18383012. Devices, Methods, and Graphical User Interfaces for Interaction with a Control simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
Devices, Methods, and Graphical User Interfaces for Interaction with a Control
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
William M. Tyler of San Francisco CA (US)
Devices, Methods, and Graphical User Interfaces for Interaction with a Control - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18383012 titled 'Devices, Methods, and Graphical User Interfaces for Interaction with a Control
Simplified Explanation
The control user interface described in the patent application allows users to interact with an electronic device through three main controls: a value selection control, a mode switching control, and a power off control.
- The first control is used to select a value for an output parameter of the electronic device.
- The second control is used to switch between different modes of a first function of the device.
- The third control is used to turn the device off.
In response to user inputs directed to the control user interface:
- If the input is directed to the first control, the device adjusts the current value for the output parameter.
- If the input is directed to the second control and meets certain criteria, the device changes the current mode of the first function.
- If the input is directed to the third control and meets specific criteria, the device initiates a process to turn off the device.
- If the input is directed to the third control but does not meet the criteria, the device does not initiate the process to turn off the device.
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- Potential Applications
- Home automation systems
- Industrial control systems
- Consumer electronics devices
- Problems Solved
- Simplifying user interaction with electronic devices
- Providing intuitive controls for adjusting parameters and functions
- Ensuring safe and efficient power management
- Benefits
- User-friendly interface for controlling electronic devices
- Efficient adjustment of output parameters and modes
- Convenient power management options
Original Abstract Submitted
A control user interface includes a first control for selecting a value for an output parameter of an electronic device, a second control for switching between different modes of a first function, and a third control for turning the device off. In response to an input directed to the control user interface: if the input is directed to the first control, the device adjusts a current value for the output parameter; if the input is directed to the second control and meets first criteria, the device changes a current mode of the first function; if the input is directed to the third control and meets second input criteria, the device initiates a process for turning off the device; and if the input is directed to the third control and meets the first criteria but not the second criteria, the device forgoes initiation of the process for turning off the device.
