18511891. USER INTERFACES FOR BRACKETS simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
Contents
- 1 USER INTERFACES FOR BRACKETS
USER INTERFACES FOR BRACKETS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Emmet R. Smith of San Jose CA (US)
Mark D. Majdanski of Santa Clara CA (US)
Leticia P. Power of San Francisco CA (US)
Jessica R. Harrback of San Francisco CA (US)
USER INTERFACES FOR BRACKETS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18511891 titled 'USER INTERFACES FOR BRACKETS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a patent application for an electronic device that presents events in a bracket format and updates the information displayed in response to user input.
- The electronic device presents representations of events in a bracket format.
- Upon receiving input to update the view level of the bracket, the device updates the information displayed for the events within the bracket.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in sports applications for displaying tournament brackets, in project management tools for visualizing project timelines, and in event planning software for organizing schedules.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of efficiently updating and displaying information in a bracket format, making it easier for users to track and manage events within the bracket.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved organization and visualization of events, increased user interactivity in managing the bracket, and streamlined updating of information for better decision-making.
Potential Commercial Applications
- "Enhancing Event Management with Bracket Technology": Leveraging this innovation in event planning software to streamline scheduling and organization.
- "Revolutionizing Sports Viewing with Bracket Displays": Implementing this technology in sports apps to provide interactive tournament brackets for fans.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of bracket formats in sports tournament displays or project management tools. However, the specific functionality of updating information within the bracket in response to user input may be a novel aspect of this patent application.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology handle real-time updates of events within the bracket?
The article does not specify the mechanism by which the electronic device processes and displays real-time updates for events within the bracket.
What types of input methods are supported for updating the view level of the bracket?
The article does not detail the specific input methods or interfaces through which users can request updates to the view level of the bracket.
Original Abstract Submitted
In some embodiments, an electronic device presents representations of events arranged in a bracket. In some embodiments, in response to receiving an input corresponding to a request to update a view level of the bracket, the electronic device updates the presentation of information included in representations of events included in the bracket.
