18510542. USER INTERFACES FOR CUSTOMIZING GRAPHICAL OBJECTS simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

USER INTERFACES FOR CUSTOMIZING GRAPHICAL OBJECTS

Organization Name

Apple Inc.

Inventor(s)

Christian X. Dalonzo of San Francisco CA (US)

Patrick L. Coffman of San Francisco CA (US)

USER INTERFACES FOR CUSTOMIZING GRAPHICAL OBJECTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18510542 titled 'USER INTERFACES FOR CUSTOMIZING GRAPHICAL OBJECTS

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a patent application for an electronic device that displays a virtual keyboard with customizable graphical objects. When a user selects a graphical object, a customization user interface is displayed for customizing visual elements associated with the object.

• Electronic device displays virtual keyboard with customizable graphical objects
• User can select a graphical object for customization
• Customization user interface is displayed for customizing visual elements
• User can customize first and second customizable visual elements
• Current state of customization is indicated for each graphical object

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in mobile devices, tablets, and computers to enhance user interface customization options.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of limited customization options for virtual keyboards and graphical objects on electronic devices.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include improved user experience, increased personalization options, and enhanced visual aesthetics.

Potential Commercial Applications

"Enhancing User Experience with Customizable Virtual Keyboards on Electronic Devices

Original Abstract Submitted

In some embodiments, an electronic device displays a virtual keyboard, wherein the virtual keyboard includes a plurality of selectable representations of a plurality of graphical objects. In some embodiments, the electronic device receives a user input selecting a first selectable representation of a first graphical object, wherein the first graphical object is associated with a first customizable visual element and a second customizable visual element. In some embodiments, in response to receiving the user input and in accordance with a determination that one or more first criteria are satisfied, the electronic device displays, via the display device, a customization user interface, including a first section for customizing the first customizable visual element, a second section for customizing the second customizable visual element, and a third section for displaying a first respective representation of the first graphical object that indicates a current state of customization of the first graphical object.