Apple inc. (20240103680). Devices, Methods, and Graphical User Interfaces For Interacting with Three-Dimensional Environments simplified abstract

Devices, Methods, and Graphical User Interfaces For Interacting with Three-Dimensional Environments

Organization Name

apple inc.

Inventor(s)

Jonathan Ravasz of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Israel Pastrana Vicente of Spring TX (US)

Stephen O. Lemay of Palo Alto CA (US)

Kristi E.S. Bauerly of Los Altos CA (US)

Zoey C. Taylor of Saratoga CA (US)

Devices, Methods, and Graphical User Interfaces For Interacting with Three-Dimensional Environments - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240103680 titled 'Devices, Methods, and Graphical User Interfaces For Interacting with Three-Dimensional Environments

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a patent application for a computer system that displays a user interface with multiple regions and a focus indicator that can move based on user input. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:

• The computer system displays a user interface with three regions and a focus indicator in the first region.
• When the user input indicates movement towards the second region, the focus indicator can move accordingly.
• If the input meets certain criteria, the focus indicator moves to the second region without displaying in the third region.
• If the input does not meet the criteria, the appearance of the focus indicator changes while still being displayed in the first region.

1. 1. 1. Potential Applications of this Technology

- User interface design for software applications - Accessibility features for users with limited mobility

1. 1. 1. Problems Solved by this Technology

- Improving user experience by enhancing navigation within the interface - Providing visual cues for users to easily track their focus within the interface

1. 1. 1. Benefits of this Technology

- Increased efficiency in navigating through different regions of the user interface - Enhanced user interaction with the computer system

1. 1. 1. Potential Commercial Applications of this Technology
         1. Optimizing User Interface Design for Enhanced User Experience

1. 1. 1. Possible Prior Art

There may be existing patents or technologies related to user interface design and focus indicators within software applications that could be considered as prior art.

1. 1. 1. 1. Unanswered Questions
         2. How does the computer system determine the criteria for moving the focus indicator between regions?

The abstract does not provide specific details on how the criteria for moving the focus indicator are established within the computer system.

1. 1. 1. 1. What types of user inputs trigger the movement of the focus indicator?

The abstract mentions movement towards the second region, but it does not specify the exact types of user inputs that can trigger this action.

Original Abstract Submitted

a computer system displays a user interface that includes a first region and a second region separated by a third region and displays a focus indicator within the first region. in response to detecting an input to move the focus indicator relative to the user interface, the input being associated with movement toward the second region, if the input meets respective criteria based on the movement associated with the input, the computer system moves the focus indicator from the first region to the second region in accordance with the movement associated with the input without displaying the focus indicator in the third region; and, if the input does not meet the respective criteria, the computer system changes an appearance of the focus indicator in accordance with the movement associated with the input while continuing to display at least a portion of the focus indicator within the first region.