Apple inc. (20240256112). ACCESSING AND DISPLAYING INFORMATION CORRESPONDING TO PAST TIMES AND FUTURE TIMES simplified abstract

ACCESSING AND DISPLAYING INFORMATION CORRESPONDING TO PAST TIMES AND FUTURE TIMES

Organization Name

apple inc.

Inventor(s)

Eric Lance Wilson of San Jose CA (US)

Aurelio Guzman of San Jose CA (US)

Paul W. Salzman of Palo Alto CA (US)

Kevin Will Chen of Cupertino CA (US)

Lee S. Broughton of Santa Cruz CA (US)

Christopher Wilson of Sonoma CA (US)

ACCESSING AND DISPLAYING INFORMATION CORRESPONDING TO PAST TIMES AND FUTURE TIMES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240256112 titled 'ACCESSING AND DISPLAYING INFORMATION CORRESPONDING TO PAST TIMES AND FUTURE TIMES

The present disclosure involves techniques for accessing and displaying information related to past and future times.

• Device displays current-time indicator and user interface object showing information from a specific source and current time.
• Upon detecting rotation of an input mechanism, device displays non-current-time indicator and updates user interface object with information from the same source and non-current time.
• Device continues to show indication of current time throughout the process.

• • Key Features and Innovation:**

- Dynamic display of information based on current and non-current times. - User-friendly interface for accessing past and future information. - Integration of rotatable input mechanism for easy navigation.

• • Potential Applications:**

This technology could be used in smart devices, digital calendars, and time management tools.

• • Problems Solved:**

- Efficient access to information from different time periods. - Simplified display of past and future data.

• • Benefits:**

- Enhanced user experience in accessing historical and future information. - Streamlined navigation through time-related data.

• • Commercial Applications:**

This technology could be valuable for companies developing smart devices, digital assistants, and productivity tools for consumers.

• • Questions about the Technology:**

1. How does this technology improve user interaction with time-related information? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology on a large scale?

• • Frequently Updated Research:**

Stay updated on advancements in user interface design and time-related data visualization techniques for potential improvements in this technology.

Original Abstract Submitted

the present disclosure relates to techniques accessing and displaying information pertaining to past times and future times. in some embodiments, a device displays a first current-time indicator and a user interface object configured to display information corresponding to a first information source and to the current time. in some embodiments, in response to and in accordance with detecting a rotation of a rotatable input mechanism, the device displays a non-current-time indicator indicating a non-current time, and updates the first user interface object to display information corresponding to the first information source and the non-current time. in some embodiments, the device continues to display an indication of the current time.