18585886. DETECTING NOTABLE OCCURRENCES ASSOCIATED WITH EVENTS simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
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DETECTING NOTABLE OCCURRENCES ASSOCIATED WITH EVENTS
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Inventor(s)
Gavin K. Duffy of Los Gatos CA (US)
Raymond M. Macharia of San Francisco CA (US)
Jessica J. Peck of Morgan Hill CA (US)
Robert M. Schulman of Los Gatos CA (US)
DETECTING NOTABLE OCCURRENCES ASSOCIATED WITH EVENTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18585886 titled 'DETECTING NOTABLE OCCURRENCES ASSOCIATED WITH EVENTS
The abstract describes a process where a user interface and a virtual affordance are displayed concurrently. The virtual affordance represents an event and updates related to the event. When a specific type of occurrence is detected, the display state of the virtual affordance is modified. Speech input is then received, and based on the context information from the modified display state, it is determined if the speech input corresponds to the virtual affordance. If it does, the primary region displays the event instead of the user interface.
- The process involves displaying a user interface and a virtual affordance simultaneously.
- The virtual affordance represents an event and its updates.
- Detection of a specific occurrence triggers a change in the display state of the virtual affordance.
- Speech input is received and analyzed to see if it matches the virtual affordance.
- If a match is found, the primary region displays the event instead of the user interface.
Potential Applications: - Interactive displays in public spaces - Smart home devices with voice control features - Augmented reality applications
Problems Solved: - Enhancing user interaction with displayed content - Streamlining user input processes - Improving user experience in digital environments
Benefits: - Increased user engagement - Simplified user interactions - Enhanced display of relevant information
Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhancing User Interaction in Digital Environments: Commercial Applications of Concurrent Display Technology" This technology could be utilized in retail displays, interactive kiosks, and digital signage to provide a more engaging and interactive user experience. It could also be integrated into smart home devices to enhance voice control capabilities and user interactions.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research on concurrent display systems, interactive user interfaces, and speech recognition technologies.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are constantly exploring ways to improve user interactions with digital interfaces, including advancements in speech recognition, virtual affordances, and display technologies.
Questions about Concurrent Display Technology: 1. How does this technology improve user engagement compared to traditional user interfaces? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in real-world applications?
Original Abstract Submitted
An example process includes concurrently displaying: a primary region displaying a first user interface; and a virtual affordance having a first display state and display content, where the display content represents an event and includes updates of the event; while concurrently displaying the primary region and the virtual affordance: detecting a predetermined type of occurrence associated with the event; in response to detecting the predetermined type of occurrence, modifying the first display state to a second display state; after modifying the first display state to the second display state, receiving a speech input; and determining, using context information determined based on the second display state, whether the speech input corresponds to the virtual affordance; and in accordance with a determination that the speech input corresponds to the virtual affordance, replacing, in the primary region, the display of the first user interface with a display of the event.
