Apple inc. (20240264721). USING AN ILLUSTRATION TO SHOW THE PASSING OF TIME simplified abstract
USING AN ILLUSTRATION TO SHOW THE PASSING OF TIME
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Christopher Wilson of San Francisco CA (US)
USING AN ILLUSTRATION TO SHOW THE PASSING OF TIME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240264721 titled 'USING AN ILLUSTRATION TO SHOW THE PASSING OF TIME
The present disclosure pertains to enhancing electronic devices with more efficient methods and context-specific user interfaces for indicating time, potentially replacing or complementing existing time indication methods. These methods and interfaces aim to reduce cognitive load on users and improve human-machine interaction, especially in battery-operated devices where they can conserve power and extend battery life between charges.
- Efficient methods and context-specific user interfaces for indicating time
- Complement or replace existing time indication methods
- Reduce cognitive burden on users
- Improve human-machine interaction
- Conserve power and increase time between battery charges in battery-operated devices
Potential Applications: - Smartphones - Tablets - Wearable devices - Smartwatches - IoT devices
Problems Solved: - Cognitive overload in time indication - Inefficient user interfaces for time indication - Power consumption in battery-operated devices
Benefits: - Improved user experience - Extended battery life - Enhanced efficiency in time indication
Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced Time Indication Methods for Electronic Devices Potential commercial uses include: - Consumer electronics industry - Wearable technology market - IoT device manufacturers
Questions about Enhanced Time Indication Methods for Electronic Devices: 1. How do these methods and interfaces improve user experience compared to traditional time indication methods? - These methods and interfaces reduce cognitive burden on users and provide more context-specific time information, leading to a more efficient and user-friendly experience.
2. What impact do these innovations have on battery life in electronic devices? - By conserving power and optimizing time indication processes, these innovations can significantly extend battery life in battery-operated devices.
Original Abstract Submitted
the present disclosure generally relates to providing electronic devices with faster, more efficient methods and context-specific user interfaces for indicating time. such methods and interfaces optionally complement or replace other methods for indicating time. such methods and interfaces reduce the cognitive burden on a user and produce a more efficient human-machine interface. for battery-operated computing devices, such methods and interfaces conserve power and increase the time between battery charges.
