

The guide information providing unit 300 is configured to provide corresponding guide information when the operation interface is displayed. Here, the guide information is used to prompt the user about the content of the relevant demonstration steps. As an example, the guide information may include a complete description of the demonstration steps or a description of key actions in the demonstration steps. Specifically, the guidance information may include audio guidance information, text guidance information, or a combination of audio guidance information and text guidance information. For example, the guide information providing unit 300 may provide corresponding audio guide information when the operation interface is displayed, so as to prompt the user to perform an actual operation according to the prompt content of the guide information.

As an example, the guide information providing unit 300 may provide corresponding guide information set in the form of widgets. For example, the guide information providing unit 300 may provide audio guide information set in the form of an audio playback control, or the guide information providing unit 300 may provide text guide information set in the form of a text box.

The actual operation detection unit 400 is configured to detect the actual operation performed by the user on the operation interface on the displayed operation interface. Here, as an example, the actual operation detection unit 400 can sense the actual operation performed by the user on the displayed operation interface via a specific sensor, specifically, the actual operation detection unit 400 can detect the object actually operated by the user and the corresponding operation action. Here, as an example, for each demonstration step, the actual operation detection unit 400 may detect the actual operation performed by the user on the operation interface only in the area where the operation object is located. For example, assuming that the predetermined function is setting an alarm clock, and the demonstration step includes clicking the alarm clock icon, the actual operation detection unit 400 can detect the actual operation performed by the user only in the area where the alarm clock icon is located, thereby improving detection efficiency.

The execution unit 500 is configured to execute the detected actual operation. Here, as an example, the executing unit 500 may execute the detected actual operation of the user after the actual operation detecting unit 400 detects the actual operation of the user.

Here, the execution unit 500 may send the data related to the actual operation to an application or system for realizing a predetermined function, thereby controlling the application or system to process the data to realize the predetermined function. Through the above manner, the execution unit 500 can transmit the actual operation to the application or system that realizes the predetermined function, so as to control the application or system to realize the predetermined function.

As an example, the highlighting effect and guide information may be associated with the layout file of the operation interface, and the layout file is associated with the predetermined function of the terminal, and the execution unit 500 may provide the detected actual operation to the layout file of the operation interface. the layout file, and control the layout file to execute the detected actual operation to execute the predetermined function of the terminal.

Specifically, in the case that the predetermined function is provided by the operating system of the terminal or an application configured at the factory, the wizard interface may be a file or data formed by binding the highlight effect control and the wizard information control with the relevant layout file . After the layout file acquires the actual operation provided by the execution unit 500, under the control of the execution unit 500, the operating system of the control terminal or the application configured at the factory can execute corresponding steps based on the actual operation. After completion, the corresponding predetermined function is realized.

As another example, the highlighting effect and guide information may be associated with a screenshot of the operation interface, and the predetermined function of the terminal is executed by a specific application installed on the terminal, and the executing unit 500 may control the specific application to perform detection The received actual operation to perform the predetermined function of the terminal.

Specifically, in the case that the predetermined function is provided by a third-party application software installed in the terminal, the guide interface may be a screen shot of the operation interface of a specific application, such as a graphical user interface formed by highlighting effects and guide information. and other interactive interfaces. The execution unit 500 may control the specific application to execute corresponding steps based on the actual operation, and after all the steps are executed, the corresponding predetermined function is realized.

According to the exemplary embodiments described above, the user can easily understand or grasp the specific operations for using the various functions implemented in the terminal through the use of the wizard interface, and can perform the actual operation of the user when using the wizard interface, thereby facilitating The user uses the function of the terminal, which improves the user experience.

In addition, as an example, the actual operation detection unit 400 may determine whether the detected actual operation is the same as the corresponding demonstration step, wherein, when the detected actual operation is the same as the corresponding demonstration step, the operation interface display unit 100 displays the next demonstration step The operation interface included in the corresponding wizard interface.

For example, after detecting the user's actual operation, the actual operation detection unit 400 can determine whether the actual operation is the same as the corresponding demonstration step through corresponding hardware or software means, and if they are the same, the operation interface display unit 100 will display the same as the next demonstration step. The operation interface is included in the wizard interface corresponding to the step.

Specifically, the actual operation detection unit 400 can determine whether the user's actual operation is the same as the demonstration step by comparing the object actually operated by the user and the corresponding operation action with the control content of the corresponding operation object in the layout file. Alternatively, the actual operation detection unit 400 may send the object actually operated by the user and the corresponding operation action to the application or system for realizing the predetermined function, so that the application or system for realizing the predetermined function can determine whether the user's actual operation It is the same as the demonstration step, and the determination result is fed back to the actual operation detection unit 400 . If it is determined to be the same as the demonstration step, the operation interface display unit 100 may display the operation interface of the next demonstration step, so as to guide the user to learn how to perform the subsequent demonstration step. Correspondingly, when the detected actual operation is different from the corresponding demonstration step, the operation interface display unit 100 may display a message for notifying an operation error and/or information for prompting a correct operation. For example, when it is detected that the actual operation is different from the demonstration steps, the operation interface display unit 100 may display a text message (for example, display a text message in a pop-up box) informing an operation error, or the operation interface display unit 100 may display a prompt to prompt correct operation. The information (for example, displaying arrow indications from the area actually operated by the user to the area where the operation object is highlighted, graphic action indication, etc.) is used to remind the user to operate the operation object. In addition, an audio message notifying an operation error or an audio message prompting a correct operation may also be output by the guide information providing unit 300 .

FIG. 12 shows a block diagram of an apparatus for using a wizard interface in a terminal according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention. 12, in addition to the guide interface display unit 100 shown in FIG. A wizard mode launch unit 600 is included.

Here, the operation interface display unit 100 , the highlight display unit 200 , the guide information providing unit 300 , the actual operation detection unit 400 , and the execution unit 500 can operate in the manner described with reference to FIG. 11 , which will not be repeated here.

In addition, the wizard mode starting unit 600 may be configured to control the terminal to enter the wizard mode when receiving an instruction to enter the wizard mode for a predetermined function, wherein, when the terminal enters the wizard mode, the operation interface display unit 100 will communicate with the demonstration The first demonstration step in the operation starts to display the operation interface included in the wizard interface corresponding to the demonstration step.

Specifically, the guide mode initiating unit 600 may receive an instruction to enter the guide mode by detecting various user inputs. Here, the user input may be performed through a touch screen operation, may also be performed through a set physical button, and may also be performed through a specific somatosensory operation. For example, an instruction to enter the wizard mode can be input through various keys or menus provided on the operation interface and other wizard mode entries.

As mentioned above, the terminal can be conveniently controlled to enter the wizard mode through the wizard mode enabling unit 600 .

As an example, the wizard mode starting unit 600 may control the terminal to enter the wizard mode after detecting the user's click operation on the function button "set alarm clock" as shown in (c) in FIG. 7 or (c) in FIG. 8 .

Hereinafter, a method for using a wizard interface in a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 17 . The method can be implemented by the devices shown in Fig. 11 to Fig. 12, and can also be implemented by computer programs. For example, the method may be performed by an application installed in a terminal for using a wizard interface.

FIG. 13 shows a flowchart of a method for using a wizard interface in a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Here, as an example, the terminal may be an electronic terminal with multiple functions such as a smart phone, a tablet computer, a personal computer, a game machine, and a multimedia player.

As shown in FIG. 13 , in step S100, the operation interface included in the guide interface corresponding to the demonstration step is displayed from the first demonstration step in the demonstration operation, wherein each guide interface includes a corresponding operation interface and is associated with all The highlight effect and guide information of the operation interface are described above, wherein the demonstration operation is used to demonstrate how to use the predetermined function of the terminal, the highlight effect is set to be applied to the operation objects involved in the demonstration steps, and the guide information is used to prompt the content of the demonstration steps.

Here, the predetermined function may be any function that the user wishes to learn how to use among the functions implemented by the terminal. As an example, the predetermined function may be a function that can be realized by the terminal system itself (for example, switching the , icon movement, etc.), the functions that can be realized by the application configured at the factory of the terminal (for example, setting the alarm clock, recording voice files, etc.), the functions that can be realized by the third-party application software installed in the terminal (for example, sending WeChat, viewing WeChat Bo, etc.) and so on.

Here, the demonstration operation refers to an operation for using the predetermined function of the terminal, and the demonstration operation may include at least one demonstration step. As an example, the demonstration operation may be performed by anyone who knows how to use the predetermined function. Specifically, how to use the predetermined functions of the terminal can be demonstrated through touch screen operations, and how to use the predetermined functions of the terminal can also be demonstrated through other forms of operations (eg, physical button operations, voice-activated operations, and body-sensing operations, etc.). In addition, the demonstration operation may also be a series of pre-set standard demonstration steps, without any actual demonstration operation being performed by any person.

Specifically, each guide interface includes a corresponding operation interface, a highlight effect and guide information associated with the operation interface. As an example, the wizard interface may be a file or data in a specific form, or an interactive interface such as a graphical user interface.

For example, in a case where a predetermined function is provided by an operating system of the terminal or an application configured at the factory, the wizard interface may be a file or data in a specific form. As an example, highlighting effects and guide information can be associated to the layout file of the operator interface. Correspondingly, the highlighting effect control and the wizard information control can be bound with the layout file to form a file or data as a wizard interface.

FIG. 14 illustrates an example of a guide interface according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 14 , assuming that the predetermined function is to set an alarm clock, and the function of setting an alarm clock is provided by an application configured when the terminal leaves the factory, the demonstration step includes clicking the alarm clock icon, and the wizard interface can be a specific form of file or data. Here, the wizard interface may include an alarm clock setting operation interface, as well as a highlight effect associated with the operation interface (that is, the border displayed around the alarm clock icon in FIG. , displayed text instructions "Tap the alarm clock icon" and audio instructions "Tap the alarm clock icon" that can be played via the play button).

For example, in the case that the predetermined function is provided by third-party application software installed in the terminal, the wizard interface may be an interactive interface such as a graphical user interface. As an example, the highlighting effect and the guide information are associated with the screenshot of the operation interface, where the operation interface refers to the corresponding operation interface of the third-party application software. Correspondingly, the highlighting effect control and the wizard information control can be associated with the screenshot obtained by taking the screenshot to generate a GUI as the wizard interface.

Referring again to FIG. 13 , in step S200 , on the displayed operation interface, a highlighting effect is applied to the operation object. Here, when the highlighting effect is applied to the operation object involved in the demonstration step, the operation object will be highlighted. As an example, the highlighting effect may include at least one of the following items: border display effect, highlighting effect, Shadow display effect. As an example, in step S200, a highlight effect set in the form of a control may be applied to the operation object. For example, the highlight effect set by the highlight control can be applied to the alarm clock icon involved in the alarm clock setting demonstration step, so that on the displayed operation interface, the alarm clock icon is superimposed with a transparent highlight control to be highlighted (The frame shown around the alarm clock icon in Figure 14). In this way, relevant operation objects can be highlighted on the displayed operation interface, thereby helping the user to find the operation objects involved in each demonstration step that need to be operated according to the prominent visual display effect.

In step S300, corresponding guide information is provided when the operation interface is displayed. Here, the guide information is used to prompt the user about the content of the relevant demonstration steps. As an example, the guide information may include a complete description of the demonstration steps or a description of key actions in the demonstration steps. Specifically, the guidance information may include audio guidance information, text guidance information, or a combination of audio guidance information and text guidance information. For example, in step S300, corresponding audio guide information may be provided while the operation interface is displayed to prompt the user to perform an actual operation according to the prompt content of the guide information.

As an example, in step S300, corresponding wizard information set in the form of controls may be provided. For example, audio guide information set in the form of an audio playback control may be provided, or text guide information set in the form of a text box may be provided. For example, as shown in FIG. 14 , the voice guide information set in the form of an audio playback control (that is, the voice "click the alarm clock icon" played through the audio playback button) and the voice guide information in the text box can be provided when the alarm clock icon is highlighted The text guide information set in the form (that is, "click the alarm clock icon") to prompt the user to perform actual operations according to the prompt content.

Next, in step S400, the actual operation performed by the user on the operation interface is detected on the displayed operation interface. Here, as an example, the actual operation performed by the user on the displayed operation interface may be sensed via a specific sensor, specifically, the object actually operated by the user and the corresponding operation action may be detected. Here, as an example, for each demonstration step, the actual operation performed by the user on the operation interface may be detected only in the area where the operation object is located. For example, assuming that the predetermined function is to set an alarm clock, and the demonstration step includes clicking the alarm clock icon, then in step S400, the actual operation performed by the user can be detected only in the area where the alarm clock icon is located, thereby improving detection efficiency.

In step S500, the detected actual operation is performed. Here, as an example, after the user's actual operation is detected in step S400 through corresponding hardware or software means, the detected user's actual operation may be executed.

Here, in step S500, data related to the actual operation may be sent to an application or system for realizing a predetermined function, so as to control the application or system to process the data to realize the predetermined function. Through the above method, in step S500, the actual operation can be transmitted to the application or system that realizes the predetermined function, so as to control the application or system to realize the predetermined function.

As an example, the highlighting effect and guide information may be associated with the layout file of the operation interface, and the layout file is associated with the predetermined function of the terminal, and in step S500, the detected actual operation may be provided to the operation interface and controlling the layout file to execute the detected actual operation to execute the predetermined function of the terminal.

Specifically, in the case that the predetermined function is provided by the operating system of the terminal or an application configured at the factory, the wizard interface may be a file or data formed by binding the highlight effect control and the wizard information control with the relevant layout file . In step S500, after the actual operation provided by the layout file is obtained, the operating system of the controllable terminal or the application configured at the factory performs corresponding steps based on the actual operation, and after all the steps are executed, the corresponding scheduled function.

As another example, the highlighting effect and guide information may be associated with a screenshot of the operation interface, and the predetermined function of the terminal is executed by a specific application installed on the terminal, and in step S500, the execution of the specific application may be controlled. The detected actual operation is to perform the predetermined function of the terminal.

Specifically, in the case that the predetermined function is provided by a third-party application software installed in the terminal, the guide interface may be a screen shot of the operation interface of a specific application, such as a graphical user interface formed by highlighting effects and guide information. and other interactive interfaces. In step S500, the specific application may be controlled to perform corresponding steps based on the actual operation, and after all the steps are performed, the corresponding predetermined function is realized.

According to the exemplary embodiments described above, the user can easily understand or grasp the specific operations for using the various functions implemented in the terminal through the use of the wizard interface, and can perform the actual operation of the user when using the wizard interface, thereby facilitating The user uses the function of the terminal, which improves the user experience.

FIG. 15 shows a flowchart of a method for using a wizard interface in a terminal according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Here, step S100 , step S200 , step S300 , and step S400 can be operated in the manner described with reference to FIG. 13 , which will not be repeated here.

In addition, as an example, referring to FIG. 15 , in step S420, it may be determined whether the detected actual operation is the same as the corresponding demonstration step, wherein, when the detected actual operation is the same as the corresponding demonstration step, in step S100, the display and the next The operation interface included in the wizard interface corresponding to the demonstration steps.

For example, after detecting and executing the user's actual operation, it can be judged in step S420 whether the actual operation is the same as the corresponding demonstration step by corresponding hardware or software means, and if they are the same, then in step S100, the next demonstration step can be displayed The operation interface included in the corresponding wizard interface. If not, then in step S400, continue to detect the actual operation performed by the user on the operation interface on the displayed operation interface.

Specifically, in step S420, it may be determined whether the user's actual operation is the same as the presentation step by comparing the object actually operated by the user and the corresponding operation action with the control content of the corresponding operation object in the layout file. Alternatively, the object actually operated by the user and the corresponding operation action can be sent to the application or system for realizing the predetermined function, so that the application or system for realizing the predetermined function can determine whether the actual operation of the user is the same as the demonstration steps. If it is determined to be the same as the demonstration step, then in step S100, the operation interface of the next demonstration step can be displayed, thereby instructing the user to learn how to perform the subsequent demonstration step. Here, it should be noted that if the current demonstration step is the last demonstration step, then in When it is determined that the actual operation is the same as the last demonstration step, the processing of FIG. 15 is ended without returning to step S100. Correspondingly, when the detected actual operation is different from the corresponding demo step, as an additional step, before returning to step S400, a message for notifying an operation error and/or information for prompting a correct operation may be displayed. For example, when it is detected that the actual operation is different from the demonstration steps, a text message notifying that the operation is wrong (for example, displaying a text message in a pop-up box) can be displayed, or a message prompting the correct operation (for example, displaying information from the user's actual operation) can be displayed. Arrow indications, graphic action indications, etc.) from the region of the operation object to the highlighted region of the operation object) are used to remind the user to operate the operation object. In addition, an audio message notifying an operation error or an audio message prompting a correct operation may also be output.

It should be noted that the above-mentioned flowcharts are only examples and not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Those skilled in the art may perform various steps in the method in different orders. For example, the detected actual operation may be performed when it is determined in step S420 that the actual operation performed by the user is the same as the corresponding demonstration step. For example, in step S420, it may be determined whether the detected actual operation is the same as the corresponding demonstration step by providing the detected actual operation to a specific application, and only when the detected actual operation is the same as the corresponding demonstration step, step S500 is executed, That is, the specific application is controlled to execute the detected actual operation to execute the predetermined function of the terminal.

An example of using a wizard interface according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG. 16 . As shown in Figure 16, assuming that the predetermined function is to set an alarm clock, in the case of entering the wizard mode, the corresponding demonstration operation may include the following six demonstration steps:

The first step: as shown in (a) in Figure 16, the operation interface included in the guide interface corresponding to the step "click the alarm clock icon" in the operation of setting the alarm clock can be displayed, and, on the operation interface, "click The operation object "alarm clock icon" involved in the "alarm clock icon" step is highlighted, and corresponding guide information is also provided (including the displayed text instruction "click the alarm clock icon" and the voice guidance instruction "click the alarm clock icon" that can be played through the play button ). In this case, it may be detected whether the user has clicked on the alarm clock icon according to the text guidance instructions or voice guidance instructions, and the corresponding click operation is performed. As an example, if the user's actual operation is the same as the corresponding demonstration step (that is, clicking the alarm clock icon), the operation interface included in the wizard interface corresponding to the second demonstration step will be displayed; if the user's actual operation is the same as the corresponding If the demonstration steps are different, as an example, a text message can be displayed notifying that the operation was wrong (for example, displaying a text message in a pop-up box), or information can be displayed to indicate the correct operation (for example, showing Arrow indications in highlighted areas, graphical action indications, etc.) are used to remind users to operate the alarm clock icon. In addition, an audio message notifying an operation error or an audio message prompting a correct operation may also be output. In addition, optionally, when the actual operation performed by the user is the same as the corresponding demonstration step, the data related to the actual operation may be sent to the layout file of the application for realizing setting the alarm clock for corresponding processing.

The second step: as shown in (b) in Figure 16, the operation interface included in the guide interface corresponding to the step of "clicking the '+' button" in the operation of setting the alarm clock can be displayed, and, on the operation interface, The operation object "'+' button" involved in the step of "click the '+' button" is highlighted, and the corresponding guide information (including the displayed text instruction "click the '+' button" and the video that can be played through the play button is also provided. Voice guidance instructions "click the '+' button"). In this case, it may be detected whether the user has clicked on the "+" button according to the text guide or voice guide, and the corresponding click operation is performed. As an example, if the user's actual operation is the same as the corresponding demonstration step (that is, click the "+" button), the operation interface included in the wizard interface corresponding to the third demonstration step will be displayed; If the corresponding demonstration steps are different, then, as an example, a text message notifying an operation error (for example, displaying a text message in a pop-up box) may be displayed, or information prompting a correct operation may be displayed (for example, displaying the transition from the area actually operated by the user to Arrow indications, graphic action indications, etc.) in the highlighted area of the "+" button are used to remind the user to operate the "+" button. In addition, an audio message notifying an operation error or an audio message prompting a correct operation may also be output. In addition, optionally, when the actual operation performed by the user is the same as the corresponding demonstration step, the data related to the actual operation may be sent to the layout file of the application for realizing setting the alarm clock for corresponding processing.

The third step: as shown in (c) in Figure 16, the operation interface included in the wizard interface corresponding to the step "input ringing time" in the operation of setting the alarm clock can be displayed, and, on the operation interface, " The operation object "time option box" involved in the step of "entering the ringing time" is highlighted, and the corresponding guide information (including the displayed text instruction "input the ringing time" and the voice guidance instruction that can be played through the play button " Enter the ring time"). In this case, it may be detected whether the user has input the ringing time in the time option box according to the text guidance instruction or the voice guidance instruction, and a corresponding input operation is performed. As an example, if the user's actual operation is the same as the corresponding demonstration step (that is, inputting the ringing time), the operation interface included in the guide interface corresponding to the fourth demonstration step can be displayed; if the user's actual operation is the same as the corresponding different demonstration steps, as an example, a text message can be displayed that informs that an operation was wrong (for example, a text message in a pop-up box), or information that prompts a correct operation can be displayed (for example, it shows the time from the area the user actually operated to Arrow indications, graphic action indications, etc.) in the highlighted area of the option box are used to remind the user to operate on the corresponding position at the ringing time "09:00" in the time option box. In addition, an audio message notifying an operation error or an audio message prompting a correct operation may also be output. In addition, optionally, when the actual operation performed by the user is the same as the corresponding demonstration step, the data related to the actual operation may be sent to the layout file of the application for realizing setting the alarm clock for corresponding processing.

The fourth step: as shown in (d) in Figure 16, the operation interface included in the guide interface corresponding to the step "click the icon of the week" in the operation of setting the alarm clock can be displayed, and, on the operation interface, "click The operation object "Monday" and "Tuesday" in the week icon" step involved in the "week icon" is highlighted, and the corresponding wizard information (including the displayed text instruction "click the week icon" and the play button Played voice guidance instructions "Tap the day of the week icon"). In this case, it may be detected whether the user has clicked on the corresponding positions of the "Monday" and "Tuesday" icons in the week icons according to the text guidance instructions or the voice guidance instructions, and perform corresponding click operations. As an example, if the user's actual operation is the same as the corresponding demonstration steps (that is, clicking on the "Monday" and "Tuesday" icons), the operation interface included in the wizard interface corresponding to the fifth demonstration step will be displayed; if the user If the actual operation differs from the corresponding demo steps, as an example, a text message may be displayed to inform that the operation was wrong (for example, display a text message in a pop-up box), or a message may be displayed to prompt the correct operation (for example, display a message from the user's actual from the operating area to the "Monday" and "Tuesday" icons in the week icon, the arrow indication of the highlighted area, the graphic action indication, etc.), to remind the user of the "Monday" and "Tuesday" icons in the week icon to operate. In addition, an audio message notifying an operation error or an audio message prompting a correct operation may also be output. In addition, optionally, when the actual operation performed by the user is the same as the corresponding demonstration step, the data related to the actual operation may be sent to the layout file of the application for realizing setting the alarm clock for corresponding processing.

The fifth step: as shown in (e) in Figure 16, the operation interface included in the wizard interface corresponding to the step of "checking the weekly repeat option box" in the operation of setting the alarm clock can be displayed, and, in the operation interface Above, the operation object "check the weekly repeat option box" involved in the step of "check the weekly repeat option box" is highlighted, and provide corresponding wizard information (including the displayed text instruction "check the weekly repeat option box" and an audio-guided instruction that can be played via the play button "check the box to repeat weekly"). In this case, it may be detected whether the user checks the weekly repeat option box according to the text guidance instruction or the voice guidance instruction, and performs a corresponding check operation. As an example, if the user's actual operation is the same as the corresponding demonstration step (that is, check the weekly repeat option box), the operation interface included in the wizard interface corresponding to the sixth demonstration step can be displayed; If the operation differs from the corresponding demonstration steps, as an example, a text message may be displayed notifying that the operation was wrong (e.g., displaying a text message in a pop-up box), or a message may be displayed indicating correct operation (e.g., displaying a text message from the user's actual operation area to the highlighted area of the weekly repeat option box, an arrow indication, a graphic action indicator, etc.) to remind the user to operate the weekly repeat option box. In addition, an audio message notifying an operation error or an audio message prompting a correct operation may also be output. In addition, optionally, when the actual operation performed by the user is the same as the corresponding demonstration step, the data related to the actual operation may be sent to the layout file of the application for realizing setting the alarm clock for corresponding processing.

Step 6: As shown in (f) in Figure 16, the operation interface included in the wizard interface corresponding to the step "click the storage icon" in the operation of setting the alarm clock can be displayed, and, on the operation interface, "click The operation object "'storage' icon" involved in the step of saving icon" is highlighted, and the corresponding guide information is also provided (including the displayed text instruction "click the storage icon" and the voice guidance instruction "click the storage icon" that can be played through the play button icon"). In this case, it may be detected whether the user has clicked on the "storage" icon according to the text guidance instruction or the voice guidance instruction, and the corresponding click operation may be performed. As an example, if the user's actual operation is the same as the corresponding demonstration step (that is, click the "save" icon), the setting of the alarm clock will be completed; if the user's actual operation is different from the corresponding demonstration step, as an example, A text message may be displayed notifying that the operation was wrong (e.g., displaying a text message in a pop-up box), or a message may be displayed indicating correct operation (e.g., displaying a link from the area the user actually operated to the area highlighted by the "store" icon). Arrow indication, graphic action indication, etc.) to remind the user to operate on the "storage" icon. In addition, an audio message notifying an operation error or an audio message prompting a correct operation may also be output. In addition, optionally, when the actual operation performed by the user is the same as the corresponding demonstration steps, the data related to the actual operation can be sent to the layout file of the application for realizing setting the alarm clock, so that based on all the steps completed above To realize the actual setting of the alarm clock.

FIG. 17 shows a flowchart of a method for using a wizard interface in a terminal according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 17 , in addition to steps S100 , S200 , S300 , S400 , and S500 shown in FIG. 13 , the method for using the wizard interface shown in FIG. 16 may include step S600 before step S100 .

Here, step S100 , step S200 , step S300 , step S400 , and step S500 can be operated in the manner described with reference to FIG. 13 , and will not be repeated here.

In addition, in step S600, the terminal may be controlled to enter the wizard mode when an instruction for entering the wizard mode for the predetermined function is received, wherein, when the terminal enters the wizard mode, the slave and the first demonstration operation The demonstration step starts to display the operation interface included in the wizard interface corresponding to the demonstration step.

In particular, the indication to enter the wizard mode may be received by detecting various user inputs. Here, the user input may be performed through a touch screen operation, may also be performed through a set physical button, and may also be performed through a specific somatosensory operation. For example, an instruction to enter the wizard mode can be input through various keys or menus provided on the operation interface and other wizard mode entries.

As described above, the terminal can be conveniently controlled to enter the wizard mode according to the user's input.

As an example, in step S600, after detecting the user's click operation on the function button "set alarm clock" as shown in (c) in FIG. 7 or (c) in FIG. 8 , the control terminal enters the wizard mode.

In the apparatus and method for generating a guide interface in a terminal according to exemplary embodiments of the present invention, specific operations for using various functions implemented in the terminal can be effectively recorded and reflected through generation of the guide interface. In the device and method for using a wizard interface in a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the user can easily understand or grasp specific operations for using various functions implemented in the terminal through the use of the wizard interface, and The actual operation of the user when using the wizard interface can be performed, so that the user can use the functions of the terminal conveniently, and the user experience is improved.

It should be noted that the above respective embodiments of the present invention are merely exemplary, and the present invention is not limited thereto. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that changes may be made in these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, wherein the scope of the present invention is defined in the claims and their equivalents.

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1. a kind of equipment for generating guide interface in the terminal, including：

Operation object determining unit, for since the first demonstration step in demonstration operation, for each in demonstration operation Step is demonstrated, the operation object that demonstration step is related to is determined in corresponding operation interface, wherein, demonstration operation is used to demonstrate such as The predetermined function of what using terminal；

Effect setting unit is highlighted, effect is highlighted applied to the operation object determined for setting；

Guide information generation unit, the guide information for generating the content for being used to point out the demonstration step；

Guide interface generation unit, for for demonstration operation in each demonstration step, by setting highlight effect and The guide information of generation is associated with corresponding operation interface to generate corresponding guide interface.

2. equipment as claimed in claim 1, in addition to：

Demo mode start unit, for being controlled when receiving the instruction for entering demo mode for the predetermined function The terminal enters demo mode,

Wherein, in the case where terminal enters demo mode, operation object determining unit is walked from the first demonstration in demonstration operation Suddenly start, the operation object that demonstration step is related to is determined in corresponding operation interface.

3. equipment as claimed in claim 1, in addition to：

Action bar unit, for providing the action bar for generating guide interface in corresponding operation interface.

4. equipment as claimed in claim 3, wherein, the action bar includes at least one in following item：Demonstrate step weight If button, guide information load button, guide information reset button, demonstration step hop button.

5. equipment as claimed in claim 3, wherein, action bar unit is provided and each demonstration step in demonstration operation respectively Corresponding action bar, or, action bar unit provides single operation column corresponding with all steps in demonstration operation.

6. equipment as claimed in claim 1, wherein, operation object determining unit is drilled by being determined in corresponding operation interface Show the operating area of step to determine to demonstrate the operation object that step is related to.

7. equipment as claimed in claim 1, wherein, highlighting effect includes at least one in following item：Frame is shown Effect, it is highlighted effect, shade display effect.

8. equipment as claimed in claim 1, wherein, effect will also be highlighted applied to institute by highlighting effect setting unit State the operation object of determination.

9. equipment as claimed in claim 1, wherein, it is prominent aobvious to set in the form of control to highlight effect setting unit Show effect.

10. equipment as claimed in claim 1, wherein, guide information is included in audio guidance information and word guide information At least one.

11. equipment as claimed in claim 4, wherein, reset button in guide information load button or guide information and be pressed In the case of, the audio and/or word of the collection user's input of guide information generation unit, and audio and/or text based on collection Word generates audio guidance information and/or word guide information.

12. equipment as claimed in claim 4, wherein, reset button in guide information load button or guide information and be pressed In the case of, the audio of input is converted to word by the audio of guide information generation unit collection user's input, and based on conversion Word generate word guide information.

13. equipment as claimed in claim 9, wherein, guide information generation unit generates guide information in the form of control.

14. equipment as claimed in claim 13, wherein, guide interface generation unit by by setting highlight effect and The guide information of generation is associated with the topology file of corresponding operation interface to generate corresponding guide interface.

15. equipment as claimed in claim 13, wherein, guide interface generation unit by by setting highlight effect and The guide information of generation is associated with the screenshot capture of corresponding operation interface to generate corresponding guide interface.

16. a kind of method for generating guide interface in the terminal, including：

(A) since the first demonstration step in demonstration operation, for each demonstration step in demonstration operation, grasped accordingly Make to determine the operation object that is related to of demonstration step on interface, wherein, demonstration operation be used to demonstrating how the predetermined work(of using terminal Energy；

(B) set and highlight effect applied to the operation object determined；

(C) guide information of the content for pointing out the demonstration step is generated；

(D) for each demonstration step in demonstration operation, the effect that highlights of setting is associated with the guide information of generation Corresponding guide interface is generated to corresponding operation interface.

17. method as claimed in claim 16, before step (A), in addition to：

(E) terminal is controlled to enter demonstration mould when receiving the instruction for entering demo mode for the predetermined function Formula, wherein, in the case where terminal enters demo mode, perform step (A), (B), (C), (D).

18. method as claimed in claim 16, wherein, corresponding operation interface includes the behaviour for being used to generate guide interface Make column.

19. method as claimed in claim 18, wherein, the action bar includes at least one in following item：Demonstrate step Reset button, guide information load button, guide information and reset button, demonstration step hop button.

20. method as claimed in claim 18, wherein, the action bar is corresponding to each demonstration step in demonstration operation Action bar, or, the action bar is and the corresponding single operation column of all steps in demonstration operation.

21. method as claimed in claim 16, wherein, in step (A), by determining to demonstrate in corresponding operation interface The operating area of step determines to demonstrate the operation object that is related to of step.

22. method as claimed in claim 16, wherein, highlighting effect includes at least one in following item：Frame shows Show effect, be highlighted effect, shade display effect.

23. method as claimed in claim 16, wherein, step (B) also includes：Effect will be highlighted and be applied to described determine Operation object.

24. method as claimed in claim 16, wherein, in step (B), set in the form of control and highlight effect Really.

25. method as claimed in claim 16, wherein, guide information is included in audio guidance information and word guide information At least one.

26. method as claimed in claim 19, wherein, in step (C), in guide information load button or guide information weight In the case that if button is pressed, the audio and/or word of collection user's input, and the audio based on collection and/or word life Into audio guide information and/or word guide information.

27. method as claimed in claim 19, wherein, in step (C), in guide information load button or guide information weight If in the case that button is pressed, the audio of input is converted to word, and the text based on conversion by the audio of collection user's input Word generates word guide information.

28. method as claimed in claim 24, wherein, in step (C), guide information is generated in the form of control.

29. method as claimed in claim 28, wherein, in step (D), by the way that setting is highlighted into effect and generation Guide information the topology file of corresponding operation interface is associated with to generate corresponding guide interface.

30. method as claimed in claim 28, wherein, in step (D), by the way that setting is highlighted into effect and generation Guide information the screenshot capture of corresponding operation interface is associated with to generate corresponding guide interface.

31. a kind of equipment for using guide interface in the terminal, including：

Operation interface display unit, for showing corresponding with demonstration step since the first demonstration step in demonstration operation The operation interface that guide interface includes, wherein, each guide interface includes corresponding operation interface and is associated with the behaviour That makees interface highlights effect and guide information, wherein, demonstration operation be used for demonstrate how the predetermined function of using terminal, dash forward Go out display effect to be arranged to be applied to the operation object that demonstration step is related to, guide information is used to point out the interior of demonstration step Hold；

Unit is highlighted, for the operation interface in display, effect is highlighted for operation object application；

Guide information provides unit, for providing corresponding guide information when operation interface is shown；

Practical operation detection unit, for detecting the actual behaviour that user performs in operation interface in the operation interface of display Make；

Execution unit, the practical operation arrived for perform detection.

32. equipment as claimed in claim 31, wherein, practical operation detection unit determine the practical operation of detection with it is corresponding Whether identical demonstrate step, wherein, when the practical operation of detection is identical with corresponding demonstration step, operation interface display unit Show the operation interface that guide interface corresponding with next demonstration step includes.

33. equipment as claimed in claim 31, in addition to：

Pilot pattern start unit, for being controlled when receiving the instruction for entering pilot pattern for the predetermined function The terminal enters pilot pattern,

Wherein, in the case where terminal enters pilot pattern, first demonstration of the operation interface display unit from demonstration operation Step starts the operation interface that display guide interface corresponding with demonstration step includes.

34. equipment as claimed in claim 31, wherein, highlighting effect includes at least one in following item：Frame shows Show effect, be highlighted effect, shade display effect.

35. equipment as claimed in claim 31, wherein, highlight unit and apply the institute in the form of control for operation object What is set highlights effect.

36. equipment as claimed in claim 31, wherein, guide information is included in audio guidance information and word guide information At least one.

37. equipment as claimed in claim 31, wherein, guide information provide unit provide in the form of the control set by phase The guide information answered.

38. equipment as claimed in claim 31, wherein, when the practical operation of detection is different with corresponding demonstration step, behaviour Make interface display unit and show message for notifying operating mistake and/or for pointing out the information correctly operated.

39. equipment as claimed in claim 31, wherein, highlight effect and guide information is associated with the cloth of operation interface Office file, also, the topology file is associated with the predetermined function of terminal,

The practical operation detected is supplied to the topology file of operation interface by execution unit, and controls topology file perform detection To practical operation to perform the predetermined function of terminal.

40. equipment as claimed in claim 32, wherein, highlight effect and guide information is associated with the screen of operation interface Curtain sectional drawing, also, the predetermined function of terminal performed by the application-specific installed in terminal,

Practical operation detection unit determines the reality of detection by the way that the practical operation detected is supplied into the application-specific Whether operation is identical with corresponding demonstration step, when the practical operation of detection is identical with corresponding demonstration step, execution unit Control the application-specific perform detection to practical operation to perform the predetermined function of terminal.

41. equipment as claimed in claim 31, wherein, practical operation detection unit is only in the region detection where operation object The practical operation that user performs in operation interface.

42. a kind of method for using guide interface in the terminal, including：

(a) behaviour that display guide interface corresponding with demonstration step includes since the first demonstration step in demonstration operation Make interface, wherein, each guide interface include corresponding operation interface and be associated with the operation interface highlight effect Fruit and guide information, wherein, demonstration operation be used for demonstrate how the predetermined function of using terminal, highlight effect and be arranged to The operation object being related to applied to demonstration step, guide information is used for the content for pointing out demonstration step；

(b) in the operation interface of display, effect is highlighted for operation object application；

(c) corresponding guide information is provided when operation interface is shown；

(d) practical operation that user performs in operation interface is detected in the operation interface of display；

(e) practical operation that perform detection is arrived.

43. method as claimed in claim 42, wherein, in step (d), it is determined that the practical operation of detection and corresponding demonstration Whether step is identical, wherein, when the practical operation of detection is identical with corresponding demonstration step, in step (a), display is with The operation interface that the one demonstration corresponding guide interface of step includes.

44. method as claimed in claim 42, before step (a), in addition to：

(f) terminal is controlled to enter to guided mode when receiving the instruction for entering pilot pattern for the predetermined function Formula,

Wherein, in the case where terminal enters pilot pattern, step (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) are performed.

45. method as claimed in claim 42, wherein, highlighting effect includes at least one in following item：Frame shows Show effect, be highlighted effect, shade display effect.

46. method as claimed in claim 42, wherein, in step (b), the institute in the form of control is applied for operation object What is set highlights effect.

47. method as claimed in claim 42, wherein, guide information is included in audio guidance information and word guide information At least one.

48. method as claimed in claim 42, wherein, there is provided corresponding set by the form of control in step (c) Guide information.

49. method as claimed in claim 42, wherein, in step (d), when the practical operation of detection is walked with corresponding demonstration When rapid different, message for notifying operating mistake is shown and/or for pointing out the information correctly operated.

50. method as claimed in claim 42, wherein, highlight effect and guide information is associated with the cloth of operation interface Office file, also, the topology file is associated with the predetermined function of terminal,

In step (e), the practical operation detected is supplied to the topology file of operation interface, and control topology file to perform The practical operation detected is to perform the predetermined function of terminal.

51. method as claimed in claim 43, wherein, highlight effect and guide information is associated with the screen of operation interface Curtain sectional drawing, also, the predetermined function of terminal performed by the application-specific installed in terminal,

In step (d), the practical operation of detection is determined by the way that the practical operation detected is supplied into the application-specific It is whether identical with corresponding demonstration step, when the practical operation of detection is identical with corresponding demonstration step, in step (e), Control the application-specific perform detection to practical operation to perform the predetermined function of terminal.

52. method as claimed in claim 42, wherein, in step (d), only in the region detection user where operation object The practical operation performed in operation interface.