Apple inc. (20240264719). USER INTERFACES FOR CREATING JOURNALING ENTRIES simplified abstract

USER INTERFACES FOR CREATING JOURNALING ENTRIES

Organization Name

apple inc.

Inventor(s)

Joseph-Alexander P. Weil of San Anselmo CA (US)

Daniel J. Zigmond of Palo Alto CA (US)

Mariah W. Whitmore of San Diego CA (US)

Adeeti V. Ullal of Los Altos CA (US)

Nadaleen F. Tempelman-kluit of San Jose CA (US)

Nathan A. Russak of San Marcos CA (US)

Joanna M. Newman of San Jose CA (US)

Elizabeth C. Cranfill of San Francisco CA (US)

USER INTERFACES FOR CREATING JOURNALING ENTRIES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240264719 titled 'USER INTERFACES FOR CREATING JOURNALING ENTRIES

The abstract describes an electronic device that detects an activity event associated with a user and prompts the user to create a journaling entry based on the event. The device suggests content for the journal entry and allows the user to selectively include suggested content items. Additionally, the device displays lookbacks for the user.

• Electronic device detects user activity event
• Prompts user to create journaling entry
• Suggests content for journal entry
• Allows user to selectively include suggested content items
• Displays lookbacks for the user

Potential Applications: - Personal journaling applications - Productivity tools for tracking daily activities - Mental health and wellness applications

Problems Solved: - Encourages users to reflect on their daily activities - Provides a structured way to journal events - Helps users remember important moments

Benefits: - Encourages mindfulness and self-reflection - Organizes thoughts and memories - Enhances user engagement with journaling applications

Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhanced Journaling Device for Personal Reflection and Productivity" This technology can be used in personal journaling applications, productivity tools, and mental health and wellness apps. It has the potential to attract users looking for a more interactive and engaging journaling experience.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the device determine which activity events to prompt the user to journal about? 2. Can users customize the suggested content for their journal entries?

Original Abstract Submitted

an electronic device detects an activity event associated with a user of the electronic device and displays a prompt that facilitates creation of a journaling entry based on the activity event, displays suggested content for inclusion in a journal entry of a journaling application, displays different user interfaces including options for a user to selectively include content items of suggested content in a journal entry of a journaling application, and/or displays one or more lookbacks.