18674619. DISPLAYING USER INTERFACES ASSOCIATED WITH PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

DISPLAYING USER INTERFACES ASSOCIATED WITH PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Organization Name

Apple Inc.

Inventor(s)

Aled Hywel Williams of Llandeilo (GB)

Gary Ian Butcher of Los Gatos CA (US)

Matthew J. Sundstrom of Campbell CA (US)

Molly Pray Wiebe of San Francisco CA (US)

DISPLAYING USER INTERFACES ASSOCIATED WITH PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18674619 titled 'DISPLAYING USER INTERFACES ASSOCIATED WITH PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The present disclosure pertains to user interfaces, specifically techniques for displaying user interfaces related to physical activities. Exemplary interfaces for activity competitions, friends lists for activity sharing, alerts for workout boundaries, and configuring pace alerts are described.

• User interfaces for activity competitions
• User interfaces for friends lists for activity sharing
• User interfaces for alerts based on workout boundaries
• User interfaces for configuring pace alerts for workout applications

Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in fitness tracking apps, workout equipment interfaces, and sports training programs.

Problems Solved: This technology addresses the need for intuitive and engaging user interfaces for physical activity tracking and sharing.

Benefits: Users can easily track their progress, compete with friends, receive alerts during workouts, and customize pace alerts for optimal performance.

Commercial Applications: This technology can be utilized by fitness app developers, sports equipment manufacturers, and personal trainers to enhance user engagement and motivation.

Questions about user interfaces for physical activities: 1. How can this technology improve user engagement in fitness tracking apps? 2. What are the potential market implications of incorporating these user interfaces into sports training programs?

Frequently Updated Research: Stay informed about the latest advancements in user interface design for physical activity tracking by following industry publications and attending relevant conferences.

Original Abstract Submitted

The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces and more specifically to techniques for displaying user interfaces associated with physical activities. Exemplary user interfaces related to activity competitions are described. Exemplary user interfaces related to a friends list for activity sharing are described. Exemplary user interfaces associated with alerts presented to a user in response to automatically determining a boundary of a workout are described. Exemplary user interfaces associated with configuring a pace alert for a workout application are described.