20240086047.USER INTERFACES FOR CUSTOMIZING GRAPHICAL OBJECTS simplified abstract (apple inc.)
Contents
- 1 USER INTERFACES FOR CUSTOMIZING GRAPHICAL OBJECTS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 USER INTERFACES FOR CUSTOMIZING GRAPHICAL OBJECTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
USER INTERFACES FOR CUSTOMIZING GRAPHICAL OBJECTS
Organization Name
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 20240086047 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 selectable representations of graphical objects, allowing users to customize visual elements associated with these objects.
- Explanation:
- Electronic device displays virtual keyboard with customizable graphical objects - User can select a graphical object and customize its visual elements - Customization user interface includes sections for customizing visual elements and displaying current state of customization
Potential Applications
The technology described in this patent application could be applied in: - Mobile devices - Tablets - Smart TVs
Problems Solved
This technology solves the following problems: - Limited customization options for virtual keyboards - Lack of user-friendly interfaces for customizing graphical objects
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include: - Enhanced user experience - Personalized virtual keyboard layouts - Improved accessibility for users with specific preferences
Potential Commercial Applications
The potential commercial applications of this technology could be in: - Mobile device manufacturing - Software development companies - Consumer electronics industry
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the customization options available in virtual keyboard apps on smartphones and tablets.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology impact user productivity?
This technology could potentially improve user productivity by allowing users to customize their virtual keyboard layout according to their preferences, making typing more efficient and comfortable.
What are the security implications of customizing graphical objects on a virtual keyboard?
Customizing graphical objects on a virtual keyboard could raise security concerns related to potential vulnerabilities in the customization process that could be exploited by malicious actors. It is essential to ensure that the customization feature is secure and does not compromise the device's security.
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.
