Apple inc. (20240257430). Method and Device for Surfacing Accumulated Strain Information simplified abstract

Method and Device for Surfacing Accumulated Strain Information

Organization Name

apple inc.

Inventor(s)

Matthew S. Demers of Lexington KY (US)

Adeeti V. Ullal of Los Altos CA (US)

Alexander G. Bruno of Cupertino CA (US)

Daniel M. Trietsch of San Jose CA (US)

Ioana Negoita of San Jose CA (US)

James J. Dunne of San Francisco CA (US)

Thomas G. Salter of Foster City CA (US)

Thomas J. Moore of Northglenn CO (US)

Method and Device for Surfacing Accumulated Strain Information - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240257430 titled 'Method and Device for Surfacing Accumulated Strain Information

The patent application describes a method that involves presenting a posture summary interface to the user, which includes a representation of the user, a visualization of the current accumulated strain value for the user, and an affordance for initiating an animated posture summary associated with the accumulated strain value over a specific time window. When a user input is detected on the affordance, an animation of the user's representation over the corresponding time window is presented, highlighting instances where changes in head pose information affected the accumulated strain value significantly.

• Posture summary interface with user representation and strain visualization
• Affordance for initiating animated posture summary
• Animation of user representation based on changes in strain value
• Visualization of accumulated strain value changing over time window
• User input triggers animation of user representation

Potential Applications: - Ergonomics monitoring in workplaces - Physical therapy and rehabilitation programs - Fitness tracking and analysis tools

Problems Solved: - Providing users with visual feedback on posture and strain levels - Encouraging better posture habits and reducing strain-related injuries

Benefits: - Increased awareness of posture and strain levels - Improved user engagement and motivation for corrective actions - Enhanced monitoring of physical well-being over time

Commercial Applications: Title: "Interactive Posture Summary Interface for Health and Wellness Monitoring" This technology could be utilized in: - Wearable devices for real-time posture monitoring - Health and fitness apps for personalized feedback and recommendations - Workplace wellness programs for employee health and safety initiatives

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the animated posture summary help users understand their strain levels better? 2. What are the potential implications of this technology for long-term health and wellness maintenance?

Original Abstract Submitted

a method includes: presenting a posture summary interface including: a representation of the user, a visualization of a current accumulated strain value for the user, and a first affordance for initiating an animated posture summary associated with the accumulated strain value for the user over a respective time window; and in response to detecting a user input directed to the first affordance within the posture summary interface, presenting an animation of the representation of the user over the respective time window that corresponds to one or more instances in which head pose information changes associated with the user caused an increase or a decrease to the accumulated strain value greater than a significance threshold, wherein an appearance of the visualization of the current accumulated strain value for the user changes to represent the accumulated strain value for the user over the respective time window.