18100379. USER TERMINAL APPARATUS AND MANAGEMENT METHOD OF HOME NETWORK THEREOF simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)

USER TERMINAL APPARATUS AND MANAGEMENT METHOD OF HOME NETWORK THEREOF

Organization Name

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor(s)

Jung-hyun Shim of Suwon-si (KR)

Chang-won Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

Ga-hyun Joo of Suwon-si (KR)

Jin-sung Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

Jong-youb Ryu of Suwon-si (KR)

Chang-hyun Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

Yong-hyun Lim of Suwon-si (KR)

USER TERMINAL APPARATUS AND MANAGEMENT METHOD OF HOME NETWORK THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18100379 titled 'USER TERMINAL APPARATUS AND MANAGEMENT METHOD OF HOME NETWORK THEREOF

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a user terminal apparatus that is connected to a home network and includes communication circuitry, a display, a sensor, and processing circuitry. The apparatus allows users to manage their home network through a user interface (UI) screen displayed on the device. The UI screen can be changed based on user manipulations, and it consists of multiple service pages that offer different home network management services. Some of these service pages have areas that can be displayed based on user manipulations in a specific direction.

• The user terminal apparatus is connected to a home network and allows users to manage it.
• The apparatus has communication circuitry, a display, a sensor, and processing circuitry.
• The display shows a UI screen for managing the home network.
• Users can manipulate the UI screen, and it can change based on these manipulations.
• The UI screen consists of multiple service pages that provide different home network management services.
• Some service pages have areas that can be displayed based on user manipulations in a specific direction.

Potential Applications

• Home automation: Users can manage and control various devices in their home network through the user terminal apparatus.
• Security systems: The apparatus can provide access to security cameras, alarms, and other security-related devices in the home network.
• Entertainment systems: Users can control audio/video devices, streaming services, and other entertainment-related devices through the apparatus.

Problems Solved

• Simplified home network management: The user terminal apparatus provides a convenient and intuitive way for users to manage their home network and connected devices.
• Enhanced user experience: The ability to change the UI screen based on user manipulations allows for a more personalized and efficient interaction with the home network.

Benefits

• Improved control: Users can easily navigate through different service pages and access specific home network management services.
• Customizability: The UI screen can be tailored to the user's preferences and needs, providing a personalized experience.
• Intuitive interaction: The user terminal apparatus allows users to manipulate the UI screen through gestures or other sensor inputs, making it easy and natural to use.

Original Abstract Submitted

An example user terminal apparatus includes communication circuitry configured to be connected to a home network comprising a plurality of devices; a display configured to display a UI screen for managing the home network; a sensor configured to sense a user manipulation of the UI screen; and processing circuitry configured to change the UI screen displayed on the display according to the user manipulation. The UI screen is one of a plurality of service pages that are changeable according to a user manipulation in a first direction, the plurality of service pages being pages for respectively providing different home network management services. At least one of the plurality of service pages comprises an area that is displayable on the display according to a user manipulation in a second direction.