Apple inc. (20240103709). DEVICE, METHOD, AND GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR NAVIGATION OF INFORMATION IN A MAP-BASED INTERFACE simplified abstract

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DEVICE, METHOD, AND GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR NAVIGATION OF INFORMATION IN A MAP-BASED INTERFACE

Organization Name

apple inc.

Inventor(s)

Billy Chen of Santa Clara CA (US)

Patrick Steven Piemonte of San Francisco CA (US)

DEVICE, METHOD, AND GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR NAVIGATION OF INFORMATION IN A MAP-BASED INTERFACE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240103709 titled 'DEVICE, METHOD, AND GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR NAVIGATION OF INFORMATION IN A MAP-BASED INTERFACE

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a device with a display and touch-sensitive surface that displays a geographic map with landmarks. It allows users to interact with the map by selecting landmarks and accessing information about them.

  • Device with display and touch-sensitive surface
  • Displays geographic map with landmarks at a certain magnification level
  • Detects user input (finger contact) on a landmark
  • Changes magnification level based on input
  • Enters a second mode when specific conditions are met
  • Displays information about selected landmark in second mode

Potential Applications

This technology could be used in navigation systems, educational tools, tourism applications, and interactive maps for various purposes.

Problems Solved

This technology allows for intuitive interaction with geographic maps, making it easier for users to explore and access information about landmarks.

Benefits

The device provides a user-friendly interface for navigating maps and accessing information about landmarks, enhancing the user experience and making it more engaging.

Potential Commercial Applications

Potential commercial applications include GPS devices, travel apps, educational tools, and interactive museum guides.

Possible Prior Art

Prior art may include interactive maps on mobile devices, GPS systems with landmark information, and touch-sensitive displays in various applications.

Unanswered Questions

How does the device handle multiple inputs simultaneously?

The patent application does not specify how the device handles multiple inputs at the same time. This could be important in scenarios where users interact with the map using multiple fingers or gestures.

What security measures are in place to protect user data?

The patent application does not address the security measures implemented to protect user data, especially when accessing information about landmarks. This could be a concern for users in terms of privacy and data protection.


Original Abstract Submitted

a device with a display and a touch-sensitive surface: displays a geographic map in a first mode of an application, the geographic map including a plurality of landmarks, the geographic map being displayed at a first magnification level; detects a first input, the first input including a first finger contact at a location on the touch-sensitive surface that corresponds to a first landmark on the display; in response to detecting the first input: when the first input does not satisfy one or more predefined mode-change conditions, changes the magnification level in accordance with the first input and remains in the first mode; and when the first input satisfies the mode-change conditions, selects the first landmark and enters a second mode of the application; while in the second mode, detects a second input; and, in response to detecting the second input, displays information about the first landmark.

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