Multi-user configuration

Abstract

Examples of multi-user configurations are disclosed. An exemplary method includes: at an electronic device: receiving a request; and in response to the request: if the voice input does not match a voice profile associated with an account associated with the electronic device: causing first information to be output using a first account associated with the electronic device based on the request; if the electronic device's settings have a first state, causing account data of the first account to be updated based on the request; and if the settings have a second state, abandoning the process of updating the account data; and if the voice input matches a voice profile associated with an account associated with the electronic device: causing the first information to be output using the account associated with the matching voice profile; and causing account data of the account to be updated based on the request.

Description

[0001] Cross-references to related applications

[0002] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Serial No. 62 / 855,903, filed May 31, 2019, entitled "MULTI-USER CONFIGURATION"; U.S. Non-Provisional Application Serial No. 16 / 584,347, filed September 26, 2019, entitled "MULTI-USER CONFIGURATION"; and U.S. Non-Provisional Application Serial No. 16 / 584,321, filed September 26, 2019, entitled "MULTI-USER CONFIGURATION". The contents of these patent applications are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety for all purposes. Technical Field

[0003] This disclosure relates generally to computer user interfaces, and more specifically to techniques for multi-user configuration of electronic devices. Background Technology

[0004] The number of electronic devices, especially smart devices, in users' homes is constantly increasing. These devices are required to perform increasingly complex tasks, including user-specific tasks in multi-user environments. Summary of the Invention

[0005] However, some techniques used for multi-user configuration of electronic devices are often cumbersome and inefficient. For example, some existing technologies use complex and time-consuming user interfaces that may involve multiple keystrokes or button presses. These existing technologies require more time than necessary, resulting in wasted user time and device power. This latter consideration is particularly important in battery-powered devices.

[0006] Therefore, this technology provides electronic devices with faster and more efficient methods and interfaces for multi-user configuration. Such methods and interfaces can optionally supplement or replace other methods for multi-user configuration. These methods and interfaces reduce the cognitive burden on users and result in more efficient human-machine interfaces. For battery-powered computing devices, such methods and interfaces save power and increase the time interval between battery charging cycles.

[0007] This document describes an example method. An exemplary method includes, at an electronic device having a media output device: receiving a request determined based on voice input; and in response to receiving the request: based on determining that the voice input does not match a voice profile associated with an account associated with the electronic device: causing the media output device to output first information based on the request using a first account associated with the electronic device; being set to a first state according to settings of the electronic device, causing account data of the first account to be updated based on the request; and being set to a second state according to settings of the electronic device, abandoning the process of updating account data of the first account based on the request; and based on determining that the voice input matches a voice profile associated with an account associated with the electronic device: causing the media output device to output first information based on the request using the account associated with the matching voice profile; and causing account data of the account associated with the matching voice profile to be updated based on the request.

[0008] This document describes an example non-transitory computer-readable storage medium. The exemplary non-transitory computer-readable storage medium stores one or more programs configured to be executed by one or more processors of an electronic device having a media output device. The one or more programs include instructions for performing the following operations: receiving a request determined based on voice input; and in response to receiving the request: based on determining that the voice input does not match a voice profile associated with an account associated with the electronic device: causing the media output device to output first information based on the request using a first account associated with the electronic device; being set to a first state according to a setting of the electronic device, causing account data of the first account to be updated based on the request; and being set to a second state according to a setting of the electronic device, abandoning the process of updating account data of the first account based on the request; and based on determining that the voice input matches a voice profile associated with an account associated with the electronic device: causing the media output device to output first information based on the request using the account associated with the matching voice profile; and causing account data of the account associated with the matching voice profile to be updated based on the request.

[0009] This document describes an example transient computer-readable storage medium. The exemplary transient computer-readable storage medium stores one or more programs configured to be executed by one or more processors of an electronic device having a media output device. The one or more programs include instructions for performing the following operations: receiving a request determined based on voice input; and in response to receiving the request: based on determining that the voice input does not match a voice profile associated with an account associated with the electronic device: causing the media output device to output first information based on the request using a first account associated with the electronic device; being set to a first state according to a setting of the electronic device, causing account data of the first account to be updated based on the request; and being set to a second state according to a setting of the electronic device, abandoning the process of updating account data of the first account based on the request; and based on determining that the voice input matches a voice profile associated with an account associated with the electronic device: causing the media output device to output first information based on the request using the account associated with the matching voice profile; and causing account data of the account associated with the matching voice profile to be updated based on the request.

[0010] This document describes an example electronic device. The exemplary electronic device includes a media output device; one or more processors; and a memory storing one or more programs configured to be executed by the one or more processors, the one or more programs including instructions for performing the following operations: receiving a request determined based on voice input; and in response to receiving the request: based on determining that the voice input does not match a voice profile associated with an account associated with the electronic device: causing the media output device to output first information based on the request using a first account associated with the electronic device; being set to a first state according to settings of the electronic device, causing account data of the first account to be updated based on the request; and being set to a second state according to settings of the electronic device, abandoning the process of updating account data of the first account based on the request; and based on determining that the voice input matches a voice profile associated with an account associated with the electronic device: causing the media output device to output first information based on the request using the account associated with the matching voice profile; and causing account data of the account associated with the matching voice profile to be updated based on the request.

[0011] An exemplary electronic device includes a media output device; means for receiving a request determined based on voice input; and means for performing the following operations: in response to receiving the request: based on determining that the voice input does not match a voice profile associated with an account associated with the electronic device: causing the media output device to output first information based on the request using a first account associated with the electronic device; being set to a first state according to the settings of the electronic device, causing the account data of the first account to be updated based on the request; and being set to a second state according to the settings of the electronic device, abandoning the cause to update the account data of the first account based on the request; and based on determining that the voice input matches a voice profile associated with an account associated with the electronic device: causing the media output device to output first information based on the request using the account associated with the matching voice profile; and causing the account data of the account associated with the matching voice profile to be updated based on the request.

[0012] An exemplary method includes, at a first device having a display device and one or more input devices: detecting that one or more devices associated with the first device support a corresponding feature; determining that a set of criteria is met, including criteria that are met when the one or more devices support the corresponding feature: displaying a prompt on the display device to configure the corresponding feature of the one or more devices; receiving a set of one or more inputs via the one or more input devices while displaying the prompt to configure the corresponding feature of the one or more devices; and, in response to receiving the set of one or more inputs, performing a configuration operation associated with the corresponding feature; and, determining that the one or more devices do not support the corresponding feature, abandoning the display of the prompt to configure the corresponding feature of the one or more devices on the display device.

[0013] An exemplary non-transitory computer-readable storage medium stores one or more programs configured to be executed by one or more processors of an electronic device having a display device and one or more input devices, the one or more programs including instructions for performing the following operations: detecting that one or more devices associated with a first device support a corresponding feature; based on determining that a set of criteria is met, including criteria that are met when the one or more devices support the corresponding feature: displaying a prompt for configuring the corresponding feature of the one or more devices on the display device; receiving a set of one or more inputs via the one or more input devices when displaying the prompt for configuring the corresponding feature of the one or more devices; and in response to receiving the set of one or more inputs, performing a configuration operation associated with the corresponding feature; and based on determining that the one or more devices do not support the corresponding feature, abandoning the display of the prompt for configuring the corresponding feature of the one or more devices on the display device.

[0014] An exemplary transient computer-readable storage medium stores one or more programs configured to be executed by one or more processors of an electronic device having a display device and one or more input devices, the one or more programs including instructions for performing the following operations: detecting that one or more devices associated with a first device support a corresponding feature; based on determining that a set of criteria is met, including criteria met when the one or more devices support the corresponding feature: displaying a prompt for configuring the corresponding feature of the one or more devices on the display device; receiving a set of one or more inputs via the one or more input devices when displaying the prompt for configuring the corresponding feature of the one or more devices; and in response to receiving the set of one or more inputs, performing a configuration operation associated with the corresponding feature; and based on determining that the one or more devices do not support the corresponding feature, abandoning the display of the prompt for configuring the corresponding feature of the one or more devices on the display device.

[0015] An example electronic device includes a display device; one or more input devices; one or more processors; and a memory storing one or more programs configured to be executed by the one or more processors, the one or more programs including instructions for performing the following operations: detecting that one or more devices associated with a first device support a corresponding feature; displaying a prompt for configuring the corresponding feature of the one or more devices on the display device based on a determination that a set of criteria is met, the set of criteria including criteria met when the one or more devices support the corresponding feature; receiving a set of one or more inputs via the one or more input devices when the prompt for configuring the corresponding feature of the one or more devices is displayed; performing a configuration operation associated with the corresponding feature in response to receiving the set of one or more inputs; and abandoning the display of the prompt for configuring the corresponding feature of the one or more devices on the display device based on a determination that the one or more devices do not support the corresponding feature.

[0016] An example electronic device includes a display device; one or more input devices; means for detecting that one or more devices associated with a first device support a corresponding feature; means for performing the following operations: displaying a prompt for configuring the corresponding feature of the one or more devices on the display device based on a determination that a set of criteria is met, the set of criteria including criteria met when the one or more devices support the corresponding feature; receiving a set of one or more inputs via the one or more input devices when the prompt for configuring the corresponding feature of the one or more devices is displayed; and performing a configuration operation associated with the corresponding feature in response to receiving the set of one or more inputs; and means for performing the following operations: abandoning the display of the prompt for configuring the corresponding feature of the one or more devices on the display device based on a determination that the one or more devices do not support the corresponding feature.

[0017] An exemplary method includes, at an electronic device having a display device and one or more input devices: receiving input via the one or more input devices; and, in response to receiving the input, displaying on the display device a settings interface for a plurality of devices associated with a plurality of accounts, the plurality of accounts including one or more administrator accounts and one or more non-administrator accounts, wherein the electronic device is associated with a first account among the plurality of accounts, and wherein: if the first account is an administrator account among the plurality of accounts, and if the settings interface is a settings interface for a second account different from the first account: the settings interface includes one or more settings of a first type and one or more settings of a second type, the one or more settings of the first type being editable via the settings interface, and the one or more settings of the second type being not editable via the settings interface; if the first account is a non-administrator account among the plurality of accounts, and if the settings interface is a settings interface for the first account: the settings interface includes one or more settings of a second type, and the one or more settings of the second type being editable via the settings interface.

[0018] An exemplary non-transitory computer-readable storage medium stores one or more programs configured to be executed by one or more processors of an electronic device having a display device and one or more input devices. The one or more programs include instructions for performing the following operations: receiving input via the one or more input devices; and, in response to receiving the input, displaying on the display device a settings interface for a plurality of devices associated with a plurality of accounts, including one or more administrator accounts and one or more non-administrator accounts, wherein the electronic device is associated with a first account among the plurality of accounts, and wherein: if the first account is an administrator account among the plurality of accounts, and if the settings interface is a settings interface for a second account different from the first account: the settings interface includes one or more settings of a first type and one or more settings of a second type, the one or more settings of the first type being editable via the settings interface, and the one or more settings of the second type being not editable via the settings interface; if the first account is a non-administrator account among the plurality of accounts, and if the settings interface is a settings interface for the first account: the settings interface includes one or more settings of a second type, and the one or more settings of the second type being editable via the settings interface.

[0019] An exemplary transient computer-readable storage medium stores one or more programs configured to be executed by one or more processors of an electronic device having a display device and one or more input devices. The one or more programs include instructions for performing the following operations: receiving input via the one or more input devices; and, in response to receiving the input, displaying on the display device a settings interface for a plurality of devices associated with a plurality of accounts, including one or more administrator accounts and one or more non-administrator accounts, wherein the electronic device is associated with a first account among the plurality of accounts, and wherein: if the first account is an administrator account among the plurality of accounts, and if the settings interface is a settings interface for a second account different from the first account: the settings interface includes one or more settings of a first type and one or more settings of a second type, the one or more settings of the first type being editable via the settings interface, and the one or more settings of the second type being not editable via the settings interface; if the first account is a non-administrator account among the plurality of accounts, and if the settings interface is a settings interface for the first account: the settings interface includes one or more settings of a second type, and the one or more settings of the second type being editable via the settings interface.

[0020] An example electronic device includes a display device; one or more input devices; one or more processors; and a memory storing one or more programs configured to be executed by the one or more processors, the one or more programs including instructions for performing the following operations: receiving input via the one or more input devices; and, in response to receiving the input, displaying on the display device a settings interface for a plurality of devices associated with a plurality of accounts, the plurality of accounts including one or more administrator accounts and one or more non-administrator accounts, wherein the electronic device is associated with a first account among the plurality of accounts, and wherein: if the first account is an administrator account among the plurality of accounts, and if the settings interface is a settings interface for a second account different from the first account: the settings interface includes one or more settings of a first type and one or more settings of a second type, the one or more settings of the first type being editable via the settings interface, and the one or more settings of the second type being not editable via the settings interface; if the first account is a non-administrator account among the plurality of accounts, and if the settings interface is a settings interface for the first account: the settings interface includes one or more settings of a second type, and the one or more settings of the second type being editable via the settings interface.

[0021] An example electronic device includes a display device; one or more input devices; means for receiving input via the one or more input devices; and means for performing the following operations: in response to receiving the input, displaying on the display device a settings interface for a plurality of devices associated with a plurality of accounts, the plurality of accounts including one or more administrator accounts and one or more non-administrator accounts, wherein the electronic device is associated with a first account among the plurality of accounts, and wherein: if the first account is an administrator account among the plurality of accounts, and if the settings interface is a settings interface for a second account different from the first account: the settings interface includes one or more settings of a first type and one or more settings of a second type, the one or more settings of the first type being editable via the settings interface, and the one or more settings of the second type being not editable via the settings interface; if the first account is a non-administrator account among the plurality of accounts, and if the settings interface is a settings interface for the first account: the settings interface includes one or more settings of a second type, and the one or more settings of the second type being editable via the settings interface.

[0022] An exemplary method includes, at an electronic device having a display device and one or more input devices: displaying a device access configuration user interface via the display device, including at least a first set of device access capabilities; while displaying the device access configuration user interface, receiving a set of one or more inputs via the one or more input devices, the set of one or more inputs including input specifying one or more users; and in response to receiving the set of one or more inputs: sending an invitation based on a first license setting including a first license, based on the set of one or more inputs including input corresponding to a selection of a first license setting, the invitation providing access to the one or more users, including access to a set of devices, upon acceptance; and sending an invitation based on a first license setting excluding input corresponding to a selection of a first license setting, the invitation providing access to the one or more users, including access to the set of devices, upon acceptance.

[0023] An exemplary non-transitory computer-readable storage medium stores one or more programs configured to be executed by one or more processors of an electronic device having a display device and one or more input devices, the one or more programs including instructions for performing the following operations: displaying a device access configuration user interface including at least a first set of device access capabilities via the display device; receiving a set of one or more inputs via the one or more inputs while displaying the device access configuration user interface, the set of one or more inputs including inputs specifying one or more users; and in response to receiving the set of one or more inputs: sending an invitation based on a first license setting including a first license, based on the set of one or more inputs including inputs corresponding to a selection of a first license setting, the invitation providing access to the one or more users, including access to a set of devices, upon acceptance; and sending an invitation based on a first license setting excluding inputs corresponding to a selection of a first license setting, the invitation providing access to the one or more users, including access to the set of devices, upon acceptance.

[0024] An exemplary transient computer-readable storage medium stores one or more programs configured to be executed by one or more processors of an electronic device having a display device and one or more input devices, the one or more programs including instructions for performing the following operations: displaying a device access configuration user interface including at least a first set of device access capabilities via the display device; receiving a set of one or more inputs via the one or more inputs while displaying the device access configuration user interface, the set of one or more inputs including inputs specifying one or more users; and in response to receiving the set of one or more inputs: sending an invitation based on a first license setting including a first license, based on the set of one or more inputs including input corresponding to a selection of a first license setting, the invitation providing access to the one or more users, including access to a set of devices, upon acceptance; and sending an invitation based on a first license setting excluding input corresponding to a selection of a first license setting, the invitation providing access to the one or more users, including access to the set of devices, upon acceptance, based on the set of one or more inputs excluding input corresponding to a selection of a first license setting.

[0025] An example electronic device includes a display device; one or more input devices; one or more processors; and a memory storing one or more programs configured to be executed by the one or more processors, the one or more programs including instructions for performing the following operations: displaying a device access configuration user interface via the display device, including at least a first set of device access capabilities; receiving a set of one or more inputs via the one or more input devices while displaying the device access configuration user interface, the set of one or more inputs including input specifying one or more users; and in response to receiving the set of one or more inputs: sending an invitation based on a first license setting including a first license, based on the set of one or more inputs including input corresponding to a selection of a first license setting, the invitation providing access to the one or more users, including access to a set of devices, upon acceptance; and sending an invitation based on a first license setting excluding input corresponding to a selection of a first license setting, the invitation providing access to the one or more users, including access to the set of devices, upon acceptance.

[0026] An example electronic device includes a display device; one or more input devices; means for displaying a device access configuration user interface including at least a first set of device access capabilities via the display device; means for performing the following operations: when displaying the device access configuration user interface, receiving a set of one or more inputs via the one or more input devices, the set of one or more inputs including input specifying one or more users; and means for performing the following operations: in response to receiving the set of one or more inputs: sending an invitation based on a first license setting including a first license, based on the set of one or more inputs including input corresponding to a selection of a first license setting, the invitation providing access to the one or more users, including access to a set of devices, upon acceptance; and sending an invitation based on a first license setting excluding input corresponding to a selection of a first license setting, the invitation providing access to the one or more users, including access to the set of devices, upon acceptance.

[0027] An exemplary method includes, at an electronic device having a display device and one or more input devices and associated with a first account in a first group of accounts: upon determining that the first group of accounts includes at least one account not included in a second group of accounts including the first account: displaying a prompt on the display device inviting the at least one account to join the second group of accounts; and after displaying the prompt: receiving a set of one or more inputs via the one or more input devices; and in response to receiving the set of one or more inputs, sending an invitation to join the second group of accounts to the at least one account not included in the second group of accounts; and upon determining that the first group of accounts does not include the at least one account not included in the second group of accounts, abandoning the display of the prompt inviting the at least one account to join the second group of accounts on the display device.

[0028] An exemplary non-transitory computer-readable storage medium stores one or more programs configured to be executed by one or more processors of an electronic device having a display device and one or more input devices, the electronic device being associated with a first account in a first group of accounts, and the one or more programs including instructions for performing the following operations: upon determining that the first group of accounts includes at least one account not included in a second group of accounts including the first account; displaying a prompt on the display device inviting the at least one account to join the second group of accounts; and after displaying the prompt; receiving a set of one or more inputs via the one or more input devices; and in response to receiving the set of one or more inputs, sending an invitation to join the second group of accounts to the at least one account not included in the second group of accounts; and abandoning the display of the prompt inviting the at least one account to join the second group of accounts on the display device upon determining that the first group of accounts does not include the at least one account not included in the second group of accounts.

[0029] An exemplary transient computer-readable storage medium stores one or more programs configured to be executed by one or more processors of an electronic device having a display device and one or more input devices, the electronic device being associated with a first account in a first group of accounts, and the one or more programs including instructions for performing the following operations: upon determining that the first group of accounts includes at least one account not included in a second group of accounts including the first account; displaying a prompt on the display device inviting the at least one account to join the second group of accounts; and after displaying the prompt; receiving a set of one or more inputs via the one or more input devices; and in response to receiving the set of one or more inputs, sending an invitation to join the second group of accounts to the at least one account not included in the second group of accounts; and abandoning the display of the prompt inviting the at least one account to join the second group of accounts on the display device upon determining that the first group of accounts does not include the at least one account not included in the second group of accounts.

[0030] An exemplary electronic device associated with a first account in a first group of accounts includes a display device; one or more input devices; one or more processors; and a memory storing one or more programs configured to be executed by the one or more processors, the one or more programs including instructions for performing the following operations: upon determining that the first group of accounts includes at least one account not included in a second group of accounts including the first account; displaying a prompt on the display device inviting the at least one account to join the second group of accounts; and after displaying the prompt; receiving a set of one or more inputs via the one or more input devices; and in response to receiving the set of one or more inputs, sending an invitation to join the second group of accounts to the at least one account not included in the second group of accounts; and abandoning the display of the prompt inviting the at least one account to join the second group of accounts on the display device upon determining that the first group of accounts does not include the at least one account not included in the second group of accounts.

[0031] An exemplary electronic device associated with a first account in a first group of accounts includes: a display device; one or more input devices; means for performing the following operations: based on determining that the first group of accounts includes at least one account not included in a second group of accounts including the first account: displaying a prompt on the display device inviting the at least one account to join the second group of accounts; and after displaying the prompt: receiving a set of one or more inputs via the one or more input devices; and in response to receiving the set of one or more inputs, sending an invitation to join the second group of accounts to the selection of the at least one account not included in the second group of accounts; and means for performing the following operations: based on determining that the first group of accounts does not include at least one account not included in the second group of accounts, abandoning the display of the prompt inviting the at least one account to join the second group of accounts on the display device.

[0032] Executable instructions for performing these functions are optionally included in a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium or other computer program product configured for execution by one or more processors.

[0033] Therefore, faster and more efficient methods and interfaces are provided for multi-user configuration of devices, thereby improving the effectiveness, efficiency, and user satisfaction of such devices. These methods and interfaces can complement or replace other methods used for multi-user configuration. Attached Figure Description

[0034] To better understand the various embodiments described, reference should be made to the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein similar reference numerals indicate corresponding parts in all the drawings.

[0035] Figure 1A This is a block diagram illustrating a portable multi-functional device with a touch-sensitive display according to some embodiments.

[0036] Figure 1B This is a block diagram illustrating exemplary components for event handling according to some implementation schemes.

[0037] Figure 2 A portable multi-functional device with a touchscreen is shown according to some embodiments.

[0038] Figure 3 This is a block diagram of an exemplary multifunctional device having a display and a touch-sensitive surface according to some implementation schemes.

[0039] Figure 4A An exemplary user interface for a menu on an application on a portable multifunction device, according to some implementation schemes, is shown.

[0040] Figure 4B An exemplary user interface for a multifunctional device having a touch-sensitive surface separate from the display is shown according to some embodiments.

[0041] Figure 5A A personal electronic device according to some implementation schemes is shown.

[0042] Figure 5B This is a block diagram illustrating a personal electronic device according to some implementation schemes.

[0043] Figures 5C-5D Exemplary components of a personal electronic device having a touch-sensitive display and an intensity sensor according to some embodiments are shown.

[0044] Figures 5E-5H Exemplary components and user interfaces of a personal electronic device according to some implementation schemes are shown.

[0045] Figure 5I An electronic device according to some implementation schemes is shown.

[0046] Figure 5J This is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device according to some implementation schemes.

[0047] Figures 6A to 6L Exemplary techniques for processing user requests according to some implementation schemes are shown.

[0048] Figures 7A to 7C This is a flowchart illustrating a process for handling user requests according to some implementation schemes.

[0049] Figures 8A to 8ABAn exemplary user interface for configuring user accounts is shown according to some implementation schemes.

[0050] Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating a process for configuring a user account according to some implementation schemes.

[0051] Figures 10A to 10M An exemplary user interface for configuring user accounts is shown according to some implementation schemes.

[0052] Figure 11 This is a flowchart illustrating a process for configuring a user account according to some implementation schemes.

[0053] Figures 12A to 12G An exemplary user interface for adding a user to a location profile is shown according to some implementation schemes.

[0054] Figure 13 This is a flowchart illustrating a process for adding a user to a location profile according to some implementation schemes.

[0055] Figures 14A to 14F An exemplary user interface for adding a user to a location profile is shown according to some implementation schemes.

[0056] Figure 15 This is a flowchart illustrating a process for adding a user to a location profile according to some implementation schemes. Detailed Implementation

[0057] The following description illustrates exemplary methods, parameters, etc. However, it should be understood that such description is not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure, but is provided as a description of exemplary embodiments.

[0058] There is a need for electronic devices that provide efficient methods and interfaces for multi-user configuration. Such technologies can reduce the cognitive burden on users configuring one or more devices for multi-user applications, thereby improving productivity. Furthermore, such technologies can reduce processor and battery power wasted otherwise on redundant user input.

[0059] under Figures 1A-1B , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figures 4A-4B and Figures 5A-5H A description of an exemplary device for performing management event notifications is provided. Figures 6A to 6L An exemplary user interface for handling user requests is shown. Figures 7A to 7C A flowchart is shown that illustrates a method for processing user requests according to some implementation schemes. Figures 6A to 6L The user interface in the document is used to illustrate the process described below, including Figures 7A to 7C The process in. Figures 8A to 8AB An exemplary user interface for configuring user accounts is shown. Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for configuring user accounts according to some implementation schemes. Figures 8A to 8AB The user interface in the document is used to illustrate the processes described below, including... Figure 9 The process in. Figures 10A to 10M An exemplary user interface for configuring user accounts is shown. Figure 11 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for configuring user accounts according to some implementation schemes. Figures 10A to 10M The user interface in the document is used to illustrate the processes described below, including... Figure 11 The process in. Figures 12A to 12G An exemplary user interface for adding a user to a location profile is shown. Figure 13 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for adding a user to a location profile according to some implementation schemes. Figures 12A to 12G The user interface in the document is used to illustrate the processes described below, including... Figure 13 The process in. Figures 14A to 14F An exemplary user interface for adding a user to a location profile is shown. Figure 15 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for adding a user to a location profile according to some implementation schemes. Figures 14A to 14F The user interface in the document is used to illustrate the process described below, including Figure 15 The process in.

[0060] Although the following description uses the terms "first," "second," etc., to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by the terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another. For example, a first touch may be named a second touch and similarly, a second touch may be named a first touch, without departing from the scope of the various described embodiments. Both the first touch and the second touch are touches, but they are not the same touch.

[0061] The terminology used in the description of the various embodiments herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. As used in the description of the various embodiments and the appended claims, the singular forms “a” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will also be understood that the term “and / or” as used herein refers to and covers any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. It will also be understood that the terms “includes”, “including”, “comprises”, and / or “comprising”, when used in this specification, specify the presence of the stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof.

[0062] Depending on the context, the term "if" may optionally be interpreted as meaning "when," "in response to," or "in response to detection." Similarly, depending on the context, the phrases "if it is determined..." or "if [the stated condition or event] is detected" may optionally be interpreted as meaning "in response to determining..." or "in response to detecting [the stated condition or event]."

[0063] This document describes implementations of electronic devices, user interfaces for such devices, and related processes for using such devices. In some implementations, the device is a portable communication device, such as a mobile phone, that also includes other functions such as PDA and / or music player functionality. Exemplary implementations of portable multi-functional devices include, but are not limited to, those from Apple Inc. (Cupertino, California). Devices, iPod Equipment, and Device. Optionally, other portable electronic devices may be used, such as laptops or tablets with touch-sensitive surfaces (e.g., touchscreen displays and / or touchpads). It should also be understood that in some embodiments, the device is not a portable communication device, but a desktop computer with touch-sensitive surfaces (e.g., touchscreen displays and / or touchpads).

[0064] In the following discussion, an electronic device including a display and a touch-sensitive surface is described. However, it should be understood that the electronic device may optionally include one or more other physical user interface devices, such as a physical keyboard, mouse, and / or joystick.

[0065] The device typically supports a variety of applications, such as one or more of the following: drawing applications, presentation applications, word processing applications, website creation applications, disk editing applications, spreadsheet applications, game applications, phone applications, video conferencing applications, email applications, instant messaging applications, fitness support applications, photo management applications, digital camera applications, digital video camcorder applications, web browsing applications, digital music player applications, and / or digital video player applications.

[0066] Various applications running on the device optionally use at least one common physical user interface device, such as a touch-sensitive surface. One or more functions of the touch-sensitive surface and the corresponding information displayed on the device are optionally adjusted and / or varied for different applications, and / or adjusted and / or varied within the respective applications. In this way, the device's common physical architecture (such as the touch-sensitive surface) optionally utilizes a user interface that is intuitive and clear to the user to support various applications.

[0067] Now let’s turn our attention to implementation schemes for portable devices with touch-sensitive displays. Figure 1A This is a block diagram illustrating a portable multi-functional device 100 with a touch-sensitive display system 112 according to some embodiments. The touch-sensitive display 112 is sometimes referred to as a “touchscreen” for convenience, and is sometimes referred to as or called a “touch-sensitive display system.” Device 100 includes a memory 102 (which optionally includes one or more computer-readable storage media), a memory controller 122, one or more processing units (CPUs) 120, a peripheral interface 118, RF circuitry 108, audio circuitry 110, a speaker 111, a microphone 113, an input / output (I / O) subsystem 106, other input control devices 116, and an external port 124. Device 100 optionally includes one or more optical sensors 164. Device 100 optionally includes one or more contact strength sensors 165 for detecting the intensity of contact on device 100 (e.g., a touch-sensitive surface, such as the touch-sensitive display system 112 of device 100). Device 100 optionally includes one or more haptic output generators 167 for generating haptic output on device 100 (e.g., generating haptic output on a touch-sensitive surface such as the touch-sensitive display system 112 of device 100 or the touchpad 355 of device 300). These components optionally communicate via one or more communication buses or signal lines 103.

[0068] As used in this specification and claims, the term "intensity" of contact on a tactile surface refers to the force or pressure (force per unit area) of a contact (e.g., finger contact) on a tactile surface, or to a substitute (alternative) for the force or pressure of a contact on a tactile surface. The intensity of contact has a range of values ​​that includes at least four different values ​​and more typically hundreds of different values ​​(e.g., at least 256). The intensity of contact is optionally determined (or measured) using various methods and various sensors or combinations of sensors. For example, one or more force sensors below or adjacent to the tactile surface are optionally used to measure the force at different points on the tactile surface. In some embodiments, force measurements from multiple force sensors are combined (e.g., weighted average) to determine the estimated contact force. Similarly, the pressure-sensitive tip of a stylus is optionally used to determine the pressure of the stylus on the tactile surface. Alternatively, the size and / or variation of the contact area detected on the touch-sensitive surface, the capacitance and / or variation of the touch-sensitive surface near the contact, and / or the resistance and / or variation of the touch-sensitive surface near the contact may optionally be used as substitutes for the force or pressure of the contact on the touch-sensitive surface. In some embodiments, the substitute measurement of the contact force or pressure is used directly to determine whether an intensity threshold (e.g., the intensity threshold is described in units corresponding to the substitute measurement) has been exceeded. In some embodiments, the substitute measurement of the contact force or pressure is converted into an estimated force or pressure, and the estimated force or pressure is used to determine whether an intensity threshold (e.g., the intensity threshold is a pressure threshold measured in units of pressure) has been exceeded. Using the intensity of the contact as an attribute of user input allows the user to access additional device functions that would otherwise be inaccessible to the user on smaller devices with limited physical space, such smaller devices being used (e.g., on a touch-sensitive display) to display power indications and / or receive user input (e.g., via a touch-sensitive display, touch-sensitive surface, or physical / mechanical controls, such as knobs or buttons).

[0069] As used in this specification and claims, the term "haptic output" refers to a physical displacement of the device relative to a previous position of the device, a physical displacement of a component of the device (e.g., a touch-sensitive surface) relative to another component of the device (e.g., the housing), or a displacement of a component relative to the center of mass of the device, which is detected by the user using the user's tactile sense. For example, when the device or a component of the device comes into contact with a touch-sensitive surface (e.g., a finger, palm, or other part of the user's hand), the haptic output generated by the physical displacement will be interpreted by the user as a tactile sensation corresponding to a perceived change in the physical characteristics of the device or a component of the device. For example, movement of a touch-sensitive surface (e.g., a touch-sensitive display or touchpad) may optionally be interpreted by the user as a "press-click" or "release-click" on a physically actuated button. In some cases, the user will feel a tactile sensation, such as a "press-click" or "release-click," even when a physically actuated button associated with a touch-sensitive surface that has been physically pressed (e.g., displaced) by the user's movement does not move. For example, even when the smoothness of the tactile surface remains unchanged, the movement of the tactile surface can optionally be interpreted or sensed by the user as the "roughness" of the tactile surface. While such interpretations of touch by users will be limited by the individualized sensory perceptions of the user, many sensory perceptions of touch are common to most users. Therefore, when a tactile output is described as corresponding to a specific sensory perception of a user (e.g., "press click", "release click", "roughness"), unless otherwise stated, the generated tactile output corresponds to a physical displacement of the device or its components that will generate the sensory perception of a typical (or ordinary) user.

[0070] It should be understood that device 100 is merely an example of a portable multifunctional device, and device 100 may optionally have more or fewer components than those shown, may optionally combine two or more components, or may optionally have different configurations or arrangements of these components. Figure 1A The various components shown are implemented in hardware, software, or a combination of both, including one or more signal processing and / or application-specific integrated circuits.

[0071] Memory 102 optionally includes high-speed random access memory and also optionally includes non-volatile memory, such as one or more disk storage devices, flash memory devices, or other non-volatile solid-state memory devices. Memory controller 122 optionally controls other components of device 100 to access memory 102.

[0072] Peripheral interface 118 can be used to couple the device's input and output peripherals to CPU 120 and memory 102. One or more processors 120 run or execute various software programs and / or instruction sets stored in memory 102 to perform various functions of device 100 and process data. In some embodiments, peripheral interface 118, CPU 120, and memory controller 122 are optionally implemented on a single chip, such as chip 104. In some other embodiments, they are optionally implemented on separate chips.

[0073] RF (Radio Frequency) circuit 108 receives and transmits RF signals, also known as electromagnetic signals. RF circuit 108 converts electrical signals into electromagnetic signals and vice versa, and communicates with communication networks and other communication devices via these electromagnetic signals. RF circuit 108 optionally includes well-known circuitry for performing these functions, including but not limited to antenna systems, RF transceivers, one or more amplifiers, tuners, one or more oscillators, digital signal processors, codec chipsets, Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards, memory, etc. RF circuit 108 optionally communicates wirelessly with networks and other devices, such as the Internet (also known as the World Wide Web (WWW)), intranets, and / or wireless networks (such as cellular telephone networks, wireless local area networks (LANs), and / or metropolitan area networks (MANs)). RF circuit 108 optionally includes well-known circuitry for detecting near-field communication (NFC) fields, such as via near-field communication radio components. Wireless communication may optionally employ any of a variety of communication standards, protocols, and technologies, including but not limited to Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), Enhanced Data GSM Environment (EDGE), High-Speed ​​Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), High-Speed ​​Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA), Evolution, Pure Data (EV-DO), HSPA, HSPA+, Dual-Unit HSPA (DC-HSPDA), Long Term Evolution (LTE), Near Field Communication (NFC), Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (W-CDMA), Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA), Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy (BTLE), and Wi-Fi (e.g., IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE...). 802.11n and / or IEEE 802.11ac), Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), Wi-MAX, email protocols (e.g., Internet Messaging Access Protocol (IMAP) and / or Post Office Protocol (POP)), instant messaging (e.g., Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol (XMPP), Session Initiation Protocol for Instant Messaging and Presence with Extended Utility (SIMPLE), Instant Messaging and Presence Service (IMPS)), and / or Short Message Service (SMS), or any other suitable communication protocol that has not been developed as of the date of this document submission.

[0074] Audio circuitry 110, speaker 111, and microphone 113 provide an audio interface between the user and device 100. Audio circuitry 110 receives audio data from peripheral interface 118, converts the audio data into electrical signals, and transmits the electrical signals to speaker 111. Speaker 111 converts the electrical signals into sound waves that are audible to humans. Audio circuitry 110 also receives electrical signals converted from sound waves by microphone 113. Audio circuitry 110 converts the electrical signals into audio data and transmits the audio data to peripheral interface 118 for processing. Audio data is optionally retrieved by peripheral interface 118 from and / or transmitted to memory 102 and / or RF circuitry 108. In some embodiments, audio circuitry 110 also includes a headset jack (e.g., ...). Figure 2 (212 in the text). The headset jack provides an interface between the audio circuitry 110 and a removable audio input / output peripheral device, such as an output-only headphone or a headset with both output (e.g., a single-ear or dual-ear headphone) and input (e.g., a microphone).

[0075] I / O subsystem 106 couples input / output peripherals on device 100, such as touchscreen 112 and other input control devices 116, to peripheral interface 118. I / O subsystem 106 optionally includes display controller 156, optical sensor controller 158, depth camera controller 169, intensity sensor controller 159, haptic feedback controller 161, and one or more input controllers 160 for other input or control devices. The one or more input controllers 160 receive electrical signals from / send electrical signals to the other input control device 116. The other input control device 116 optionally includes physical buttons (e.g., push-buttons, rocker buttons, etc.), dial pads, slide switches, joysticks, click dials, etc. In some alternative embodiments, input controller 160 is optionally coupled to (or not coupled to) any of the following: keyboard, infrared port, USB port, and pointing device such as mouse. One or more buttons (e.g., Figure 2 Optionally, 208) includes an increase / decrease button for volume control of speaker 111 and / or microphone 113. The one or more buttons optionally include a push-button (e.g., Figure 2 (206 in the middle).

[0076] A quick press of the push button optionally disengages the touchscreen 112 from its lock or optionally initiates a process of unlocking the device using gestures on the touchscreen, as described in U.S. Patent Application 11 / 322,549 (i.e., U.S. Patent No. 7,657,849), filed December 23, 2005, entitled "Unlocking a Device by Performing Gestures on an Unlock Image," the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. A long press of the push button (e.g., 206) optionally powers the device 100 on or off. The function of one or more buttons is optionally user-customizable. The touchscreen 112 is used to implement virtual buttons or soft buttons and one or more soft keyboards.

[0077] The touch-sensitive display 112 provides input and output interfaces between the device and the user. The display controller 156 receives electrical signals from and / or sends electrical signals to the touchscreen 112. The touchscreen 112 displays visual output to the user. The visual output optionally includes graphics, text, icons, video, and any combination thereof (collectively, "graphics"). In some embodiments, some or all of the visual output optionally corresponds to user interface objects.

[0078] Touchscreen 112 has a touch-sensitive surface, sensor, or sensor array that accepts input from a user based on tactile and / or haptic contact. Touchscreen 112 and display controller 156 (along with any associated modules and / or instruction set in memory 102) detect contact on touchscreen 112 (and any movement or interruption of that contact) and translate the detected contact into interaction with user interface objects (e.g., one or more soft keys, icons, web pages, or images) displayed on touchscreen 112. In an exemplary embodiment, the contact point between touchscreen 112 and the user corresponds to the user's finger.

[0079] Touchscreen 112 optionally employs LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) technology, LPD (Light Emitting Polymer Display) technology, or LED (Light Emitting Diode) technology, but other display technologies are used in other embodiments. Touchscreen 112 and display controller 156 optionally employ any of a variety of touch sensing technologies now known or to be developed hereafter, along with other proximity sensor arrays or other elements for determining one or more points of contact with touchscreen 112, to detect contact and any movement or interruption thereof. These various touch sensing technologies include, but are not limited to, capacitive, resistive, infrared, and surface acoustic wave technologies. In an exemplary embodiment, projected mutual capacitance sensing technology is used, such as that from Apple Inc. (Cupertino, California). and iPod The technology used.

[0080] In some embodiments of the touchscreen 112, the touch-sensitive display optionally resembles the multi-touch-sensitive touchpad described in the following U.S. patents: 6,323,846 (Westerman et al.), 6,570,557 (Westerman et al.), and / or 6,677,932 (Westerman et al.) and / or U.S. Patent Publication 2002 / 0015024A1, each of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. However, the touchscreen 112 displays visual output from the device 100, while the touch-sensitive touchpad does not provide visual output.

[0081] In some embodiments, the touchscreen 112 has a touch-sensitive display as described in the following patent applications: (1) U.S. Patent Application No. 11 / 381,313, filed May 2, 2006, entitled “Multipoint Touch Surface Controller”; (2) U.S. Patent Application No. 10 / 840,862, filed May 6, 2004, entitled “Multipoint Touchscreen”; (3) U.S. Patent Application No. 10 / 903,964, filed July 30, 2004, entitled “Gestures For Touch Sensitive Input Devices”; (4) U.S. Patent Application No. 11 / 048,264, filed January 31, 2005, entitled “Gestures For Touch Sensitive Input Devices”; and (5) U.S. Patent Application No. 18, 2005, entitled “Mode-Based Graphical User Interfaces For Touch Sensitive”. (6) U.S. Patent Application No. 11 / 038,590 entitled “Input Devices”; (7) U.S. Patent Application No. 11 / 228,758 entitled “Virtual Input Device Placement On A Touch Screen User Interface”, filed September 16, 2005; (8) U.S. Patent Application No. 11 / 228,700 entitled “Operation Of A Computer With A Touch Screen Interface”, filed September 16, 2005; (9) U.S. Patent Application No. 11 / 228,737 entitled “Activating Virtual Keys Of A Touch-Screen Virtual Keyboard”, filed September 16, 2005; and (10) U.S. Patent Application No. 11 / 367,749 entitled “Multi-Functional Hand-Held Device”, filed March 3, 2006. The full text of all these applications is incorporated herein by reference.

[0082] Touchscreen 112 optionally has a video resolution exceeding 100 dpi. In some embodiments, the touchscreen has a video resolution of approximately 160 dpi. Users optionally interact with touchscreen 112 using any suitable object or accessory such as a stylus, finger, etc. In some embodiments, the user interface is designed to operate primarily through finger-based touch and gestures, which may be less precise than stylus-based input due to the larger contact area of ​​a finger on the touchscreen. In some embodiments, the device translates coarse finger-based input into precise pointer / cursor positions or commands to perform the user-desired actions.

[0083] In some embodiments, in addition to the touchscreen, device 100 optionally includes a touchpad for activating or deactivating specific functions. In some embodiments, the touchpad is a touch-sensitive area of ​​the device that, unlike the touchscreen, does not display visual output. Optionally, the touchpad is a touch-sensitive surface separate from the touchscreen 112, or an extension of the touch-sensitive surface formed by the touchscreen.

[0084] The device 100 also includes a power system 162 for supplying power to various components. The power system 162 optionally includes a power management system, one or more power sources (e.g., batteries, alternating current (AC)), a recharging system, a power fault detection circuit, a power converter or inverter, a power status indicator (e.g., light-emitting diodes (LEDs)), and any other components associated with the generation, management, and distribution of power in the portable device.

[0085] The device 100 may optionally also include one or more optical sensors 164. Figure 1AAn optical sensor 164 is shown coupled to an optical sensor controller 158 in the I / O subsystem 106. The optical sensor 164 optionally includes a charge-coupled device (CCD) or a complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) phototransistor. The optical sensor 164 receives light projected through one or more lenses from the environment and converts the light into data representing an image. In conjunction with an imaging module 143 (also called a camera module), the optical sensor 164 optionally captures still images or video. In some embodiments, the optical sensor is located on the rear of the device 100, opposite to a touchscreen display 112 on the front of the device, allowing the touchscreen display to be used as a viewfinder for still image and / or video image acquisition. In some embodiments, the optical sensor is located on the front of the device, allowing images of the user to be optionally acquired for video conferencing while the user views other video conferencing participants on the touchscreen display. In some embodiments, the position of the optical sensor 164 can be changed by the user (e.g., by rotating the lenses and sensor within the device housing), allowing a single optical sensor 164 to be used in conjunction with the touchscreen display for both video conferencing and still image and / or video image acquisition.

[0086] The device 100 optionally also includes one or more depth camera sensors 175. Figure 1A A depth camera sensor is shown coupled to a depth camera controller 169 in I / O subsystem 106. Depth camera sensor 175 receives data from the environment to create a 3D model of an object (e.g., a face) within the scene from a viewpoint (e.g., the depth camera sensor). In some embodiments, in conjunction with imaging module 143 (also referred to as a camera module), depth camera sensor 175 may optionally be used to determine depth maps of different portions of an image captured by imaging module 143. In some embodiments, the depth camera sensor is located at the front of device 100, such that user images with depth information are optionally acquired for video conferencing while the user views other video conferencing participants on a touchscreen display, and selfies with depth map data are captured. In some embodiments, depth camera sensor 175 is located at the rear of the device, or both the rear and front of device 100. In some embodiments, the position of depth camera sensor 175 may be changed by the user (e.g., by rotating a lens and sensor within the device housing), such that depth camera sensor 175 is used in conjunction with a touchscreen display for both video conferencing and still image and / or video image acquisition.

[0087] The device 100 may optionally also include one or more contact strength sensors 165. Figure 1AA contact strength sensor is shown coupled to a strength sensor controller 159 in I / O subsystem 106. The contact strength sensor 165 optionally includes one or more piezoresistive strain gauges, capacitive force sensors, electro-force sensors, piezoelectric sensors, optical force sensors, capacitive touch-sensitive surfaces, or other strength sensors (e.g., sensors for measuring the force (or pressure) of contact on a touch-sensitive surface). The contact strength sensor 165 receives contact strength information (e.g., pressure information or a substitute for pressure information) from the environment. In some embodiments, at least one contact strength sensor is arranged juxtaposed with or adjacent to a touch-sensitive surface (e.g., touch-sensitive display system 112). In some embodiments, at least one contact strength sensor is located on the rear of device 100, opposite to the touchscreen display 112 located on the front of device 100.

[0088] The device 100 optionally also includes one or more proximity sensors 166. Figure 1A A proximity sensor 166 coupled to a peripheral device interface 118 is shown. Alternatively, the proximity sensor 166 may optionally be coupled to an input controller 160 in an I / O subsystem 106. The proximity sensor 166 may optionally perform as described in the following U.S. patent applications: No. 11 / 241,839, entitled "Proximity Detector In Handheld Device"; No. 11 / 240,788, entitled "Proximity Detector In Handheld Device"; No. 11 / 620,702, entitled "Using Ambient Light Sensor To Augment Proximity Sensor Output"; No. 11 / 586,862, entitled "Automated Response To And Sensing Of User Activity In Portable Devices"; and No. 11 / 638,251, entitled "Methods And Systems For Automatic Configuration Of Peripherals", the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. In some implementations, the proximity sensor is turned off and the touchscreen 112 is disabled when the multifunction device is placed near the user's ear (e.g., when the user is making a phone call).

[0089] The device 100 may optionally also include one or more tactile output generators 167. Figure 1AA haptic output generator coupled to a haptic feedback controller 161 in I / O subsystem 106 is shown. The haptic output generator 167 optionally includes one or more electroacoustic devices such as speakers or other audio components; and / or electromechanical devices for converting energy into linear motion, such as motors, solenoids, electroactive polymers, piezoelectric actuators, electrostatic actuators, or other haptic output generating components (e.g., components for converting electrical signals into haptic outputs on the device). A contact intensity sensor 165 receives haptic feedback generation instructions from a haptic feedback module 133 and generates a haptic output on device 100 that can be felt by a user of device 100. In some embodiments, at least one haptic output generator is juxtaposed or adjacent to a haptic surface (e.g., haptic display system 112) and optionally generates the haptic output by moving the haptic surface vertically (e.g., in / outward from the surface of device 100) or laterally (e.g., backward and forward in the same plane as the surface of device 100). In some embodiments, at least one haptic output generator sensor is located on the rear of the device 100, opposite to the touch screen display 112 located on the front of the device 100.

[0090] The device 100 may optionally also include one or more accelerometers 168. Figure 1A An accelerometer 168 coupled to a peripheral device interface 118 is shown. Alternatively, the accelerometer 168 may be coupled to an input controller 160 in an I / O subsystem 106. The accelerometer 168 may optionally perform as described in the following U.S. patent publications: U.S. Patent Publication No. 20050190059, entitled "Acceleration-based Theft Detection System for Portable Electronic Devices" and U.S. Patent Publication No. 20060017692, entitled "Methods and Apparatuses For Operating A Portable Device Based On An Accelerometer," both of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. In some embodiments, information is displayed on a touchscreen display in portrait or landscape view based on analysis of data received from one or more accelerometers. Device 100 may optionally include, in addition to the accelerometer 168, a magnetometer and a GPS (or GLONASS or other global navigation system) receiver for acquiring information about the location and orientation (e.g., portrait or landscape) of device 100.

[0091] In some embodiments, the software components stored in memory 102 include an operating system 126, a communication module (or instruction set) 128, a contact / motion module (or instruction set) 130, a graphics module (or instruction set) 132, a text input module (or instruction set) 134, a Global Positioning System (GPS) module (or instruction set) 135, and an application program (or instruction set) 136. Furthermore, in some embodiments, memory 102 ( Figure 1A ) or 370 ( Figure 3 Storage device / global internal state 157, such as Figure 1A and Figure 3 As shown in the figure. Device / global internal state 157 includes one or more of the following: active application state, which indicates which applications (if any) are currently active; display state, which indicates what applications, views or other information occupy various areas of the touch screen display 112; sensor state, including information obtained from the device's various sensors and input control devices 116; and position information about the device's position and / or orientation.

[0092] The operating system 126 (e.g., Darwin, RTXC, LINUX, UNIX, OS X, iOS, WINDOWS, or embedded operating systems such as VxWorks) includes various software components and / or drivers for controlling and managing general system tasks (e.g., memory management, storage device control, power management, etc.) and facilitates communication between various hardware and software components.

[0093] The communication module 128 facilitates communication with other devices via one or more external ports 124 and includes various software components for processing data received by the RF circuitry 108 and / or the external ports 124. The external ports 124 (e.g., Universal Serial Bus (USB), FireWire, etc.) are adapted to be directly coupled to other devices or indirectly coupled via a network (e.g., the Internet, wireless LAN, etc.). In some embodiments, the external port is connected to… (Trademark of Apple Inc.) The same or similar and / or compatible multi-pin (e.g., 30-pin) connectors used in Apple Inc. devices.

[0094] The contact / motion module 130 optionally detects contact with the touchscreen 112 (in conjunction with the display controller 156) and other touch-sensitive devices (e.g., touchpads or physical click-based rotary dials). The contact / motion module 130 includes various software components for performing various operations related to contact detection, such as determining whether a contact has occurred (e.g., detecting a finger press event), determining the contact intensity (e.g., the force or pressure of the contact, or an alternative to force or pressure), determining whether there is movement of the contact and tracking movement on the touch-sensitive surface (e.g., detecting one or more finger drag events), and determining whether the contact has stopped (e.g., detecting a finger lift event or contact disconnection). The contact / motion module 130 receives contact data from the touch-sensitive surface. Determining the movement of the contact point optionally includes determining the rate (magnitude), velocity (magnitude and direction), and / or acceleration (change in magnitude and / or direction) of the contact point, the movement of which is represented by a series of contact data. These operations are optionally applied to single-point contact (e.g., single-finger contact) or multi-point simultaneous contact (e.g., "multi-touch" / multiple-finger contact). In some implementations, the contact / motion module 130 and the display controller 156 detect contact on the touchpad.

[0095] In some implementations, the contact / motion module 130 uses a set of one or more intensity thresholds to determine whether an operation has been performed by a user (e.g., determining whether the user has “clicked” an icon). In some implementations, at least a subset of the intensity thresholds is determined based on software parameters (e.g., the intensity thresholds are not determined by the activation threshold of a specific physical actuator and can be adjusted without changing the physical hardware of device 100). For example, the mouse “click” threshold of a touchpad or touchscreen can be set to any threshold in a wide range of predefined thresholds without changing the touchpad or touchscreen display hardware. Additionally, in some specific implementations, the user of the device is provided with software settings for adjusting one or more intensity thresholds in a set (e.g., by adjusting the individual intensity thresholds and / or by adjusting multiple intensity thresholds at once using system-level clicks on the “intensity” parameter).

[0096] The touch / motion module 130 optionally detects gesture input performed by the user. Different gestures on a touch-sensitive surface have different contact patterns (e.g., different movements, timings, and / or intensities of the detected contact). Therefore, gestures are optionally detected by detecting specific contact patterns. For example, detecting a finger tap gesture includes detecting a finger press event and then detecting a finger lift-off (lift-away) event at the same (or substantially the same) location as the finger press event (e.g., at the location of an icon). As another example, detecting a finger swipe gesture on a touch-sensitive surface includes detecting a finger press event, then detecting one or more finger drag events, and subsequently detecting a finger lift-off (lift-away) event.

[0097] The graphics module 132 includes various known software components for rendering and displaying graphics on the touchscreen 112 or other display, including components for altering the visual impact of the displayed graphics (e.g., brightness, transparency, saturation, contrast, or other visual properties). As used herein, the term "graphics" includes any object that can be displayed to a user, and non-limitingly includes text, web pages, icons (such as user interface objects including soft keys), digital images, videos, animations, etc.

[0098] In some implementations, the graphics module 132 stores data representing the graphics to be used. Each graphic is optionally assigned a corresponding code. The graphics module 132 receives one or more codes from an application or the like to specify the graphic to be displayed, and, if necessary, also receives coordinate data and other graphic attribute data, and then generates screen image data for output to the display controller 156.

[0099] The haptic feedback module 133 includes various software components for generating instructions which are used by the haptic output generator 167 to generate haptic output at one or more locations on the device 100 in response to user interaction with the device 100.

[0100] Optionally, the text input module 134, a component of the graphics module 132, provides a soft keyboard for entering text in various applications (e.g., contacts 137, email 140, IM 141, browser 147, and any other application that requires text input).

[0101] GPS module 135 determines the location of the device and provides that information for use in various applications (e.g., to phone 138 for use in location-based dialing; to camera 143 as image / video metadata; and to applications that provide location-based services, such as weather desktop apps, local yellow pages desktop apps, and map / navigation desktop apps).

[0102] Application 136 optionally includes the following modules (or instruction sets) or subsets or supersets thereof:

[0103] • Contacts module 137 (sometimes called address book or contact list);

[0104] • Telephone module 138;

[0105] • Video conferencing module 139;

[0106] • Email client module 140;

[0107] • Instant Messaging (IM) module 141;

[0108] Fitness support module 142;

[0109] • Camera module 143 for still images and / or video images;

[0110] • Image management module 144;

[0111] • Video player module;

[0112] Music player module;

[0113] • Browser module 147;

[0114] • Calendar module 148;

[0115] • Desktop mini-program module 149, which optionally includes one or more of the following: weather desktop mini-program 149-1, stock market desktop mini-program 149-2, calculator desktop mini-program 149-3, alarm clock desktop mini-program 149-4, dictionary desktop mini-program 149-5, and other desktop mini-programs obtained by the user, and desktop mini-programs created by the user 149-6;

[0116] • Desktop app creator module 150 for creating user-created desktop apps 149-6;

[0117] • Search module 151;

[0118] • Video and music player module 152, which combines a video player module and a music player module;

[0119] • Notepad module 153;

[0120] • Map module 154; and / or

[0121] • Online video module 155.

[0122] Examples of other applications 136 that may be optionally stored in memory 102 include other word processing applications, other image editing applications, drawing applications, rendering applications, Java-enabled applications, encryption, digital rights management, speech recognition, and speech duplication.

[0123] In conjunction with the touchscreen 112, display controller 156, touch / motion module 130, graphics module 132, and text input module 134, the contact module 137 is optionally used to manage an address book or contact list (e.g., in the application internal state 192 of the contact module 137 stored in memory 102 or memory 370), including: adding one or more names to the address book; deleting names from the address book; associating phone numbers, email addresses, physical addresses, or other information with names; associating images with names; categorizing and classifying names; providing phone numbers or email addresses to initiate and / or facilitate communications via telephone 138, video conferencing module 139, email 140, or IM 141; and so on.

[0124] Combining RF circuitry 108, audio circuitry 110, speaker 111, microphone 113, touchscreen 112, display controller 156, contact / motion module 130, graphics module 132, and text input module 134, telephone module 138 is optionally used to input character sequences corresponding to telephone numbers, access one or more telephone numbers in contact module 137, modify entered telephone numbers, dial corresponding telephone numbers, initiate conversations, and disconnect or hang up when a conversation is completed. As described above, wireless communication optionally uses any of a variety of communication standards, protocols, and technologies.

[0125] Combining RF circuitry 108, audio circuitry 110, speaker 111, microphone 113, touchscreen 112, display controller 156, optical sensor 164, optical sensor controller 158, contact / motion module 130, graphics module 132, text input module 134, contact module 137, and telephone module 138, video conferencing module 139 includes executable instructions to initiate, conduct, and terminate video conferences between the user and one or more other participants based on user instructions.

[0126] Incorporating RF circuitry 108, touchscreen 112, display controller 156, touch / motion module 130, graphics module 132, and text input module 134, email client module 140 includes executable instructions for creating, sending, receiving, and managing emails in response to user commands. Combined with image management module 144, email client module 140 makes it very easy to create and send emails containing still images or video images captured by camera module 143.

[0127] In conjunction with RF circuitry 108, touchscreen 112, display controller 156, touch / motion module 130, graphics module 132, and text input module 134, instant messaging module 141 includes executable instructions for: inputting a character sequence corresponding to an instant message, modifying previously input characters, transmitting a corresponding instant message (e.g., using Short Message Service (SMS) or Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) protocols for telephone-based instant messaging or using XMPP, SIMPLE, or IMPS for internet-based instant messaging), receiving an instant message, and viewing a received instant message. In some embodiments, the transmitted and / or received instant messages optionally include graphics, photographs, audio files, video files, and / or other attachments supported in MMS and / or Enhanced Messaging Services (EMS). As used herein, "instant message" refers to both telephone-based messages (e.g., messages sent using SMS or MMS) and internet-based messages (e.g., messages sent using XMPP, SIMPLE, or IMPS).

[0128] Incorporating RF circuitry 108, touchscreen 112, display controller 156, touch / motion module 130, graphics module 132, text input module 134, GPS module 135, map module 154, and music player module, fitness support module 142 includes executable instructions for creating fitness activities (e.g., with time, distance, and / or calorie burning goals); communicating with fitness sensors (executive devices); receiving fitness sensor data; calibrating sensors used to monitor fitness; selecting and playing music for fitness activities; and displaying, storing, and transmitting fitness data.

[0129] In conjunction with the touchscreen 112, display controller 156, optical sensor 164, optical sensor controller 158, contact / motion module 130, graphics module 132, and image management module 144, the camera module 143 includes executable instructions for: capturing still images or videos (including video streams) and storing them in memory 102, modifying the characteristics of still images or videos, or deleting still images or videos from memory 102.

[0130] Incorporating the touchscreen 112, display controller 156, touch / motion module 130, graphics module 132, text input module 134, and camera module 143, the image management module 144 includes executable instructions for arranging, modifying (e.g., editing), or otherwise manipulating, tagging, deleting, presenting (e.g., in a digital slideshow or album), and storing still images and / or video images.

[0131] Combining RF circuitry 108, touchscreen 112, display controller 156, touch / motion module 130, graphics module 132, and text input module 134, browser module 147 includes executable instructions for browsing the Internet according to user instructions, including searching, linking to, receiving, and displaying web pages or portions thereof, as well as links to attachments and other files on web pages.

[0132] Combining RF circuitry 108, touchscreen 112, display controller 156, touch / motion module 130, graphics module 132, text input module 134, email client module 140, and browser module 147, calendar module 148 includes executable instructions to create, display, modify, and store calendars and associated data (e.g., calendar entries, to-dos, etc.) according to user instructions.

[0133] In conjunction with RF circuitry 108, touchscreen 112, display controller 156, touch / motion module 130, graphics module 132, text input module 134, and browser module 147, desktop applet module 149 is optionally a micro-application downloaded and used by a user (e.g., weather desktop applet 149-1, stock market desktop applet 149-2, calculator desktop applet 149-3, alarm clock desktop applet 149-4, and dictionary desktop applet 149-5) or a user-created micro-application (e.g., user-created desktop applet 149-6). In some embodiments, the desktop applet includes HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) files, CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) files, and JavaScript files. In some embodiments, the desktop applet includes XML (Extensible Markup Language) files and JavaScript files (e.g., Yahoo! desktop applet).

[0134] Combining RF circuitry 108, touchscreen 112, display controller 156, touch / motion module 130, graphics module 132, text input module 134, and browser module 147, the desktop applet creator module 150 can optionally be used by the user to create desktop applets (e.g., converting user-specified portions of a webpage into desktop applets).

[0135] In conjunction with the touchscreen 112, display controller 156, touch / motion module 130, graphics module 132, and text input module 134, the search module 151 includes executable instructions for searching the memory 102 for text, music, sound, images, videos, and / or other files that match one or more search criteria (e.g., one or more user-specified search terms) according to user instructions.

[0136] Incorporating touchscreen 112, display controller 156, touch / motion module 130, graphics module 132, audio circuitry 110, speaker 111, RF circuitry 108, and browser module 147, video and music player module 152 includes executable instructions allowing users to download and play recorded music and other sound files stored in one or more file formats such as MP3 or AAC files, as well as executable instructions for displaying, presenting, or otherwise playing back video (e.g., on touchscreen 112 or on an external display connected via external port 124). In some embodiments, device 100 optionally includes the functionality of an MP3 player such as an iPod (a trademark of Apple Inc.).

[0137] Combining the touchscreen 112, display controller 156, touch / motion module 130, graphics module 132, and text input module 134, the notepad module 153 includes executable instructions for creating and managing notes, to-do items, etc., according to user instructions.

[0138] Combining RF circuitry 108, touchscreen 112, display controller 156, touch / motion module 130, graphics module 132, text input module 134, GPS module 135, and browser module 147, map module 154 is optionally used to receive, display, modify, and store maps and map-related data (e.g., driving directions, data related to shops and other points of interest at or near a specific location, and other location-based data) according to user instructions.

[0139] Incorporating touchscreen 112, display controller 156, touch / motion module 130, graphics module 132, audio circuitry 110, speaker 111, RF circuitry 108, text input module 134, email client module 140, and browser module 147, the online video module 155 includes instructions for performing the following actions: allowing users to access, browse, receive (e.g., via streaming and / or downloading), play back (e.g., on the touchscreen or on an external display connected via external port 124), send emails with links to specific online videos, and otherwise manage online videos in one or more file formats such as H.264. In some embodiments, an instant messaging module 141 is used instead of the email client module 140 to send links to specific online videos. Further descriptions of the online video application can be found in U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 936,562, filed June 20, 2007, entitled “Portable Multifunction Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for Playing Online Videos,” and U.S. Patent Application No. 11 / 968,067, filed December 31, 2007, entitled “Portable Multifunction Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for Playing Online Videos,” the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.

[0140] Each of the above modules and applications corresponds to an executable instruction set for performing one or more of the functions described above and the methods described in this patent application (e.g., computer-implemented methods and other information processing methods as described herein). These modules (e.g., instruction sets) need not be implemented as separate software programs, processes, or modules; therefore, various subsets of these modules may optionally be combined or otherwise rearranged in various embodiments. For example, a video player module may optionally be combined with a music player module into a single module (e.g., Figure 1A (e.g., video and music player module 152). In some embodiments, memory 102 optionally stores subgroups of the aforementioned modules and data structures. Additionally, memory 102 optionally stores other modules and data structures not described above.

[0141] In some implementations, device 100 is a device on which the operation of a predefined set of functions is performed solely via a touchscreen and / or touchpad. By using a touchscreen and / or touchpad as the primary input control device for operating device 100, the number of physical input control devices (e.g., push-buttons, dials, etc.) on device 100 can be optionally reduced.

[0142] A predefined set of functions, uniquely performed via a touchscreen and / or touchpad, optionally includes navigation between user interfaces. In some embodiments, the touchpad, when touched by a user, navigates device 100 from any user interface displayed on device 100 to a main menu, home menu, or root menu. In such embodiments, a touchpad is used to implement a "menu button." In some other embodiments, the menu button is a physical push-button or other physical input control device, rather than a touchpad.

[0143] Figure 1B This is a block diagram illustrating exemplary components for event processing according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, memory 102 ( Figure 1A ) or memory 370 ( Figure 3 This includes an event classifier 170 (e.g., in operating system 126) and a corresponding application 136-1 (e.g., any one of the aforementioned applications 137 to 151, 155, 380 to 390).

[0144] Event classifier 170 receives event information and determines the application 136-1 and application view 191 of application 136-1 to which the event information should be delivered. Event classifier 170 includes event monitor 171 and event dispatcher module 174. In some embodiments, application 136-1 includes application internal state 192, which indicates one or more current application views displayed on touch-sensitive display 112 when the application is active or executing. In some embodiments, device / global internal state 157 is used by event classifier 170 to determine which application(s) is currently active, and application internal state 192 is used by event classifier 170 to determine the application view 191 to which the event information should be delivered.

[0145] In some implementations, the application internal state 192 includes additional information such as one or more of the following: recovery information to be used when the application 136-1 resumes execution, user interface state information indicating that information is being displayed or ready to be displayed by the application 136-1, a state queue for enabling the user to return to the previous state or view of the application 136-1, and a repeat / undo queue for the user's previous actions.

[0146] Event monitor 171 receives event information from peripheral device interface 118. The event information includes information about sub-events (e.g., user touches on touch-sensitive display 112 as part of a multi-touch gesture). Peripheral device interface 118 transmits information it receives from I / O subsystem 106 or sensors such as proximity sensor 166, one or more accelerometers 168, and / or microphone 113 (via audio circuitry 110). The information received by peripheral device interface 118 from I / O subsystem 106 includes information from touch-sensitive display 112 or touch-sensitive surfaces.

[0147] In some implementations, event monitor 171 sends requests to peripheral device interface 118 at predetermined intervals. In response, peripheral device interface 118 transmits event information. In other implementations, peripheral device interface 118 transmits event information only when a significant event occurs (e.g., receiving input above a predetermined noise threshold and / or receiving input for a predetermined duration).

[0148] In some implementations, the event classifier 170 also includes a hit view determination module 172 and / or an activity event recognizer determination module 173.

[0149] When the touch-sensitive display 112 displays more than one view, the hit view determination module 172 provides a software process for determining where a sub-event has occurred within one or more views. A view consists of controls and other elements that the user can see on the display.

[0150] Another aspect of the user interface associated with an application is a set of views, sometimes referred to herein as application views or user interface windows, in which information is displayed and touch-based gestures occur. The application view (of the corresponding application) in which a touch is detected optionally corresponds to a procedural level within the application's procedural or view hierarchy. For example, the lowest-level view in which a touch is detected is optionally referred to as the hit view, and the set of events identified as correct input is optionally determined at least in part based on the hit view of the initial touch that initiates a touch-based gesture.

[0151] The hit view determination module 172 receives information related to sub-events of touch-based gestures. When an application has multiple views organized in a hierarchical structure, the hit view determination module 172 identifies the hit view as the lowest-level view in the hierarchical structure from which the sub-events should be processed. In most cases, the hit view is the lowest-level view in which the initiating sub-event (e.g., the first sub-event in a sequence of sub-events forming an event or potential event) occurs. Once the hit view is identified by the hit view determination module 172, the hit view typically receives all sub-events related to the same touch or input source to which it was identified as the hit view.

[0152] The activity event recognizer determination module 173 determines which views(s) within the view hierarchy should receive a specific sub-event sequence. In some embodiments, the activity event recognizer determination module 173 determines that only the hit view should receive the specific sub-event sequence. In other embodiments, the activity event recognizer determination module 173 determines that all views including the physical location of the sub-event are actively participating views, and therefore determines that all actively participating views should receive the specific sub-event sequence. In other embodiments, even if the touch sub-event is entirely confined to the area associated with a particular view, higher views in the hierarchy will still remain actively participating views.

[0153] Event assigner module 174 assigns event information to event identifiers (e.g., event identifier 180). In embodiments that include active event identifier determination module 173, event assigner module 174 delivers event information to the event identifier determined by active event identifier determination module 173. In some embodiments, event assigner module 174 stores event information in an event queue, which is retrieved by the corresponding event receiver 182.

[0154] In some embodiments, operating system 126 includes event classifier 170. Alternatively, application 136-1 includes event classifier 170. In yet another embodiment, event classifier 170 is a standalone module or part of another module (such as contact / motion module 130) stored in memory 102.

[0155] In some implementations, application 136-1 includes a plurality of event handlers 190 and one or more application views 191, each of which includes instructions for handling touch events occurring within a corresponding view of the application's user interface. Each application view 191 of application 136-1 includes one or more event recognizers 180. Typically, a corresponding application view 191 includes a plurality of event recognizers 180. In other implementations, one or more of the event recognizers 180 are part of a separate module, such as a user interface toolkit or a higher-level object from which application 136-1 inherits methods and other properties. In some implementations, a corresponding event handler 190 includes one or more of the following: a data updater 176, an object updater 177, a GUI updater 178, and / or event data 179 received from an event classifier 170. Event handlers 190 optionally utilize or invoke the data updater 176, the object updater 177, or the GUI updater 178 to update the application's internal state 192. Alternatively, one or more application views in application view 191 include one or more corresponding event handlers 190. Additionally, in some embodiments, one or more of data updater 176, object updater 177, and GUI updater 178 are included in the corresponding application view 191.

[0156] The corresponding event recognizer 180 receives event information (e.g., event data 179) from the event classifier 170 and identifies the event based on the event information. The event recognizer 180 includes an event receiver 182 and an event comparator 184. In some embodiments, the event recognizer 180 also includes at least one subset of metadata 183 and event delivery instructions 188 (which optionally include sub-event delivery instructions).

[0157] Event receiver 182 receives event information from event classifier 170. The event information includes information about sub-events, such as touch or touch movement. Depending on the sub-event, the event information also includes additional information, such as the location of the sub-event. When the sub-event involves touch movement, the event information optionally also includes the rate and direction of the sub-event. In some embodiments, the event includes the device rotating from one orientation to another (e.g., from a longitudinal orientation to a lateral orientation, or vice versa), and the event information includes corresponding information about the device's current orientation (also referred to as device orientation).

[0158] Event comparator 184 compares event information with predefined event or sub-event definitions and determines the event or sub-event based on the comparison, or determines or updates the state of the event or sub-event. In some embodiments, event comparator 184 includes event definition 186. Event definition 186 contains definitions of events (e.g., predefined sequences of sub-events), such as event 1 (187-1), event 2 (187-2), and others. In some embodiments, sub-events in event (187) include, for example, touch start, touch end, touch move, touch cancel, and multi-touch. In one example, event 1 (187-1) is defined as a double-click on a displayed object. For example, a double-click includes a first touch (touch start) of a predetermined duration on the displayed object, a first lift-off of a predetermined duration (touch end), a second touch (touch start) of a predetermined duration on the displayed object, and a second lift-off of a predetermined duration (touch end). In another example, event 2 (187-2) is defined as a drag on a displayed object. For example, dragging includes a touch (or contact) on the displayed object for a predetermined duration, movement of the touch on the touch-sensitive display 112, and lifting off the touch (end of touch). In some embodiments, the event also includes information for one or more associated event handlers 190.

[0159] In some implementations, event definition 187 includes definitions of events for corresponding user interface objects. In some implementations, event comparator 184 performs a hit test to determine which user interface object is associated with the sub-event. For example, in an application view displaying three user interface objects on touch-sensitive display 112, when a touch is detected on touch-sensitive display 112, event comparator 184 performs a hit test to determine which of the three user interface objects is associated with the touch (sub-event). If each displayed object is associated with a corresponding event handler 190, the event comparator uses the result of the hit test to determine which event handler 190 should be activated. For example, event comparator 184 selects the event handler associated with the sub-event and the object that triggered the hit test.

[0160] In some implementations, the definition of the corresponding event (187) also includes a delay action that delays the delivery of event information until it has been determined whether the sub-event sequence actually corresponds to or does not correspond to the event type of the event recognizer.

[0161] When the corresponding event recognizer 180 determines that the sub-event sequence does not match any event in event definition 186, the corresponding event recognizer 180 enters an event impossible, event failed, or event ended state, after which subsequent sub-events based on touch gestures are ignored. In this case, other event recognizers (if any) that remain active in the hit view continue to track and process the ongoing sub-events based on touch gestures.

[0162] In some embodiments, the corresponding event recognizer 180 includes metadata 183 having configurable attributes, flags, and / or lists instructing how the event delivery system should perform sub-event delivery to actively participating event recognizers. In some embodiments, the metadata 183 includes configurable attributes, flags, and / or lists instructing how or how event recognizers can interact with each other. In some embodiments, the metadata 183 includes configurable attributes, flags, and / or lists instructing whether sub-events are delivered to different levels in a view or programmatic hierarchy.

[0163] In some implementations, when one or more specific sub-events of an event are identified, the corresponding event recognizer 180 activates the event handler 190 associated with the event. In some implementations, the corresponding event recognizer 180 delivers event information associated with the event to the event handler 190. Activating the event handler 190 is different from sending (and delaying) the sub-event to the corresponding hit view. In some implementations, the event recognizer 180 throws a tag associated with the identified event, and the event handler 190 associated with that tag retrieves the tag and executes a predefined procedure.

[0164] In some implementations, event delivery instruction 188 includes a sub-event delivery instruction that delivers event information about a sub-event without activating an event handler. Instead, the sub-event delivery instruction delivers the event information to an event handler associated with the sub-event sequence or to an actively participating view. The event handler associated with the sub-event sequence or the actively participating view receives the event information and performs a predetermined procedure.

[0165] In some implementations, data updater 176 creates and updates data used in application 136-1. For example, data updater 176 updates phone numbers used in contact module 137 or stores video files used in video player module. In some implementations, object updater 177 creates and updates objects used in application 136-1. For example, object updater 177 creates new user interface objects or updates the location of user interface objects. GUI updater 178 updates the GUI. For example, GUI updater 178 prepares display information and sends the display information to graphics module 132 for display on touch-sensitive display.

[0166] In some implementations, event handler 190 includes, or has access to, a data updater 176, an object updater 177, and a GUI updater 178. In some implementations, data updater 176, object updater 177, and GUI updater 178 are included in a single module of the corresponding application 136-1 or application view 191. In other implementations, they are included in two or more software modules.

[0167] It should be understood that the above discussion regarding event handling for user touch on a touch-sensitive display also applies to other forms of user input used to operate the multifunction device 100 using an input device, and not all user input is initiated on the touchscreen. For example, mouse movement and mouse button presses optionally in conjunction with single or multiple keyboard presses or holds; touch movements on the touchpad, such as taps, drags, scrolls, etc.; stylus input; device movement; verbal commands; detected eye movements; biometric input; and / or any combination thereof may optionally be used as input corresponding to sub-events that define the event to be identified.

[0168] Figure 2A portable multifunction device 100 with a touchscreen 112 is shown according to some embodiments. The touchscreen optionally displays one or more graphics within a user interface (UI) 200. In this embodiment and other embodiments described below, a user can select one or more graphics by gesturing over the graphics, for example, using one or more fingers 202 (not drawn to scale in the figure) or one or more styluses 203 (not drawn to scale in the figure). In some embodiments, selection of one or more graphics occurs when the user breaks contact with one or more graphics. In some embodiments, gestures optionally include one or more taps, one or more swipes (from left to right, from right to left, up and / or down), and / or scrolling (from right to left, from left to right, up and / or down) of a finger already in contact with the device 100. In some specific embodiments or in some cases, unintentional contact with a graphic does not select the graphic. For example, a swipe gesture over an application icon optionally does not select the corresponding application when the gesture corresponding to selection is a tap.

[0169] Device 100 optionally also includes one or more physical buttons, such as a "home" or menu button 204. As previously described, menu button 204 is optionally used to navigate to any application 136 of a set of applications optionally executed on device 100. Alternatively, in some embodiments, the menu button is implemented as a soft key in a GUI displayed on touchscreen 112.

[0170] In some embodiments, device 100 includes a touchscreen 112, a menu button 204, a push-button 206 for powering on / off and locking the device, one or more volume control buttons 208, a SIM card slot 210, a headset jack 212, and a docking / charging external port 124. The push-button 206 is optionally used to power on / off the device by pressing the button and holding it in the pressed state for a predefined time interval; to lock the device by pressing the button and releasing it before the predefined time interval has elapsed; and / or to unlock the device or initiate an unlocking process. In another embodiment, device 100 also accepts voice input via microphone 113 for activating or deactivating certain functions. Device 100 also optionally includes one or more contact strength sensors 165 for detecting the intensity of contact on the touchscreen 112, and / or one or more haptic output generators 167 for generating haptic outputs for a user of device 100.

[0171] Figure 3This is a block diagram of an exemplary multi-functional device with a display and a touch-sensitive surface according to some embodiments. Device 300 need not be portable. In some embodiments, device 300 is a laptop, desktop computer, tablet computer, multimedia player device, navigation device, educational device (such as a children's learning toy), gaming system, or control device (e.g., a home controller or industrial controller). Device 300 typically includes one or more processing units (CPUs) 310, one or more network or other communication interfaces 360, memory 370, and one or more communication buses 320 for interconnecting these components. The communication bus 320 optionally includes circuitry (sometimes referred to as a chipset) that interconnects system components and controls communication between system components. Device 300 includes an input / output (I / O) interface 330 with a display 340, which is typically a touchscreen display. The I / O interface 330 also optionally includes a keyboard and / or mouse (or other pointing device) 350 and a touchpad 355, and a haptic output generator 357 for generating haptic output on device 300 (e.g., similar to the reference above). Figure 1A The tactile output generator 167 and sensor 359 (e.g., optical sensor, accelerometer, proximity sensor, touch sensor and / or contact intensity sensor (similar to the one mentioned above)) are described. Figure 1A The contact strength sensor 165 is described above. The memory 370 includes high-speed random access memory, such as DRAM, SRAM, DDR RAM, or other random access solid-state memory devices; and optionally includes non-volatile memory, such as one or more disk storage devices, optical disk storage devices, flash memory devices, or other non-volatile solid-state memory devices. The memory 370 optionally includes one or more storage devices located remotely from the CPU 310. In some embodiments, the memory 370 stores information related to the portable multifunction device 100. Figure 1A The memory 370 stores programs, modules, and data structures similar to those in the memory 102 of the portable multifunction device 100, or subsets thereof. Additionally, the memory 370 optionally stores additional programs, modules, and data structures not present in the memory 102 of the portable multifunction device 100. For example, the memory 370 of the device 300 optionally stores a drawing module 380, a rendering module 382, ​​a word processing module 384, a website creation module 386, a disk editing module 388, and / or a spreadsheet module 390, while the portable multifunction device 100 (… Figure 1A The memory 102 may optionally not store these modules.

[0172] Figure 3Each of the elements described above is optionally stored in one or more memory devices of the previously mentioned memory devices. Each of the modules described above corresponds to an instruction set for performing the functions described above. The modules or programs (e.g., instruction sets) described above need not be implemented as separate software programs, processes, or modules, and therefore various subsets of these modules may optionally be combined or otherwise rearranged in various embodiments. In some embodiments, memory 370 optionally stores a subgroup of the modules and data structures described above. In addition, memory 370 optionally stores additional modules and data structures not described above.

[0173] Now let’s turn our attention to the implementation of the user interface, which is optionally implemented on, for example, a portable multifunction device 100.

[0174] Figure 4A An exemplary user interface for an application menu on a portable multifunction device 100 according to some embodiments is shown. A similar user interface is optionally implemented on device 300. In some embodiments, user interface 400 includes the following elements or a subset or superset thereof:

[0175] • Signal strength indicator 402 for wireless communications such as cellular signals and Wi-Fi signals;

[0176] • Time 404;

[0177] Bluetooth indicator 405;

[0178] • Battery status indicator 406;

[0179] • Tray tray 408 with icons for commonly used applications, such as:

[0180] The telephone module 138 has an icon 416 labeled "telephone", which optionally includes an indicator 414 indicating the number of missed calls or voicemail messages.

[0181] The email client module 140 has an icon 418 labeled "Mail", which optionally includes an indicator 410 for the number of unread emails;

[0182] The browser module 147 has an icon 420 labeled "Browser"; and

[0183] The video and music player module 152 (also known as the iPod module 152, a trademark of Apple Inc.) with an icon 422 labeled "iPod"; and

[0184] • Icons of other applications, such as:

[0185] Icon 424 of the οIM module 141, labeled "Message";

[0186] The icon 426 of the calendar module 148 is labeled "Calendar";

[0187] The icon 428 of the image management module 144 is labeled "photo";

[0188] The icon 430 of the camera module 143 is labeled "camera";

[0189] The icon 432 of the online video module 155 is labeled "Online Video";

[0190] The icon 434 in the Stock Market Desktop Mini Program 149-2 is labeled "Stock Market";

[0191] The icon 436 of the map module 154 is labeled "map";

[0192] The icon 438 in the Weather Desktop Mini Program 149-1 is marked as "Weather".

[0193] The icon labeled "Clock" in the alarm clock desktop mini-program 149-4 is 440;

[0194] The icon 442 of the fitness support module 142 is labeled "fitness support";

[0195] The notepad module 153 has an icon 444 labeled "Notepad"; and

[0196] The icon 446, labeled "Settings," is used to set the settings of the device 100 and its various applications 136.

[0197] It should be pointed out that, Figure 4A The icon labels shown are merely exemplary. For example, icon 422 of video and music player module 152 is labeled "Music" or "Music Player". Other labels may be optionally used for various application icons. In some embodiments, the label of a particular application icon includes the name of the application corresponding to that particular application icon. In some embodiments, the label of a particular application icon is different from the name of the application corresponding to that particular application icon.

[0198] Figure 4B A touch-sensitive surface 451 (e.g., separate from the display 450 (e.g., touchscreen display 112)) is shown. Figure 3 Devices (e.g., tablets or touchpads 355) Figure 3An exemplary user interface on the device 300. The device 300 also optionally includes one or more contact intensity sensors (e.g., one or more of the sensors 359) for detecting the intensity of contact on the tactile surface 451 and / or one or more tactile output generators 357 for generating tactile outputs for the user of the device 300.

[0199] While some examples of input on a reference touchscreen display 112 (which combines a touch-sensitive surface and a display) are given below, in some implementations the device detects input on a touch-sensitive surface separate from the display, such as... Figure 4B As shown in the diagram. In some embodiments, the touch-sensitive surface (e.g., Figure 4B 451) has a spindle (e.g., on the display (e.g., 450)). Figure 4B The spindle corresponding to 453 in the middle (e.g., Figure 4B (452 in the example). According to these embodiments, the device detects the position corresponding to the corresponding position on the display (e.g., in the example). Figure 4B In the middle, 460 corresponds to 468 and 462 corresponds to 470) is in contact with the touch-sensitive surface 451 (e.g., Figure 4B (460 and 462 in the text). Thus, when the touch-sensitive surface (e.g., ...) Figure 4B 451) and the display of a multi-functional device (e.g., Figure 4B When 450 is separated from the touch-sensitive surface, user input detected by the device on that touch-sensitive surface (e.g., touches 460 and 462 and their movement) is used by the device to manipulate the user interface on the display. It should be understood that similar methods may optionally be used for other user interfaces described herein.

[0200] Additionally, while the examples below are primarily given with reference to finger input (e.g., finger touch, single-finger tap, finger swipe), it should be understood that in some implementations, one or more of these finger inputs may be replaced by input from another input device (e.g., mouse-based input or stylus input). For example, a swipe gesture may optionally be replaced by a mouse click (e.g., instead of a touch), followed by movement of the cursor along the swipe path (e.g., instead of movement of the touch). Similarly, a tap gesture may optionally be replaced by a mouse click while the cursor is over the location of the tap gesture (e.g., instead of detection of touch, followed by cessation of touch detection). Likewise, when multiple user inputs are detected simultaneously, it should be understood that multiple computer mice may optionally be used simultaneously, or mouse and finger touch may optionally be used simultaneously.

[0201] Figure 5AAn exemplary personal electronic device 500 is illustrated. Device 500 includes a body 502. In some embodiments, device 500 may include components relative to devices 100 and 300 (e.g., Figures 1A to 4B Some or all of the features described herein. In some embodiments, device 500 has a touch-sensitive display 504, referred to below as touchscreen 504. As an alternative to or complement to touchscreen 504, device 500 has a display and a touch-sensitive surface. Similar to devices 100 and 300, in some embodiments, touchscreen 504 (or touch-sensitive surface) optionally includes one or more intensity sensors for detecting the intensity of an applied contact (e.g., touch). The one or more intensity sensors of touchscreen 504 (or touch-sensitive surface) can provide output data representing the intensity of the touch. The user interface of device 500 can respond to touches based on the intensity of the touch, meaning that touches of different intensities can invoke different user interface operations on device 500.

[0202] Exemplary techniques for detecting and processing touch intensity are found, for example, in the following related patent applications: International Patent Application Serial No. PCT / US2013 / 040061, filed May 8, 2013, entitled “Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for Displaying User Interface Objects Corresponding to an Application,” published as WIPO Patent Publication No. WO / 2013 / 169849; and International Patent Application Serial No. PCT / US2013 / 069483, filed November 11, 2013, entitled “Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for Transitioning Between Touch Input to Display Output Relationships,” published as WIPO Patent Publication No. WO / 2014 / 105276, each of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

[0203] In some embodiments, device 500 has one or more input mechanisms 506 and 508. Input mechanisms 506 and 508 (if included) may be physical. Examples of physical input mechanisms include push-buttons and rotatable mechanisms. In some embodiments, device 500 has one or more attachment mechanisms. Such attachment mechanisms (if included) allow device 500 to be attached to, for example, hats, glasses, earrings, necklaces, shirts, jackets, bracelets, watch straps, bangles, trousers, belts, shoes, wallets, backpacks, etc. These attachment mechanisms allow a user to wear device 500.

[0204] Figure 5B An exemplary personal electronic device 500 is illustrated. In some embodiments, device 500 may include a reference. Figure 1A , Figure 1B and Figure 3 Some or all of the components described herein. Device 500 has a bus 512 that operatively couples I / O portion 514 to one or more computer processors 516 and memory 518. I / O portion 514 may be connected to display 504, which may have touch-sensitive components 522 and optionally have an intensity sensor 524 (e.g., a contact intensity sensor). Furthermore, I / O portion 514 may be connected to communication unit 530 for receiving application and operating system data using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, near field communication (NFC), cellular and / or other wireless communication technologies. Device 500 may include input mechanisms 506 and / or 508. For example, input mechanism 506 may optionally be a rotatable input device or a pressable input device and a rotatable input device. In some examples, input mechanism 508 may optionally be a button.

[0205] In some examples, the input mechanism 508 is optionally a microphone. The personal electronic device 500 optionally includes various sensors, such as a GPS sensor 532, an accelerometer 534, an orientation sensor 540 (e.g., a compass), a gyroscope 536, a motion sensor 538, and / or combinations thereof, all of which are operatively connected to the I / O section 514.

[0206] The memory 518 of the personal electronic device 500 may include one or more non-transitory computer-readable storage media for storing computer-executable instructions, which, when executed by one or more computer processors 516, may cause the computer processors to perform techniques including processes 700, 900, 1100, 1300, and 1500. Figures 7A to 7C , Figure 9 , Figure 11 , Figure 13 and Figure 15A computer-readable storage medium can be any medium that can tangibly contain or store computer-executable instructions for use by or in connection with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. In some examples, the storage medium is a transient computer-readable storage medium. In some examples, the storage medium is a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium. Non-transitory computer-readable storage media can include, but are not limited to, magnetic storage devices, optical storage devices, and / or semiconductor storage devices. Examples of such storage devices include magnetic disks, optical discs based on CD, DVD, or Blu-ray technology, and persistent solid-state storage such as flash memory, solid-state drives, etc. Personal electronic devices are not limited to... Figure 5B It can be the components and configurations, or it can include other components or additional components in a variety of configurations.

[0207] As used herein, the term "power indication" refers optionally to the power indication in devices 100, 300, and / or 500 ( Figure 1A , Figure 3 and Figures 5A to 5B A user-interactive graphical user interface object displayed on a screen. For example, images (e.g., icons), buttons, and text (e.g., hyperlinks) optionally each constitute a functional representation.

[0208] As used herein, the term "focus selector" refers to an input element used to indicate the current portion of a user interface with which a user is interacting. In some specific implementations that include a cursor or other positional marker, the cursor acts as a "focus selector," such that when the cursor is over a particular user interface element (e.g., a button, window, slider, or other user interface element), the cursor is positioned on a touch-sensitive surface (e.g., a...). Figure 3 The touchpad 355 or Figure 4B When an input (e.g., a press input) is detected on the touch-sensitive surface 451 of the display, the specific user interface element is adjusted according to the detected input. This applies to touchscreen displays (e.g., those capable of enabling direct interaction with user interface elements on the touchscreen display) Figure 1A The touch-sensitive display system 112 or Figure 4AIn some embodiments of the touchscreen 112, a touch detected on the touchscreen acts as a "focus selector," such that when input (e.g., a press input by touch) is detected at the location of a particular user interface element (e.g., a button, window, slider, or other user interface element) on the touchscreen display, that particular user interface element is adjusted according to the detected input. In some embodiments, focus moves from one area of ​​the user interface to another without corresponding movement of the cursor or movement of a touch on the touchscreen display (e.g., moving focus from one button to another using tab keys or arrow keys); in these embodiments, the focus selector moves according to the movement of focus between different areas of the user interface. Regardless of the specific form the focus selector takes, the focus selector is typically a user-controlled user interface element (or a touch on the touchscreen display) that delivers the user-expected interaction with the user interface (e.g., by indicating to the device the element of the user interface that the user expects to interact with). For example, when a press input is detected on a touch-sensitive surface (e.g., a touchpad or touchscreen), the position of the focus selector (e.g., a cursor, touch, or selection box) above the corresponding button will indicate to the user that they expect to activate the corresponding button (rather than other user interface elements shown on the device's display).

[0209] As used in the specification and claims, the term "characteristic intensity" of a contact refers to a characteristic of the contact based on one or more intensities of the contact. In some embodiments, the characteristic intensity is based on multiple intensity samples. The characteristic intensity is optionally based on a predefined number of intensity samples or a set of intensity samples collected over a predetermined time period (e.g., 0.05 seconds, 0.1 seconds, 0.2 seconds, 0.5 seconds, 1 second, 2 seconds, 5 seconds, 10 seconds) relative to a predefined event (e.g., after contact is detected, before contact is detected to be lifted away, before or after contact begins to move, before contact ends, before or after contact intensity is detected to increase and / or before or after contact intensity decreases). The characteristic intensity of the contact is optionally based on one or more of the following: the maximum value of the contact intensity, the mean value of the contact intensity, the average value of the contact intensity, the value at the top 10% of the contact intensity, the half maximum value of the contact intensity, the 90% maximum value of the contact intensity, etc. In some embodiments, the duration of the contact is used when determining the characteristic intensity (e.g., when the characteristic intensity is the average value of the contact intensity over time). In some implementations, the feature intensity is compared to a set of one or more intensity thresholds to determine whether the user has performed an action. For example, the set of one or more intensity thresholds may optionally include a first intensity threshold and a second intensity threshold. In this example, contact with a feature intensity not exceeding the first threshold results in a first action, contact with a feature intensity exceeding the first intensity threshold but not exceeding the second intensity threshold results in a second action, and contact with a feature intensity exceeding the second threshold results in a third action. In some implementations, a comparison between the feature intensity and one or more thresholds is used to determine whether to perform one or more actions (e.g., whether to perform the corresponding action or abandon performing the corresponding action) rather than to determine whether to perform the first action or the second action.

[0210] Figure 5C This demonstrates the use of multiple intensity sensors 524A-524D to detect multiple contacts 552A-552E on a touch-sensitive display 504. Figure 5C It also includes an intensity graph, which shows the current intensity measurements of intensity sensors 524A-524D relative to intensity units. In this example, the intensity measurements of intensity sensors 524A and 524D are both 9 intensity units, and the intensity measurements of intensity sensors 524B and 524C are both 7 intensity units. In some embodiments, the cumulative intensity is the sum of the intensity measurements of the multiple intensity sensors 524A-524D, which is 32 intensity units in this example. In some implementations, each contact is assigned a corresponding intensity, i.e., a portion of the cumulative intensity. Figure 5DThe diagram illustrates the allocation of cumulative intensity to contacts 552A-552E based on their distance from the center of force 554. In this example, each of contacts 552A, 552B, and 552E is assigned a contact intensity of 8 intensity units of the cumulative intensity, and each of contacts 552C and 552D is assigned a contact intensity of 4 intensity units of the cumulative intensity. More generally, in some specific implementations, each contact j is assigned a corresponding intensity Ij according to a predefined mathematical function Ij = A·(Dj / ΣDi), which is a portion of the cumulative intensity A, where Dj is the distance of the corresponding contact j from the center of force, and ΣDi is the sum of the distances of all corresponding contacts (e.g., i = 1 to the last) from the center of force. Reference operations can be performed using electronic devices similar to or equivalent to devices 100, 300, or 500. Figures 5C-5D The operation described above. In some embodiments, the characteristic intensity of the contact is based on one or more intensities of the contact. In some embodiments, an intensity sensor is used to determine the intensity of a single characteristic (e.g., a single characteristic intensity of a single contact). It should be noted that the intensity map is not part of the displayed user interface, but is included within... Figures 5C-5D This is intended to assist readers.

[0211] In some implementations, a portion of the gesture is identified to determine the characteristic intensity. For example, a touch-sensitive surface optionally receives a series of swipe contacts that transition from a starting position to an ending position, where the contact intensity increases. In this example, the characteristic intensity of the contact at the ending position is optionally based only on a portion of the series of swipe contacts, rather than the entire swipe contact (e.g., only the portion of the swipe contact at the ending position). In some implementations, a smoothing algorithm is optionally applied to the intensity of the swipe contact before determining the characteristic intensity of the contact. For example, the smoothing algorithm optionally includes one or more of the following: unweighted moving average smoothing algorithm, triangular smoothing algorithm, median filter smoothing algorithm, and / or exponential smoothing algorithm. In some cases, these smoothing algorithms eliminate narrow spikes or dips in the intensity of the swipe contact to achieve the purpose of determining the characteristic intensity.

[0212] Optionally, the contact intensity on a touch-sensitive surface is characterized relative to one or more intensity thresholds, such as a contact detection intensity threshold, a light press intensity threshold, a deep press intensity threshold, and / or one or more other intensity thresholds. In some embodiments, the light press intensity threshold corresponds to an intensity at which the device will perform an operation typically associated with clicking a button on a physical mouse or touchpad.

[0213] In some implementations, the deep press strength threshold corresponds to an intensity at which the device will perform an action different from that typically associated with clicking a button on a physical mouse or touchpad.

[0214] In some implementations, when a contact with a characteristic intensity below a light press intensity threshold (e.g., and above a nominal contact detection intensity threshold, where contacts below the nominal contact detection intensity threshold are no longer detected) is detected, the device will move the focus selector based on the movement of the contact on the touch-sensitive surface, without performing the operations associated with the light press intensity threshold or the deep press intensity threshold. Generally, unless otherwise stated, these intensity thresholds are consistent across different sets of user interface figures.

[0215] An increase in contact intensity from below a light press intensity threshold to an intensity between the light press intensity threshold and the deep press intensity threshold is sometimes referred to as a "light press" input. An increase in contact intensity from below a deep press intensity threshold to an intensity above the deep press intensity threshold is sometimes referred to as a "deep press" input. An increase in contact intensity from below a contact detection intensity threshold to an intensity between the contact detection intensity threshold and the light press intensity threshold is sometimes referred to as detecting a contact on the touch surface. A decrease in contact intensity from above a contact detection intensity threshold to an intensity below the contact detection intensity threshold is sometimes referred to as detecting a contact being lifted off the touch surface. In some embodiments, the contact detection intensity threshold is zero. In some embodiments, the contact detection intensity threshold is greater than zero.

[0216] In some embodiments described herein, one or more operations are performed in response to detecting a gesture including a corresponding press input or in response to detecting a corresponding press input performed using a corresponding contact (or multiple contacts), wherein the corresponding press input is detected at least in part based on detecting that the intensity of the contact (or multiple contacts) increases to above a press input intensity threshold. In some embodiments, the corresponding operation is performed in response to detecting that the intensity of the corresponding contact increases to above a press input intensity threshold (e.g., a "downward stroke" of the corresponding press input). In some embodiments, the press input includes the intensity of the corresponding contact increasing to above a press input intensity threshold and the intensity of the contact subsequently decreasing to below the press input intensity threshold, and the corresponding operation is performed in response to detecting that the intensity of the corresponding contact subsequently decreases to below the press input threshold (e.g., an "upward stroke" of the corresponding press input).

[0217] Figures 5E-5H The detection of gestures is shown, including gestures involving contact 562 with an intensity ranging from less than... Figure 5E The light press intensity threshold (e.g., "IT") L The intensity of ”) increases to higher than Figure 5H The deep press intensity threshold (e.g., "IT") DThe intensity of the press input corresponds to the strength of the press. On the user interface 570, which includes application icons 572A-572D displayed in the predefined area 574, when the cursor 576 is displayed above the application icon 572B corresponding to application 2, the gesture performed by contact 562 is detected on the touch-sensitive surface 560. In some embodiments, the gesture is detected on the touch-sensitive display 504. The intensity sensor detects the intensity of the contact on the touch-sensitive surface 560. The device determines the intensity of the contact 562 within a deep press intensity threshold (e.g., "IT"). D The intensity reaches its peak value above 562. Contact is maintained on the touch-sensitive surface 560. In response to a detected gesture, and based on the intensity increasing to a deep press intensity threshold (e.g., "IT") during the gesture... D The above contact 562 displays the scale representation 578A-578C (e.g., thumbnails) of the document recently opened for application 2, such as... Figures 5F-5H As shown. In some embodiments, the intensity is a characteristic intensity of the contact compared to one or more intensity thresholds. It should be noted that the intensity map for contact 562 is not part of the displayed user interface, but is included in... Figures 5E-5H This is intended to assist readers.

[0218] In some implementations, the display of icons 578A-578C includes animation. For example, icon 578A might initially appear near application icon 572B, such as... Figure 5F As shown, as the animation progresses, icon 578A moves upwards, and icon 578B appears near application icon 572B, as shown. Figure 5G As shown in the diagram. Then, representation 578A moves upward, 578B moves upward toward representation 578A, and representation 578C is displayed near application icon 572B, as shown. Figure 5H As shown in the diagram. This indicates that 578A-578C form an array above icon 572B. In some implementations, the animation progresses according to the intensity of contact 562, such as... Figures 5F-5G As shown, where 578A-578C appear and increase with the intensity of contact 562 towards the pressure threshold (e.g., "IT"). D The animation progresses upwards as it increases in intensity. In some implementations, the intensity upon which the animation progresses is based is the characteristic intensity of the contact. Reference can be performed using electronic devices similar to or equivalent to devices 100, 300, or 500. Figures 5E to 5H The aforementioned operations.

[0219] In some implementations, the device employs intensity hysteresis to avoid unintended inputs sometimes referred to as "jitter," wherein the device defines or selects a hysteresis intensity threshold that has a predefined relationship with a press input intensity threshold (e.g., the hysteresis intensity threshold is X intensity units lower than the press input intensity threshold, or the hysteresis intensity threshold is 75%, 90%, or some reasonable percentage of the press input intensity threshold). Therefore, in some implementations, a press input includes an increase in the intensity of the corresponding contact above the press input intensity threshold and a subsequent decrease in the intensity of that contact below the hysteresis intensity threshold corresponding to the press input intensity threshold, and a corresponding operation is performed in response to detecting that the intensity of the corresponding contact subsequently decreases below the hysteresis intensity threshold (e.g., an "upstroke" of the corresponding press input). Similarly, in some implementations, a press input is detected only when the device detects that the contact intensity increases from an intensity equal to or below the hysteresis intensity threshold to an intensity equal to or above the press input intensity threshold and optionally the contact intensity subsequently decreases to an intensity equal to or below the hysteresis intensity threshold, and a corresponding operation is performed in response to detecting a press input (e.g., an increase or decrease in contact intensity depending on the environment).

[0220] For ease of explanation, optionally, the description of an operation triggered in response to a press input associated with a press input strength threshold or in response to a gesture including a press input is provided in response to detecting any of the following conditions: the contact strength increases to above the press input strength threshold, the contact strength increases from below a hysteresis strength threshold to above the press input strength threshold, the contact strength decreases to below the press input strength threshold, and / or the contact strength decreases to below the hysteresis strength threshold corresponding to the press input strength threshold. Additionally, in the example where the operation is described as being performed in response to detecting a decrease in contact strength below the press input strength threshold, the operation is optionally performed in response to detecting a decrease in contact strength below a hysteresis strength threshold corresponding to and less than the press input strength threshold.

[0221] Figure 5I An exemplary electronic device 580 is illustrated. Device 580 includes a body 580A. In some embodiments, device 580 may include components relative to devices 100, 300, and 500 (e.g., Figures 1A to 5BThe device 580 may include some or all of the features described herein. In some embodiments, the device 580 has one or more speakers 580B (concealed within a body 580A), one or more microphones 580C, one or more touch-sensitive surfaces 580D, and one or more displays 580E. Alternatively, or as a supplement to the displays and touch-sensitive surfaces 580D, the device may also have a touch-sensitive display (also referred to as a touchscreen). Similar to devices 100, 300, and 500, in some embodiments, the touch-sensitive surface 580D (or touchscreen) optionally includes one or more intensity sensors for detecting the intensity of an applied contact (e.g., a touch). The one or more intensity sensors of the touch-sensitive surface 580D (or touchscreen) may provide output data representing the intensity of the touch. The user interface of the device 580 may respond to these touches based on the intensity of the touches, meaning that touches of different intensities may invoke different user interface operations on the device 580. In some embodiments, the one or more displays 580E are one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs). For example, the display may be a single LED, an LED cluster (e.g., red, green, and blue LEDs), multiple discrete LEDs, multiple discrete LED clusters, or other arrangements of one or more LEDs. For example, the display 580E may be an array of nine discrete LED clusters arranged in a circle (e.g., a ring). In some examples, the one or more displays may contain one or more light-emitting elements of another type.

[0222] Figure 5J An exemplary personal electronic device 580 is depicted. In some embodiments, device 580 may include, relative to... Figure 1A , Figure 1B , Figure 3 and Figures 5A to 5B Some or all of the components described herein. Device 580 has a bus 592 operatively coupling I / O portion 594 to one or more computer processors 596 and memory 598. I / O portion 594 may be connected to display 582, which may have touch-sensitive component 584 and optionally have intensity sensor 585 (e.g., contact intensity sensor). In some embodiments, touch-sensitive component 584 is a component separate from display 582. Furthermore, I / O portion 594 may be connected to communication unit 590 for receiving application and operating system data using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, near field communication (NFC), cellular and / or other wireless communication technologies. Device 580 may include input mechanism 588. In some examples, input mechanism 588 is optionally a button. In some examples, input mechanism 588 is optionally a microphone. Input mechanism 588 is optionally a plurality of microphones (e.g., microphone array).

[0223] Electronic device 580 includes a speaker 586 for outputting audio. Device 580 may include audio circuitry (e.g., in I / O section 594) that receives audio data, converts the audio data into electrical signals, and transmits the electrical signals to speaker 586. Speaker 586 converts the electrical signals into sound waves that are audible to humans. The audio circuitry (e.g., in I / O section 594) also receives electrical signals converted from sound waves by a microphone (e.g., input mechanism 588). The audio circuitry (e.g., in I / O section 594) converts these electrical signals into audio data. The audio data may optionally be retrieved by I / O section 594 from and / or transmitted to memory 598 and / or RF circuitry (e.g., in communication unit 590).

[0224] The memory 598 of the personal electronic device 580 may include one or more non-transitory computer-readable storage media for storing computer-executable instructions, which, when executed by one or more computer processors 596, may cause the computer processors to perform techniques including processes 700, 900, 1100, 1300, and 1500. Figures 7A to 7C , Figure 9 , Figure 11 , Figure 13 , Figure 15 A computer-readable storage medium can be any medium that can tangibly contain or store computer-executable instructions for use by or in connection with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. In some examples, the storage medium is a transient computer-readable storage medium. In some examples, the storage medium is a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium. Non-transitory computer-readable storage media can include, but is not limited to, magnetic storage devices, optical storage devices, and / or semiconductor storage devices. Examples of such storage devices include magnetic disks, optical discs based on CD, DVD, or Blu-ray technology, and persistent solid-state storage such as flash memory, solid-state drives, etc. Personal electronic devices are not limited to... Figure 5J It is not the components and configurations of a single entity, but rather other components or additional components that may include a variety of configurations.

[0225] As used herein, "installed application" refers to a software application that has been downloaded to an electronic device (e.g., device 100, 300, and / or 500) and is ready to be launched on the device (e.g., become open). In some implementations, the downloaded application becomes an installed application using an installer that extracts program portions from the downloaded software package and integrates the extracted portions with the computer system's operating system.

[0226] As used herein, the terms "open application" or "running application" refer to a software application that maintains state information (e.g., as part of device / global internal state 157 and / or application internal state 192). An open or running application is optionally any of the following types of applications:

[0227] • The currently active application displayed on the screen of the device that is using the application;

[0228] • Background applications (or background processes) that are not currently displayed but whose one or more processes are being handled by one or more processors; and

[0229] • A suspended or hibernating application that is not running but has state information stored in memory (both volatile and non-volatile) that can be used to resume application execution.

[0230] As used herein, the term "closed application" refers to a software application that does not retain state information (e.g., the state information of a closed application is not stored in the device's memory). Therefore, closing an application includes stopping and / or removing the application's process and removing the application's state information from the device's memory. Generally, opening a second application while the first application is running does not close the first application. When the second application is displayed and the first application stops displaying, the first application becomes a background application.

[0231] Now let’s turn our attention to the implementation of user interfaces (“UIs”) and associated processes on electronic devices (such as portable multifunction devices 100, 300 or 500).

[0232] Figures 6A to 6L Exemplary techniques for processing user requests according to some embodiments are illustrated. The techniques described in these figures are used to illustrate the processes described below, including... Figures 7A to 7C The process in.

[0233] Generally speaking, Figures 6A to 6L Various scenarios are illustrated in which a device, such as a smart speaker, receives user input and performs speech recognition based on the user input. If a user is identified based on the user input, the device processes one or more requests from the user input based on account data associated with the identified user. Exemplary techniques for speech recognition and for configuring a device to perform speech recognition are discussed in the following literature:

[0234] • "Personalized Hey Siri", Apple Machine Learning Journal, Vol. 1, No. 9, April 2018; and

[0235] ·E.Marchi, S.Shum, K.Hwang, S.Kajarekar, S.Sigtia, H.Richards,

[0236] R. Haynes, Y. Kim, and J. Bridle, “Generalized Discriminative Transform via Curriculum Learning for Speaker Recognition,” Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing (ICASSP)

[0237] (ICASSP), April 2018.

[0238] The contents of these publications are hereby incorporated in full into this article by reference.

[0239] Figures 6A to 6B The illustration depicts a scenario including an electronic device 600 placed on a table and a user 602 standing near the device 600. In some examples, the electronic device 600 is a speaker (e.g., a smart speaker). As shown, the user 602 provides voice input 604 (e.g., natural language voice input) to the electronic device 600, including requests for information (e.g., playback of classical music). In some embodiments, the voice input 604 includes a digital trigger (e.g., “Hey, assistant”) that, upon being received by the electronic device, causes the electronic device 600 to initiate a conversational session with the user 602. In response to the voice input 604, the electronic device 600 instructs that it is authorized to provide the requested information and / or provides the requested information. Figure 6B As shown, for example, electronic device 600 provides an output 606 indicating that the device is providing classical music (e.g., "Playing classical music now") and provides a music output 608.

[0240] In some examples, one or more user accounts are associated with an electronic device. For example, a first user account associated with an electronic device may correspond to a first user, and a second user account associated with an electronic device may correspond to a second user. In some examples, any number of user accounts are associated with an electronic device. In other examples, at most a threshold number of user accounts (e.g., five) are associated with an electronic device. In some examples, each user account associated with an electronic device is associated with a voice profile, which may be used, for example, to determine whether a user associated with the user account is speaking to the electronic device. For example, during operation, the electronic device may receive voice input (e.g., voice input 604) and determine whether the voice input matches the voice profile of a user account associated with the electronic device. If a match exists, the electronic device determines that the user of the user account associated with the matching voice profile provided the voice input. In some examples, account data associated with a user account is updated to reflect the user's prior use of the electronic device (and / or other devices) (e.g., listening history). In some examples, account data of a user account may be updated based on information provided in response to a request from a user of the user account.

[0241] In some examples, the user account is a default account (e.g., the owner account). In some examples, the default account can be enabled or disabled, for example, by toggling the settings of the electronic device. As an example, the electronic device may be associated with a default account (e.g., logged into a default account) such that requests not attributable to the identified user are processed according to the default account. (For example, if the user provides input that does not match a voice profile, the request is processed according to the default account). As an example, a user may request the electronic device to play music, and if the electronic device determines that the input including the request does not match a voice profile of any user account, the electronic device processes the request according to the default account. Therefore, the electronic device may play music based on the default account's account data (e.g., the default account's listening history). In some examples, the account data associated with the default account is updated to reflect prior use of the electronic device (and / or other devices associated with the default user account). In some examples, the default account's account data may be updated based on information provided in response to requests from any number of users.

[0242] exist Figures 6A to 6B In the scenario shown, electronic device 600 determines that voice input 604 does not match the voice profile of any user account. Therefore, electronic device 600 does not update the account data of any user account. However, because a default account associated with the electronic device is enabled (e.g., the account is set), the electronic device updates the account data of the default account. Figure 6BAs shown, for example, electronic device 600 updates the listening history of the default account based on the request. In some examples, updating account data in this way allows the electronic device to provide a more intuitive user experience. As an example, if a user requests the electronic device to perform music playback without specifying a genre or artist, electronic device 600 can identify the music to be played based on the listening history of the default account, making the identified music more closely correspond to the previously requested music.

[0243] Figures 6C to 6D The diagram illustrates a scenario where the default account associated with the electronic device is disabled (e.g., no default account is set) and voice input 604 does not match the voice profile of any user account. As shown, in some examples, as described, in response to voice input 604, the electronic device 600 provides output (e.g., output 606) indicating that the electronic device is authorized to provide the requested information and provides the requested information (e.g., music output 608). Because the default account associated with the electronic device is disabled, the electronic device does not update the account data for the default account. Furthermore, because voice input 604 does not match the voice profile of any user account, the electronic device does not update the account data for any user account. In other examples, if the default account associated with the electronic device is disabled and voice input 604 does not match the voice profile of any user account, the electronic device 600 does not respond to the request or indicates to the user that the request cannot be processed. In such examples, the electronic device does not update the account data for any user account.

[0244] Figures 6E to 6F A scenario is illustrated where a default account associated with an electronic device is enabled and voice input 604 matches a voice profile associated with user 602's user account. As described, in response to voice input 604, electronic device 600 provides output (e.g., output 606) and provides the requested information (e.g., music output 608) authorized by the electronic device. Because voice input 604 matches a voice profile associated with user 602's user account, the electronic device updates the account data of user 602's user account. Updating account data in this way may include updating the user account's listening history. In some examples, electronic device 600 only updates the default account's account data if the voice input does not match a voice profile (unless the voice input matches the default account's voice profile). Therefore, as... Figures 6E to 6F As shown, since voice input 604 matches the voice profile associated with the user account of user 602, electronic device 600 does not update the account data of the default account associated with the electronic device in response to voice input 604.

[0245] Figures 6G to 6HThe illustration depicts a scenario where a user 610, distinct from user 602, provides voice input 612 (e.g., natural language voice input) to electronic device 600, including requests for information (e.g., playback of jazz music). In some embodiments, voice input 612 includes a digital trigger (e.g., “Hey Siri”) that, upon being received by the electronic device, causes electronic device 600 to initiate a conversational session, for example, with user 610. In response to voice input 612, electronic device 600 instructs that it is authorized to provide the requested information and / or to provide the requested information. Figure 6G As shown, for example, electronic device 600 provides an output 614 indicating that the device is providing jazz music (e.g., "Playing jazz music now") and provides a music output 616.

[0246] exist Figures 6G to 6H In the scenario shown, a default account associated with the electronic device is enabled, and voice input 612 matches a voice profile associated with user 610's user account. Because voice input 612 matches the voice profile associated with user 610's user account, the electronic device updates the account data for user 610's user account. Updating account data in this way may include updating the user account's listening history. As described, in some examples, electronic device 600 only updates the default account's account data if the voice input does not match a voice profile (unless the voice input matches the default account's voice profile). Therefore, electronic device 600 does not update the account data of the default account associated with the electronic device in response to voice input 612.

[0247] In some examples, the electronic device receives one or more requests for private information associated with a user account. In other examples, the electronic device only provides the user account's private information if the voice input requesting the private information matches a voice profile associated with the user account. For example, in Figures 6I to 6J In the scenario shown, the voice input 618 provided by user 630 does not match any voice profile associated with any user account. For example... Figure 6J As shown, because voice input 618 includes a request for private information (e.g., read my messages) and voice input 618 does not match the voice profile, electronic device 600 provides an output indicating that the device is not authorized to provide the requested information and does not provide the requested information. Figure 6J As shown, for example, in response to voice input 618, the electronic device provides output 620 indicating that the electronic device is not authorized to output a message to user 602.

[0248] As another example, in Figures 6K to 6L In the scenario shown, the voice input 604 provided by user 602 is matched with a voice profile associated with user 602's user account. For example... Figure 6L As shown, since voice input 622 matches the voice profile of user account 602, electronic device 600 provides an output indicating that the device is authorized to provide the requested information and provides the requested information. Figure 6L As shown, for example, electronic device 600 provides output 624 indicating that the electronic device is authorized to provide a message associated with the user account of user 602 and provides the message.

[0249] Figures 7A to 7C A method for processing user requests using an electronic device (e.g., a smart speaker, a home media center) according to some embodiments is illustrated. Method 700 is performed at a device (e.g., 100, 300, 500, 580, 600) having a media output device. Some operations in method 700 are optionally combined, some operations are optionally changed in order, and some operations are optionally omitted.

[0250] As described below, method 700 provides an intuitive way to use an electronic device to process user requests. This method reduces the cognitive burden on users when requesting to perform tasks on the electronic device, thereby creating a more efficient human-computer interface. For example, processing a voice input request based on whether the voice input matches a voice profile allows the electronic device to perform the task intuitively and efficiently in response to the request. For example, matching the voice input to the user's voice profile allows the device to identify the user and then perform the task based on account data associated with the user, ensuring that the task is performed according to the user's preferences and prior use of the device associated with the user. Therefore, processing tasks in this way provides more efficient use of the electronic device by reducing the amount of input and the amount of time required for the user to operate the electronic device (e.g., by reducing user errors when operating / interacting with the device and ensuring the device provides significant results), which in turn reduces power consumption and extends the device's battery life.

[0251] In some implementations, an electronic device (e.g., 600) (e.g., one or more speakers, one or more displays, one or more components that connect the device to one or more external output devices (e.g., external speakers and / or displays)) (e.g., via one or more microphone devices of the electronic device, via communication from another device (e.g., voice detected by another device that forwards the request to the electronic device)) receives (702) a request (e.g., for information) determined based on voice input (e.g., 604).

[0252] In some implementations, in response to receiving the request at (704), based on determining (706) that the voice input does not match the voice profile associated with an account (e.g., a user account used across multiple devices) (e.g., via voice recognition analysis) that is associated with the electronic device (e.g., registered with the electronic device, authorized to work with the electronic device), the electronic device (e.g., 600) causes the media output device (708) to output first information (e.g., 608) (e.g., playing music) based on the request using a first account associated with the electronic device (e.g., the smart speaker owner's account, even if no default account is set).

[0253] In some implementations, in response to receiving the request, based on determining (706) that the voice input does not match the voice profile associated with an account (e.g., a user account used across multiple devices) (e.g., via voice recognition analysis), and according to the settings of the electronic device being set to a first state (e.g., the first account is set as the default account), the electronic device causes (710) to update the account data of the first account (e.g., update listening history, listening preferences) based on the request.

[0254] In some implementations, in response to receiving the request, based on determining (706) that the voice input does not match the voice profile associated with an account (e.g., a user account used across multiple devices) (e.g., via voice recognition analysis), and according to the electronic device's settings being set to a second state (e.g., the first account is not set as the default account or no default account is set), the electronic device abandons (712) the process of updating the account data of the first account based on the request.

[0255] In some implementations, in response to receiving the request (704), based on determining (714) that the voice input matches a voice profile associated with an account associated with the electronic device, the electronic device causes (716) the media output device to output first information based on the request using the account associated with the matched voice profile.

[0256] In some implementations, in response to receiving the request (704), based on determining (714) that the voice input matches a voice profile associated with an account associated with the electronic device, the electronic device causes (718) to update the account data associated with the matched voice profile (e.g., update listening history, listening preferences) based on the request.

[0257] In some implementations, the electronic device (e.g., via one or more microphone devices of the electronic device, via communication from another device (e.g., voice detected by another device that forwards the request to the electronic device)) receives (720) a second request (e.g., for information) determined based on a second voice input (e.g., 610). In some implementations, the second voice input matches (722) a voice profile associated with a second account associated with the electronic device. In some implementations, the first account is different from the second account (724). In some implementations, in response to (726) receiving the second request, and based on the determination that the second voice input matches a second voice profile associated with the second account (e.g., a user account used across multiple devices) (e.g., via speech recognition analysis), the electronic device causes (728) a media output device to output second information (e.g., 616) (e.g., playing music) based on the second request using the second account associated with the electronic device. In some implementations, in response to receiving a second request (726), and based on determining that the second voice input matches a second voice profile associated with a second account (e.g., a user account used across multiple devices) (e.g., via voice recognition analysis), the electronic device causes (730) to update the account data of the second account (e.g., update listening history, listening preferences) based on the second request.

[0258] In some implementations, enabling the output of information using a corresponding account (e.g., a first account, a second account) includes accessing media using credentials associated with the corresponding account (e.g., username, password, token, etc.).

[0259] In some implementations, updating account data for a given account includes updating the media profile associated with that account (e.g., media history, preferred (e.g., favorites), non-preferred (e.g., disliked), and frequently played media). Updating media profiles in this way ensures that user preferences and prior usage of the user's associated devices are current for the one or more media applications the user employs. Therefore, using electronic devices to process requests provides more efficient use of electronic devices by reducing the amount of input and the amount of time required for the user to operate the device (e.g., by reducing user errors during device operation / interaction and ensuring the device delivers significant results), which in turn reduces power consumption and extends device battery life.

[0260] In some implementations, the electronic device (e.g., via one or more microphone devices of the electronic device, via communication from another device (e.g., voice detected by another device that forwards the request to the electronic device)) receives (732) a third request (e.g., for information) determined based on a third voice input (e.g., 618, 622). In some implementations, the third request is a request (734) to output private information (e.g., text messages, calendar entries, emails) associated with a third account (e.g., a first account, a second account, or another account associated with the electronic device). In some implementations, in response to receiving the third request (736), based on determining (738) that the third voice input (e.g., 622) matches a third voice profile associated with a third account (e.g., a user account used across multiple devices) (e.g., via speech recognition analysis), the electronic device causes (740) the media output device to output (e.g., 624) private information (e.g., dictated text messages, dictated calendar entries, dictated emails) based on the third request using the third account. In some implementations, in response to receiving a third request (736), based on determining (742) that a third voice input (e.g., 618) does not match a third voice profile associated with a third account (e.g., a user account used across multiple devices) (e.g., via voice recognition analysis), the electronic device abandons (744) allowing the media output device to output private information (e.g., abandon dictated text messages, abandon dictated calendar entries, abandon dictated emails) based on the third request using the third account associated with the electronic device. For example, a request for private information made by a voice input request that does not match a voice profile associated with the corresponding account, as opposed to a request for non-private information, causes the request to fail to result in the output of private information. For example, a request made by someone who is not the owner of the account will not cause the device to output private information associated with that account. Selectively causing the output of private information in this way allows the user device to provide information only when requested by a user authorized to receive the requested information. Therefore, using electronic devices to process requests provides safer use of electronic devices, while reducing the amount of input and the amount of time required for users to operate electronic devices (e.g., by reducing user errors when operating / interacting with devices), which in turn reduces power consumption and extends device battery life.

[0261] It should be noted that the above is relative to method 700 (e.g., Figures 7A to 7CThe details of the process described herein also apply in a similar manner to the methods described below. For example, method 900 optionally includes one or more features of the various methods described below with reference to method 900. For example, when the personal request feature as described in method 900 is enabled, the electronic device may selectively execute a user-specific request as described in method 700. For the sake of brevity, these details will not be repeated below.

[0262] Figures 8A to 8AB Exemplary user interfaces for configuring user accounts are shown according to some implementation schemes. The user interfaces in these figures are used to illustrate the following descriptions, including... Figure 9 The process of...

[0263] Generally speaking, references can be used. Figures 8A to 8M The user interface described above is used to perform a configuration process, through which the user can configure one or more features provided by one or more devices. Devices providing configurable features include, but are not limited to, electronic devices 800, second devices (such as smart speakers), and / or third devices (such as home media centers).

[0264] During the configuration process, voice recognition features can be enabled on the user account, for example, to configure external devices (e.g., smart speakers, home media centers) to recognize the user's voice. The user account's voice profile can be used to recognize the user, as shown in the reference... Figures 6A to 6L Furthermore, during the configuration process, a personal request feature can be enabled for the user account, enabling the external device to perform user-specific tasks in response to requests made by the user. Therefore, in combination with voice recognition features, a personal request feature can be enabled so that the external device both recognizes the user in response to voice input (e.g., by matching a voice profile for the user's user account) and performs one or more user-specific tasks (e.g., playing back the user's music).

[0265] As another example, during the configuration process, a profile feature can be enabled on a user account to configure an external device (e.g., a home media center) to share the user account's content with users of one or more other user accounts. In some examples, the same external device is configured to support each of the voice recognition feature, the personal request feature, and the profile feature. In some examples, multiple external devices are configured to support one or more of these features, respectively. As an example, a first external device may be configured to support the voice recognition feature and the personal request feature, and a second external device may be configured to support the profile feature.

[0266] As described in more detail below, in some examples, a home control application is used to perform the configuration process. A home control application can be an application used to manage (e.g., configure) a set of devices (e.g., external devices) associated with a specific location (e.g., “123rd Street”). Examples of locations include, but are not limited to, addresses, places, buildings, businesses, environments (e.g., backyards, cars, porches), and so on. In some examples, the location includes multiple designated areas within or associated with the location, such as rooms within the location. An example of a home control application is “Home” (developed by Apple Inc. (Cupertino, California, USA)).

[0267] In some examples, one or more user accounts are associated with a location in the home control application. In some examples, a user account is associated with a location (when included in a location profile in the home control application for that location). In some examples, a location profile is information describing various aspects of that location, including the devices associated with that location, the user accounts associated with those devices, and / or the user accounts' permissions (e.g., rights) for controlling and / or configuring the devices associated with that location.

[0268] In some examples, a home control application can be used to assign permissions to user accounts. As an example, when using a home control application, the first user account can be an administrator account assigned administrator permissions. In some examples, a user with an administrator account has permission to configure devices associated with that location and / or configure one or more settings for each user account in a location profile. The second user account can be a non-administrator account that has not been assigned administrator permissions. In some examples, a user with a non-administrator account has permission to configure one or more settings for the second user account.

[0269] This document describes how users configure user account characteristics using a configuration process to enable features on one or more devices that support those characteristics. In some examples, each of multiple users (e.g., users with user accounts belonging to the same location profile) can configure characteristics for their respective user accounts to enable a corresponding set of features on the one or more devices. Therefore, the one or more devices can support characteristics for any number of users. As an example, a device may support voice recognition features and personal requests for a first user and only support voice recognition features for a second user. As another example, a device may support profile features for the first user but not the second user.

[0270] In some examples, features are configured at the account level. For example, a voice recognition feature, when enabled, can enable voice recognition features for all devices associated with a user account. In other examples, features are configured at the device level. For example, a personal request feature can be enabled (or disabled) individually for each device associated with a user account.

[0271] Figure 8A An indicator interface 803 is shown displayed on a display device 802 of an electronic device 800. The indicator interface 803 includes a continued power indication 805 and indicators 804A to 804E. Each of the indicators 804A to 804E can indicate one or more new and / or updated features of a home control application (e.g., a first-party home control application).

[0272] When the display indicator interface 803 is active, the electronic device 800 detects the selection of the continued power indication indicator 805. For example... Figure 8A As shown, the option to continue enabling the indication 805 is optionally a tap gesture 806. In some examples, the selection of the continued enabling indication 805 initiates a configuration process for the user account of the electronic device (e.g., a home control application). As an example, the configuration process can be used to configure (e.g., enable) a voice recognition feature for the user account. As another example, the configuration process can be used to configure (e.g., enable) a personal request feature for the user account. In some examples, the personal request feature is enabled for the user account only if the voice recognition feature is enabled for the user account. As another example, the configuration process can be used to configure (e.g., enable) a profile feature for the user account.

[0273] In response to the continued enable option 805, electronic device 800 determines whether an external device (e.g., a smart speaker) associated with electronic device 800 can be used to support speech recognition features. In some examples, the device is associated with electronic device if each of electronic device 800 and the external device is associated with the same user account. Electronic device 800 may, for example, determine whether the external device has been configured to recognize a threshold number of voices and / or whether the current language of the external device supports speech recognition feature centers.

[0274] If the electronic device determines that an external device can be used to support voice recognition features, the electronic device displays a configuration interface 810 on display 802 (e.g., replacing the display of update instruction interface 803 with this configuration interface), such as Figure 8BAs shown. The configuration interface 810 includes an indicator 811, a continue enable indicator 812, and a cancel enable indicator 816. The indicator 811 optionally indicates that a voice recognition feature can be configured for a user account, for example, to enable an external device to recognize the user's voice (e.g., using the user's voice profile). Selecting the cancel enable indicator 816 causes the electronic device to disable (e.g., disable) the voice recognition feature of the user account and / or stop displaying the configuration interface 810.

[0275] When the configuration interface 810 is displayed, the electronic device 800 detects the selection of the continued power indication 812. For example... Figure 8B As shown, the option to select the continued power indication 812 is optionally a tap gesture 814. In response to the selection of the continued power indication 812, the electronic device 800 configures (e.g., enables) the voice recognition features of the user account (recall that in some examples, voice recognition features are enabled or disabled for all devices associated with the user account). Therefore, external devices can then recognize the user in response to voice input provided by the user. Further in response to the selection of the continued power indication 812, the electronic device displays a configuration interface 820 on the display 802 (e.g., replacing the display of configuration interface 810 with configuration interface 820), as... Figure 8C As shown.

[0276] The configuration interface 820 includes an indicator 821, a custom capability indicator 822, and a feature-enabled capability indicator 823. The indicator 821 indicates that a personal request feature can be configured for a user's user account on an external device. In some examples, when a personal request feature is enabled on an external device, the external device is configured to respond to user-specific requests made by the user when the user's device (e.g., external device 800) is near the outside and / or when the user's voice input matches the user's voice profile. The following will be relative to... Figure 8K In more detail, when selected, the customizable display indicates that the electronic device displays one or more editable options for configuring personal request features of a user account.

[0277] When the configuration interface 820 is displayed, the electronic device 800 detects the feature and enables the selection of the indicator 823. For example... Figure 8C As shown, the selection of feature enable indication 823 is optionally a tap gesture 824. In response to the selection of feature enable indication 823, the electronic device configures (e.g., enables) a personal request feature on the user account of an external device.

[0278] In further response to the selection of the continued enable indication 823, the electronic device 800 determines whether an external device associated with the electronic device 800 (e.g., a home media center) is available to support the profile features. If so, the electronic device 800 displays a configuration interface 830 on the display 802 (e.g., replacing the display of the update instruction interface 810 with this configuration interface), such as Figure 8D As shown. The configuration interface 830 includes an indicator 831, a disabled enable indicator 832, and a feature enable indicator 833. The indicator 831 indicates that a profile feature can be enabled for a user account on an external device that supports profile features. In some examples, enabling a profile feature in this way allows, for example, one or more other users to access media content associated with the user account using a home media center. Selecting the feature enable indicator 833 causes the electronic device to enable the profile feature of the user account, and selecting the disabled enable indicator 832 causes the electronic device to not enable (e.g., disable) the profile of the user account. In response to the selection of the feature enable indicator 833 or the disabled enable indicator 832, the electronic device completes the configuration process. In some examples, after the configuration process is completed (e.g., in response to the configuration process), the electronic device displays a notification indicating that the configuration process is complete, such as notification 851B of the lock screen interface 850B. Figure 8AA In some examples, the notification is only displayed if one or more specific features (e.g., voice recognition feature and / or personal request feature) are enabled during the configuration process.

[0279] As described, in some examples, before displaying configuration interface 810, electronic device 800 determines whether external devices associated with electronic device 800 (e.g., smart speakers, home media centers) are available to support voice recognition features. If no external device is available, electronic device 800 abandons the display of configuration interfaces 810 and 820. As described, in some examples, before displaying configuration interface 830, electronic device 800 determines whether external devices associated with electronic device 800 (e.g., home media centers) are available to support profile features. If no external device is available to support profile features, electronic device abandons the display of configuration interface 830.

[0280] In some examples, if the electronic device determines that the external device already supports the voice recognition features of a threshold (e.g., a non-zero threshold) number of users before enabling the voice recognition features, then the electronic device 800 displays a configuration interface 840 on the display 802 (e.g., replacing the display of the update instruction interface 803 with this configuration interface), such as... Figure 8EAs shown. The configuration interface 840 includes an indicator 841 and a continue enable indicator 842. The indicator 841 indicates that the external device has reached a threshold number of users for the voice recognition feature and that the external device cannot recognize additional voice. The continue enable indicator 842, when selected, causes the electronic device to disable (e.g., disable) the voice recognition feature for the user account.

[0281] In some examples, if electronic device 800 determines that the current language of the external device does not support speech recognition features before enabling them, electronic device 800 displays a configuration interface 850 on display 802 (e.g., replacing the display of update instruction interface 803 with this configuration interface), such as... Figure 8F As shown. The configuration interface 830 includes an indicator 851, a continuation enablement indicator 852, and a language enablement indicator 853. Indicator 851 indicates that the external device cannot support speech recognition features using the external device's current language, and optionally, the electronic device 800 will notify the user when the current language is supported. When the language is supported, the electronic device 800 may, for example, provide a notification to the user's electronic device, such as notification 861B of the lock screen interface 860B. Figure 8AB The continued indication indicates that when selected, the electronic device 800 does not enable (e.g., disable) the voice recognition features of the user account.

[0282] In some examples, users can change the language of an external device to a language supported by speech recognition features. As an example, when displaying the configuration interface 850, the electronic device 800 detects the selected language capability display 853. Figure 8F As shown, the selection of the language indication 853 is optionally a tap gesture 854. In response to the selection of the language indication 853, the electronic device 800 displays a language interface 860 on the display 802 (e.g., replacing the display of the update instruction interface 850 with this language interface), such as... Figure 8G As shown.

[0283] The language interface 860 includes language elements 861A to 861C, a power-keeping representation 863, and a power-changing representation 864. When selected, the power-keeping representation 863 causes the electronic device to maintain the current language of the external device and does not enable (e.g., disable) the voice recognition features of the user account.

[0284] In some examples, each of language elements 861A to 861C corresponds to a specific language. For example, language element 861A corresponds to American English, language element 861B corresponds to British English, and language element 861C corresponds to Spanish. In some examples, the user can select a language element to choose a new language for an external device. Figure 8GAs shown, for example, a user can select language element 861A (e.g., by providing user input at a location on display 802 corresponding to language element 861A) to recognize English (United States) as the language of the external device. The selected language can be identified by selection indicator 862. After a new language has been selected for the external device, electronic device 800 detects the selection of change indication 864 (e.g., input 865), which confirms the selection of the new language.

[0285] In some examples, electronic device 800 determines that multiple external devices associated with electronic device 800 are available to support speech recognition features. In some examples, if electronic device 800 determines that multiple external devices are available and at least two of these external devices have different current languages, then electronic device 800 displays configuration interface 870 on display 802 (e.g., replacing the display of configuration interface 810 with configuration interface 870), such as... Figure 8H As shown.

[0286] The configuration interface 870 includes changing the power display 871, changing the power display 872, and maintaining the power display 873. When the power display 873 is selected, the electronic device maintains the current language of the external device and does not enable (e.g., disable) the voice recognition features of the user account.

[0287] When the power indicator 872 is selected, the electronic device 800 displays an interface where the user can select a subgroup of available external devices and change the language of the external devices in the selected subgroup. For example, when the configuration interface 870 is displayed, the electronic device 800 detects the selection of the power indicator 872. Figure 8H As shown, the option to continue selecting the power indicator 872 is a tap gesture 874. In response to changing the selection of the power indicator 872, the electronic device 800 displays a configuration interface 880 on the display 802 (e.g., replacing the display of the update indicator interface 870 with this configuration interface), as... Figure 8I As shown.

[0288] Configuration interface 880 includes device elements 881A to 881C, each of which may correspond to a corresponding external device that can be used to support voice recognition features. As an example, device element 881A may be associated with the external device "Bedroom," device element 881B may be associated with the external device "Living Room," and device element 881C may be associated with the external device "Kitchen." When configuration interface 880 is displayed, the electronic device receives one or more inputs selecting a subgroup of external devices. In some examples, the selected external device is indicated by a selection indicator (e.g., selection indicators 882A, 882B).

[0289] The configuration interface 880 also includes a cancel power indication 883 and a continue power indication 884. Selecting the cancel power indication 883 causes the electronic device to disable (e.g., disable) the voice recognition features of the user account and / or stop displaying the configuration interface 880.

[0290] When the configuration interface 880 is displayed, the electronic device 800 detects the continued enable option 884. For example... Figure 8I As shown, the option to select the continued power indication 884 is optionally a tap gesture 885. In response to the selection of the continued power indication 884, the electronic device 800 displays one or more configuration interfaces (e.g., configuration interface 860) on the display 802 (e.g., replacing the display of the update instruction interface 880 with the one or more configuration interfaces), through which the user can select the language for each selected external device.

[0291] In some examples, users can selectively enable personalized request features on each external device where voice recognition features are enabled. For example, in the display configuration interface 820 ( Figure 8C When the electronic device 800 detects the selection of the customized power indicator 822, in some examples, the selection of the customized power indicator 822 causes the electronic device 800 to display the configuration interface 890 on the display 802 (e.g., replacing the display of the configuration interface 820), such as... Figure 8J As shown.

[0292] Configuration interface 800A includes device elements 892A to 892C, each of which may correspond to an external device. As an example, device element 891A may be associated with an external device "Bedroom," device element 891B may be associated with an external device "Kitchen," and device element 891C may be associated with an external device "Living Room." Each device element 891A to 891C may include a corresponding switching indication. For example, device element 891A may include a switching indication 892A, device element 891B may include a switching indication 892B, and device element 891C may include a switching indication 892C. In some examples, each switching indication represents a parameter indicating whether a user account's personal request feature will be enabled on the corresponding external device.

[0293] The configuration interface 890 also includes a cancel power indication 893 and a continue power indication 894. Selecting the cancel power indication 893 causes the electronic device 800 to disable (e.g., disable) the voice recognition features of the user account (e.g., any of the listed external devices) and / or stop displaying the configuration interface 890. Selecting the continue power indication 894 (e.g., using input 895) causes the electronic device to enable the personal request features of the user account on each selected external device.

[0294] In some examples, the personal request feature is enabled only if the voice recognition feature is already enabled. Therefore, if during the configuration process, the user selects not to enable (e.g., disable) the voice recognition feature for their user account, the electronic device 800 may omit the display of the configuration interface 820 (and / or one or more other interfaces involving the configuration of the personal request feature). In some examples, the user may have enabled the personal request feature before initiating the configuration process, or may indicate an intention not to enable voice recognition after indicating an intention to enable the personal request feature (e.g., ...). Figure 8J The indicated energy represents the choice of 894 following. Figure 8B (After the selection of the power indicator 823). If so, the electronic device 800 may request the user to disable the personal request feature. In some examples, the electronic device 800 prompts the user to indicate whether the user intends to disable the personal request feature. As an example, refer to Figure 8K The electronic device 800 may optionally display a confirmation interface 800A. The confirmation interface 800A includes a query 801A, a confirmation enable signal 802A, and a restore enable signal 803A. The query 801A is a query requesting confirmation from the user that the user intends to disable a personal request feature. The confirmation enable signal 802A, when selected, causes the electronic device to disable the personal request feature. The restore enable signal 803A, when selected, signals to the electronic device that the user does not intend to disable the personal request feature, and the electronic device 800 then stops displaying the confirmation interface 800A (and optionally displays one or more user interfaces where the user can thereby enable voice recognition features, as described).

[0295] In some examples, the confirmation interface 800A is overlaid on one or more displayed user interfaces. For example... Figure 8K As shown, for example, a confirmation interface 800A overlays a configuration interface 890. It should be understood that the confirmation interface 800A can be displayed at any point during the configuration process, at which point the user indicates their intention to continue without enabling the voice recognition feature while still allowing the personal request feature.

[0296] In some examples, enabling speech recognition features requires training the electronic device's digital assistant based on the user's voice. For instance, during the configuration process, the electronic device 800 may determine whether its digital assistant has already been trained based on the user's voice. (Reference) Figure 8L If the digital assistant of the electronic device 800 has not yet been trained based on the user's voice, the electronic device displays the configuration interface 810A.

[0297] In some examples, the configuration interface 810A includes instructions 812A that instruct one or more actions of the voice training operation of the digital assistant of the electronic device 800. Instructions 812A may prompt the user to provide, for example, a set of voice inputs in which the user speaks (e.g., repeats) a word or phrase (e.g., number-triggered, such as “Hey, assistant”).

[0298] The configuration interface 810A also includes a deactivation indication 814A and a continued activation indication 816A. Selecting the deactivation indication 814A causes the electronic device to disable (e.g., disable) the voice recognition features of the user account and / or stop displaying the configuration interface 810A. Selecting the continued activation indication 814A causes the electronic device to initiate a voice training operation, in which the digital assistant is trained using one or more voice inputs provided by the user. In some examples, training the digital assistant in this manner includes generating a model (e.g., a voice model) based on the set of voice inputs provided by the user during the voice training operation.

[0299] In some examples, the electronic device provides voice recognition data to one or more external devices (e.g., each external device where the user's voice recognition feature is enabled). The external device can then use the voice recognition data to identify the user in response to received voice input. The voice recognition data can be used, for example, to generate and / or update the user's voice profile for use on the external device.

[0300] In some examples, the electronic device determines whether the language of its digital assistant is the same as the language of the external device. (Reference) Figure 8M If the language of the digital assistant of the electronic device is not the same as that of the external device, the electronic device displays the configuration interface 820A.

[0301] The configuration interface 820A includes an indicator 821A, a change enable indicator 822A, and a deactivation enable indicator 823A. In some examples, selecting the change enable indicator 822A causes the electronic device to display one or more user interfaces through which the user can change the language of the digital assistant to the language of an external device, thereby allowing voice recognition features to be enabled. Selecting the deactivation enable indicator 823A causes the electronic device to disable (e.g., disable) voice recognition features and / or stop displaying the configuration interface 820A.

[0302] This document provides a description of using electronic device 800 during a configuration process to selectively enable features supported by one or more external devices (e.g., devices associated with the electronic device). It should be understood that in some examples, electronic device 800 may support features that allow the configuration process to be used to configure electronic device 800. As an example, as a supplement to or alternative to external devices, the electronic device may be configured to support voice recognition features and personal request features.

[0303] exist Figure 8N In this configuration, device 800 displays the home control application's home interface 830A. As shown, the home interface 830A includes an indicator 833A indicating a location ("123rd Street"). In some examples, the indicator 833A includes text. In some examples, the indicator 833A additionally or alternatively includes images or other identifying information.

[0304] The home screen 830A also includes a home screen display 834A, which, when selected, causes the electronic device 800 to display an interface where the user can view and / or edit the settings of a user account (e.g., a user account associated with a location) in a location profile. For example, when the configuration interface 830A is displayed, the electronic device 800 detects the selection of the home screen display 834A. Figure 8O As shown, the selection of the home screen display 834A is optionally a tap gesture 835A. In response to the selection of the home screen display 834A, the electronic device 800 displays a home screen interface 840A on the display 802 (e.g., replacing the display of the home screen interface 830A with the display of the home screen interface 840A), as... Figure 8O As shown.

[0305] The homepage interface 840A includes user enablement representations 841A, each corresponding to a user account (and even the user corresponding to that user account). As an example, user enablement representation 841AA corresponds to the user account of user John Appleseed (“John A”), and user enablement representation 841AB corresponds to the user account of user Jane Appleseed (“Jane A”). The homepage interface 840A also includes an invitation enablement representation 842A, which, when selected, allows the user to invite other users (e.g., personal contacts) to join the location profile, as described in more detail below. As will be further described below, inviting other users in this manner may include providing notifications to each user who can individually add a user's account to the location profile.

[0306] When displaying the homepage interface 840A, the electronic device 800 detects the user's selection of the power indicator 841AA. For example... Figure 8OAs shown, the user enablement indicator 841AA can optionally be a tap gesture 843A. In some examples, in response to the selection of the user enablement indicator 841AB, the electronic device 800 displays the user account interface 850A of user John Appleseed on the display 802 (e.g., replacing the display of the home page interface 840A with this user account interface), such as... Figure 8P As shown (recall that the selected user's power representation 841AA corresponds to the user John Appleseed).

[0307] User account interface 850A includes a user indicator 851A, a user identifier 852A, a voice feature section 853A, a profile section 854A, a playback section 855A, and a license section 856A. The user indicator 851A indicates the name of the user associated with the user account on user account interface 850A. The user identifier 852A indicates information associated with the user (e.g., the user's email address). In some examples, the user identifier 852A is used as a unique identifier for the user account.

[0308] The voice feature section 853A includes a voice recognition element 853AA and a personal request enablement representation 853AB. The voice recognition element 853AA includes a toggle enablement representation that indicates whether to enable voice recognition features for a user account. When selected, the personal request enablement representation 853AB causes the electronic device 800 to display one or more user interfaces (e.g., ...). Figure 10H The user interface (1070) allows users to view and / or adjust one or more settings associated with the personal request features of a user account (e.g., enabling personal request features for a user account on one or more devices).

[0309] Profile portion 854A includes a profile capability indicator 854AA, which, when selected, causes electronic device 800 to display one or more user interfaces (e.g., Figure 10I The user interface 1080 allows users to view and / or adjust one or more settings associated with profile features on a device (e.g., a home media center). The playback section 855A includes a toggle indicator that indicates whether to update parameters of the user's listening history in response to a user request, such as those shown in reference [reference missing]. Figures 6A to 6L The license portion 856A includes a remote access enablement representation 856AA, which, when selected, causes the electronic device 800 to display one or more user interfaces (e.g., ...). Figure 10J The user interface (1090) allows users to view and / or adjust one or more settings associated with remote access to one or more devices associated with the location.

[0310] In some examples, a user might want to switch between user accounts. For instance, while logged into a first user account on an electronic device, the user might prefer to log into a second user account on the same device, for example, to view content associated with the second user account. Figures 8Q to 8U The user interface of the process is shown, through which the electronic device prompts the user to add the second user account to the location profile (and optionally, remove the first user account from the location profile) in response to the user logging into the second user account, so that devices across users (e.g., electronic device 800 and one or more external devices) consistently use the same user account.

[0311] Figure 8Q A user account interface 860A is shown displayed on a display device 802 of an electronic device 800. In some examples, the user account interface 860A is the user interface for a settings application of the electronic device 800. The user account interface 860A includes a user indicator 861A, a user identifier 862A, an account capability indicator 863A, and an option capability indicator 864A. The user indicator 861A indicates the name of the user associated with the user account of the user account interface 860A. The user identifier 862A indicates information associated with the user account (e.g., the user account's email address). In some examples, the user identifier 862A serves as a unique identifier for the user account. When selected, the account capability indicator 863A causes the electronic device to display one of the corresponding group user interfaces through which the user can view and / or edit user-specific (e.g., private) information of the account. As an example, the user can change the user account's name, password, and / or payment method for transactions made under the user account.

[0312] When option indicator 864A is selected, the electronic device 800 displays the corresponding group of user interfaces, through which the user can view and / or edit various settings associated with the user account. For example, the user can select option indicator 865A to adjust various login settings associated with the user account. See also, as an example... Figure 8Q When displaying the user account interface 860A, the electronic device 800 detects the user's selection of the power indicator 865A. For example... Figure 8Q As shown, the user enablement indicator 865A can optionally be selected as a tap gesture 866A. In some examples, in response to the selection of the user enablement indicator 865A, the electronic device 800 displays a user account interface 870A on the display 802 (e.g., replacing the display of the home page interface 840A with this user account interface), such as... Figure 8R As shown. In some examples, user account interface 870A is overlaid on user account interface 860A.

[0313] User account interface 870A includes a view indicator 871A, a logout indicator 872A, a forgotten password indicator 873A, and a cancel indicator 874A. When the view indicator 871A is selected, the electronic device 800 displays a user interface including additional information related to the user account. When the forgotten password indicator 873A is selected, the electronic device 800 initiates a password recovery operation, allowing the user to modify and / or retrieve their password. When the cancel indicator 874A is selected, the electronic device 800 stops displaying user account interface 870A and optionally redisplays it, such as... Figure 8R As shown.

[0314] When selected, the logout indication 872A causes the user to log out of a first user account (e.g., "j.appleseed@email.com") and optionally prompts the user to log in to a second user account (e.g., "john_a@email.com"). For example, when displaying the user account interface 870A, the electronic device detects the selection of the user indication 872A. Figure 8R As shown, the selection of the user enablement indicator 865A is optionally a tap gesture 875A. In some examples, in response to the selection of the user enablement indicator 872A, the electronic device 800 displays a user account interface 880A on the display 802 (e.g., replacing the display of the home page interface 870A with this user account interface), such as... Figure 8S As shown. In some examples, user account interface 880A is overlaid on user account interface 860A.

[0315] User account interface 880A includes a username field 881A, a password field 882A, a cancel enable indicator 883A, and a login enable indicator 884A. In some examples, user account interface 880A serves as a prompt for a user to log in to a user account on electronic device 800. Therefore, the user can provide the username and password for the user account in fields 881A and 882A, respectively. When selected, login enable indicator 885A causes the electronic device to submit the username and password of the account as credentials. Selecting cancel enable indicator 883A causes the electronic device 800 to stop displaying user account interface 870A and optionally redisplay user account interface 860A, such as... Figure 8Q As shown.

[0316] As an example, when displaying the user account interface 880A, the electronic device detects the login capability indicated by the selection 884A. For example... Figure 8SAs shown, the selection of the login indication 884A is optionally a tap gesture 885A. In some examples, in response to the selection of the login indication 884A, the electronic device 800 initiates a login operation, through which the user logs into a second user account (e.g., "john_a@email.com") and the user account interface 890A is displayed on the display 802 (e.g., replacing the display of the homepage interface 880A with this user account interface), such as... Figure 8T As shown.

[0317] In some examples, before performing a login operation (e.g., in response to a user's selection of a function), electronic device 800 determines whether the second user account (e.g., john_a@email.com) is the same user account as the user's user account in the location profile of the home control application. If the user accounts are different, electronic device 800 displays login interface 891A, as shown below. Figure 8T As shown. In some examples, the login screen 891A overlays the user account screen 890A.

[0318] The login interface 891A includes a login enable signal 892A, a device enable signal 893A, and a deactivation signal 894A. Selecting the device enable signal 893A causes the electronic device to perform a login operation only for the user account on the electronic device 800. Selecting the deactivation signal 894A causes the electronic device 800 to terminate the login operation, allowing the user to remain logged into the first user account (e.g., "j.appleseed@apple.com") or log out of all user accounts.

[0319] Selecting login enable mode 892 causes the electronic device to perform a login operation for a user account on the electronic device and perform an additional login operation to add a second user account to the location profile. As an example, when login interface 891A is displayed, electronic device 800 detects the selection of login enable mode 892A. Figure 8T As shown, the login indicator 892A can optionally be selected via a tap gesture 895A. In response to the selection of the login indicator 892A, the electronic device 800 adds the user account (e.g., user account "john_a@email.com") to the location profile, such as the user account interface 800B of a home control application. Figure 8U As shown in the figure.

[0320] Figures 8V to 8Z The user interface of the process is shown, through which a user account can be added to the location profile of the device. Figure 8V The settings interface 810B of an external device associated with a location and user account (e.g., user account "jane.applewood") is shown.

[0321] In some examples, the device associated with a location is associated with a user account that is not included in the location profile. Because the user account is not included in the location profile, when the device's settings interface 810B is viewed, the electronic device displays an account interface 811B within the settings interface 810B. Account 811B includes an invitation enablement option 812B, a default enablement option 813B, and a logout enablement option 814B. When selected, the invitation enablement option 812B causes the electronic device to offer an invitation, which the invited user can use to choose to add their user account to the location profile. As an example, when the settings interface 810B is displayed, the electronic device 800 detects the selection of the invitation enablement option 812B. Figure 8V As shown, the option of the invitation display 812B is optionally a tap gesture 815B. In response to the selection of the invitation display 812B, the electronic device provides the invited user with a notification that their user account can be added to their location profile, such as notification 1241 on the lock screen interface 1240. Figure 12F The logout option indicates that when selected, the electronic device logs out of the user account, thus removing the device from the user account.

[0322] refer to Figure 8W In some examples, when displaying the settings interface 810B, the electronic device 800 detects the selection of the default power indicator 813B. For example... Figure 8W As shown, the selection of the default enable signal 813B is optionally a tap gesture 815B. In response to the selection of the invite enable signal 812B, the electronic device 800 assigns a user account as the device's default account. As described, subsequent requests to the device that are not attributed to a specific user will be processed based on the default account.

[0323] Figure 8X A settings interface 820B for a location-associated device is shown. The settings interface 820B includes an account capability display 821B, which, when selected, causes the electronic device 800 to display one or more user interfaces through which the user can view and / or set the device's default user account. As an example, when the settings interface 820B is displayed, the electronic device 800 detects the selection of the account capability display 821B. Figure 8X As shown, the selection of the account capability indicator 821B is optionally a tap gesture 822B. In response to the selection of the account capability indicator 821B, the electronic device 800 displays a login interface 830B on the display 802 (e.g., replacing the display of the settings interface 821B with this login interface), as... Figure 8Y As shown.

[0324] The login interface 810 includes a username field 831B, a password field 832B, a deactivation option 834B, and a login option 833B. When the login option 833B is selected, the electronic device submits the account's username and password as credentials for the user account. When the deactivation option 834B is selected, the electronic device 800 stops displaying the login interface 830B and optionally redisplays the settings interface 820B.

[0325] In an exemplary operation, while displaying the user account interface 880A, the electronic device detects the selection of the login capability indicator 834B. For example... Figure 8Y As shown, the selection of the login indication 834B is optionally a tap gesture 835B. In some examples, in response to the selection of the login indication 834B, the electronic device 800 initiates a login operation, through which the user logs in to a specified user account to set the user account as the device's default account, such as... Figure 8Z The interface is shown in 840B.

[0326] Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for configuring a user account using an electronic device (e.g., a smartphone, a tablet computer) according to some embodiments. Method 900 is performed at a device (e.g., 100, 300, 500, 580, 600) having a display device and one or more input devices. Some operations in method 900 are optionally combined, some operations are optionally changed in order, and some operations are optionally omitted.

[0327] As described below, method 900 provides an intuitive way to configure user accounts. This method reduces the cognitive burden on users when configuring user accounts, thereby creating a more efficient human-computer interface. As an example, detecting devices that support a feature and displaying a prompt to configure that feature when one or more devices supporting that feature are detected allows users to perform the configuration operation efficiently and intuitively. For example, detecting a first device that supports the feature ensures that devices supporting that feature are available before initiating the configuration operation. This, in turn, reduces the amount of input and time required for users to operate electronic devices (e.g., by helping users provide appropriate input and reducing user errors when operating / interacting with devices), thereby reducing power consumption and extending device battery life.

[0328] In some implementations, an electronic device (first device) (e.g., 800) detects (902) one or more devices (e.g., smart devices) associated with the first device (e.g., associated with a user account of the first device) that support corresponding features (e.g., voice recognition features).

[0329] In some implementations, the corresponding feature is a voice recognition feature. In some implementations, the electronic device (e.g., 800) causes voice recognition data (e.g., voice profile, received voice commands) to be transmitted (e.g., by a first device, by a device other than the first device) to one or more of the one or more devices (e.g., during a configuration process for configuring the corresponding feature; after the configuration process is completed (e.g., where the corresponding feature has been enabled)). This transmission of voice data allows the device to use the voice data to compare the voice input received by the device and accurately determine whether the voice profile of the user account matches the voice input. Matching voice input in this way ensures that the device performs tasks according to user preferences and prior use of the device. This, in turn, reduces the amount of input and time required for the user to operate the electronic device (e.g., by helping the user provide appropriate input and reducing user errors when operating / interacting with the device and ensuring that the device returns significant results), thereby reducing power consumption and extending the device's battery life.

[0330] In some implementations, based on the determination at (904) that a set of criteria is met, including criteria that are met when the one or more devices support the corresponding feature, the electronic device displays (906) a prompt (e.g., 803, 810, 820, 830) on a display device to configure the corresponding feature of the one or more devices (e.g., during the configuration process (e.g., during the initial setup process of the voice command process); or when not in the configuration process, displaying a banner, notification, or pop-up message).

[0331] In some implementations, a set of criteria is determined according to (904), which includes criteria that are met when the one or more devices support the corresponding feature, and when a prompt to configure the corresponding feature of the one or more devices is displayed, the electronic device receives (908) a set of one or more inputs (e.g., 806, 816, 824, 834) via the one or more input devices.

[0332] In some implementations, a set of criteria is determined according to (904), which includes criteria that are met when the one or more devices support the corresponding feature. In response to receiving the one or more inputs from the set, the electronic device performs (910) a configuration operation associated with the corresponding feature (e.g., displaying the next interface (e.g., if “Continue” is selected), or disabling the feature (e.g., if “Do not recognize” or “No” is selected).

[0333] In some embodiments, performing the configuration operation includes initiating (912) a configuration process for configuring a corresponding feature of the one or more devices (e.g., initiated in response to user input (e.g., a "Continue" selection) when the prompt is displayed). In some embodiments, the configuration process includes displaying one or more interfaces (e.g., 803, 810, 820, 830, 840, 850, 860, 870, 880, 890, 800A, 810A, 820A) for configuring one or more settings (e.g., related to the corresponding feature). For example, the process may include a series of interfaces that the device navigates through based on user input. In some embodiments, whether an interface is displayed and / or which options are displayed on the interface depends on one or more conditions (e.g., how many devices are configured to use the corresponding feature, whether other users use such devices, etc.).

[0334] In some embodiments, during the configuration process (914), the electronic device (e.g., 800) displays (916) a first interface (e.g., 800A) on a display device, the first interface including one or more options for enabling corresponding features on the one or more devices. In some embodiments, during the configuration process, the electronic device receives (918) input (e.g., 805A) representing a selection of a group of devices among the one or more devices via the one or more input devices. In some embodiments, during the configuration process, in response to receiving input representing a selection of the group of devices, the electronic device enables (920) the corresponding feature on the group of devices. In some embodiments, the device receives a user selection of which of the one or more devices will enable a sub-feature (e.g., output of personal data (e.g., personal requests) depending on the corresponding feature.

[0335] In some implementations, the set of criteria includes a first criterion that is met when the corresponding feature has been enabled for fewer (e.g., zero) threshold numbers of user accounts associated with the one or more devices (e.g., registered to, logged into the one or more devices). In some implementations, the device displays an interface (e.g., 840) indicating that the maximum number of user accounts has been reached (e.g., excluding the option to enable the corresponding feature).

[0336] In some examples, the corresponding feature is a speech recognition feature. In some embodiments, the set of criteria includes a second criterion that must be met when the one or more devices are configured to use a language supported by the corresponding feature (e.g., for interpreting speech input and / or for outputting speech output (e.g., verbal output of information)). In some embodiments, the device displays an interface indicating that a language not supported by the one or more devices is not supported (e.g., 850). In some embodiments, the interface includes an option to change the language associated with at least one of the one or more devices (e.g., 853).

[0337] In some embodiments, an electronic device (e.g., 800) (the first device) is associated with a first user account (e.g., logged into the first user account). In some embodiments, during the configuration process, in response to a second criterion not being met and based on the determination that the first user account is an administrator account, the electronic device displays a second interface (e.g., 860) on a display device, the second interface including one or more options for changing the language that the one or more devices are configured to use. In some embodiments, the second interface is displayed in response to a selection (e.g., 854) at an interface indicating that the language of the one or more devices is not supported. In some embodiments, the second interface is displayed if the second criterion is not met. In some embodiments, during the configuration process, in response to a second criterion not being met and based on the determination that the first user account is an administrator account, the electronic device receives input (e.g., 864) via the one or more input devices indicating a change in the language that the one or more devices are configured to use. In some embodiments, during the configuration process, in response to a second criterion not being met and based on the determination that the first user account is an administrator account, in response to receiving input indicating a change in language, the electronic device changes the language that the one or more devices are configured to use.

[0338] In some embodiments, during the configuration process, in response to a failure to meet a second criterion, the electronic device displays one or more options (e.g., 864, 871, 872) on a display device for changing the language to which the one or more devices are configured. In some embodiments, displaying the one or more options includes, based on determining that more than one of the one or more devices is configured to use a language not supported by the corresponding feature, displaying a third interface (e.g., 870) on the display device, the third interface including the one or more options (e.g., 871, 872) for configuring the language of the multiple devices. In some embodiments, displaying the one or more options includes, based on determining that one of the one or more devices is configured to use a language not supported by the corresponding feature, displaying a fourth interface (e.g., 880) on the display device, the fourth interface including options (e.g., 881A, 881B, 881C) for configuring the language of that one device. In some embodiments, the electronic device receives input indicating a change in the language to which at least one of the one or more devices is configured (e.g., 885). In some embodiments, in response to receiving input indicating a change in language, the electronic device changes the language to which the at least one device is configured.

[0339] In some embodiments, during the configuration process, the electronic device receives input via the one or more input devices indicating a selection of an option to enable a corresponding feature on the one or more devices (e.g., 814, 824, 834). In some embodiments, the electronic device (first device) is associated with a first language (e.g., English), and the one or more devices are associated with a second language (e.g., French). In some embodiments, during the configuration process, in response to receiving input indicating a selection of an option to enable a corresponding feature on the one or more devices, based on the determination that the first language (e.g., English) is different from the second language (e.g., French), the electronic device displays a fifth interface (e.g., 820A) on a display device, the fifth interface including one or more options for changing the language of the first device (e.g., 822A). In some embodiments, during the configuration process, in response to receiving input indicating a selection of an option to enable a corresponding feature on the one or more devices, based on the determination that the first language (e.g., English) and the second language (e.g., French) are not different, the electronic device abandons the display of the fifth interface.

[0340] In some implementations, during the configuration process, if the voice profile (e.g., obtained as a result of performing a voice training process) is determined not to be associated with the first device (e.g., not stored on the first device, not used by the first device), the electronic device displays a sixth interface (e.g., 810A) on a display device for performing voice training operations on the voice recognition features.

[0341] In some embodiments, during the configuration process, based on the determination that a voice profile (e.g., obtained from performing a voice training process) is associated with a first device (e.g., stored on the first device, and used by the first device), the electronic device waives the display of a sixth interface on a display device for performing voice training operations on the voice recognition features. In some embodiments, during the configuration process, based on the determination that a voice profile (e.g., obtained from performing a voice training process) is associated with a first device (e.g., stored on the first device, and used by the first device), the electronic device configures the voice recognition features to use the voice profile.

[0342] In some implementations, during the configuration process, if it is determined that a voice recognition feature has been enabled (e.g., during the process for configuring the corresponding feature), the electronic device displays a seventh interface (e.g., 820) on a display device for configuring a second feature different from the corresponding feature. In some implementations, enabling the second feature requires enabling the first feature. In some implementations, if it is determined that a voice recognition feature has not yet been enabled during the configuration process (e.g., during the process for configuring the corresponding feature), the electronic device abandons displaying the seventh interface for configuring the second feature on the display device. In some examples, displaying an interface that enables the second feature only when the first feature is enabled provides the electronic device with an intuitive and efficient configuration process for the user. As an example, the user does not need to provide input indicating whether the user prefers the second feature to be enabled when the first feature is not enabled, thus reducing the amount of input and time required for the user to operate the electronic device (e.g., by helping the user provide appropriate input and reducing user errors when operating / interacting with the device), which in turn reduces power consumption and extends the device's battery life.

[0343] In some embodiments, upon determining that a voice recognition feature is not yet enabled (e.g., disabled during the process of configuring the corresponding feature) and a second feature is enabled (e.g., before being disabled during the configuration process), the electronic device displays an eighth interface on a display device, the eighth interface including one or more of the following: an option for enabling the corresponding feature (e.g., 893) and an option for disabling the second feature (e.g., 892). In some embodiments, upon determining that a voice recognition feature is enabled (e.g., during the process of configuring the corresponding feature) and a second feature is enabled, the electronic device abandons displaying the eighth interface on the display device.

[0344] In some embodiments, if the one or more devices are determined to include multiple devices, the electronic device displays a ninth interface (e.g., 800A) on a display device for configuring the second feature. This ninth interface includes one or more options (e.g., 802AA, 802AB, 802AC) for selecting which of the multiple devices will have (e.g., for a specific user account) the enabled second feature. In some embodiments, if the one or more devices are determined not to include multiple devices, the electronic device waives the display of the ninth interface for configuring the second feature, which includes one or more options for selecting which of the multiple devices will have (e.g., for a specific user account) the enabled second feature.

[0345] In some implementations, if it is determined that the one or more devices do not support the corresponding feature, the electronic device abandons (922) displaying a prompt on the display device to configure the corresponding feature of the one or more devices.

[0346] In some implementations, the set of criteria includes those met by an account associated with the first device (e.g., using the first device) accepting an invitation to join a set of accounts associated with the one or more devices (e.g., joining a smart home group). For example, this could include displaying an interface for configuring voice recognition features (e.g., when switching to an application or interface for managing a set of devices associated with a geographic location (e.g., home), or upon arriving at a new geographic location associated with that set of devices).

[0347] In some implementations, the set of standards includes criteria that must be met when a new device (e.g., a specific type of device, such as a smart speaker or home media center) is added to a set of devices associated with a first device.

[0348] In some implementations, a notification is transmitted to multiple devices (e.g., a first device) in response to the satisfaction of the set of criteria. For example, each device associated with a set of devices (e.g., the first device) may receive data and trigger a prompt display in response to the satisfaction of the set of criteria.

[0349] In some implementations, based on the determination that the first device is associated with a group of devices including a specific type of device (e.g., a home media center) (e.g., not necessarily the same as the one or more devices (e.g., the device is a smart speaker)), the electronic device displays one or more of the following on a display device: an option for enabling the display of a user account associated with the first device by a specific type of device (e.g., 834) and an option for disabling the display of a user account associated with the first device by a specific type of device (e.g., 832).

[0350] In some implementations, in response to receiving a request to log in to a first account on a first device, and based on determining that a second device (e.g., a smart speaker, a home media center) is logged in to an account other than the first account, the electronic device displays a prompt (e.g., 891A) including one or more of the following: an option to log in to the first account (e.g., 892A) and an option to keep the second device logged in to an account other than the first account (e.g., 893A). In some implementations, based on a user input selection to log in to the first account, the electronic device logs the second device in to the first account. In some implementations, both the first and second devices are logged in to the second account, and remain logged in to the second account after the second device has logged in to the first account. For example, the first account may be a media account and the second account may be a cloud-based service (e.g., storage) account, which remains logged in on both devices even if the first account on one of the devices changes. In some implementations, based on a user input selection to keep the second device logged in to an account other than the first account, the electronic device abandons the option to log the second device in to the first account.

[0351] In some implementations, the first device logs into the second account. In some implementations, the third device in the group logs into the fourth account. In some implementations, the second account is associated with a group of accounts (e.g., smart devices linked together in a user's home, e.g., via an application used to control such devices). In some implementations, upon determining that the fourth account is not associated with the group of accounts, the electronic device displays a prompt (e.g., 811B) on a display device that includes an option to invite the fourth account to join the group of accounts (e.g., 812B). In some implementations, the prompt includes an option to use the fourth account as the default account (e.g., an account that outputs information in response to a request that does not originally match a voice profile associated with the corresponding account) (e.g., 813B). In some implementations, selecting the default account option (e.g., 816B) causes a prompt to log into that account (e.g., enter login credentials) (e.g., 830B).

[0352] In some implementations, based on determining that a fourth account is associated with the group of accounts, the electronic device waives the display of a prompt on the display device that includes the option to invite the fourth account to join the group of accounts. In some implementations, after displaying the prompt including the option to invite the fourth account to join the group of accounts, the electronic device receives input indicating a selection of the option to invite the fourth account to join the group of accounts (e.g., 815B). In some implementations, in response to receiving input indicating a selection of the option to invite the fourth account to join the group of accounts, the electronic device causes an invitation to join the group of accounts to be sent to the fourth account.

[0353] It should be noted that the above is relative to method 900 (e.g., Figure 9 The details of the process described herein also apply in a similar manner to the methods described below. For example, method 1100 optionally includes one or more features of the various methods described above with reference to method 900. For example, after a configuration process is performed for a user account for one or more devices, the settings of the user account can then be configured for those one or more devices. For the sake of brevity, these details will not be repeated below.

[0354] Figures 10A to 10M Exemplary user interfaces for configuring user accounts according to some embodiments are shown. The user interfaces in these figures are used to illustrate the processes described below, including... Figure 11 The process in.

[0355] Generally speaking, reference Figures 10A to 10M The user interface described herein can be used to configure (e.g., edit) settings for one or more user accounts using an electronic device (such as electronic device 1000). As will be described in more detail, in some examples, settings configured in this manner include personalized settings (which include one or more user preferences) and non-personalized settings (which include one or more user permissions).

[0356] Figure 10A A home interface 1003 on the display 1002 of an electronic device 1000 is shown for managing a set of location-associated controllable external devices. In some examples, the home interface 1003 is the interface of a home control application.

[0357] The home screen 1003 includes a home screen display 834A, which, when selected, causes the electronic device 800 to display an interface where the user can view and / or edit a set of user accounts in a location profile. For example, when the configuration screen 1003 is displayed, the electronic device 1000 detects the selection of the home screen display 1004. Figure 10A As shown, the selection of the homepage display 1004 is optionally a tap gesture 1005. In response to the selection of the homepage display 1004, the electronic device 1000 displays the homepage interface 1010 on the display 1002 (e.g., replacing the display of the homepage interface 1003 with the display of the homepage interface 1010), as... Figure 10B As shown.

[0358] The homepage interface 1010 includes user display representations 1011, where in some examples, each user display representation corresponds to a specific user account. For example, user display representation 1011A corresponds to the user account of user John Appleseed (“John A”), and user display representation 1011B corresponds to the user account of user Jane Appleseed (“Jane A”). Figure 10B In the example shown, user John Appleseed's user account is an administrator account, while user Jane Appleseed's user account is not an administrator account. The homepage interface 1010 also includes an invitation feature 1012, which, when selected, allows the user to invite one or more other users to join the location profile.

[0359] In some examples, administrator accounts are authorized to configure both personalized and non-personalized settings for their own accounts, and to configure non-personalized settings for other user accounts. As another example, non-administrator accounts are authorized to configure personalized settings only for their own user accounts.

[0360] For example, when displaying the homepage interface 1010, the electronic device 1000 detects the user's selection of the power indicator 1011A. Figure 10B As shown, the user enablement indicator 1011A can optionally be selected by a tap gesture 1013. In some examples, in response to the selection of the user enablement indicator 1011A, the electronic device 800 displays the user account interface 1020 of the user John Appleseed's user account on the display 802 (e.g., replacing the display of the home page interface 1010 with this user account interface), such as... Figure 10C As shown (recall that the selected user's power representation 841AB corresponds to the user John Appleseed).

[0361] User account interface 1020 includes a user indicator 1021, a user identifier 1022, a voice feature section 1023, a profile section 1024, a playback section 1025, a license section 1026, a license section 1027, and an exit capability display 1028. The user indicator 1021 indicates the name of the user associated with the user account of user account interface 1020. The user identifier 1021 indicates information associated with the user (e.g., the user's email address). In some examples, the user identifier 1021 is used as a unique identifier for the user account (e.g., username).

[0362] The voice feature portion 1023 includes a voice recognition element 1023A and a personal request enablement representation 1023B. The voice recognition element 1023A includes a toggle enablement representation that indicates whether a parameter is enabled for a user account. In some examples, selecting the toggle enablement representation of the voice recognition element 1023A causes a change in the value of the parameter (e.g., off to on, on to off). When selected, the personal request enablement representation 1023B causes the electronic device 1000 to display one or more user interfaces (e.g., ...). Figure 10H The user interface 1070 allows users to view and / or adjust one or more settings associated with personal request characteristics. As an example, a user may selectively enable personal request characteristics for a user account for each device in a set of devices associated with the location. As another example, a user may selectively enable a requirement to authenticate the user before providing secure and / or private information in response to a request. Authentication may, for example, be performed in response to a detected proximity and / or voice input from electronic device 1000 matching the user's voice profile.

[0363] Profile portion 1024 includes a profile enable display 1024A, which, when selected, causes the electronic device 1000 to display one or more user interfaces (e.g., Figure 10I The interface (1080) allows users to view and / or adjust one or more settings associated with a profile feature. As an example, a user can selectively enable the profile feature on each of a set of devices (e.g., media playback devices) associated with that location. This allows one or more other users to access the user's content when using a device for which the profile feature is enabled for the user's account.

[0364] The playback section 1025 includes a switching indicator that indicates whether to update the user's listening history parameters in response to a user request, such as as shown in the reference. Figures 6A to 6L As stated above.

[0365] The license portion 1026 includes a remote access enablement indicator 1026A, which, when selected, causes the electronic device 1000 to display one or more user interfaces (e.g., Figure 10J The user interface 1090 allows the user to view and / or configure one or more settings associated with the remote access feature. As an example, the user can selectively enable or disable the user's ability to remotely control an accessory, for example, using an electronic device. The licensing section also includes an accessory enablement indicator 1026B, which, when selected, causes the electronic device 1000 to display one or more user interfaces (e.g., ...). Figure 10KThe interface 1000A allows users to view and / or configure settings for adding and / or configuring devices associated with the location.

[0366] The license portion 1027 includes a camera capability indicator 1027A, which, when selected, causes the electronic device 1000 to display one or more user interfaces (e.g., Figure 10L The interface 1010A allows users to view and / or configure settings associated with video streaming. As an example, a user can configure permissions for viewing live video, recorded video, or a combination thereof. The permission section 1027 includes a network enablement indicator 1027B, which, when selected, causes the electronic device 1000 to display one or more user interfaces (e.g., ...). Figure 10M The interface (1020A) allows users to view and / or configure settings associated with network sharing. As an example, users can choose from a set of license levels for accessing the network and sharing on the network, or a combination thereof.

[0367] like Figure 10C As shown, in some examples, a portion of the user account interface 1020 may not be displayed on the monitor 1002. Therefore, in some examples, the user may provide a set of inputs, such as a swipe gesture, to reveal a portion of the user interface 1020 that would not otherwise be displayed.

[0368] In some examples, administrators cannot configure one or more settings for user accounts with administrator privileges. For instance, because John Appleseed's user account is an administrator account, the settings corresponding to License Section 1026 cannot be configured. Administrators cannot, for example, disable privileges for remotely controlling attachments or adding and / or editing attachments. Therefore, these two enablement representations 1026A and 1026B of License Section 1026 are depicted as non-configurable.

[0369] As described, in some examples, one or more features (e.g., personal request features) can only be configured if another feature (e.g., a speech recognition feature) is enabled. For example, see [reference]. Figure 10C The electronic device detects the selection of the personal request enablement representation 1023B when the voice recognition features of the user account on the user account interface 1020 are not enabled (e.g., as indicated by the switching enablement representation of voice recognition element 1023A). Figure 10CAs shown, the user enablement indicator 1023B can optionally be selected via a tap gesture 1029. In some examples, if the voice recognition feature is disabled, in response to the selection by the user enablement indicator 1023B, the electronic device 800 displays a feature enablement interface 1030 on the display 802, such as... Figure 10D As shown. In some examples, the feature-enabled interface is overlaid on user interface 1020.

[0370] The feature activation interface 1030 includes an indicator 1031, a feature activation enable symbol 1032, and a rejection enable symbol 1033. The indicator 1031 indicates that the voice recognition feature must be enabled before enabling the personal request feature. The rejection enable symbol 1033, when selected, indicates to the electronic device 1000 that the user does not intend to enable the voice recognition feature of the user account. Therefore, in response to the selection of the rejection enable symbol 1033, the electronic device 1000 does not enable the voice recognition feature or the personal request feature and stops displaying the feature activation interface 1030. The feature activation enable symbol 1032, when selected, causes the electronic device 1000 to display a user interface for performing the configuration process.

[0371] As an example, when the feature enable interface 1030 is displayed, the electronic device detects the selection of the feature enable indication 1033. For example... Figure 10D As shown, the selection of the feature enable display 1033 is optionally a tap gesture 1034. In response to the selection of the feature enable display 1034, the electronic device 1000 displays a configuration interface 1040 on the display 1002 including a continue enable display 1041 (e.g., replacing the display of the feature enable interface 1030 with this configuration interface), such as... Figure 10E As shown. In some examples, configuration interface 1040 and Figure 8B The configuration interface 820 is essentially the same. Therefore, in response to the selection of the continued enable display 1041, the electronic device 800 initiates a configuration process for configuring voice recognition features, such as relative to... Figures 8A to 8M The configuration process described above.

[0372] In some examples, regardless of the permissions assigned to the first user account, users of that first user account cannot configure one or more settings for a second user account. As an example, a user account with administrator permissions could be allowed to configure non-personalized settings only for other user accounts.

[0373] Figure 10FThis illustrates a scenario where a user with a first user account having administrator privileges (e.g., "John Appleseed") views a user account interface 1050 of a second user account belonging to another user (e.g., "Jane Appleseed"). This interface may respond, for example, to a selection of a user enablement representation 1011B corresponding to the user account (e.g., ...). Figure 10B Input 1014) and view the user account interface 1050. As shown, personalization settings 1053, 1054, and 1055 (such as those involving enabling multi-user features (e.g., voice recognition features, profile features)) are shown as non-configurable, while non-personalization settings 1051 and 1052 (such as those involving user permissions (e.g., remote access permissions, streaming permissions)) are shown as configurable. Additionally, users with administrator privileges can further remove a second user account from the location profile using the removal enablement indicator 1056.

[0374] Figure 10G The illustration depicts a scenario where a user associated with a user account that lacks administrator privileges (e.g., "JaneAppleseed") views their own user account. As shown, personalization settings 1063, 1064, and 1065 (such as those involving enabling multi-user features (e.g., voice recognition features, profile features)) are shown as configurable (recall that these settings are specific to the user account), while non-personalization settings 1061 and 1062 (such as those involving user permissions (e.g., remote access permissions, streaming permissions)) are shown as non-configurable (recall that the user account does not have administrator privileges). In some examples, the user associated with the user account that lacks administrator privileges can further remove the user account from the location profile using removal enablement 1066.

[0375] Figure 11 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for configuring a user account using an electronic device (e.g., a mobile device) according to some embodiments. Method 1100 is performed at a device (e.g., 100, 300, 500, 580, 600) having a display device and one or more input devices. Some operations in method 1100 may be combined, some operations may be changed in order, and some operations may be omitted.

[0376] As described below, method 1100 provides an intuitive way to configure user accounts using an electronic device. This method reduces the cognitive burden on users when configuring user accounts using electronic devices, thereby creating a more efficient human-computer interface. For example, displaying a settings interface (where settings can be selectively edited based on the user account associated with the settings interface and the user account associated with the electronic device) allows users to effectively and intuitively edit the settings of the settings interface. As an example, if the user is an administrator, the electronic device may allow the user to edit both personalized and non-personalized settings specific to the user's user account. Limiting the number of editable settings in this way reduces the amount of input and time required for the user to operate the electronic device (e.g., by helping the user provide appropriate input and reducing user errors when operating / interacting with the device), which in turn reduces power consumption and extends the device's battery life.

[0377] In some implementations, the electronic device receives (1102) input (e.g., 1014) via the one or more input devices (e.g., setting the selection of the power indication).

[0378] In some implementations, in response to receiving the input, the electronic device displays (1104) on a display device a settings interface (e.g., 1050) for multiple devices (e.g., smart devices) associated with multiple accounts (e.g., members of a smart home), including one or more administrator accounts (accounts of 1011A) and one or more non-administrator accounts (accounts of 1011B). In some implementations, the electronic device (e.g., 1000) is associated (1106) with a first account among the multiple accounts (e.g., logged into the first account).

[0379] In some implementations, according to (1108), the first account is an administrator account among the plurality of accounts, and according to the settings interface, it is a settings interface for a second account different from the first account (e.g., an administrator viewing another user's page). The settings interface includes (1110) one or more settings of a first type (e.g., 1051, 1052, 1056) (e.g., non-personalized settings, such as the ability to control camera devices and share network credentials) and one or more settings of a second type (e.g., 1053, 1054, 1055) (e.g., personalized settings, such as enabling Voice ID, personal requests, whether the account will be displayed on the smart device, and listening to history updates). In some implementations, according to the first account being an administrator account among the plurality of accounts, and according to the settings interface, it is a settings interface for a second account different from the first account (e.g., an administrator viewing another user's page), the one or more settings of the first type can be edited via the settings interface (1112). In some implementations, the first account is an administrator account among the plurality of accounts, and the settings interface is a settings interface for a second account different from the first account (e.g., an administrator viewing another user's page), the one or more settings of the second type can be edited via the settings interface (1114). In some implementations, the first account is a non-administrator account among the plurality of accounts, and the settings interface (e.g., 1060) is a settings interface for the first account (e.g., a non-administrator viewing their own settings interface), the settings interface including one or more settings of the second type (e.g., 1063, 1064, 1065) (e.g., personalization settings) (1118). In some implementations, the first account is a non-administrator account among the plurality of accounts, and the settings interface is a settings interface for the first account (e.g., a non-administrator viewing their own settings interface), the one or more settings of the second type can be edited via the settings interface (1120).

[0380] In some implementations, depending on whether the first account is a non-administrator account among the plurality of accounts, and depending on whether the settings interface is the settings interface of the first account (e.g., a non-administrator viewing their own settings interface), the settings interface includes one or more settings of the first type (e.g., non-personalized settings) (1122). In some implementations, depending on whether the first account is a non-administrator account among the plurality of accounts, and depending on whether the settings interface is the settings interface of the first account (e.g., a non-administrator viewing their own settings interface), the one or more settings of the first type cannot be edited via the settings interface (1124).

[0381] In some implementations, the second type of settings includes an option (e.g., 1065) to enable updates of data (e.g., listening history) associated with the first account based on user input requests (e.g., voice input requests) based on content (e.g., playing music) received at one or more of the plurality of devices.

[0382] In some implementations, the second type of one or more settings (e.g., 1063) includes the option to enable voice recognition features on one or more of the plurality of devices.

[0383] In some implementations, the second type of settings (e.g., 1063) includes an option to enable the output of private information associated with a first account in response to a user input request received at one or more of the plurality of devices. Including the option to enable the output of private information in the second type of settings allows the user to configure features supported by the device, enabling the user to efficiently and intuitively request the output of private information from the device. Providing information in this way reduces the amount of input and time required for the user to operate the electronic device (e.g., by helping the user provide appropriate input and reducing user errors when operating / interacting with the device), which in turn reduces power consumption and extends the device's battery life.

[0384] In some embodiments, the electronic device receives a first set of one or more inputs associated with an option to enable the output of private information associated with a first account (e.g., selection of one or more devices after receiving a selection of a “Personal Request” enablement displayed at a settings interface (at the displayed interface (e.g., 1070)); or direct selection of a device at the settings interface). In some embodiments, in response to receiving the first set of one or more inputs, the electronic device displays on a display device one or more of the following: one or more options for selecting one or more devices on which to enable the output of private information associated with the first account (e.g., 1071A, 1071B, 1071C), and one or more options for requesting authentication in response to a user input request to output private information from the first account.

[0385] In some implementations, based on the determination that a first feature (e.g., voice recognition) is enabled (e.g., a second type of personalization setting), the electronic device displays an option to enable the output of private information associated with the first account in response to a user input request to output private information from the first account. In some implementations, based on the determination that the first feature (e.g., voice recognition) is disabled, the electronic device forgoes displaying the option to enable the output of private information associated with the first account in response to a user input request to output private information from the first account (e.g., hides, obscures, or does not display the option). For example, the option to display (e.g., output private information in response to voice input) is only displayed when the first feature (e.g., voice recognition feature) is enabled.

[0386] In some embodiments, the second set of one or more inputs represents a request to enable the output of private information associated with a first account in response to a user input request received at one or more of the plurality of devices from a first account. In some embodiments, in response to detecting the second set of one or more inputs associated with the option to enable the output of private information, the electronic device displays a prompt to enable the second feature (e.g., 1030) on a display device based on determining that a second feature (e.g., voice recognition) is disabled. For example, the prompt includes an option to enable the second feature (e.g., voice recognition) (e.g., 1032) (e.g., a power indication) and / or an option to disable the first feature (e.g., outputting private information in response to a request) (e.g., 1033). If enabling the second feature is required to use the first feature, this prompt provides the user with relevant information to make a decision about whether to disable the desired first feature. In some embodiments, in response to detecting the second set of one or more inputs associated with the option to enable the output of private information, the electronic device abandons displaying the prompt to enable the second feature on a display device based on determining that a second feature (e.g., voice recognition) is enabled.

[0387] In some embodiments, the electronic device receives one or more third sets of inputs associated with a prompt to enable the second setting (e.g., 1034). In some embodiments, in response to receiving one or more third sets of inputs associated with a prompt to enable the second setting, the electronic device initiates a process for configuring the second feature, which includes displaying an interface for configuring the second feature (e.g., 1040).

[0388] In some implementations, the electronic device is associated with a specific type of device (e.g., a home media center) (e.g., different from the electronic device) (e.g., connected to that specific type of device, including a group of devices that also includes that specific type of device). In some implementations, the second type of one or more settings includes one or more of the following: an option for enabling the display of an indication of a first account associated with the electronic device by the specific type of device (e.g., 1024A, 1064); and an option for disabling the display of an indication of a first account associated with the electronic device by the specific type of device.

[0389] In some embodiments, the group of devices includes multiple devices of a specific type. In some embodiments, the electronic device receives one or more fourth sets of inputs associated with one or more of the following: an option to enable the display of the first account and an option to disable the display of the first account. In some embodiments, in response to receiving one or more fourth sets of inputs, the electronic device displays an interface on a display device for selecting a device of a specific type within the group of devices to achieve one or more of the following: enabling the display of the first account on the selected device and disabling the display of the first account on the selected device.

[0390] In some implementations, the first type of settings includes one or more options (e.g., 1027A, 1062) for controlling permissions (e.g., permissions to enable camera streaming, permissions to view recorded camera streams) for the first account in relation to one or more network-connected camera devices among the plurality of devices.

[0391] In some embodiments, the electronic device receives a fifth set of one or more inputs associated with one or more options for controlling permissions related to the camera devices of the first account and the one or more network-connected devices. In some embodiments, in response to receiving the fifth set of one or more inputs, the electronic device displays an interface on a display device for selecting from multiple permission levels (e.g., permission to stream the camera, permission to view recorded camera streams, permission to remotely access camera streams) related to the camera devices of the first account and the one or more network-connected devices.

[0392] In some implementations, the first type of settings includes one or more options (e.g., 1027B, 1062) for controlling the permissions (e.g., access by the first account or access by a third account of a device near the electronic device) related to the credentials of the first account for shared access and the network (e.g., Wi-Fi network) associated with the multiple devices.

[0393] In some embodiments, the electronic device receives a sixth set of one or more inputs associated with one or more options for controlling permissions related to credentials for shared access to the network for a first account. In some embodiments, in response to receiving the sixth set of one or more inputs, the electronic device displays on a display device an interface (e.g., 1020A) for selecting from multiple permission levels of credentials for shared access to the network (e.g., permission for access to the network by the first account and associated devices; permission for the first account to share network credentials with a third account that is not a member of the multiple accounts). For example, the electronic device may display a prompt or other interface in response to determining that a device associated with a non-member (e.g., one of the multiple accounts) is nearby (e.g., at a geographic location associated with the multiple accounts, such as in a user's home), the prompt including an option to send network credentials (e.g., Wi-Fi network name and password) to the nearby non-member device. Whether the prompt is displayed or whether the credentials can be shared may be subject to the permission of the first account.

[0394] In some implementations, the first type of settings includes one or more options (e.g., 1026A, 1051, 1061) for controlling the permissions of a first account related to access to the multiple devices when the electronic device is away from the multiple devices (e.g., not in a geographic location associated with the multiple devices (e.g., the location of home); not connected to a network associated with the multiple devices (e.g., the multiple devices are connected to or configured to be connected to) (e.g., a Wi-Fi network)).

[0395] In some implementations, the first type of settings includes one or more options (e.g., 1026B, 1051, 1061) for controlling the permission of the first account to perform one or more of the following operations: adding a device to the plurality of devices; and removing a device from the plurality of devices.

[0396] In some implementations, the settings interface includes a power indicator (e.g., 1028, 1056, 1066). In some implementations, the electronic device receives input corresponding to a selection of the power indicator via one or more input devices. In some implementations, in response to receiving input corresponding to a selection of the power indicator (e.g., a tap), the electronic device causes a first account to be removed from the plurality of accounts (e.g., the power indicator indicates an option allowing a user to leave the plurality of accounts (e.g., smart home)). In some implementations, the administrator account viewing the settings interface for non-administrator accounts includes a power indicator that, when selected, causes the corresponding non-administrator account to be removed from the plurality of accounts.

[0397] It should be noted that the above is relative to method 1100 (e.g., Figure 11The details of the process described herein also apply in a similar manner to the methods described below. For example, method 1100 optionally includes one or more features of the various methods described below with reference to method 1300. For example, one or more settings associated with the user's user account can be configured after the user has joined the location profile in response to the invitation. For the sake of brevity, these details will not be repeated below.

[0398] Figures 12A to 12G Exemplary user interfaces for adding users to location profiles, according to some embodiments, are shown. The user interfaces in these figures are used to illustrate including... Figure 13 The process described below is the process in the middle.

[0399] Figure 12A A home interface 1203 of a home control application associated with a location (e.g., "123rd Street") is shown. The home interface 1203 includes an invitation enablement 1204, which, when selected, allows a user to invite other users to add their user accounts to the location profile. As an example, when the home interface 1203 is displayed, the electronic device 1200 detects the selection of the invitation enablement 1204. Figure 12A As shown, the selection of the invitation display 1204 is optionally a tap gesture 835A. In response to the selection of the invitation display 1204, the electronic device 1200 displays the invitation interface 1210 on the display 1202 (e.g., replacing the display of the home page 1203 with this invitation interface), as... Figure 12B As shown.

[0400] Invitation interface 1210 includes user group 1221, which in turn includes user representations 1222 to 1224. In some examples, user group 1221 includes a group of users (e.g., personal contacts) associated with the user of electronic device 1200. As an example, group 1221 may include users who are known to be family members of the user of electronic device 1200. Although home interface 1210 is shown as including a single group of user accounts, in other examples, one or more other groups (such as a colleagues group or a close friends group) may optionally or additionally be included in home interface 1210. In some examples, one or more groups of home interface 1210 may include users suggested by the electronic device.

[0401] In some examples, each of the user capability representations 1212 to 1214 corresponds to a corresponding user account, which, when selected, invites the user to add their user account to their location profile. Each of the user capability representations 1212 to 1214 may, for example, include an indicator (e.g., indicator 1212A) that identifies the user (or user account) of the user capability representation (e.g., user capability representation 1212), a user identifier (e.g., user identifier 1212B) that indicates information associated with the user (e.g., the user's email address), and an icon (e.g., icon 1212C) that optionally represents the user's appearance. In some examples, the user identifier serves as a unique identifier for the user account.

[0402] In an exemplary operation, when the homepage interface 1210 is displayed, the electronic device 1200 detects the user's selection of the power indicator 1212. For example... Figure 12B As shown, the user enablement indicator 1212 can optionally be selected as a tap gesture 1215. In response to the selection on the user enablement indicator 1212, the electronic device 1200 populates the invitation field 1216 with the name of the selected user, as shown. Figure 12C As shown. Then, when the invitation interface 1210 is displayed, the electronic device 1200 detects the selection of the next capability indicator 1217. As... Figure 12C As shown, the next step of the display 1217 can optionally be a tap gesture 1218. In response to the selection of the next step of the display 1217, the electronic device 1200 displays an invitation interface 1220 on the display 1202 (e.g., replacing the display of the home page 1210 with this invitation interface), as... Figure 12D As shown.

[0403] The invitation interface 1220 includes a user indicator 1221, a user identifier 1222, a license section 1223, and a license section 1224. The user indicator 1221 indicates the name of the user on the user account interface 850A. The user identifier 1222 indicates information associated with the user (e.g., the user's email address). In some examples, the user identifier 122 serves as a unique identifier for the user account.

[0404] In some examples, the invitation interface 1220 allows the user to view and / or configure one or more user licenses before inviting the user. For example, the license section 1223 includes a remote access enablement indicator 1223A, which, when selected, causes the electronic device 1200 to display one or more user interfaces (e.g., Figure 10JThe interface 1090 allows users to view and / or configure one or more settings associated with remote access features. As an example, a user can selectively enable or disable permission to remotely control accessories after being added to a location profile. The permission section also includes an accessory enablement indicator 1223B, which, when selected, causes the electronic device 1000 to display one or more user interfaces (e.g., ...). Figure 10K The interface 1000A allows users to view and / or configure settings for adding and / or editing devices associated with the location.

[0405] The license portion 1224 includes a camera capability indicator 1224A, which, when selected, causes the electronic device 1200 to display one or more user interfaces (e.g., Figure 10L The interface 1010A allows users to view and / or configure settings associated with video streaming. As an example, a user can configure permissions for viewing live video, recorded video, or a combination thereof. The permission section 1224 includes a network enablement indicator 1224B, which, when selected, causes the electronic device 1000 to display one or more user interfaces (e.g., ...). Figure 10M The interface (1020A) allows users to view and / or configure settings associated with network sharing. As an example, users can choose from a set of license levels for accessing the network, sharing on the network, or a combination thereof.

[0406] When the invitation interface 1220 is displayed, the electronic device 1200 detects the selection of the invitation display 1225. For example... Figure 12D As shown, the selection of invitation enablement 1225 is optionally a tap gesture 1226. In response to the selection of invitation enablement 1225, the selected user (e.g., user "Jane Appleseed") is invited to add their user account to their location profile.

[0407] In some examples, in further response to the selection of the invitation display 1225, the electronic device displays a home screen 1230 on the display 1202 (e.g., replacing the display of the invitation screen 1220 with this home screen), such as Figure 12E As shown in the figure, the homepage interface 1230 includes an invitation indicator 1231 that indicates that an invited user (e.g., "JaneAppleseed") has been invited to add their user account to their location profile.

[0408] Figure 12FDevice 1250 is shown where a user has been invited to add their account to a location profile (e.g., "123rd Street"). In response to this invitation, device 1250 displays notification 1241 on a lock screen interface 1240. This invitation may, for example, indicate that the user has been invited to join the location profile. For example, when the lock screen interface is displayed, device 1250 detects the selection of notification 1241. Figure 12F As shown, the selection of notification 1241 is optionally a tap gesture 1242. In response to the selection of notification 1241, electronic device 1250 displays acceptance interface 1245 on display 1252 (e.g., replacing the display of home interface 1240 with this acceptance interface), such as... Figure 12G As shown.

[0409] Acceptance interface 1245 includes an acceptance enable indication 1246, a rejection enable indication 1247, and a delayed enable indication 1248. The rejection enable indication 1247, when selected, indicates the invited user's intention to decline the invitation. Therefore, electronic device 1250 causes one or more devices associated with the location (e.g., electronic device 1200) (or a remote server hosting the location profile) not to add the user to the location profile. The delayed enable indication 1248, when selected, causes the electronic device to stop displaying acceptance interface 1245 and optionally re-display (e.g., after a period of time) notification 1241 and / or acceptance interface 1245 when a delay criterion is met. In some examples, the delay criterion includes a requirement that a predetermined amount of time has elapsed since the last display of acceptance interface 1245. In some examples, the delay criterion includes a requirement that the user of electronic device 1250 has opened the home control application of electronic device 1250.

[0410] In some examples, when the receiving interface 1245 is displayed, the electronic device 1200 detects the selection of the receiving interface 1245. For example... Figure 12G As shown, the selection of the acceptance interface 1245 is optionally a tap gesture 1246. In response to the selection of the invitation enable representation 1225, the electronic device 1250 causes one or more devices associated with the location (e.g., electronic device 1200) (or a remote server hosting the location profile) to add the invited user to the location profile.

[0411] Figure 13 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for adding a user to a location profile using an electronic device (e.g., a mobile device) according to some embodiments. Method 1300 is performed at a device (e.g., 100, 300, 500, 580, 600) having a display device and one or more input devices. Some operations in method 1300 may be combined, some operations may be changed in order, and some operations may be omitted.

[0412] As described below, method 1300 provides an intuitive way to add a user to a location profile. This method reduces the cognitive burden on the user when adding a user to a location profile, thereby creating a more efficient human-computer interface. For example, providing an invitation to a user account (wherein selectively providing access to a set of devices) allows the user to configure one or more permissions for the user account before the invitation is provided. This reduces the need to configure user account permissions after the invitation has been accepted. This, in turn, reduces the amount of input and time required for the user to operate the electronic device (e.g., by helping the user provide appropriate input and reducing user errors when operating / interacting with the device), thereby reducing power consumption and extending device battery life. Exemplary specific implementations of method 1300 further eliminate the risk of a user account having inappropriate permissions after an invitation has been accepted and before the user configures the account's permissions.

[0413] In some implementations, an electronic device (e.g., 1200) displays (1302) a device access configuration user interface (e.g., 1210, 1220) via a display device, the device access configuration user interface including at least a first set of device access capability representations (e.g., 1211, 1212, 1213, 1223A, 1223B, 1224A, 1224B) (e.g. capability representations for identifying one or more users, capability representations for selecting license levels).

[0414] In some implementations, when the display device accesses the configuration user interface, the electronic device receives (1306) a set of one or more inputs (e.g., 1215, 1217, 1225) via the one or more input devices, which includes inputs specifying one or more users (e.g., accessing the power display using a first set of devices; user selection; multiple user selections, followed by selections to complete / next power display; and / or selection to “send invitation”).

[0415] In some implementations, in response to receiving the set of one or more inputs (1308), the electronic device sends (1310) an invitation based on the first permission setting (e.g., 1223A, 1223B, 1224A, 1224B) (e.g., non-personalized settings, such as control of specific accessories, the ability to view streams from one or more camera devices, and / or the ability to share network credentials) (e.g., selecting an “invite” enablement when selecting the default setting; changing the default selection) based on the first permission setting including the first permission (e.g., the user can view camera streams, the user can share network credentials), which, when accepted, provides access to the one or more users, including access to a set of devices (e.g., smart devices).

[0416] In some implementations, in response to receiving the group of one or more inputs (1308), and based on the fact that the group of one or more inputs does not include inputs corresponding to the selection of a first permission setting, the electronic device sends an invitation (1310) based on a first permission setting that does not include a first permission (e.g., the user cannot view a camera stream, the user cannot share network credentials), which, when accepted, provides access to the one or more users, including access to the group of devices.

[0417] In some implementations, the first permission setting is a setting that controls the access of one or more users to camera devices connected to one or more networks. For example, access including the first permission may include access to streams from the one or more camera devices, and access without the first permission does not include access to streams from the one or more camera devices.

[0418] In some implementations, the input corresponding to the selection of the first license setting includes input corresponding to the selection of one of a plurality of license levels for the one or more users to access the one or more network-connected camera devices.

[0419] In some implementations, the group of devices is associated with a network (e.g., connected to a network). In some implementations, the first permission setting is a setting that controls permissions related to access to the network.

[0420] In some implementations, the input corresponding to the selection of the first license setting includes input corresponding to the selection of one of a plurality of license levels that control access to the network.

[0421] In some implementations, the group of devices includes one or more devices that can be remotely controlled (e.g., controlled by devices not directly connected to and / or connected to the same network). In some implementations, the first permission setting is a setting that controls the permission to remotely control the one or more devices, which can be remotely controlled. For example, music can be played remotely from the device, lights can be turned on / off / dimmed, thermostats can be adjusted, etc.

[0422] In some implementations, the electronic device is associated with a group of users (e.g., a group of accounts sharing storage for one or more services and / or cloud-based services) (e.g., logged into that group of users). In some implementations, the display device configuration user interface includes displaying (1304) one or more instructions on the display device to suggest users included in that group of users (e.g., who currently do not have access to that group of devices). In some implementations, the input specifying one or more users is a selection by at least one user in that group of users.

[0423] It should be noted that the above description is relative to the process described in method 1300 (e.g., Figure 13 The details of the above-described methods also apply in a similar manner. For example, method 1300 optionally includes one or more features of the various methods described above with reference to method 1100. For example, after a user has joined a location profile in response to an invitation, one or more settings associated with the user's user account can be configured. For the sake of brevity, these details will not be repeated below.

[0424] Figures 14A to 14F Exemplary user interfaces for adding users to location profiles, according to some embodiments, are shown. The user interfaces in these figures are used to illustrate the following descriptions, including... Figure 15 The process of...

[0425] Figure 14A A main screen interface 1403 displayed on a display device 1402 of an electronic device 1400 is shown. While displaying the main screen interface 1403, the electronic device 1400 further displays a prompt interface 1404. In some examples, the prompt interface 1404 is overlaid on the main screen interface 1403 and / or displayed during the initialization process of an external device. The prompt interface 1404 includes a continue power indication 1405 and a delayed power indication 1406. The delayed power indication 1406, when selected, causes the electronic device 1400 to stop displaying the prompt interface 1404 and optionally re-displays the prompt interface 1404 after a predetermined amount of time has elapsed since its last display (e.g., after a period of time).

[0426] When the prompt interface 1404 is displayed, the electronic device 1400 detects the selection of the continued power indication 1405. For example... Figure 14A As shown, the option to select the continued power indication 1405 is optionally a tap gesture 1407. In response to the selection of the continued power indication 1405, the electronic device 1400 displays a selection interface 1410 on the display 1402 (e.g., replacing the display of the prompt interface 1404 with this selection interface), as... Figure 14BAs shown. Selection interface 1410 includes user enablements 1410A, 1410B, and 1410C, each corresponding to a user account in some examples. For example, user enablement 1410A corresponds to the user account of user JaneAppleseed, user enablement 1410B corresponds to the user account of user JohnnyAppleseed, and user enablement 1410C corresponds to the user account of user EmmaAppleseed. Selection interface 1410 also includes an invitation enablement 1411 and a delayed enablement 1412. Delayed enablement 1412, when selected, causes electronic device 1400 to stop displaying prompt interface 1410 and optionally re-display prompt interface 1406 after a predetermined amount of time has elapsed since the last display of prompt interface 1406 (e.g., after a period of time).

[0427] In some examples, one or more users from the selection interface 1410 can be selected. As an example, in response to a selection of a user's enabled representation, the user corresponding to user enabled representation 1410A is selected. Figure 14C As shown, in response to a selection by the user enablement representation 1410A (e.g., input 1413), a selection indicator 1415 is displayed, indicating that a user (e.g., “Jane Applewood”) associated with the user enablement representation 1410A has been selected.

[0428] In some examples, one or more user display representations of the selection interface 1410 may be hidden (e.g., not fully displayed). The user display representation 1410C of the selection interface 1410 is, for example, in... Figure 14C The selection interface 1410 is partially displayed. Therefore, in some examples, the user can provide a set of inputs to reveal a hidden portion of the selection interface 1410, including one or more additional user-enabled representations. For example... Figure 14C As shown, in response to input (e.g., a swipe gesture) 1414, the electronic device 1400 displays a hidden portion of the selection interface 1410, such as... Figure 14D As shown in the figure, as a result of displaying the hidden portion of the selection interface 1410, the electronic device displays the user capability indicator 1410C.

[0429] When the selection interface 1410 is displayed, the electronic device detection invitation can indicate the selection of 1412. For example... Figure 14D As shown, the selection of the invitation display 1412 is optionally a tap gesture 1417. In response to the selection of the invitation display 1412, the electronic device 1400 invites each user selected in the invitation selection interface 1410 to join a location profile. Figure 14DIn the scenario shown where user Jane Appleseed is selected, electronic device 1400 invites user Jane Appleseed to add her user account to her location profile.

[0430] In some examples, electronic devices can identify users who have been invited to join a location profile but have not yet responded to the invitation. As one example, Figure 14E A home interface 1403 of a home control application is shown. The home interface 1420 includes user enablements 1421 and 1422, each corresponding to a specific user. For example, user enablement 1421 corresponds to user John Appleseed (“John A”), and user enablement 1422 corresponds to user Jane Appleseed (“Jane A”). The home interface 1420 also includes an indicator 1423 indicating that the user corresponding to user enablement 1422 has been invited to join a location profile (e.g., in response to a selection of invite enablement 1412), but has not yet responded to the invitation.

[0431] When displaying the homepage interface 1420, the electronic device detects the user's selection of the power indicator 1422. For example... Figure 14E As shown, the selection of the invitation indication 1422 is optionally a tap gesture 1424. In response to the selection of the user indication 1422, the electronic device 1400 displays on the display 1402 a user account interface 1430 for the user (e.g., “Jane Appleseed”) associated with the user indication 1422 (e.g., replacing the display of the home page interface 1420 with this user account interface). As indicated by indicator 1431, user Jane Appleseed has been invited to add her user account to her location profile.

[0432] Figure 15 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for adding a user to a location profile using an electronic device, according to some embodiments. Method 1500 is performed at a device (e.g., 100, 300, 500, 580, 600) having a display device and one or more input devices. In some embodiments, the device is associated with a first account in a first group of accounts (e.g., a cloud-based family account). Some operations in method 1500 are optionally combined, some operations are optionally changed in order, and some operations are optionally omitted.

[0433] As described below, method 1500 provides an intuitive way to add a user to a location profile. This method reduces the cognitive burden on the user when adding a user to a location profile, thus creating a more efficient human-computer interface. For example, prompting the user to invite them to join the second group of user accounts only if the user account in the first group is not included in the second group allows the user to effectively and intuitively invite the user to join the second group. As an example, ensuring that the user account is not part of the second group eliminates the need to prompt the user and / or offer invitations to a group of user accounts that already include the user account. This, in turn, reduces the amount of input and time required for the user to operate the electronic device (e.g., by helping the user provide appropriate input and reducing user errors when operating / interacting with the device), thereby reducing power consumption and extending the device's battery life.

[0434] In some implementations, if it is determined that the first group of accounts includes at least one account that is not included in the second group of accounts (e.g., geographically associated) (e.g., members of a smart home) that includes the first account, an electronic device (e.g., 1400) displays (1504) a prompt (e.g., 1404, 1410) on a display device (e.g., 1402) inviting the at least one account to join the second group of accounts.

[0435] In some implementations, after the prompt is displayed (1506) (e.g., after selecting “Invite iCloud Family” or a power indication to continue at the prompt), the electronic device receives (1508) a set of one or more inputs (e.g., 1407, 1413, 1414, 1417) via the one or more input devices.

[0436] In some implementations, after the prompt is displayed (1506), in response to receiving one or more inputs from the group (e.g., in response to the selection of “send invitation”), the electronic device sends (1510) an invitation to join the second group of accounts to the selection of at least one account not included in the second group of accounts.

[0437] In some implementations, based on the determination that the first group of accounts does not include at least one account not included in the second group of accounts, the electronic device abandons (1512) displaying a prompt on the display device inviting the at least one account to join the second group of accounts.

[0438] In some implementations, prior to sending the invitation, the electronic device receives, via the one or more input devices, an input (e.g., 1413) corresponding to a selection of one or more representations (e.g., a power representation selection), which represents the selection of the at least one account not included in the second group of accounts.

[0439] In some embodiments, the electronic device displays an interface (e.g., 1410) on a display device (e.g., included in the prompt or displayed after selecting a power indicator at the prompt), the interface including one or more power indicators corresponding to the at least one account not included in the second group of accounts. In some embodiments, the electronic device receives input associated with the one or more power indicators (e.g., 1414) via the one or more input devices (e.g., a swipe at the location of the one or more power indicators). In some embodiments, in response to receiving input associated with the one or more power indicators, the electronic device navigates (e.g., scrolls, shifts, swipes) the one or more power indicators to display at least one previously undisplayed power indicator corresponding to the at least one account not included in the second group of accounts.

[0440] In some embodiments, further after displaying the prompt and after sending the invitation, the electronic device displays an interface (e.g., 1430) on a display device, the interface including one or more options for configuring one or more permissions for the selected at least one account. In some embodiments, the electronic device receives input corresponding to a request to change a first permission setting of the account from a first state to a second state via the one or more input devices. In some embodiments, in response to receiving input corresponding to a request to change a first permission setting from a first state to a second state, the electronic device causes the first permission setting of the account to change from the first state to the second state (e.g., transferring data to one or more devices to update stored permission setting data).

[0441] It should be noted that the above is relative to method 1500 (for example, Figure 15 The details of the process described above also apply in a similar manner to the methods described above. For example, method 1500 optionally includes one or more features of the various methods described above with reference to method 900. For example, after a user has joined a location profile in response to an invitation, one or more settings associated with the user's user account can be configured. For the sake of brevity, these details will not be repeated below.

[0442] For purposes of explanation, the foregoing description has been given by reference to specific embodiments. However, the illustrative discussion above is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed. Many modifications and variations are possible based on the teachings above. These embodiments were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of these techniques and their practical applications. Others skilled in the art will thus be able to best utilize these techniques and the various embodiments with various modifications suitable for the particular intended use.

[0443] While this disclosure and examples have been fully described with reference to the accompanying drawings, it should be noted that various changes and modifications will become apparent to those skilled in the art. It should be understood that such changes and modifications are considered to be included within the scope of this disclosure and examples as defined by the claims.

[0444] As described above, one aspect of this technology involves collecting and using data from various sources to improve how a device provides one or more characteristics across a group of users. This disclosure contemplates that, in some instances, this collected data may include personal information that uniquely identifies or can be used to contact or locate specific individuals. Such personal information may include demographic data, location-based data, telephone numbers, email addresses, Twitter IDs, home addresses, data or records related to a user's health or fitness level (e.g., vital sign measurements, medication information, exercise information), date of birth, or any other identifying or personal information.

[0445] This disclosure recognizes that the use of such personal information data in the techniques of this invention can benefit users. For example, personal information data can be used to intuitively process user requests using user account data in response to requests received from a user's account. Furthermore, this disclosure also contemplates other uses of personal inform...

Claims

1. An electronic device, comprising: Display devices; One or more input devices; One or more processors; as well as The memory stores one or more programs configured to be executed by the one or more processors, the one or more programs including instructions for performing the following operations: Receive input via the one or more input devices; as well as In response to receiving the input, a settings interface for multiple devices associated with multiple accounts is displayed on the display device, the multiple accounts including one or more administrator accounts and one or more non-administrator accounts, wherein the electronic device is associated with a first account among the multiple accounts, and wherein: The first account is an administrator account among the plurality of accounts, and the settings interface is a settings interface for a second account that is different from the first account: The settings interface includes one or more settings of the first type and one or more settings of the second type. The first type of settings, one or more, can be edited via the settings interface, and The second type of settings, one or more, cannot be edited via the settings interface; and The first account is a non-administrator account among the plurality of accounts, and the settings interface is the settings interface of the first account: The settings interface includes one or more settings of the second type, and The one or more settings of the second type can be edited via the settings interface.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: The first account is a non-administrator account among the plurality of accounts, and the settings interface is the settings interface of the first account: The settings interface includes one or more settings of the first type, and The first type of settings, including one or more, cannot be edited via the settings interface.

3. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the one or more settings of the second type include an option for enabling updates of data associated with the first account based on a user input request based on content received at one or more of the plurality of devices.

4. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the second type of one or more settings includes an option for enabling voice recognition features on one or more of the plurality of devices.

5. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the one or more settings of the second type include an option for enabling the output of private information associated with the first account in response to a user input request for outputting private information from the first account received at one or more of the plurality of devices.

6. The electronic device of claim 5, wherein the one or more programs further include instructions for the following operations: Receive a first set of one or more inputs associated with the option to enable private information associated with the first account; and In response to receiving one or more of the first group of inputs, one or more of the following are displayed on the display device: One or more options for selecting one or more devices on which to enable the output of private information associated with the first account, and One or more options for requiring authentication in response to a user input request to output private information from the first account.

7. The electronic device according to any one of claims 5 to 6, wherein the one or more programs further include instructions for the following operations: Based on the determination that the first feature is enabled, the option to enable the output of private information associated with the first account in response to a user input request to output private information from the first account is displayed; and Based on the determination that the first feature is disabled, the option to display the output of private information associated with the first account in response to a user input request to output private information from the first account is abandoned.

8. The electronic device according to any one of claims 5 to 6, wherein the one or more programs further include instructions for the following operations: In response to detecting a second set of one or more inputs associated with the option to enable private information output, wherein the second set of one or more inputs represents a request to enable the output of private information associated with the first account in response to a user input request for the output of private information received from the first account at one or more of the plurality of devices: Based on the determination that the second feature is disabled, a prompt to enable the second feature is displayed on the display device; and If it is determined that the second feature is enabled, the prompt to enable the second feature is abandoned on the display device.

9. The electronic device of claim 8, wherein the one or more programs further include instructions for the following operations: Receive one or more third sets of inputs associated with the prompt to enable the second setting; and In response to receiving one or more third sets of inputs associated with the prompt to enable the second setting, a process for configuring the second feature is initiated, the process including displaying an interface for configuring the second feature.

10. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the electronic device is associated with a group of devices including a particular type of device, wherein the one or more settings of the second type include one or more of the following: An option for enabling the display of an indication of the first account associated with the electronic device by the specific type of device; and An option to disable the display of the indication of the first account associated with the electronic device by the specific type of device.

11. The electronic device of claim 10, wherein the electronic device is associated with a group of devices comprising a plurality of devices including the particular type of device, wherein the one or more programs further include instructions for operating: Receive a fourth set of one or more inputs associated with one or more of the options for enabling the display of the first account and the options for disabling the display of the first account; and In response to receiving one or more inputs from the fourth group, an interface is displayed on the display device for selecting a device from the group of devices that includes the specific type of device to achieve one or more of the following: enabling the display of the first account on the selected device and disabling the display of the first account on the selected device.

12. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the one or more settings of the first type include one or more options for controlling permissions of the first account in relation to a camera device connected to one or more of the plurality of devices via a network.

13. The electronic device of claim 12, wherein the one or more programs further include instructions for performing the following operations: Receive a fifth set of one or more inputs, the fifth set of one or more inputs being associated with one or more options for controlling permissions of the first account related to the one or more network-connected camera devices; and In response to receiving one or more of the fifth group of inputs, an interface is displayed on the display device for selecting from multiple license levels associated with the camera devices of the first account connected to the one or more networks.

14. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the one or more settings of the first type include one or more options for controlling permissions related to credentials of the first account for shared access and networks associated with the plurality of devices.

15. The electronic device of claim 12, wherein the one or more programs further include instructions for performing the following operations: Receive a sixth set of one or more inputs, said sixth set of one or more inputs being associated with said one or more options for permissions related to credentials for controlling the first account's shared access and the network associated with said plurality of devices; and In response to receiving one or more inputs from the sixth group, an interface for selecting from multiple permission levels of shared credentials for accessing the network is displayed on the display device.

16. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the one or more settings of the first type include one or more options for controlling permissions of the first account related to access to the plurality of devices when the electronic device is remote from the plurality of devices.

17. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the one or more settings of the first type include one or more options for controlling permission for the first account to perform one or more of the following operations: Add the device to the plurality of devices; and Remove the device from the plurality of devices.

18. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the settings interface includes a power indicator, and wherein the one or more programs further include instructions for performing the following operations: Receive input corresponding to the selection of the display representation via the one or more input devices; and In response to receiving the input corresponding to the selection of the enabled representation, the first account is removed from the plurality of accounts.

19. A computer-readable storage medium storing one or more programs configured to be executed by one or more processors of an electronic device having a display device and one or more input devices, the one or more programs including instructions for performing the following operations: Receive input via the one or more input devices; and In response to receiving the input, a settings interface for multiple devices associated with multiple accounts is displayed on the display device, the multiple accounts including one or more administrator accounts and one or more non-administrator accounts, wherein the electronic device is associated with a first account among the multiple accounts, and wherein: The first account is an administrator account among the plurality of accounts, and the settings interface is a settings interface for a second account that is different from the first account: The settings interface includes one or more settings of the first type and one or more settings of the second type. The first type of settings, one or more, can be edited via the settings interface, and The second type of settings, one or more, cannot be edited via the settings interface; and The first account is a non-administrator account among the plurality of accounts, and the settings interface is the settings interface of the first account: The settings interface includes one or more settings of the second type, and The one or more settings of the second type can be edited via the settings interface.

20. The computer-readable storage medium according to claim 19, wherein: The first account is a non-administrator account among the plurality of accounts, and the settings interface is the settings interface of the first account: The settings interface includes one or more settings of the first type, and The first type of settings, including one or more, cannot be edited via the settings interface.

21. The computer-readable storage medium of claim 19, wherein the one or more settings of the second type include an option for enabling updates to data associated with the first account based on a user input request based on content received at one or more of the plurality of devices.

22. The computer-readable storage medium of claim 19, wherein the one or more settings of the second type include an option for enabling speech recognition features on one or more of the plurality of devices.

23. The computer-readable storage medium of claim 19, wherein the one or more settings of the second type include an option to enable the output of private information associated with the first account in response to a user input request to output private information received from the first account at one or more of the plurality of devices.

24. The computer-readable storage medium of claim 23, wherein the one or more programs further include instructions for performing the following operations: Receive a first set of one or more inputs associated with the option to enable private information associated with the first account; and In response to receiving one or more of the first group of inputs, one or more of the following are displayed on the display device: One or more options for selecting one or more devices on which to enable the output of private information associated with the first account, and One or more options for requiring authentication in response to a user input request to output private information from the first account.

25. The computer-readable storage medium according to any one of claims 23 to 24, wherein the one or more programs further include instructions for: Based on the determination that the first feature is enabled, the option to enable the output of private information associated with the first account in response to a user input request to output private information from the first account is displayed; and Based on the determination that the first feature is disabled, the option to display the output of private information associated with the first account in response to a user input request to output private information from the first account is abandoned.

26. The computer-readable storage medium according to any one of claims 23 to 24, wherein the one or more programs further include instructions for performing the following operations: In response to detecting a second set of one or more inputs associated with the option to enable private information output, wherein the second set of one or more inputs represents a request to enable the output of private information associated with the first account in response to a user input request for the output of private information received from the first account at one or more of the plurality of devices: Based on the determination that the second feature is disabled, a prompt to enable the second feature is displayed on the display device; and If it is determined that the second feature is enabled, the prompt to enable the second feature is abandoned on the display device.

27. The computer-readable storage medium of claim 26, wherein the one or more programs further include instructions for performing the following operations: Receive one or more third sets of inputs associated with the prompt to enable the second setting; and In response to receiving one or more third sets of inputs associated with the prompt to enable the second setting, a process for configuring the second feature is initiated, the process including displaying an interface for configuring the second feature.

28. The computer-readable storage medium of claim 19, wherein the electronic device is associated with a group of devices including a particular type of device, wherein the one or more settings of the second type include one or more of the following: An option for enabling the display of an indication of the first account associated with the electronic device by the specific type of device; and An option to disable the display of the indication of the first account associated with the electronic device by the specific type of device.

29. The computer-readable storage medium of claim 28, wherein the electronic device is associated with a group of devices comprising a plurality of devices of the particular type, and wherein the one or more programs further include instructions for operating: Receive a fourth set of one or more inputs associated with one or more of the options for enabling the display of the first account and the options for disabling the display of the first account; and In response to receiving one or more inputs from the fourth group, an interface is displayed on the display device for selecting a device from the group of devices that includes the specific type of device to achieve one or more of the following: enabling the display of the first account on the selected device and disabling the display of the first account on the selected device.

30. The computer-readable storage medium of claim 19, wherein the one or more settings of the first type include one or more options for controlling permissions of the first account in relation to one or more network-connected camera devices among the plurality of devices.

31. The computer-readable storage medium of claim 30, wherein the one or more programs further include instructions for performing the following operations: Receive a fifth set of one or more inputs, the fifth set of one or more inputs being associated with one or more options for controlling permissions of the first account related to the one or more network-connected camera devices; and In response to receiving one or more of the fifth group of inputs, an interface is displayed on the display device for selecting from multiple license levels associated with the camera devices of the first account connected to the one or more networks.

32. The computer-readable storage medium of claim 19, wherein the one or more settings of the first type include one or more options for controlling permissions related to credentials of the first account for shared access and networks associated with the plurality of devices.

33. The computer-readable storage medium of claim 30, wherein the one or more programs further include instructions for performing the following operations: Receive a sixth set of one or more inputs, said sixth set of one or more inputs being associated with said one or more options for permissions related to credentials for controlling the first account's shared access and the network associated with said plurality of devices; and In response to receiving one or more inputs from the sixth group, an interface for selecting from multiple permission levels of shared credentials for accessing the network is displayed on the display device.

34. The computer-readable storage medium of claim 19, wherein the one or more settings of the first type include one or more options for controlling permissions of the first account relating to access to the plurality of devices when the electronic device is remote from the plurality of devices.

35. The computer-readable storage medium of claim 19, wherein the one or more settings of the first type include one or more options for controlling permission for the first account to perform one or more of the following operations: Add the device to the plurality of devices; and Remove the device from the plurality of devices.

36. The computer-readable storage medium of claim 19, wherein the settings interface includes a capability indicator, and wherein the one or more programs further include instructions for performing the following operations: Receive input corresponding to the selection of the display representation via the one or more input devices; and In response to receiving the input corresponding to the selection of the enabled representation, the first account is removed from the plurality of accounts.

37. A method for displaying a settings interface, the method comprising: At an electronic device having a display device and one or more input devices: Receive input via the one or more input devices; as well as In response to receiving the input, a settings interface for multiple devices associated with multiple accounts is displayed on the display device, the multiple accounts including one or more administrator accounts and one or more non-administrator accounts, wherein the electronic device is associated with a first account among the multiple accounts, and wherein: The first account is an administrator account among the plurality of accounts, and the settings interface is a settings interface for a second account that is different from the first account: The settings interface includes one or more settings of the first type and one or more settings of the second type. The first type of settings, one or more, can be edited via the settings interface, and The second type of settings, one or more, cannot be edited via the settings interface; and The first account is a non-administrator account among the plurality of accounts, and the settings interface is the settings interface of the first account: The settings interface includes one or more settings of the second type, and The one or more settings of the second type can be edited via the settings interface.

38. The method of claim 37, wherein: The first account is a non-administrator account among the plurality of accounts, and the settings interface is the settings interface of the first account: The settings interface includes one or more settings of the first type, and The first type of settings, including one or more, cannot be edited via the settings interface.

39. The method of claim 37, wherein the one or more settings of the second type include an option to enable updates of data associated with the first account based on a user input request based on content received at one or more of the plurality of devices.

40. The method of claim 37, wherein the one or more settings of the second type include an option for enabling voice recognition features on one or more of the plurality of devices.

41. The method of claim 37, wherein the one or more settings of the second type include an option to enable the output of private information associated with the first account in response to a user input request for outputting private information received from the first account at one or more of the plurality of devices.

42. The method of claim 41, further comprising: Receive a first set of one or more inputs associated with the option to enable private information associated with the first account; as well as In response to receiving one or more of the first group of inputs, one or more of the following are displayed on the display device: One or more options for selecting one or more devices on which to enable the output of private information associated with the first account, and One or more options for requiring authentication in response to a user input request to output private information from the first account.

43. The method according to any one of claims 41 to 42, further comprising: Based on the determination that the first feature is enabled, the option to enable the output of private information associated with the first account in response to a user input request to output private information from the first account is displayed; as well as Based on the determination that the first feature is disabled, the option to display the output of private information associated with the first account in response to a user input request to output private information from the first account is abandoned.

44. The method according to any one of claims 41 to 42, further comprising: In response to detecting a second set of one or more inputs associated with the option to enable private information output, wherein the second set of one or more inputs represents a request to enable the output of private information associated with the first account in response to a user input request for the output of private information received from the first account at one or more of the plurality of devices: If it is determined that the second feature is disabled, a prompt to enable the second feature is displayed on the display device; as well as If it is determined that the second feature is enabled, the prompt to enable the second feature is abandoned on the display device.

45. The method of claim 44, further comprising: Receive one or more third sets of inputs associated with the prompt to enable the second setting; as well as In response to receiving one or more third sets of inputs associated with the prompt to enable the second setting, a process for configuring the second feature is initiated, the process including displaying an interface for configuring the second feature.

46. ​​The method of claim 37, wherein the electronic device is associated with a group of devices including a particular type of device, wherein the one or more settings of the second type include one or more of the following: An option for enabling the display of an indication of the first account associated with the electronic device by the specific type of device; and An option to disable the display of the indication of the first account associated with the electronic device by the specific type of device.

47. The method of claim 46, wherein the electronic device is associated with a group of devices comprising a plurality of devices including the particular type of device, the method further comprising: Receive a fourth set of one or more inputs associated with one or more of the options for enabling the display of the first account and the options for disabling the display of the first account; and In response to receiving one or more inputs from the fourth group, an interface is displayed on the display device for selecting a device from the group of devices that includes the specific type of device to achieve one or more of the following: enabling the display of the first account on the selected device and disabling the display of the first account on the selected device.

48. The method of claim 37, wherein the one or more settings of the first type include one or more options for controlling permissions of the first account in relation to one or more network-connected camera devices among the plurality of devices.

49. The method of claim 48, further comprising: Receive a fifth set of one or more inputs, the fifth set of one or more inputs being associated with one or more options for controlling permissions of the first account related to the one or more network-connected camera devices; as well as In response to receiving one or more of the fifth group of inputs, an interface is displayed on the display device for selecting from multiple license levels associated with the camera devices of the first account connected to the one or more networks.

50. The method of claim 37, wherein the one or more settings of the first type include one or more options for controlling permissions related to credentials of the first account for shared access and the network associated with the plurality of devices.

51. The method of claim 48, further comprising: Receive a sixth set of one or more inputs, the sixth set of one or more inputs being associated with one or more options for permissions related to the credentials of the first account for shared access and the network associated with the plurality of devices; as well as In response to receiving one or more inputs from the sixth group, an interface for selecting from multiple permission levels of shared credentials for accessing the network is displayed on the display device.

52. The method of claim 37, wherein the one or more settings of the first type include one or more options for controlling permissions of the first account related to access to the plurality of devices when the electronic device is remote from the plurality of devices.

53. The method of claim 37, wherein the one or more settings of the first type include one or more options for controlling permission for the first account to perform one or more of the following operations: Add the device to the plurality of devices; and Remove the device from the plurality of devices.

54. The method of claim 37, wherein the settings interface includes an indication, and the method further includes: Receive input corresponding to the selection of the indication via the one or more input devices; as well as In response to receiving the input corresponding to the selection of the enabled representation, the first account is removed from the plurality of accounts.

55. A computer program product comprising one or more programs configured to be executed by one or more processors of an electronic device having a display device and one or more input devices, the one or more programs comprising instructions for performing the method according to any one of claims 37 to 42 and 46 to 54.

56. An electronic device comprising: Display devices; One or more input devices; as well as Apparatus for performing the method according to any one of claims 37 to 42 and 46 to 54.

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