18204840. METHOD OF ACTIVATING AND MANAGING DUAL USER INTERFACE OPERATING MODES simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

METHOD OF ACTIVATING AND MANAGING DUAL USER INTERFACE OPERATING MODES

Organization Name

Apple Inc.

Inventor(s)

Christopher B. Fleizach of Gilroy CA (US)

Christopher J. Romney of San Jose CA (US)

Clare T. Kasemset of Tokyo-to (JP)

Joaquim Goncalo Lobo Ferreira Da Silva of San Jose CA (US)

Eric T. Seymour of Sonoma CA (US)

[[:Category:Isis Naomi Ram�rez Moleres of Santa Clara CA (US)|Isis Naomi Ram�rez Moleres of Santa Clara CA (US)]][[Category:Isis Naomi Ram�rez Moleres of Santa Clara CA (US)]]

Allen Whearry Jr. of San Jose CA (US)

Adrian T. Chambers of San Jose CA (US)

Margarita Zakirova of Milpitas CA (US)

METHOD OF ACTIVATING AND MANAGING DUAL USER INTERFACE OPERATING MODES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18204840 titled 'METHOD OF ACTIVATING AND MANAGING DUAL USER INTERFACE OPERATING MODES

Simplified Explanation

The present disclosure is about a technology that allows an electronic device to switch between two different user interface modes in an operating system.

• An electronic device running an operating system in the first user interface mode receives a specific sequence of inputs.
• In response to receiving this sequence, the operating system transitions to the second user interface mode.
• The second user interface mode has different input capabilities compared to the first user interface mode.

Potential applications of this technology:

• Mobile devices with dual user interface modes, such as smartphones or tablets.
• Operating systems that can adapt to different user preferences or needs.
• Improving user experience by providing different input capabilities based on the context or task.

Problems solved by this technology:

• Limited input capabilities in a single user interface mode can restrict user interactions.
• Switching between different user interface modes can be time-consuming or cumbersome.
• Adapting the user interface based on specific inputs can enhance productivity and usability.

Benefits of this technology:

• Enhanced flexibility and adaptability in user interactions.
• Improved user experience by providing different input options.
• Increased productivity by allowing users to switch between user interface modes seamlessly.

Original Abstract Submitted

The present disclosure generally relates to activating and managing dual user interface modes for an operating system. An electronic device configured to run an operating system in a first mode including a first user interface receives, while operating in the first user interface mode, a predefined sequence of inputs, and in response to receiving the predefined sequence of inputs, transitions the operating system from the first user interface mode to a second user interface mode. The second user interface mode has different input capabilities with respect to the first user interface mode.