METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR APPLICATION ICON MANAGEMENT

Aspects of the disclosure include a method for application icon management. The method includes detecting, by a sensor, position or motion status of a terminal when the terminal is in a lock screen state; determining whether the position or motion status of the terminal in the lock screen state satisfies a preset status criterion; and lighting up a designated application icon on a lock screen interface of the terminal, when the position or motion status satisfies the preset status criterion.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims priority of the Chinese Patent Application No. 201510857523.2, filed on Nov. 30, 2015, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure generally relates to the field of terminal technology, and more particularly, to a method and apparatus for application icon management for a terminal.

BACKGROUND

Currently, many smart terminals have built-in camera flash devices that can also be used as flashlights. Such flashlights are fairly convenient for terminal users, especially in dark environments. Additionally, a theme interface for a terminal operating system may have shortcut icons provided on its lock screen for quickly launching corresponding functions, such as a dialing function. However, the shortcut icons on the lock screen are fixed and cannot be changed at will.

Some terminal operating systems themselves contain flashlight applications. When the flashlight application is launched, the camera flash device is turned on. Moreover, advanced setting is applied, such as a shortcut button is set so that the flashlight function can be turned on conveniently.

Typically, a user needs to use the flashlight in urgent situations. However, as an infrequently used application, the flashlight application is often buried in piles of applications and cannot be easily found. Therefore, the problem is that it is difficult to find the flashlight application in urgent situations. Although the flashlight may be turned on quickly by setting a shortcut for the flashlight application, not everyone knows the shortcut (few users read the manual completely) and not everybody can keep it in mind.

SUMMARY

Aspects of the disclosure include a method for application icon management. The method includes detecting, by a sensor, position or motion status of a terminal when the terminal is in a lock screen state; determining whether the position or motion status of the terminal in the lock screen state satisfies a preset status criterion; and lighting up a designated application icon on a lock screen interface of the terminal, when the position or motion status satisfies the preset status criterion.

In an embodiment, In an embodiment, lighting up the designated application icon on the lock screen interface of the terminal includes: obtaining current environment parameter information of an environment in which the terminal is located; and lighting up the designated application icon on the lock screen interface of the terminal, when the current environment parameter information satisfies a preset environment parameter criterion.

In an embodiment, the current environment parameter information comprises at least illumination intensity information and information regarding a distance between the terminal and an obstruction. In an embodiment, lighting up the designated application icon on the lock screen interface of the terminal, when the current environment parameter information satisfies the preset environment parameter criterion, includes, when a current distance between the terminal and the obstruction is greater than or equal to a preset distance and a current illumination intensity is lower than a preset illumination intensity, lighting up a flashlight application icon on the lock screen interface of the terminal.

In an embodiment, lighting up the designated application icon on the lock screen interface of the terminal, when the position or motion status satisfies the preset status criterion, includes, when a detected moving speed of the terminal in the lock screen state is greater than or equal to a preset moving speed, a detected moving acceleration of the terminal in the lock screen state is greater than or equal to a preset moving acceleration, a detected moving frequency of the terminal in the lock screen state is greater than or equal to a preset moving frequency, or a detected moving trajectory of the terminal in the lock screen state is consistent with a preset moving trajectory, lighting up the designated application icon on the lock screen interface of the terminal.

In an embodiment, when a number of received touches on the designated application icon is greater than or equal to a preset touch number or a frequency of the touches is greater than or equal to a preset touch frequency, launching the designated application.

In an embodiment, when the designated application icon is not lighted up, the designated application icon is in a hidden state on the lock screen interface of the terminal.

Aspects of the disclosure include an apparatus for application icon management. The apparatus includes a processor and a memory for storing instructions executable by the processor. The processor is configured to: detect, by a sensor, position or motion status of a terminal when the terminal is in a lock screen state; determine whether the position or motion status of the terminal in the lock screen state satisfies a preset status criterion; and light up a designated application icon on a lock screen interface of the terminal when the position or motion status satisfies the preset status criterion.

In an embodiment, the processor is further configured to: obtain current environment parameter information of an environment in which the terminal is located; and light up the designated application icon on the lock screen interface of the terminal, when the current environment parameter information satisfies a preset environment parameter criterion.

In an embodiment, the current environment parameter information comprises at least illumination intensity information and information regarding a distance between the terminal and an obstruction.

In an embodiment, the processor is further configured to, when a current distance between the terminal and the obstruction is greater than or equal to a preset distance and a current illumination intensity is lower than a preset illumination intensity, light up a flashlight application icon on the lock screen interface of the terminal.

In an embodiment, the processor is further configured to, when a detected moving speed of the terminal in the lock screen state is greater than or equal to a preset moving speed, a detected moving acceleration of the terminal in the lock screen state is greater than or equal to a preset moving acceleration, a detected moving frequency of the terminal in the lock screen state is greater than or equal to a preset moving frequency, or a detected moving trajectory of the terminal in the lock screen state is consistent with a preset moving trajectory, light up the designated application icon on the lock screen interface of the terminal.

In an embodiment, the processor is further configured to, when a number of received touches on the designated application icon is greater than or equal to a preset touch number or a frequency of the touches is greater than or equal to a preset touch frequency, launch the designated application.

In an embodiment, when the designated application icon is not lighted up, the designated application icon is in a hidden state on the lock screen interface of the terminal.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

An embodiment of disclosure provides a method for application icon management, which may be used in a terminal device. As shown inFIG. 1, the method includes steps S101-S103.

In step S101, position or motion status of a terminal when the terminal is in a lock screen state is detected by a sensor. In some examples, the position or motion status may include a status as whether the terminal is being shaken or whether the terminal is being tapped, etc.

In step S102, it is determined whether the position or motion status of the terminal in the lock screen state satisfies a preset status criterion. In some examples, the preset status criterion may include one or more conditions.

In step S103, when the position or motion status satisfies the preset status criterion, a designated application icon is lighted up on a lock screen interface of the terminal. The designated application icon may be an application icon set by the user or preset by the manufacturer on the terminal lock screen interface.

In this embodiment, the position or motion status of the terminal in the lock screen state can be detected by the sensor, and the designated application icon can be lighted up on the lock screen interface of the terminal when the position or motion status satisfies the preset status criterion. As such, a user's needs are determined according to the position or motion status of the terminal, and the needed application is automatically provided on the lock screen interface for the user. Accordingly, the user does not have to be bothered to look for the application and the operation process is simplified, so that the application on the terminal can be utilized more conveniently, easily and rapidly and user experience is improved.

In an embodiment, when the designated application icon is not lighted up, the designated application icon may be displayed or hidden (e.g., in a hidden state).

In the embodiment, when the designated application icon is not lighted up, it may exist on the lock screen interface of the terminal but is hidden (that is, the application icon is invisible to the user), even if the lock screen interface is lighted up by an operation of the user. Only when the position or motion status of the terminal satisfies a preset status criterion, the designated application icon that was hidden is displayed (e.g., being lighted up), so as to facilitate the user's use of the designated application. In some embodiments, when the designated application icon is not lighted up, it may still be associated with but not yet created as a graphic object for the lock screen interface of the terminal.

As shown inFIG. 2, in an embodiment, the above step S103comprises steps S201-S202.

In step S201, current environment parameter information of an environment in which the terminal is located is obtained.

In this embodiment, the current environment parameter information of the environment in which the terminal is located may be obtained, and it is determined based on the environment parameter whether to light up the designated application icon. Specifically, when the current environment parameter information satisfies the preset environment parameter criterion, the designated application icon is lighted up.

In an embodiment, the current environment parameter information comprises at least illumination intensity information and information regarding a distance between the terminal and an obstruction.

In this embodiment, the illumination intensity information and the information on the distance between the terminal and the obstruction may be used to determine whether the current environment parameter information satisfies the preset environment parameter criterion. When the preset environment parameter criterion is satisfied, the designated application icon is lighted up.

As shown inFIG. 3, in an embodiment, the above step S202comprises step S301.

In step S301, when the current distance between the terminal and the obstruction is greater than or equal to a preset distance and the current illumination intensity is lower than a preset illumination intensity, the designated application icon is lighted up on the lock screen interface of the terminal.

In this embodiment, when the current distance between the terminal and the obstruction is greater than or equal to the preset distance (i.e. there is no obstruction around the terminal to block light) and the current illumination intensity is lower than the preset illumination intensity (i.e. the brightness around the terminal is rather low), it indicates that the user may need to activate the flashlight function. Then, the flashlight application icon that is hidden on the lock screen interface may be lighted up, so as to make it convenient for the user to turn on the flashlight.

In the above embodiment, the flashlight application is taken as an example. It would be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the designated application icon may also be another application icon for activating or operating a different application, such as a phone application icon, a message application icon, etc. Accordingly, the current environment parameter information may also be some other information, such as ambient noise information, temperature information, humidity information, etc.

As shown inFIG. 4, in an embodiment, the above step S103may also comprise step S401.

In step S401, when a detected moving speed of the terminal in the lock screen state is greater than or equal to a preset moving speed, a detected moving acceleration of the terminal in the lock screen state is greater than or equal to a preset moving acceleration, a detected moving frequency of the terminal in the lock screen state is greater than or equal to a preset moving frequency, and/or a detected moving trajectory of the terminal in the lock screen state is consistent with a preset moving trajectory, the designated application icon is lighted up on the lock screen interface of the terminal.

In this embodiment, the preset status may comprise at least one of: the moving speed of the terminal in the lock screen state being greater than or equal to the preset moving speed, the moving acceleration being greater than or equal to the preset moving acceleration, the moving frequency being greater than or equal to the preset moving frequency, and/or the moving trajectory meeting the preset moving trajectory. For example, when a user rapidly and continuously shakes his terminal, its moving speed, moving acceleration, and moving frequency are greater than respective preset values, and the designated application may be lighted up on the lock screen interface. Alternatively, the preset moving speed may be set as 50 cm/s, and the designated application may be lighted up on the lock screen interface of the terminal when the moving speed exceeds 50 cm/s. Alternatively, the user or the manufacturer may preset a moving trajectory for the terminal, such as a circle, and the designated application may also be lighted up on the lock screen interface when the user draws a circle in the air by moving the terminal. Alternatively, the designated application may be lighted up on the lock screen interface when the user consecutively taps on the screen of the terminal. As such, the terminal can determine a user's needs according to the moving status and automatically provide the needed application on the lock screen interface for the user. Accordingly, the user does not have to be bothered to look for the application and the operation process is simplified, so that the application on the terminal can be utilized more conveniently, easily and rapidly and user experience is improved.

As shown inFIG. 5, in an embodiment, the above method may further comprise step S501.

In step S501, when a number of received touches on the designated application icon is greater than or equal to a preset touch number and/or a frequency of the touches is greater than or equal to a preset touch frequency, the designated application is launched.

In this embodiment, when the number of received touches by the user on the designated application icon is greater than or equal to the preset touch number, the designated application may be launched. For example, the preset touch number may be set as 2, so that when the user double taps the designated application icon, the designated application may be launched. Alternatively, when the frequency of touches by the user on the designated application icon is greater than the preset touch frequency, such as 2 times per second, the designated application may be launched. Of course, these two conditions may be applied in combination, that is, when the number of received touches on the designated application icon is greater than or equal to the preset touch number and the frequency of the touches is greater than or equal to the preset touch frequency, the designated application may be launched. In this manner, the chances of misoperation by the user can be minimized.

In the following, embodiments of apparatus according to the disclosure that can perform the methods described above will be described.

FIG. 6is a block diagram of an apparatus for application icon management according to an exemplary embodiment. This apparatus may be implemented as a terminal device or a part thereof in form of software, hardware or a combination thereof. As shown inFIG. 6, the apparatus includes a detecting module61, a determining module62, and a processing module63.

The detecting module61is configured to detect position or motion status of a terminal by a sensor when the terminal is in a lock screen state. The position or motion status may include a status as whether the terminal is being shaken or whether the terminal is being tapped, etc.

The determining module62is configured to determine whether the position or motion status of the terminal in the lock screen state, which is detected by the detecting module61, satisfies a preset status criterion.

The processing module63is configured to light up a designated application icon on a lock screen interface of the terminal when the determining module62determines that the position or motion status satisfies the preset status criterion. The designated application icon may be an application icon set by the user or preset by the manufacturer on the terminal lock screen interface.

In this embodiment, the position or motion status of the terminal in the lock screen state can be detected by the sensor, and the designated application icon can be lighted up on the lock screen interface of the terminal when the position or motion status satisfies the preset status criterion. As such, a user's needs are determined according to terminal position or motion status and the needed application is automatically provided on the lock screen interface for the user. Accordingly, the user does not have to be bothered to look for the application and the operation process is simplified, so that the application on the terminal can be utilized more conveniently, easily and rapidly and user experience is improved.

In an embodiment, when the designated application icon is not lighted up, the designated application icon is in a hidden state on the lock screen interface of the terminal.

In the embodiment, when the designated application icon is not lighted up, it exists on the lock screen interface of the terminal but is hidden, that is, the application icon is invisible to the user. Only when the position or motion status of the terminal satisfies a preset status criterion, the designated application icon that was hidden is displayed (e.g., being lighted up), so as to facilitate the user's use of the designated application. In some embodiments, when the designated application icon is not lighted up, it is associated with but not yet created as a graphic object for the lock screen interface of the terminal.

As shown inFIG. 7, in an embodiment, the processing module63comprises an obtaining submodule71and a first lighting submodule72.

The obtaining submodule71is configured to obtain current environment parameter information of an environment in which the terminal is located.

The first lighting submodule72is configured to light up the designated application icon on the lock screen interface of the terminal when the current environment parameter information, which is obtained by the obtaining submodule71, satisfies a preset environment parameter criterion.

In this embodiment, the current environment parameter information of the environment in which the terminal is located may be obtained, and it is determined whether to light up the designated application icon based on the environment parameter. Specifically, when the current environment parameter information satisfies the preset environment parameter criterion, the designated application icon is lighted up.

In an embodiment, the current environment parameter information comprises at least illumination intensity information and information on a distance between the terminal and an obstruction.

In this embodiment, the illumination intensity information and the information on the distance between the terminal and the obstruction may be used to determine whether the current environment parameter information satisfies the preset environment parameter criterion. When the preset environment parameter criterion is satisfied, the designated application icon is lighted up.

In an embodiment, the first lighting submodule72is configured to: light a flashlight application icon on the lock screen interface of the terminal when a current distance between the terminal and the obstruction is greater than or equal to a preset distance and current illumination intensity is lower than a preset illumination intensity.

In this embodiment, when the current distance between the terminal and the obstruction is greater than or equal to the preset distance (i.e. there is no obstruction around the terminal to block light) and the current illumination intensity is lower than the preset illumination intensity (i.e. the brightness level around the terminal is rather low), it indicates that the user may need to use the flashlight. Then, the flashlight application icon that is hidden on the lock screen interface may be lighted up, so as to make it convenient for the user to turn on the flashlight.

In the above embodiment, the flashlight application is taken as an example. It would be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the designated application icon may also be another application icon for activating or operating a different application, such as a phone application icon, a message application icon, etc. Accordingly, the current environment parameter information may also be some other information, such as ambient noise information, temperature information, humidity information, etc.

As shown inFIG. 8, in an embodiment, the processing module63comprises a second lighting submodule81.

The second lighting submodule81is configured to light up the designated application icon on the lock screen interface of the terminal when a detected moving speed of the terminal in the lock screen state is greater than or equal to a preset moving speed, a detected moving acceleration of the terminal in the lock screen state is greater than or equal to a preset moving acceleration, a detected moving frequency of the terminal in the lock screen state is greater than or equal to a preset moving frequency, and/or a detected moving trajectory of the terminal in the lock screen state is consistent with a preset moving trajectory.

In this embodiment, the preset status may comprise at least one of: the moving speed of the terminal in the lock screen state being greater than or equal to the preset moving speed, the moving acceleration being greater than or equal to the preset moving acceleration, the moving frequency being greater than or equal to the preset moving frequency, and/or the moving trajectory meeting a preset moving trajectory. For example, when a user rapidly shakes his terminal, its moving speed, moving acceleration and moving frequency are greater than respective preset values and the designated application may be lighted up on the lock screen interface. Alternatively, the preset moving speed may be set as 50 cm/s, and the designated application may be lighted up on the lock screen interface of the terminal when the moving speed exceeds 50 cm/s. Alternatively, the user or the manufacturer may preset a moving trajectory for the terminal, such as a circle, and the designated application may also be lighted up on the lock screen interface when the user draws a circle in the air by moving the terminal. As such, the terminal can determine a user's needs according to the moving status and automatically provide the needed application on the lock screen interface for the user. Accordingly, the user does not have to be bothered to look for the application and the operation process is simplified, so that the application on the terminal can be utilized more conveniently, easily and rapidly and user experience is improved.

As shown inFIG. 9, in an embodiment, the above apparatus further comprises a launching module91.

The launching module91is configured to launch the designated application when a number of received touches on the designated application icon is greater than or equal to a preset touch number and/or a frequency of the touches is greater than or equal to a preset touch frequency.

In this embodiment, when the number of received touches by the user on the designated application icon is greater than or equal to the preset touch number, the designated application may be launched. For example, the preset touch number may be set as 2, so that when the user double taps the designated application icon the designated application may be launched. Alternatively, when the frequency of touches by the user on the designated application icon is greater than the preset touch frequency, such as 2 times per second, the designated application may be launched. Of course, these two conditions may be applied in combination, that is, when the number of received touches on the designated application icon is greater than or equal to the preset touch number and the frequency of the touches is greater than or equal to the preset touch frequency, the designated application may be launched. In this manner, the chances of misoperation by the user can be minimized.

In accordance with some embodiments of the disclosure, an apparatus for application icon management is provided. The apparatus comprises: a processor; and a memory for storing instructions executable by the processor.

In some examples, the processor is configured to:detect, by a sensor, position or motion status of a terminal in a lock screen state;determine whether the position or motion status of the terminal in the lock screen state satisfies a preset status criterion; andlight up a designated application icon on a lock screen interface of the terminal when the position or motion status satisfies the preset status criterion.

The above processor may be further configured such that lighting up the designated application icon on the lock screen interface of the terminal comprises:

obtaining current environment parameter information of an environment in which the terminal is located; and

lighting up the designated application icon on the lock screen interface of the terminal, when the current environment parameter information satisfies a preset environment parameter criterion.

The above processor may be further configured such that the current environment parameter information comprises at least illumination intensity information and information on a distance between the terminal and an obstruction.

The above processor may be further configured such that lighting up the designated application icon on the lock screen interface of the terminal, when the current environment parameter information satisfies the preset environment parameter criterion, comprises:

when a current distance between the terminal and the obstruction is greater than or equal to a preset distance and a current illumination intensity is lower than a preset illumination intensity, lighting up a flashlight application icon on the lock screen interface of the terminal.

The above processor may be further configured such that lighting up the designated application icon on the lock screen interface of the terminal comprises, when the position or motion status satisfies the preset status criterion, comprises: when a detected moving speed of the terminal in the lock screen state is greater than or equal to a preset moving speed, a detected moving acceleration of the terminal in the lock screen state is greater than or equal to a preset moving acceleration, a detected moving frequency of the terminal in the lock screen state is greater than or equal to a preset moving frequency, and/or a detected moving trajectory of the terminal in the lock screen state is consistent with a preset moving trajectory, lighting up the designated application icon on the lock screen interface of the terminal.

The above processor may be further configured such that, when a number of received touches on the designated application icon is greater than or equal to a preset touch number and/or a frequency of the touches is greater than or equal to a preset touch frequency, the designated application is launched.

The above processor may be further configured such that, when the designated application icon is not lighted up, the designated application icon is a hidden state on the lock screen interface of the terminal.

It is noted that the various modules, submodules, units, or components described in the present disclosure can be implemented using any suitable technology. In an example, a module, submodule, unit, or component can be implemented using circuitry such as an integrated circuit (IC). In an example, a module, submodule, unit, or component can be implemented as processing circuitry executing software instructions.

FIG. 10is a block diagram of an apparatus1000for application icon management according to an exemplary embodiment, which may be used in a terminal device. For example, the apparatus1000may be a mobile phone, a computer, a digital broadcast terminal, a messaging device, a gaming console, a tablet, a medical device, exercise equipment, a personal digital assistant, and the like.

Referring toFIG. 10, the apparatus1000may include one or more of the following components: a processing component1002, a memory1004, a power component1006, a multimedia component1008, an audio component1010, an input/output (I/O) interface1012, a sensor component1014, and a communication component1016.

The processing component1002typically controls overall operations of the apparatus1000, such as the operations associated with display, telephone calls, data communications, camera operations, and recording operations. The processing component1002may include one or more processors1020to execute instructions to perform all or part of the steps in the above described methods. Moreover, the processing component1002may include one or more modules which facilitate the interaction between the processing component1002and other components. For instance, the processing component1002may include a multimedia module to facilitate the interaction between the multimedia component1008and the processing component1002.

The memory1004is configured to store various types of data to support the operation of the apparatus1000. Examples of such data include instructions for any applications or methods operated on the apparatus1000, contact data, phonebook data, messages, pictures, video, etc. The memory1004may be implemented using any type of volatile or non-volatile memory devices, or a combination thereof, such as a static random access memory (SRAM), an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), an erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), a programmable read-only memory (PROM), a read-only memory (ROM), a magnetic memory, a flash memory, a magnetic or optical disk.

The power component1006provides power to various components of the apparatus1000. The power component1006may include a power management system, one or more power sources, and any other components associated with the generation, management, and distribution of power in the apparatus1000.

The audio component1010is configured to output and/or input audio signals. For example, the audio component1010includes a microphone (“MIC”) configured to receive an external audio signal when the apparatus1000is in an operation mode, such as a call mode, a recording mode, and a voice recognition mode. The received audio signal may be further stored in the memory1004or transmitted via the communication component1016. In some embodiments, the audio component1010further includes a speaker to output audio signals.

The I/O interface1012provides an interface between the processing component1002and peripheral interface modules, such as a keyboard, a click wheel, buttons, and the like. The buttons may include, but are not limited to, a home button, a volume button, a starting button, and a locking button.

The sensor component1014includes one or more sensors to provide status assessments of various aspects of the apparatus1000. For instance, the sensor component1014may detect an open/closed status of the apparatus1000, relative positioning of components, e.g., the display and the keypad, of the apparatus1000, a change in position of the apparatus1000or a component of the apparatus1000, a presence or absence of user contact with the apparatus1000, an orientation or an acceleration/deceleration of the apparatus1000, and a change in temperature of the apparatus1000. The sensor component1014may include a proximity sensor configured to detect the presence of nearby objects without any physical contact. The sensor component1014may also include a light sensor, such as a CMOS or CCD image sensor, for use in imaging applications. In some embodiments, the sensor component1014may also include an accelerometer sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a magnetic sensor, a pressure sensor, or a temperature sensor.

A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium including instructions, which when executed by the processor of the apparatus1000cause the apparatus1000to perform the above-described method for application icon management. The method comprises: detecting, by a sensor, a position or motion status of a terminal when the terminal is in a lock screen state; determining whether the position or motion status of the terminal in the lock screen state satisfies a preset status criterion; and lighting up a designated application icon on a lock screen interface of the terminal, when the position or motion status satisfies the preset status criterion.

In an embodiment, lighting up the designated application icon on the lock screen interface of the terminal comprises: obtaining current environment parameter information of an environment in which the terminal is located; and lighting up the designated application icon on the lock screen interface of the terminal, when the current environment parameter information satisfies a preset environment parameter criterion.

In an embodiment, the current environment parameter information comprises at least illumination intensity information and information on a distance between the terminal and an obstruction.

In an embodiment, lighting up the designated application icon on the lock screen interface of the terminal, when the current environment parameter information satisfies the preset environment parameter criterion, comprises: when a current distance between the terminal and the obstruction is greater than or equal to a preset distance and current illumination intensity is lower than a preset illumination intensity, lighting up a flashlight application icon on the lock screen interface of the terminal.

In an embodiment, lighting up the designated application icon on the lock screen interface of the terminal, when the moving status satisfies the preset status criterion, comprises: when a detected moving speed of the terminal in the lock screen state is greater than or equal to a preset moving speed, a detected moving acceleration of the terminal in the lock screen state is greater than or equal to a preset moving acceleration, a detected moving frequency of the terminal in the lock screen state is greater than or equal to a preset moving frequency, and/or a detected moving trajectory of the terminal in the lock screen state is consistent with a preset moving trajectory, lighting up the designated application icon on the lock screen interface of the terminal.

In an embodiment, the method further comprises: when a number of received touches on the designated application icon is greater than or equal to a preset touch number and/or a frequency of the touches is greater than or equal to a preset touch frequency, launching the designated application.

In an embodiment, when the designated application icon is not lighted up, the designated application icon is in a hidden state on the lock screen interface of the terminal.

Other embodiments of the disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art from consideration of the specification and practice of the embodiments disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the disclosure following the general principles thereof and including such variations, uses, or adaptations that are not explicitly described in the present disclosure as come within known or customary practice in the art. It is intended that the specification and examples be considered as exemplary only.

It will be appreciated that the present disclosure is not limited to the exact construction that has been described above and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, and that various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the scope thereof.