17950972. DEVICE, METHOD, AND GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR MANAGING FOLDERS simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

DEVICE, METHOD, AND GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR MANAGING FOLDERS

Organization Name

Apple Inc.

Inventor(s)

Imran Chaudhri of San Francisco CA (US)

Marcel Van Os of San Francisco CA (US)

DEVICE, METHOD, AND GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR MANAGING FOLDERS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17950972 titled 'DEVICE, METHOD, AND GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR MANAGING FOLDERS

Simplified Explanation

Abstract: A multifunction device has a display that shows various selectable user interface objects. When the device detects a user input, it moves one object across the display to a location near another object. If the user input meets certain criteria, the device creates a folder that contains both objects.

Patent/Innovation Explanation:

• Multifunction device with a display
• Displays multiple selectable user interface objects
• User input moves one object near another object
• If user input meets predefined folder-creation criteria:

   * Device creates a folder
   * Folder contains both objects

Potential Applications:

• Mobile devices with touchscreens
• Computer operating systems
• Organizing files and applications
• Digital photo albums

Problems Solved:

• Difficulties in organizing and managing multiple objects on a display
• Time-consuming manual creation of folders
• Cluttered user interfaces

Benefits:

• Simplifies organization of objects on a display
• Saves time by automatically creating folders
• Reduces clutter on user interfaces
• Improves user experience and efficiency

Original Abstract Submitted

A multifunction device displays a plurality of selectable user interface objects on the display. In response to detecting the first input, the device moves a first object in the plurality of selectable user interface objects across the display to a location on the display that is proximate to a second object in the plurality of selectable user interface objects. In response to detecting that the first input meets predefined folder-creation criteria while the first object is proximate to the second object, the device creates a folder that contains the first object and the second object.