Method and apparatus for managing a display of a mobile electronic device for power saving by switching a second launcher program

摘要

Embodiments of the present invention provide methods and apparatuses for reducing power consumption for a mobile electronic device in order to extend battery life. In an embodiment, the mobile electronic device monitors a power level of the battery in the mobile electronic device, determines that the power level of the battery reaches a predetermined threshold, and based upon the determination, terminates a first launcher currently running on the mobile electronic device and activates a second launcher on the mobile electronic device. By activating the second launcher which has power saving features, the power consumption of the mobile electronic device is reduced and thus the battery life is extended while preserving the basic functions of the mobile device.

主权项

1. A mobile electronic device, comprising:
a processor; a memory coupled to the processor and storing programming for execution by the processor; and a screen for displaying graphic information; the processor being configured to execute the programming to perform operations of: receiving an indication to enter a power saving mode; in response to receiving the indication to enter the power saving mode: switching from a first launcher running on the mobile electronic device to a second launcher different from the first launcher, wherein the first launcher and the second launcher are software programs that present links on a screen of the mobile electronic device for starting other software programs installed in the mobile electronic device, wherein the first launcher presents a first set of application icons, the second launcher presents a second set of application icons, and the application icons are for activating corresponding applications, wherein the second set contains fewer application icons as compared to the first set, and the second set includes a voice communication icon corresponding to a voice communication function and a text messaging icon corresponding to a text messaging function; degrading one or more display characteristics on the screen of the mobile electronic device; and disabling a plurality of notifications on the screen, wherein battery level status information, signal strength status information and clock status information remain on the screen.