Reduced size user interface

Abstract

A method includes: at an electronic device with a touch-sensitive display and a rotatable input mechanism: receiving data representing a collection of photos stored on an external device; displaying a first view of an image, the image comprising a first representation including a visual representation of a first photo in the collection of photos and a second representation including a visual representation of a second photo in the collection of photos. The first representation and the second representation may be arranged in fixed positions with respect to each other, and, in the first view, may be displayed at a first size. A first movement of the rotatable input mechanism may be detected and, in response, a second view of the image may be displayed in which the first representation and the second representation are displayed at a second size different than the first size.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62 / 172,223, “Reduced Size User Interface,” filed Jun. 7, 2015; U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62 / 129,754, “Reduced Size User Interface,” filed Mar. 6, 2015; and U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62 / 044,959, “Reduced Size User Interface,” filed Sep. 2, 2014, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.[0002]This application also relates to the following provisional applications: U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 62 / 005,793, entitled “Companion Application for Activity Cooperation,” filed May 30, 2014; and U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 62 / 005,751, entitled “Predefined Wireless Pairing,” filed May 30, 2014. This application relates to the following applications: International Patent Application Serial No. PCT / US2013 / 040087, entitled “Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for Moving a User Interface Object Based on an...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present patent provides user-friendly techniques and reduced size user interfaces for accessing, navigating, and displaying photos on small electronic devices with touch-sensitive displays and rotatable input mechanisms. The technical effects include improved user experience and reduced size of user interface objects, such as photos, making it easier for users to access and display them on the device. Additionally, the patent describes methods for detecting user interactions with the displayed photos and transitioning between different views or options for sharing the photos.

Problems solved by technology

One challenge created by a small form factor, is that the display may be small, which can make it difficult for a user to navigate and view photos on the device.

Another challenge is that a small form factor may limit the storage capacity of a device.

Furthermore, due to the increased size of modern imaging arrays, photo image files often require large amounts of memory to store.

The lack of memory on a small device may permit storage of only a limited number of photos.

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