18375448. CONTEXT-SPECIFIC USER INTERFACES simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

CONTEXT-SPECIFIC USER INTERFACES

Organization Name

Apple Inc.

Inventor(s)

Christopher Wilson of Sonoma CA (US)

Lee S. Broughton of Santa Cruz CA (US)

Kevin Will Chen of Cupertino CA (US)

Eric Lance Wilson of San Jose CA (US)

CONTEXT-SPECIFIC USER INTERFACES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18375448 titled 'CONTEXT-SPECIFIC USER INTERFACES

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes context-specific user interfaces for portable multifunction devices, providing indications of time and additional information.

• Methods for context-specific user interfaces for portable multifunction devices
• Indications of time and optional additional information
• Non-transitory computer-readable storage media, systems, and devices configured to perform the methods

Potential Applications

- Mobile devices - Wearable technology - Smart home devices

Problems Solved

- Enhancing user experience with tailored interfaces - Providing relevant information based on context - Improving usability of multifunction devices

Benefits

- Customized user interfaces - Increased efficiency in accessing information - Enhanced user interaction with devices

Original Abstract Submitted

Context-specific user interfaces for use with a portable multifunction device are disclosed. The methods described herein for context-specific user interfaces provide indications of time and, optionally, a variety of additional information. Further disclosed are non-transitory computer-readable storage media, systems, and devices configured to perform the methods described herein.