Interface for device interaction

Abstract

The present disclosure generally relates to managing interactions between devices. In some embodiments, methods and user interfaces for managing interactions between devices are described.

Description

[0001] Citation of Related Applications

[0002] This application claims priority to U.S. Patent Application No. 18 / 237,310, entitled “INTERFACES FOR DEVICE INTERACTIONS,” filed on August 23, 2023, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 404,175, entitled “INTERFACES FOR DEVICE INTERACTIONS,” filed on September 6, 2022. The entire contents of each of these applications are hereby incorporated by reference herein in their entirety. Technical Field

[0003] The present disclosure relates generally to computer user interfaces and, more particularly, to techniques for managing interactions between devices. Background Art

[0004] Users of electronic devices such as smartphones and other computing systems often operate multiple devices (e.g., smartphones and smart speakers) that can interact with each other, often in a coordinated manner. For example, a user can use a group of devices to manage and enable media playback, including transferring playback from one device to another. Summary of the invention

[0005] However, some techniques for managing interactions between devices using electronic devices are often cumbersome and inefficient. For example, some prior art techniques use complex and time-consuming user interfaces that may include multiple keystrokes or keystrokes. Prior art techniques require more time than necessary, which results in wasted user time and device energy. This latter consideration is particularly important in battery-powered devices.

[0006] Therefore, the present technology provides electronic devices with faster and more efficient methods and interfaces for managing interactions between devices. Such methods and interfaces optionally supplement or replace other methods for managing interactions between devices. Such methods and interfaces reduce the cognitive burden on users and produce more efficient human-computer interfaces. For battery-powered computing devices, such methods and interfaces save power and increase the time interval between battery charges.

[0007] According to some embodiments, a method performed at a computer system that communicates with a display generation component and an external device is described. The method includes: displaying a user interface element via the display generation component; while displaying the user interface element, detecting a first distance change between the computer system and the external device; and in response to detecting the first distance change: displaying the user interface element at a first predetermined size based on determining that the distance between the computer system and the external device is greater than a first threshold distance; displaying the user interface element at a variable size based on the distance between the computer system and the external device based on determining that the distance between the computer system and the external device is less than the first threshold distance and greater than a second threshold distance; and displaying the user interface element at a second predetermined size based on determining that the distance between the computer system and the external device is less than a second threshold distance.

[0008] According to some embodiments, a non-transitory computer-readable storage device is described. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium stores one or more programs configured to be executed by one or more processors of a computer system, wherein the computer system communicates with a display generation component and an external device, and the one or more programs include instructions for the following operations: displaying a user interface element via the display generation component; detecting a first distance change between the computer system and the external device when displaying the user interface element; and in response to detecting the first distance change: displaying the user interface element at a first predetermined size based on determining that the distance between the computer system and the external device is greater than a first threshold distance; displaying the user interface element at a variable size based on the distance between the computer system and the external device based on determining that the distance between the computer system and the external device is less than the first threshold distance and greater than a second threshold distance; and displaying the user interface element at a second predetermined size based on determining that the distance between the computer system and the external device is less than a second threshold distance.

[0009] According to some embodiments, a transient computer-readable storage device is described. The transient computer-readable storage medium stores one or more programs configured to be executed by one or more processors of a computer system, wherein the computer system communicates with a display generation component and an external device, and the one or more programs include instructions for the following operations: displaying a user interface element via the display generation component; detecting a first distance change between the computer system and the external device when displaying the user interface element; and in response to detecting the first distance change: displaying the user interface element at a first predetermined size based on determining that the distance between the computer system and the external device is greater than a first threshold distance; displaying the user interface element at a variable size based on the distance between the computer system and the external device based on determining that the distance between the computer system and the external device is less than the first threshold distance and greater than a second threshold distance; and displaying the user interface element at a second predetermined size based on determining that the distance between the computer system and the external device is less than a second threshold distance.

[0010] According to some embodiments, a computer system is described. The computer system includes: one or more processors, wherein the computer system communicates with a display generation component and an external device; and a memory, the memory storing one or more programs configured to be executed by the one or more processors, the one or more programs including instructions for the following operations: displaying a user interface element via a display generation component; detecting a first distance change between the computer system and the external device when displaying the user interface element; and in response to detecting the first distance change: displaying the user interface element at a first predetermined size based on determining that the distance between the computer system and the external device is greater than a first threshold distance; displaying the user interface element at a variable size based on the distance between the computer system and the external device based on determining that the distance between the computer system and the external device is less than the first threshold distance and greater than a second threshold distance; and displaying the user interface element at a second predetermined size based on determining that the distance between the computer system and the external device is less than a second threshold distance.

[0011] According to some embodiments, a computer system is described. The computer system includes: one or more processors, wherein the computer system communicates with a display generation component and an external device; a memory, wherein the memory stores one or more programs configured to be executed by the one or more processors; a device for the following operations: displaying a user interface element via the display generation component; a device for the following operations: when displaying the user interface element, detecting a first distance change between the computer system and the external device; and a device for the following operations in response to detecting the first distance change: displaying the user interface element at a first predetermined size based on determining that the distance between the computer system and the external device is greater than a first threshold distance; displaying the user interface element at a variable size based on the distance between the computer system and the external device based on determining that the distance between the computer system and the external device is less than the first threshold distance and greater than a second threshold distance; and displaying the user interface element at a second predetermined size based on determining that the distance between the computer system and the external device is less than a second threshold distance.

[0012] According to some embodiments, a computer program product is described. The computer program product includes one or more programs configured to be executed by one or more processors of a computer system that communicates with a display generation component and an external device, the one or more programs including instructions for the following operations: displaying a user interface element via the display generation component; detecting a first distance change between the computer system and the external device when displaying the user interface element; and in response to detecting the first distance change: displaying the user interface element at a first predetermined size based on determining that the distance between the computer system and the external device is greater than a first threshold distance; displaying the user interface element at a variable size based on the distance between the computer system and the external device based on determining that the distance between the computer system and the external device is less than the first threshold distance and greater than a second threshold distance; and displaying the user interface element at a second predetermined size based on determining that the distance between the computer system and the external device is less than a second threshold distance.

[0013] 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. Executable instructions for performing these functions are optionally included in a transient computer-readable storage medium or other computer program product configured for execution by one or more processors.

[0014] Thus, devices are provided with faster, more efficient methods and interfaces for managing interactions between devices, thereby increasing the effectiveness, efficiency, and user satisfaction of such devices.Such methods and interfaces may supplement or replace other methods for managing interactions between devices. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] For a better understanding of the various described embodiments, reference should be made to the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the following drawings, wherein like reference numerals designate corresponding parts throughout the several views.

[0016] Figure 1A is a block diagram illustrating a portable multifunction device with a touch-sensitive display according to some embodiments.

[0017] Figure 1B is a block diagram illustrating exemplary components for event processing according to some embodiments.

[0018] Figure 2 A portable multifunction device with a touch screen according to some embodiments is illustrated.

[0019] Figure 3 is a block diagram of an exemplary multifunction device with a display and a touch-sensitive surface according to some embodiments.

[0020] Figure 4A An exemplary user interface for a menu of applications on a portable multifunction device according to some embodiments is illustrated.

[0021] Figure 4B An exemplary user interface for a multifunction device having a touch-sensitive surface separate from the display is illustrated according to some embodiments.

[0022] Figure 5A Personal electronic devices according to some embodiments are illustrated.

[0023] Figure 5B is a block diagram illustrating a personal electronic device according to some embodiments.

[0024] Figure 5C An electronic device according to some embodiments is illustrated.

[0025] Figure 5D is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device according to some embodiments.

[0026] FIG. 6A to FIG. 6O An exemplary user interface for managing interactions between devices according to some embodiments is illustrated.

[0027] Figure 7 is a flowchart illustrating a method for managing interactions between devices according to some embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The following description sets forth exemplary methods, parameters, etc. However, it should be appreciated that such description is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure, but is provided as a description of exemplary embodiments.

[0029] There is a need for electronic devices that can provide efficient methods and interfaces for managing interactions between devices. For example, there is a need for computer systems that allow users to easily transfer playback of media items between computer systems. Such techniques can reduce the cognitive burden on users who manage playback of media on computer systems, thereby increasing productivity. In addition, such techniques can reduce processor power and battery power that would otherwise be wasted on redundant user input.

[0030] under, Figure 1A to Figure 1B , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , FIG. 4A to FIG. 4B and Figures 5A to 5D A description of example devices for performing techniques for managing interactions between devices is provided. FIG. 6A to FIG. 6O An exemplary user interface for managing interactions between devices is illustrated. Figure 7 is a flowchart illustrating a method of managing interactions between devices according to some embodiments. FIG. 6A to FIG. 6O The user interface in is used to illustrate the processes described below, which include Figure 7 process.

[0031] The processes described below enhance the operability of the device and make the user-device interface more efficient (e.g., by helping the user provide appropriate input and reducing user errors when operating / interacting with the device) through various techniques, including by providing improved visual feedback to the user, reducing the number of inputs required to perform an operation, providing additional control options without cluttering the user interface with additional displayed controls, performing an operation without further user input when a set of conditions have been met, and / or additional techniques. These techniques also reduce power usage and extend the battery life of the device by enabling the user to use the device more quickly and efficiently.

[0032] In addition, in the method described herein where one or more steps depend on one or more conditions being met, it should be understood that the method can be repeated in multiple repetitions so that in the process of repetition, all conditions for determining the steps in the method have been met in different repetitions of the method. For example, if the method needs to perform the first step (if the condition is met), and perform the second step (if the condition is not met), then the ordinary technician will know that the steps stated are repeated until both the condition is met and the condition is not met (in no particular order). Therefore, the method described as having one or more steps depending on one or more conditions being met can be rewritten as a method of repeating until each condition described in the method is met. However, this does not require the system or computer-readable medium to declare that the system or computer-readable medium contains instructions for performing a contingent operation based on the satisfaction of the corresponding one or more conditions, and is therefore able to determine whether the possible situation has been met without explicitly repeating the steps of the method until all conditions for determining the steps in the method have been met. It will also be understood by ordinary technicians in the art that, similar to the method with the contingent step, the system or computer-readable storage medium can repeat the steps of the method as many times as needed to ensure that all the contingent steps have been performed.

[0033] Although the following description uses the terms "first", "second", etc. to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by the terms. In some embodiments, these terms are used to distinguish one element from another element. For example, a first touch can be named a second touch and similarly a second touch can be named a first touch without departing from the scope of the various described embodiments. In some embodiments, the first touch and the second touch are two separate references to the same touch. In some embodiments, both the first touch and the second touch are touches, but they are not the same touch.

[0034] The terms used in the description of various described embodiments herein are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments, and are not intended to be limiting. As used in the description of various described embodiments and in the appended claims, the singular forms "one" and "the" are intended to also include plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will also be understood that the term "and / or" used herein refers to and encompasses any and all possible combinations of one or more items in the associated listed items. It will also be understood that the terms "include" and / or "comprising" are used in this specification to specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements and / or parts, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, parts and / or their grouping.

[0035] The term "if" is optionally interpreted to mean "when," "upon," or "in response to determining," or "in response to detecting," depending on the context. Similarly, the phrases "if it is determined that ..." or "if [a stated condition or event] is detected" are optionally interpreted to mean "upon determining that ..." or "in response to determining that ..." or "upon detecting [a stated condition or event]," or "in response to detecting [a stated condition or event]," depending on the context.

[0036] Embodiments of electronic devices, user interfaces for such devices, and associated processes for using such devices are described. In some embodiments, the device is a portable communication device, such as a mobile phone, that also includes other functions, such as a PDA and / or a music player function. Exemplary embodiments of portable multifunction devices include, but are not limited to, the Apple Watch from Apple Inc. (Cupertino, California). Devices, iPod Equipment and Device. Optionally use other portable electronic devices, such as laptop computers or tablet computers with touch-sensitive surfaces (e.g., touch screen displays and / or touch pads). It should also be understood that in some embodiments, the device is not a portable communication device, but a desktop computer with a touch-sensitive surface (e.g., touch screen displays and / or touch pads). In some embodiments, the electronic device is a computer system that communicates with the display generation component (e.g., via wireless communication, via wired communication). The display generation component is configured to provide visual output, such as display via a CRT display, display via an LED display, or display via image projection. In some embodiments, the display generation component is integrated with the computer system. In some embodiments, the display generation component is separated from the computer system. As used herein, "display" content includes transmitting data (e.g., image data or video data) to an integrated or external display generation component via a wired or wireless connection to visually generate content to display content (e.g., video data rendered or decoded by display controller 156).

[0037] 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 optionally includes one or more other physical user interface devices, such as a physical keyboard, mouse and / or joystick.

[0038] The device typically supports a variety of applications, such as one or more of the following: a drawing application, a presentation application, a word processing application, a website creation application, a disk editing application, a spreadsheet application, a gaming application, a telephony application, a video conferencing application, an email application, an instant messaging application, a fitness support application, a photo management application, a digital camera application, a digital video camera application, a web browsing application, a digital music player application, and / or a digital video player application.

[0039] Various applications executed 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 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 common physical architecture of the device (such as a touch-sensitive surface) optionally supports various applications with a user interface that is intuitive and clear to the user.

[0040] Attention is now turned to embodiments of portable devices having touch-sensitive displays. Figure 1A 1 is a block diagram illustrating a portable multifunction device 100 with a touch-sensitive display system 112 according to some embodiments. The touch-sensitive display 112 is sometimes referred to as a "touch screen" for convenience, and is sometimes referred to as or referred to as a "touch-sensitive display system." The 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 device interface 118, an RF circuit 108, an audio circuit 110, a speaker 111, a microphone 113, an input / output (I / O) subsystem 106, other input control devices 116, and an external port 124. The device 100 optionally includes one or more optical sensors 164. The device 100 optionally includes one or more contact force sensors 165 for detecting the intensity of contact on the device 100 (e.g., a touch-sensitive surface, such as the touch-sensitive display system 112 of the device 100). Device 100 optionally includes one or more tactile output generators 167 for generating tactile output on device 100 (e.g., generating tactile output on a touch-sensitive surface such as touch-sensitive display system 112 of device 100 or touch pad 355 of device 300). These components optionally communicate via one or more communication buses or signal lines 103.

[0041] As used in this specification and claims, the term "intensity" of a contact on a touch-sensitive surface refers to the force or pressure (force per unit area) of a contact (e.g., a finger contact) on the touch-sensitive surface, or to a surrogate (surrogate) of the force or pressure of a contact on the touch-sensitive surface. The intensity of a contact has a range of values ​​that includes at least four different values ​​and more typically includes hundreds of different values ​​(e.g., at least 256). The intensity of a 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 touch-sensitive surface are optionally used to measure the force at different points on the touch-sensitive surface. In some implementations, force measurements from multiple force sensors are combined (e.g., weighted average) to determine an estimated contact force. Similarly, the pressure-sensitive tip of a stylus is optionally used to determine the pressure of the stylus on the touch-sensitive surface. Alternatively, the size of the contact area detected on the touch-sensitive surface and / or its change, the capacitance of the touch-sensitive surface near the contact and / or its change, and / or the resistance of the touch-sensitive surface near the contact and / or its change are optionally used as a substitute 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 the intensity threshold has been exceeded (e.g., the intensity threshold is described in units corresponding to the substitute measurement). 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 the intensity threshold has been exceeded (e.g., the intensity threshold is a pressure threshold measured in units of pressure). Using the intensity of the contact as an attribute of the user input allows the user to access additional device functions that would otherwise be inaccessible to the user on a smaller device with limited real estate, which is used to display an enable indication (e.g., on a touch-sensitive display) and / or receive user input (e.g., via a touch-sensitive display, touch-sensitive surface, or physical / mechanical controls, such as knobs or buttons).

[0042] As used in this specification and claims, the term "tactile output" refers to a physical displacement of a 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., a housing), or a displacement of a component relative to the center of mass of the device, which will be detected by a user using the user's sense of touch. For example, in the case where a device or a component of the device is in contact with a user's touch-sensitive surface (e.g., a finger, palm, or other part of the user's hand), the tactile output generated by the physical displacement will be interpreted by the user as a tactile sensation corresponding to a perceived change in a physical property of the device or a component of the device. For example, movement of a touch-sensitive surface (e.g., a touch-sensitive display or a touchpad) is optionally interpreted by the user as a "press click" or "release click" to a physical actuation button. In some cases, the user will feel a tactile sensation, such as a "press click" or "release click", even when the physical actuation button associated with the touch-sensitive surface that is physically pressed (e.g., displaced) by the user's movement does not move. As another example, movement of a touch-sensitive surface may optionally be interpreted or sensed by a user as "roughness" of the touch-sensitive surface even when there is no change in the smoothness of the touch-sensitive surface. While such a user's interpretation of touch will be limited by the user's individualized sensory perceptions, many sensory perceptions of touch are common to most users. Thus, when a tactile output is described as corresponding to a particular 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 a component thereof that would generate that sensory perception for a typical (or average) user.

[0043] It should be understood that device 100 is merely one example of a portable multifunction device, and that device 100 optionally has more or fewer components than shown, optionally combines two or more components, or optionally has a different configuration or arrangement of the components. Figure 1A The various components shown are implemented in hardware, software, or a combination of both hardware and software, including one or more signal processing and / or application specific integrated circuits.

[0044] The memory 102 optionally includes high-speed random access memory, and optionally also includes non-volatile memory, such as one or more disk storage devices, flash memory devices or other non-volatile solid-state memory devices. The memory controller 122 optionally controls the access rights of other components of the device 100 to the memory 102.

[0045] The peripheral device interface 118 can be used to couple the input peripheral devices and output peripheral devices of the device to the CPU 120 and the memory 102. The one or more processors 120 run or execute various software programs (such as computer programs (e.g., including instructions)) and / or instruction sets stored in the memory 102 to perform various functions of the device 100 and process data. In some embodiments, the peripheral device interface 118, the CPU 120, and the memory controller 122 are optionally implemented on a single chip such as the chip 104. In some other embodiments, they are optionally implemented on separate chips.

[0046] RF (radio frequency) circuit 108 receives and sends RF signals, also referred to as electromagnetic signals. RF circuit 108 converts electrical signals into / converts electromagnetic signals into electrical signals, and communicates with communication networks and other communication devices via electromagnetic signals. RF circuit 108 optionally includes well-known circuits 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, user identity modules (SIM) cards, memories, and the like. RF circuit 108 optionally communicates with networks and other devices via wireless communications, such as the Internet (also referred to 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 circuits for detecting near field communications (NFC) fields, such as through short-range communication radio components. Wireless communication optionally uses 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, Data-Only (EV-DO), HSPA, HSPA+, Dual Cell 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), Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) (e.g., IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11d), IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11f, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11g). 11n and / or IEEE 802.11ac), Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), Wi-MAX, email protocols (e.g., Internet Message 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 Utilizing Extensions (SIMPLE), Instant Messaging and Presence Service (IMPS)) and / or Short Message Service (SMS), or any other suitable communication protocol including communication protocols that have not been developed as of the filing date of this document.

[0047] The audio circuit 110, speaker 111, and microphone 113 provide an audio interface between a user and the device 100. The audio circuit 110 receives audio data from the peripheral device interface 118, converts the audio data into electrical signals, and transmits the electrical signals to the speaker 111. The speaker 111 converts the electrical signals into sound waves audible to humans. The audio circuit 110 also receives electrical signals converted from sound waves by the microphone 113. The audio circuit 110 converts the electrical signals into audio data and transmits the audio data to the peripheral device interface 118 for processing. The audio data is optionally retrieved from and / or transmitted to the memory 102 and / or the RF circuit 108 by the peripheral device interface 118. In some embodiments, the audio circuit 110 also includes a headset jack (e.g., Figure 2 The headset jack provides an interface between the audio circuit 110 and a removable audio input / output peripheral device, such as an output-only headset or a headset having both output (e.g., a single or dual-ear headset) and input (e.g., a microphone).

[0048] The I / O subsystem 106 couples input / output peripherals on the device 100, such as a touch screen 112 and other input control devices 116, to a peripheral device interface 118. The I / O subsystem 106 optionally includes a display controller 156, an optical sensor controller 158, a depth camera controller 169, an intensity sensor controller 159, a tactile feedback controller 161, and one or more input controllers 160 for other input or control devices. The one or more input controllers 160 receive / send electrical signals from other input control devices 116. The other input control devices 116 optionally include physical buttons (e.g., push buttons, rocker buttons, etc.), dials, slide switches, joysticks, click wheels, etc. In some embodiments, the input controller 160 is optionally coupled to any of the following (or none of the following): a keyboard, an infrared port, a USB port, and a pointing device such as a mouse. One or more buttons (e.g., Figure 2 208) optionally includes an increase / decrease button for volume control of the speaker 111 and / or the microphone 113. The one or more buttons optionally include a push button (e.g., Figure 2206 in). In some embodiments, the electronic device is a computer system that communicates with one or more input devices (e.g., via wireless communication, via wired communication). In some embodiments, the one or more input devices include a touch-sensitive surface (e.g., a touchpad as part of a touch-sensitive display). In some embodiments, the one or more input devices include one or more camera sensors (e.g., one or more optical sensors 164 and / or one or more depth camera sensors 175), such as for tracking a user's gestures (e.g., hand gestures and / or air gestures) as input. In some embodiments, the one or more input devices are integrated with the computer system. In some embodiments, the one or more input devices are separate from the computer system. In some embodiments, an air gesture is a gesture that is detected without the user touching an input element that is part of the device (or is independent of an input element that is part of the device) and is based on detected movement of a part of the user's body through the air, including movement of the user's body relative to an absolute reference (for example, the angle of the user's arm relative to the ground or the distance of the user's hand relative to the ground), movement relative to another part of the user's body (for example, movement of the user's hand relative to the user's shoulder, movement of one of the user's hands relative to the user's other hand, and / or movement of the user's fingers relative to another finger or part of the user's hand), and / or absolute movement of a part of the user's body (for example, a tap gesture involving a hand moving a predetermined amount and / or speed in a predetermined position, or a shake gesture involving a predetermined speed or amount of rotation of a part of the user's body).

[0049] A quick press of the push button optionally disengages the lock of the touch screen 112 or optionally begins the process of unlocking the device using gestures on the touch screen, as described in U.S. Patent Application 11 / 322,549, filed on December 23, 2005, entitled "Unlocking a Device by Performing Gestures on an Unlock Image" (i.e., U.S. Patent No. 7,657,849), which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. A long press of the push button (e.g., 206) optionally turns the device 100 on or off. The functions of one or more buttons are optionally user-customizable. The touch screen 112 is used to implement virtual buttons or soft buttons and one or more soft keyboards.

[0050] The touch-sensitive display 112 provides an input interface and an output interface between the device and the user. The display controller 156 receives electrical signals from the touch screen 112 and / or sends electrical signals to the touch screen. The touch screen 112 displays visual output to the user. The visual output optionally includes graphics, text, icons, videos, and any combination thereof (collectively referred to as "graphics"). In some embodiments, some or all of the visual output optionally corresponds to user interface objects.

[0051] The touch screen 112 has a touch-sensitive surface, sensor, or sensor group that accepts input from a user based on tactile and / or haptic contact. The touch screen 112 and display controller 156 (together with any associated modules and / or instruction sets in memory 102) detect contact (and any movement or interruption of the contact) on the touch screen 112 and convert the detected contact into interaction with a user interface object (e.g., one or more soft keys, icons, web pages, or images) displayed on the touch screen 112. In an exemplary embodiment, the point of contact between the touch screen 112 and the user corresponds to the user's finger.

[0052] The touch screen 112 optionally uses LCD (liquid crystal display) technology, LPD (light emitting polymer display) technology, or LED (light emitting diode) technology, although other display technologies are used in other embodiments. The touch screen 112 and display controller 156 optionally use any of a variety of touch sensing technologies now known or later developed, including but not limited to capacitive, resistive, infrared, and surface acoustic wave technologies, as well as other proximity sensor arrays or other elements for determining one or more points of contact with the touch screen 112 to detect contact and any movement or interruption thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, projected mutual capacitance sensing technology is used, such as in the Apple ® from Apple Inc. (Cupertino, California). and iPod The technology used in.

[0053] The touch-sensitive display in some embodiments of touch screen 112 is optionally similar to 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 hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. However, touch screen 112 displays visual output from device 100, while a touch-sensitive touchpad does not provide visual output.

[0054] The touch-sensitive display in some embodiments of the touch screen 112 is described in the following applications: (1) U.S. patent application No. 11 / 381,313, filed on May 2, 2006, "Multipoint Touch Surface Controller"; (2) U.S. patent application No. 10 / 840,862, filed on May 6, 2004, "Multipoint Touchscreen"; (3) U.S. patent application No. 10 / 903,964, filed on July 30, 2004, "Gestures For Touch Sensitive Input Devices"; (4) U.S. patent application No. 11 / 048,264, filed on January 31, 2005, "Gestures For Touch Sensitive Input Devices"; (5) U.S. patent application No. 11 / 038,590, filed on January 18, 2005, "Mode-Based Graphical User Interfaces For Touch Sensitive Input Devices”; (6) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 228,758, filed on September 16, 2005, “Virtual Input Device Placement On A Touch Screen User Interface”; (7) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 228,700, filed on September 16, 2005, “Operation Of A Computer With A Touch Screen Interface”; (8) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 228,737, filed on September 16, 2005, “Activating Virtual Keys Of A Touch-Screen Virtual Keyboard”; and (9) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 367,749, filed on March 3, 2006, “Multi-Functional Hand-Held Device”. All of these applications are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.

[0055] The touch screen 112 optionally has a video resolution of more than 100 dpi. In some embodiments, the touch screen has a video resolution of about 160 dpi. The user optionally uses any suitable object or attachment such as a stylus, a finger, etc. to contact the touch screen 112. In some embodiments, the user interface is designed to work primarily through finger-based contacts and gestures, which may not be as accurate as stylus-based input due to the larger contact area of ​​the finger on the touch screen. In some embodiments, the device converts rough finger-based input into precise pointer / cursor positioning or commands for performing the actions desired by the user.

[0056] In some embodiments, in addition to the touch screen, the 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 touch screen, does not display visual output. The touchpad is optionally a touch-sensitive surface separate from the touch screen 112, or an extension of the touch-sensitive surface formed by the touch screen.

[0057] The device 100 also includes a power system 162 for powering the 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., a light emitting diode (LED)), and any other components associated with the generation, management, and distribution of power in a portable device.

[0058] Device 100 optionally also includes one or more optical sensors 164 . Figure 1AAn optical sensor coupled to an optical sensor controller 158 in the I / O subsystem 106 is shown. 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 the imaging module 143 (also called a camera module), the optical sensor 164 optionally captures a static image or video. In some embodiments, the optical sensor is located on the rear of the device 100, opposite to the touch screen display 112 on the front of the device, so that the touch screen display can be used as a viewfinder for static images and / or video image acquisition. In some embodiments, the optical sensor is located on the front of the device so that when the user views other video conference participants on the touch screen display, the image of the user is optionally obtained for video conferencing. In some embodiments, the positioning of the optical sensor 164 can be changed by the user (e.g., by rotating the lens and sensor in the device housing) so that a single optical sensor 164 is used with the touch screen display for both video conferencing and static image and / or video image acquisition.

[0059] Device 100 optionally also includes one or more depth camera sensors 175 . Figure 1A A depth camera sensor coupled to a depth camera controller 169 in the I / O subsystem 106 is shown. The depth camera sensor 175 receives data from the environment to create a three-dimensional model of an object (e.g., a face) within the scene from a viewpoint (e.g., a depth camera sensor). In some embodiments, in conjunction with the imaging module 143 (also referred to as a camera module), the depth camera sensor 175 is optionally used to determine a depth map of different portions of an image captured by the imaging module 143. In some embodiments, the depth camera sensor is located at the front of the device 100, so that an image of the user with depth information is optionally obtained for video conferencing while the user is viewing other video conference participants on the touch screen display, and a selfie with depth map data is captured. In some embodiments, the depth camera sensor 175 is located at the rear of the device, or at both the rear and front of the device 100. In some embodiments, the positioning of the depth camera sensor 175 can be changed by the user (e.g., by rotating the lens and sensor in the device housing) so that the depth camera sensor 175 is used with the touch screen display for both video conferencing and still image and / or video image acquisition.

[0060] Device 100 optionally also includes one or more contact intensity sensors 165 . Figure 1AA contact force sensor is shown coupled to a force sensor controller 159 in the I / O subsystem 106. Contact force sensor 165 optionally includes one or more piezoresistive strain gauges, capacitive force sensors, electrical force sensors, piezoelectric force sensors, optical force sensors, capacitive touch-sensitive surfaces, or other force sensors (e.g., sensors for measuring the force (or pressure) of contact on a touch-sensitive surface). Contact force sensor 165 receives contact force information (e.g., pressure information or a surrogate for pressure information) from the environment. In some embodiments, at least one contact force sensor is juxtaposed or adjacent to a touch-sensitive surface (e.g., touch-sensitive display system 112). In some embodiments, at least one contact force sensor is located on the back of device 100, opposite to touch screen display 112 located on the front of device 100.

[0061] Device 100 optionally also includes one or more proximity sensors 166 . Figure 1A A proximity sensor 166 is shown coupled to the peripherals interface 118. Alternatively, the proximity sensor 166 is optionally coupled to the input controller 160 in the I / O subsystem 106. The proximity sensor 166 is optionally implemented as described in the following U.S. patent application numbers: 11 / 241,839, entitled "Proximity Detector In Handheld Device"; 11 / 240,788, entitled "Proximity Detector In Handheld Device"; 11 / 620,702, entitled "Using Ambient Light Sensor To Augment Proximity Sensor Output"; 11 / 586,862, entitled "Automated Response To And Sensing Of User Activity In Portable Devices"; and 11 / 638,251, entitled "Methods And Systems For Automatic Configuration Of Peripherals", which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety. In some embodiments, when the multifunction device is placed near the user's ear (e.g., when the user is on a phone call), the proximity sensor turns off and disables the touch screen 112.

[0062] Device 100 optionally also includes one or more tactile output generators 167 . Figure 1AA tactile output generator is shown coupled to a tactile feedback controller 161 in the I / O subsystem 106. The tactile output generator 167 optionally includes one or more electroacoustic devices such as a speaker or other audio component; and / or an electromechanical device for converting energy into linear motion such as a motor, solenoid, electroactive polymer, piezoelectric actuator, electrostatic actuator, or other tactile output generating component (e.g., a component for converting an electrical signal into a tactile output on the device). The contact force sensor 165 receives tactile feedback generation instructions from the tactile feedback module 133 and generates a tactile output on the device 100 that can be felt by a user of the device 100. In some embodiments, at least one tactile output generator is arranged in parallel or adjacent to a touch-sensitive surface (e.g., a touch-sensitive display system 112) and optionally generates a tactile output by moving the touch-sensitive surface vertically (e.g., inward / outward of the surface of the device 100) or laterally (e.g., backward and forward in the same plane as the surface of the device 100). In some embodiments, at least one tactile output generator sensor is located on the back of the device 100, opposite the touch screen display 112 located on the front of the device 100.

[0063] Device 100 optionally also includes one or more accelerometers 168 . Figure 1A An accelerometer 168 is shown coupled to the peripheral device interface 118. Alternatively, the accelerometer 168 is optionally coupled to the input controller 160 in the I / O subsystem 106. The accelerometer 168 is optionally implemented as described in the following U.S. Patent Publication Nos.: 20050190059, entitled "Acceleration-based Theft Detection System for Portable Electronic Devices" and 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 in a portrait view or a landscape view on the touch screen display based on analysis of data received from one or more accelerometers. The device 100 optionally includes a magnetometer and a GPS (or GLONASS or other global navigation system) receiver in addition to the accelerometer 168 for obtaining information about the position and orientation (e.g., portrait or landscape) of the device 100.

[0064] 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 (or instruction set) 136. In addition, in some embodiments, memory 102 ( Figure 1A ) or 370( Figure 3 ) storage device / global internal state 157, such as Figure 1A and Figure 3 . The device / global internal state 157 includes one or more of the following: active application state, which indicates which application (if any) is 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 related to the device's position and / or posture.

[0065] The operating system 126 (e.g., Darwin, RTXC, LINUX, UNIX, OS X, iOS, WINDOWS, or an embedded operating system 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 facilitating communication between various hardware components and software components.

[0066] The communication module 128 facilitates communication with other devices through one or more external ports 124, and also includes various software components for processing data received by the RF circuit 108 and / or the external port 124. The external port 124 (e.g., Universal Serial Bus (USB), FireWire, etc.) is suitable for coupling directly to other devices, or indirectly through a network (e.g., the Internet, wireless LAN, etc.). In some embodiments, the external port is connected to (trademark of Apple Inc.) devices.

[0067] The contact / motion module 130 optionally detects contact with the touch screen 112 (in conjunction with the display controller 156) and other touch-sensitive devices (e.g., a touchpad or physical click wheel). The contact / motion module 130 includes various software components for performing various operations related to contact detection, such as determining whether contact has occurred (e.g., detecting a finger press event), determining the contact strength (e.g., the force or pressure of the contact, or a substitute for the force or pressure of the contact), determining whether there is movement of the contact and tracking the 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 the contact point being represented by a series of contact data. These operations are optionally applied to a single point of contact (e.g., a single finger contact) or multiple points of simultaneous contact (e.g., "multi-touch" / multiple finger contacts). In some embodiments, the contact / motion module 130 and display controller 156 detect contact on the touch pad.

[0068] In some embodiments, the contact / motion module 130 uses a set of one or more intensity thresholds to determine whether an action has been performed by a user (e.g., to determine whether a user has "clicked" an icon). In some embodiments, at least a subset of the intensity thresholds are determined based on software parameters (e.g., the intensity thresholds are not determined by the activation thresholds of specific physical actuators and can be adjusted without changing the physical hardware of the device 100). For example, without changing the touchpad or touchscreen display hardware, the mouse "click" threshold of a touchpad or touchscreen can be set to any one of a large range of predefined thresholds. Additionally, in some specific implementations, a software setting is provided to the user of the device for adjusting one or more intensity thresholds in a set of intensity thresholds (e.g., by adjusting individual intensity thresholds and / or by utilizing a system-level click on an "intensity" parameter to adjust multiple intensity thresholds at once).

[0069] The contact / motion module 130 optionally detects gesture input by the user. Different gestures on the touch-sensitive surface have different contact patterns (e.g., different motions, timings, and / or intensities of the detected contacts). 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 (lift-off) event at the same location (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 the touch-sensitive surface includes detecting a finger press event, then detecting one or more finger drag events, and then detecting a finger lift (lift-off) event.

[0070] The graphics module 132 includes various known software components for rendering and displaying graphics on the touch screen 112 or other display, including components for changing the visual impact (e.g., brightness, transparency, saturation, contrast, or other visual attributes) of the displayed graphics. As used herein, the term "graphics" includes any object that can be displayed to a user, including but not limited to text, web pages, icons (such as user interface objects including soft keys), digital images, videos, animations, etc.

[0071] In some embodiments, the graphics module 132 stores data representing graphics to be used. Each graphic is optionally assigned a corresponding code. The graphics module 132 receives one or more codes for specifying the graphics to be displayed from an application or the like, along with coordinate data and other graphics attribute data if necessary, and then generates screen image data to be output to the display controller 156.

[0072] Haptic feedback module 133 includes various software components for generating instructions used by tactile output generator 167 to produce tactile output at one or more locations on device 100 in response to user interaction with device 100 .

[0073] Text input module 134, optionally as part of graphics module 132, provides a soft keyboard for entering text in various applications (eg, contacts 137, email 140, IM 141, browser 147, and any other application requiring text input).

[0074] The GPS module 135 determines the location of the device and provides this information for use in various applications (e.g., to the phone 138 for use in location-based dialing; to the camera 143 as picture / video metadata; and to applications that provide location-based services, such as a weather widget, a local yellow pages widget, and a map / navigation widget).

[0075] Application 136 optionally includes the following modules (or instruction sets) or a subset or superset thereof:

[0076] Contacts module 137 (sometimes called address book or contact list);

[0077] Telephone module 138;

[0078] Video conferencing module 139;

[0079] Email client module 140;

[0080] Instant messaging (IM) module 141;

[0081] Fitness support module 142;

[0082] A camera module 143 for still images and / or video images;

[0083] Image management module 144;

[0084] Video player module;

[0085] Music player module;

[0086] Browser module 147;

[0087] Calendar module 148;

[0088] A widget module 149, which optionally includes one or more of the following: a weather widget 149-1, a stock market widget 149-2, a calculator widget 149-3, an alarm widget 149-4, a dictionary widget 149-5, and other widgets acquired by the user, and a user-created widget 149-6;

[0089] A widget creator module 150 for forming a user-created widget 149 - 6 ;

[0090] Search module 151;

[0091] Video and music player module 152, which merges the video player module and the music player module;

[0092] Notepad module 153;

[0093] Map module 154; and / or

[0094] Online video module 155.

[0095] Examples of other applications 136 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, voice recognition, and voice replication.

[0096] In combination with the touch screen 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 (for example, stored in the application internal state 192 of the contact module 137 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 the like.

[0097] In conjunction with RF circuit 108, audio circuit 110, speaker 111, microphone 113, touch screen 112, display controller 156, contact / motion module 130, graphics module 132, and text input module 134, phone module 138 is optionally used to enter a character sequence corresponding to a phone number, access one or more phone numbers in contact module 137, modify an entered phone number, dial a corresponding phone number, conduct a conversation, and disconnect or hang up when the conversation is completed. As described above, wireless communication optionally uses any of a variety of communication standards, protocols, and technologies.

[0098] In combination with the RF circuit 108, the audio circuit 110, the speaker 111, the microphone 113, the touch screen 112, the display controller 156, the optical sensor 164, the optical sensor controller 158, the contact / motion module 130, the graphics module 132, the text input module 134, the contact module 137 and the telephone module 138, the video conferencing module 139 includes executable instructions for initiating, conducting and terminating a video conference between a user and one or more other participants in accordance with user instructions.

[0099] In conjunction with RF circuit 108, touch screen 112, display controller 156, contact / 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 instructions. In conjunction with image management module 144, email client module 140 makes it very easy to create and send emails with still images or video images captured by camera module 143.

[0100] In conjunction with the RF circuit 108, the touch screen 112, the display controller 156, the contact / motion module 130, the graphics module 132, and the text input module 134, the instant messaging module 141 includes executable instructions for the following operations: entering a character sequence corresponding to an instant message, modifying previously entered characters, transmitting a corresponding instant message (e.g., using a short message service (SMS) or multimedia message service (MMS) protocol for telephone-based instant messaging or using XMPP, SIMPLE, or IMPS for Internet-based instant messaging), receiving instant messages, and viewing received instant messages. In some embodiments, the transmitted and / or received instant messages optionally include graphics, photos, audio files, video files, and / or other attachments supported in MMS and / or enhanced messaging services (EMS). As used herein, "instant messaging" 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).

[0101] In combination with the RF circuit 108, the touch screen 112, the display controller 156, the contact / motion module 130, the graphics module 132, the text input module 134, the GPS module 135, the map module 154 and the music player module, the fitness support module 142 includes executable instructions for creating a fitness (e.g., with time, distance and / or calorie burn goals); communicating with fitness sensors (sports equipment); receiving fitness sensor data; calibrating sensors for monitoring fitness; selecting and playing music for fitness; and displaying, storing and transmitting fitness data.

[0102] In conjunction with the touch screen 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 the following operations: capturing still images or videos (including video streams) and storing them in the memory 102, modifying the characteristics of the still images or videos, or deleting the still images or videos from the memory 102.

[0103] In conjunction with touch screen 112, display controller 156, touch / motion module 130, graphics module 132, text input module 134, and camera module 143, image management module 144 includes executable instructions for arranging, modifying (e.g., editing) or otherwise manipulating, marking, deleting, presenting (e.g., in a digital slideshow or album), and storing still images and / or video images.

[0104] In combination with the RF circuit 108, the touch screen 112, the display controller 156, the touch / motion module 130, the graphics module 132 and the text input module 134, the browser module 147 includes executable instructions for browsing the Internet in accordance with user instructions, including searching, linking to, receiving and displaying web pages or portions thereof, as well as attachments and other files linked to web pages.

[0105] In combination with the RF circuit 108, the touch screen 112, the display controller 156, the touch / motion module 130, the graphics module 132, the text input module 134, the email client module 140 and the browser module 147, the calendar module 148 includes executable instructions for creating, displaying, modifying and storing calendars and data associated with the calendar (e.g., calendar entries, to-do items, etc.) in accordance with user instructions.

[0106] In conjunction with RF circuit 108, touch screen 112, display controller 156, contact / motion module 130, graphics module 132, text input module 134, and browser module 147, widget module 149 is a mini-application that is optionally downloaded and used by a user (e.g., weather widget 149-1, stock market widget 149-2, calculator widget 149-3, alarm widget 149-4, and dictionary widget 149-5) or a mini-application created by a user (e.g., user-created widget 149-6). In some embodiments, the widget includes an HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) file, a CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) file, and a JavaScript file. In some embodiments, the widget includes an XML (Extensible Markup Language) file and a JavaScript file (e.g., Yahoo! widget).

[0107] In combination with the RF circuit 108, touch screen 112, display controller 156, touch / motion module 130, graphics module 132, text input module 134 and browser module 147, the widget creator module 150 is optionally used by a user to create widgets (e.g., converting a user-specified portion of a web page into a widget).

[0108] In combination with the touch screen 112, display controller 156, contact / 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) in accordance with user instructions.

[0109] In conjunction with touch screen 112, display controller 156, contact / 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 that allow a user to download and play back recorded music and other sound files stored in one or more file formats, such as MP3 or AAC files, and executable instructions for displaying, presenting, or otherwise playing back video (e.g., on touch screen 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 (trademark of Apple Inc.).

[0110] In conjunction with the touch screen 112, display controller 156, contact / 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 lists, etc. according to user instructions.

[0111] In combination with the RF circuit 108, the touch screen 112, the display controller 156, the touch / motion module 130, the graphics module 132, the text input module 134, the GPS module 135 and the browser module 147, the map module 154 is optionally used to receive, display, modify and store maps and data associated with the maps (e.g., driving directions, data relating to stores and other points of interest at or near a particular location, and other location-based data) in accordance with user instructions.

[0112] In conjunction with touch screen 112, display controller 156, contact / motion module 130, graphics module 132, audio circuit 110, speaker 111, RF circuit 108, text input module 134, email client module 140, and browser module 147, online video module 155 includes instructions for the following operations: allowing a user to access, browse, receive (e.g., by streaming and / or downloading), playback (e.g., on the touch screen or on an external display connected via external port 124), send an email with a link to a specific online video, and otherwise manage online videos in one or more file formats such as H.264. In some embodiments, instant messaging module 141 is used instead of email client module 140 to send a link to a specific online video. Additional description of online video applications can be found in U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 936,562, filed on 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 on December 31, 2007, entitled “Portable Multifunction Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for Playing Online Videos,” the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.

[0113] Each of the modules and applications described above 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., the computer-implemented methods and other information processing methods described herein). These modules (e.g., instruction sets) do not have to be implemented as independent software programs (such as computer programs (e.g., including instructions)), processes, or modules, so various subsets of these modules are optionally combined or otherwise rearranged in various embodiments. For example, a video player module is optionally combined with a music player module into a single module (e.g., Figure 1A In some embodiments, the memory 102 optionally stores a subset of the above modules and data structures. In addition, the memory 102 optionally stores additional modules and data structures not described above.

[0114] In some embodiments, the device 100 is a device where the operation of a predefined set of functions on the device is performed exclusively through a touch screen and / or a touch pad. By using a touch screen and / or a touch pad as the primary input control device for operating the device 100, the number of physical input control devices (e.g., push buttons, dials, etc.) on the device 100 is optionally reduced.

[0115] A predefined set of functions that are performed exclusively through a touch screen and / or a touch pad optionally includes navigation between user interfaces. In some embodiments, the touch pad, when touched by a user, navigates the device 100 from any user interface displayed on the device 100 to a main menu, a main desktop menu, or a root menu. In such embodiments, a touch pad 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 touch pad.

[0116] Figure 1B 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 ) includes an event classifier 170 (e.g., in the operating system 126) and a corresponding application 136-1 (e.g., any one of the aforementioned applications 137 to 151, 155, 380 to 390).

[0117] Event classifier 170 receives event information and determines the application 136-1 and the application view 191 of application 136-1 to which the event information is to be delivered. Event classifier 170 includes event monitor 171 and event distributor 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 is to be delivered.

[0118] In some embodiments, the application internal state 192 includes additional information, such as one or more of the following: resumption information to be used when application 136-1 resumes execution, user interface state information indicating that information is being displayed or is ready to be displayed by application 136-1, a state queue for enabling a user to return to a previous state or view of application 136-1, and a repeat / undo queue of previous actions taken by the user.

[0119] Event monitor 171 receives event information from peripherals interface 118. Event information includes information about sub-events (e.g., user touches on touch-sensitive display 112 as part of a multi-touch gesture). Peripherals 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 (through audio circuit 110). The information that peripherals interface 118 receives from I / O subsystem 106 includes information from touch-sensitive display 112 or a touch-sensitive surface.

[0120] In some embodiments, event monitor 171 sends requests to peripheral device interface 118 at predetermined intervals. In response, peripheral device interface 118 transmits event information. In other embodiments, peripheral device interface 118 transmits event information only when there is a significant event (e.g., receiving an input above a predetermined noise threshold and / or receiving an input for more than a predetermined duration).

[0121] In some embodiments, the event classifier 170 also includes a hit view determination module 172 and / or an active event identifier determination module 173.

[0122] When the touch-sensitive display 112 displays more than one view, the hit view determination module 172 provides software procedures for determining where within one or more views a sub-event has occurred. A view consists of controls and other elements that a user can see on the display.

[0123] Another aspect of the user interface associated with an application is a set of views, sometimes also referred to herein as application views or user interface windows, in which information is displayed and touch-based gestures occur. The application views (of the respective application) in which a touch is detected optionally correspond to a programmatic level within the programmatic or view hierarchy of the application. For example, the lowest level view in which a touch is detected is optionally referred to as a hit view, and the set of events that are identified as correct input is optionally determined at least in part based on the hit view of the initial touch that started the touch-based gesture.

[0124] Hit view determination module 172 receives information related to sub-events of touch-based gestures. When an application has multiple views organized in a hierarchy, hit view determination module 172 identifies the hit view as the lowest view in the hierarchy that should handle the sub-events. 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 that form an event or potential event) occurs. Once a hit view is identified by hit view determination module 172, the hit view typically receives all sub-events related to the same touch or input source for which it is identified as the hit view.

[0125] Active event recognizer determination module 173 determines which view or views within the view hierarchy should receive a particular sequence of sub-events. In some embodiments, active event recognizer determination module 173 determines that only the hit view should receive a particular sequence of sub-events. In other embodiments, active event recognizer determination module 173 determines that all views that include the physical location of the sub-event are actively participating views, and therefore determines that all actively participating views should receive a particular sequence of sub-events. In other embodiments, even if a touch sub-event is completely confined to an area associated with one particular view, higher views in the hierarchy will still remain as actively participating views.

[0126] Event distributor module 174 distributes event information to event recognizers (e.g., event recognizers 180). In embodiments including active event recognizer determination module 173, event distributor module 174 delivers the event information to the event recognizers determined by active event recognizer determination module 173. In some embodiments, event distributor module 174 stores the event information in an event queue, which is retrieved by corresponding event receivers 182.

[0127] 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 is part of another module stored in memory 102, such as contact / motion module 130.

[0128] In some embodiments, application 136-1 includes multiple 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 user interface of the application. Each application view 191 of application 136-1 includes one or more event identifiers 180. Typically, the corresponding application view 191 includes multiple event identifiers 180. In other embodiments, one or more event identifiers in event identifiers 180 are part of an independent module, which is a higher-level object such as a user interface toolkit or application 136-1 from which methods and other properties are inherited. In some embodiments, the corresponding event handler 190 includes one or more of the following: data updater 176, object updater 177, GUI updater 178 and / or event data 179 received from event classifier 170. Event handler 190 optionally utilizes or calls data updater 176, object updater 177 or GUI updater 178 to update application internal state 192. Alternatively, one or more of the application views 191 include one or more corresponding event handlers 190. In addition, in some embodiments, one or more of the data updater 176, the object updater 177, and the GUI updater 178 are included in the corresponding application view 191.

[0129] The corresponding event identifier 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 identifier 180 includes an event receiver 182 and an event comparator 184. In some embodiments, the event identifier 180 also includes metadata 183 and at least a subset of event delivery instructions 188 (which optionally includes sub-event delivery instructions).

[0130] Event receiver 182 receives event information from event classifier 170. 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 the movement of the touch, the event information optionally also includes the speed and direction of the sub-event. In some embodiments, the event includes the device rotating from one orientation to another orientation (for example, from a longitudinal orientation to a transverse orientation, or vice versa), and the event information includes corresponding information about the current orientation of the device (also referred to as the device posture).

[0131] Event comparator 184 compares event information with predefined event or sub-event definitions, and determines an event or sub-event based on the comparison, or determines or updates the state of an event or sub-event. In some embodiments, event comparator 184 includes event definition 186. Event definition 186 includes the definition of an event (e.g., a predefined sub-event sequence), such as event 1 (187-1), event 2 (187-2), and others. In some embodiments, sub-events in events (e.g., 187-1 and / or 187-2) include, for example, touch start, touch end, touch move, touch cancel, and multi-touch. In one example, the definition of event 1 (187-1) is a double-click on a displayed object. For example, a double-click includes a first touch (touch start) of a predetermined duration on a displayed object, a first lift-off (touch end) of a predetermined duration, a second touch (touch start) of a predetermined duration on a displayed object, and a second lift-off (touch end) of a predetermined duration. In another example, the definition of event 2 (187-2) is a drag on a displayed object. For example, dragging includes a touch (or contact) of a predetermined duration on a displayed object, movement of the touch on the touch-sensitive display 112, and lifting of the touch (touch end). In some embodiments, the event also includes information for one or more associated event handlers 190.

[0132] In some embodiments, event definition 186 includes a definition of an event for a corresponding user interface object. In some embodiments, event comparator 184 performs a hit test to determine which user interface object is associated with a 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 an event handler associated with a sub-event and the object that triggered the hit test.

[0133] In some embodiments, the definition of the corresponding event (187) also includes a delay action that delays the delivery of the event information until it has been determined that the sub-event sequence does or does not correspond to the event type of the event identifier.

[0134] When a corresponding event recognizer 180 determines that a sequence of sub-events 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 of the touch-based gesture are ignored. In this case, other event recognizers (if any) that remain active for the hit view continue to track and process sub-events of the ongoing touch-based gesture.

[0135] In some embodiments, the corresponding event recognizers 180 include metadata 183 with configurable properties, flags, and / or lists that indicate how the event delivery system should perform sub-event delivery to actively participating event recognizers. In some embodiments, metadata 183 includes configurable properties, flags, and / or lists that indicate how event recognizers interact or can interact with each other. In some embodiments, metadata 183 includes configurable properties, flags, and / or lists that indicate whether sub-events are delivered to different levels in a view or programmatic hierarchy.

[0136] In some embodiments, when one or more specific sub-events of an event are identified, the corresponding event recognizer 180 activates an event handler 190 associated with the event. In some embodiments, 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 deferred sending) the sub-events to the corresponding hit view. In some embodiments, the event recognizer 180 throws a flag associated with the identified event, and the event handler 190 associated with the flag obtains the flag and executes a predefined process.

[0137] In some embodiments, the event delivery instructions 188 include 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 a sub-event sequence or to an actively participating view. The event handler associated with the sub-event sequence or with an actively participating view receives the event information and executes a predetermined process.

[0138] In some embodiments, 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 embodiments, 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 positioning 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 a touch-sensitive display.

[0139] In some embodiments, event handler 190 includes or has access to data updater 176, object updater 177, and GUI updater 178. In some embodiments, 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 embodiments, they are included in two or more software modules.

[0140] It should be understood that the above discussion of event processing of user touches on a touch-sensitive display also applies to other forms of user input that utilize input devices to operate the multifunction device 100, and not all user input is initiated on the touch screen. For example, mouse movement and mouse button presses, optionally in conjunction with single or multiple keyboard presses or holddowns; contact movement on a touch pad, such as tapping, dragging, scrolling, etc.; stylus input; movement of the device; verbal commands; detected eye movement; biometric input; and / or any combination thereof are optionally used as input corresponding to sub-events that define the event to be distinguished.

[0141] Figure 2A portable multifunction device 100 with a touch screen 112 according to some embodiments is illustrated. The touch screen 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 of these graphics by, for example, making gestures on the graphics 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, when the user interrupts contact with one or more graphics, selection of one or more graphics will occur. 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 rolling of fingers that have been in contact with the device 100 (from right to left, from left to right, up and / or down). In some specific implementations or in some cases, inadvertent contact with a graphic will not select the graphic. For example, when the gesture corresponding to the selection is a tap, a swipe gesture that sweeps over an application icon optionally does not select the corresponding application.

[0142] The device 100 optionally also includes one or more physical buttons, such as a "home" or menu button 204. As previously described, the menu button 204 is optionally used to navigate to any application 136 in a set of applications that are optionally executed on the device 100. Alternatively, in some embodiments, the menu button is implemented as a soft key in a GUI displayed on the touch screen 112.

[0143] In some embodiments, the device 100 includes a touch screen 112, a menu button 204, a push button 206 for turning the device on / off and for locking the device, one or more volume adjustment buttons 208, a user identity module (SIM) card slot 210, an earphone jack 212, and a docking / charging external port 124. The push button 206 is optionally used to turn the device on / off by pressing the button and keeping the button in a pressed state for a predefined time interval; lock the device by pressing the button and releasing the button before the predefined time interval passes; and / or unlock the device or initiate an unlocking process. In an alternative embodiment, the device 100 also accepts voice input for activating or deactivating certain functions through a microphone 113. The device 100 also optionally includes one or more contact strength sensors 165 for detecting the strength of contact on the touch screen 112, and / or one or more tactile output generators 167 for generating tactile output for a user of the device 100.

[0144] Figure 3300 is a block diagram of an exemplary multifunction device with a display and a touch-sensitive surface according to some embodiments. Device 300 does not have to be portable. In some embodiments, device 300 is a laptop computer, a desktop computer, a tablet computer, a multimedia player device, a navigation device, an educational device (such as a children's learning toy), a game system, or a control device (e.g., a home controller or an industrial controller). Device 300 typically includes one or more processing units (CPUs) 310, one or more network or other communication interfaces 360, a memory 370, and one or more communication buses 320 for interconnecting these components. The communication bus 320 optionally includes circuits (sometimes referred to as a chipset) that interconnect system components and control communications between system components. Device 300 includes an input / output (I / O) interface 330 with a display 340, which is typically a touch screen display. The I / O interface 330 also optionally includes a keyboard and / or a mouse (or other pointing device) 350 and a touchpad 355, a tactile output generator 357 for generating tactile output on the device 300 (e.g., similar to the above reference Figure 1A The tactile output generator 167 described above), the sensor 359 (e.g., an optical sensor, an acceleration sensor, a proximity sensor, a touch sensor, and / or a contact intensity sensor (similar to the above reference Figure 1A Memory 370 optionally includes one or more storage devices located away from CPU 310. In some embodiments, memory 370 stores data related to portable multifunction device 100 ( Figure 1A ) or a subset thereof. In addition, memory 370 optionally stores additional programs, modules, and data structures not present in memory 102 of portable multifunction device 100. For example, memory 370 of device 300 optionally stores a drawing module 380, a presentation module 382, ​​a word processing module 384, a website creation module 386, a disk editing module 388, and / or a spreadsheet module 390, while portable multifunction device 100 ( Figure 1A )'s memory 102 optionally does not store these modules.

[0145] Figure 3Each element in the above-mentioned elements in is optionally stored in one or more memory devices of the previously mentioned memory device. Each module in the above-mentioned modules corresponds to the instruction set for performing the function described above. The above-mentioned modules or computer programs (for example, instruction sets or including instructions) do not have to be realized with independent software programs (such as computer programs (for example, including instructions)), processes or modules, and therefore the various subsets of these modules are optionally combined or otherwise rearranged in various embodiments. In some embodiments, memory 370 optionally stores the subset of the above-mentioned modules and data structures. In addition, memory 370 optionally stores additional modules and data structures not described above.

[0146] Attention is now turned to an embodiment of a user interface that is optionally implemented on, for example, portable multifunction device 100.

[0147] Figure 4A An exemplary user interface of an application menu on portable multifunction device 100 according to some embodiments is illustrated. 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:

[0148] Signal strength indicators 402 for wireless communications such as cellular signals and Wi-Fi signals;

[0149] Time 404;

[0150] Bluetooth indicator 405;

[0151] Battery status indicator 406;

[0152] A tray 408 with icons for commonly used applications, such as:

[0153] o an icon 416 of the phone module 138 labeled “Phone” which optionally includes an indicator 414 of the number of missed calls or voicemails;

[0154] o an icon 418 of the email client module 140 labeled “Mail”, which optionally includes an indicator 410 of the number of unread emails;

[0155] o An icon 420 labeled “Browser” of the browser module 147; and

[0156] o an icon 422 labeled “iPod” of a video and music player module 152 (also referred to as an iPod (trademark of Apple Inc.) module 152); and

[0157] Icons for other apps, such as:

[0158] o Icon 424 of IM module 141 labeled “Message”;

[0159] o Icon 426 labeled “Calendar” of calendar module 148;

[0160] o Icon 428 labeled “Photos” of the image management module 144;

[0161] o An icon 430 labeled “Camera” of the camera module 143;

[0162] o Icon 432 labeled “Online Video” of the online video module 155;

[0163] o Icon 434 labeled “Stock Market” of the stock market widget 149-2;

[0164] o an icon 436 labeled “MAP” of the map module 154;

[0165] o Icon 438 labeled “Weather” of the weather widget 149-1;

[0166] o An icon 440 labeled “Clock” of the alarm clock widget 149-4;

[0167] o an icon 442 labeled “Fitness Support” of the fitness support module 142;

[0168] o An icon 444 labeled "Notepad" of the notepad module 153; and

[0169] o An icon 446 of a settings application or module labeled “Settings” that provides access to settings for the device 100 and its various applications 136.

[0170] It should be noted that Figure 4A The illustrated icon labels are exemplary only. For example, the icon 422 of the video and music player module 152 is labeled "Music" or "Music Player". Other labels are optionally used for various application icons. In some embodiments, the label of the corresponding application icon includes the name of the application corresponding to the corresponding application icon. In some embodiments, the label of a particular application icon is different from the name of the application corresponding to the particular application icon.

[0171] Figure 4B The example embodiment has a touch-sensitive surface 451 (eg, touch screen display 112) that is separate from a display 450 (eg, touch screen display 112). Figure 3 a tablet device or a touch pad 355) (e.g., Figure 3Device 300 also optionally includes one or more contact intensity sensors (e.g., one or more of sensors 359) for detecting intensity of contacts on touch-sensitive surface 451 and / or one or more tactile output generators 357 for generating tactile output for a user of device 300.

[0172] Although some of the examples below are given with reference to input on a touch screen display 112 (where a touch-sensitive surface and a display are combined), in some embodiments, the device detects input on a touch-sensitive surface that is separate from the display, such as Figure 4B In some embodiments, the touch-sensitive surface (e.g., Figure 4B 451) has a main axis (e.g., Figure 4B 453) corresponding to the principal axis (for example, Figure 4B According to these embodiments, the device detects a position corresponding to a corresponding position on the display (e.g., Figure 4B 460 corresponds to 468 and 462 corresponds to 470) in contact with touch-sensitive surface 451 (e.g., Figure 4B Thus, when the touch-sensitive surface (e.g., Figure 4B 451) and a display of a multi-function device (e.g., Figure 4B When the user input detected by the device on the touch-sensitive surface (e.g., contacts 460 and 462 and their movement) is separated, the device is used to manipulate the user interface on the display. It should be understood that similar methods are optionally used for other user interfaces described herein.

[0173] Additionally, although the following examples are primarily given with reference to finger inputs (e.g., finger contacts, single-finger tap gestures, finger swipe gestures), it should be understood that in some embodiments, one or more of these finger inputs are replaced by input from another input device (e.g., mouse-based input or stylus input). For example, a swipe gesture is optionally replaced by a mouse click (e.g., instead of contact), followed by movement of the cursor along the path of the swipe (e.g., instead of movement of the contact). As another example, a tap gesture is optionally replaced by a mouse click when the cursor is over the location of the tap gesture (e.g., instead of detecting contact, followed by ceasing to detect contact). Similarly, when multiple user inputs are detected simultaneously, it should be understood that multiple computer mice are optionally used simultaneously, or mice and finger contacts are optionally used simultaneously.

[0174] Figure 5AAn exemplary personal electronic device 500 is illustrated. Device 500 includes a body 502. In some embodiments, device 500 may include a body 502 relative to devices 100 and 300 (e.g., Figures 1A to 4B ) some or all of the features described in the foregoing. In some embodiments, device 500 has a touch-sensitive display screen 504, referred to hereinafter as touch screen 504. Alternatively, or in addition to touch screen 504, device 500 also has a display and a touch-sensitive surface. As with devices 100 and 300, in some embodiments, touch screen 504 (or touch-sensitive surface) optionally includes one or more intensity sensors for detecting the intensity of contact (e.g., touch) applied. One or more intensity sensors of touch screen 504 (or touch-sensitive surface) can provide output data representing the intensity of touch. The user interface of device 500 can respond to touch based on the intensity of the touch, which means that touches of different intensities can invoke different user interface operations on device 500.

[0175] Exemplary techniques for detecting and processing touch intensity are found, for example, in the following related applications: International patent application serial number PCT / US2013 / 040061, entitled “Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for Displaying UserInterface Objects Corresponding to an Application,” filed on May 8, 2013, published as WIPO publication number WO / 2013 / 169849; and International patent application serial number PCT / US2013 / 069483, entitled “Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for Transitioning Between TouchInput to Display Output Relationships,” filed on November 11, 2013, published as WIPO publication number WO / 2014 / 105276, each of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.

[0176] In some embodiments, the device 500 has one or more input mechanisms 506 and 508. The input mechanisms 506 and 508 (if included) can be physical. Examples of physical input mechanisms include push buttons and rotatable mechanisms. In some embodiments, the device 500 has one or more attachment mechanisms. Such attachment mechanisms (if included) can allow the device 500 to be attached to, for example, hats, glasses, earrings, necklaces, shirts, jackets, bracelets, watchbands, bracelets, pants, belts, shoes, wallets, backpacks, etc. These attachment mechanisms allow the user to wear the device 500.

[0177] Figure 5B An exemplary personal electronic device 500 is depicted. In some embodiments, the device 500 may include a Figure 1A , Figure 1B and Figure 3 Some or all of the components described. Device 500 has a bus 512 that operatively couples an I / O portion 514 to one or more computer processors 516 and a memory 518. I / O portion 514 may be connected to a display 504, which may have a touch-sensitive component 522 and optionally an intensity sensor 524 (e.g., a contact intensity sensor). In addition, I / O portion 514 may be connected to a 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 is optionally a rotatable input device or a depressible input device and a rotatable input device. In some examples, input mechanism 508 is optionally a button.

[0178] In some examples, input mechanism 508 is optionally a microphone. Personal electronic device 500 optionally includes various sensors, such as GPS sensor 532, accelerometer 534, orientation sensor 540 (e.g., compass), gyroscope 536, motion sensor 538, and / or combinations thereof, all of which are operably connected to I / O portion 514.

[0179] 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 that, when executed by one or more computer processors 516, may cause the computer processors to perform the techniques described below, including process 700 ( Figure 7). Computer-readable storage media can be any medium that can tangibly contain or store computer-executable instructions for use by or in conjunction with instruction execution systems, devices, and apparatuses. 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 may 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 disks based on CD, DVD, or Blu-ray technology, and persistent solid-state memories such as flash memory, solid-state drives, and the like. Personal electronic device 500 is not limited to Figure 5B components and configurations, but may include other components or additional components in a variety of configurations.

[0180] As used herein, the term "indicative representation" refers to an optional feature of the apparatus 100, 300, and / or 500 ( Figure 1A , Figure 3 and FIG. 5A to FIG. 5B ) is a user-interactive graphical user interface object displayed on a display screen of a computer. For example, an image (e.g., an icon), a button, and text (e.g., a hyperlink) optionally each constitute an affordance.

[0181] As used herein, the term "focus selector" refers to an input element used to indicate the current portion of a user interface that a user is interacting with. In some implementations that include a cursor or other position 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), a focus selector is displayed on a touch-sensitive surface (e.g., Figure 3 Touchpad 355 or Figure 4B In the event that an input (e.g., a press input) is detected on the touch-sensitive surface 451 in the display, the particular user interface element is adjusted according to the detected input. In the case that a touch-screen display (e.g., Figure 1A A touch-sensitive display system 112 or Figure 4AIn some implementations of the touch screen 112 in FIG. 1 , a contact detected on the touch screen acts as a “focus selector” such that when an input (e.g., a press input by the contact) is detected at the location of a particular user interface element (e.g., a button, window, slider, or other user interface element) on the touch screen display, the particular user interface element is adjusted in accordance with the detected input. In some implementations, the focus moves from one area of ​​the user interface to another area of ​​the user interface without corresponding movement of a cursor or movement of a contact on the touch screen display (e.g., by using a tab key or arrow keys to move the focus from one button to another); in these implementations, the focus selector moves in accordance with the movement of the focus between different areas of the user interface. Regardless of the specific form the focus selector takes, the focus selector is typically a user interface element (or contact on the touch screen display) that is controlled by the user to deliver the user's intended interaction with the user interface (e.g., by indicating to the device the element of the user interface with which the user desires to interact). For example, when a press input is detected on a touch-sensitive surface (e.g., a touchpad or touchscreen), the position of a focus selector (e.g., a cursor, contact, or selection box) over a corresponding button will indicate that the user intends to activate the corresponding button (rather than other user interface elements shown on the device display).

[0182] As used in the specification and claims, the term "characteristic intensity" of a contact refers to a characteristic of a 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 during 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 off, before or after contact starts to move, before contact ends, before or after contact intensity is detected to increase, and / or before or after contact intensity is detected to decrease). The characteristic intensity of a contact is optionally based on one or more of the following: the maximum value of the intensity of the contact, the mean value of the intensity of the contact, the average value of the intensity of the contact, the value at the top 10% of the intensity of the contact, the half-maximum value of the intensity of the contact, the 90% maximum value of the intensity of the contact, 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 intensity of the contact over time). In some embodiments, the feature strength is compared to a set of one or more strength thresholds to determine whether the user has performed an operation. For example, the set of one or more strength thresholds optionally includes a first strength threshold and a second strength threshold. In this example, a contact whose feature strength does not exceed the first threshold results in a first operation, a contact whose feature strength exceeds the first strength threshold but does not exceed the second strength threshold results in a second operation, and a contact whose feature strength exceeds the second threshold results in a third operation. In some embodiments, a comparison between the feature strength and one or more thresholds is used to determine whether to perform one or more operations (e.g., whether to perform the corresponding operation or to abandon the corresponding operation) rather than to determine whether to perform the first operation or the second operation.

[0183] Figure 5C An exemplary electronic device 580 is shown. Device 580 includes a body 580A. In some embodiments, device 580 may include a body 580A relative to devices 100, 300, and 500 (e.g., Figures 1A to 5B) Some or all of the features described in the main body 580A. In some embodiments, the device 580 has one or more speakers 580B (hidden in the main body 580A), one or more microphones 580C, one or more touch-sensitive surfaces 580D, and one or more displays 580E. Alternatively or in addition to the display and touch-sensitive surface 580D, the device also has a touch-sensitive display (also referred to as a touch screen). As with devices 100, 300, and 500, in some embodiments, the touch-sensitive surface 580D (or touch screen) optionally includes one or more intensity sensors for detecting the intensity of the applied contact (e.g., touch). The one or more intensity sensors of the touch-sensitive surface 580D (or touch screen) can provide output data representing the intensity of the touch. The user interface of the device 580 can respond to these touches based on the intensity of the touch, which means that touches of different intensities can 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 can be a single LED, a cluster of LEDs (e.g., red, green, and blue LEDs), multiple discrete LEDs, multiple discrete LED clusters, or other arrangements of one or more LEDs. For example, display 580E can be an array of nine discrete LED clusters arranged in a circle (e.g., an annular shape). In some examples, the one or more displays include one or more light-emitting elements of another type.

[0184] Figure 5D An exemplary personal electronic device 580 is depicted. In some embodiments, the device 580 may include a Figure 1A , Figure 1B , Figure 3 and FIG. 5A to FIG. 5B Some or all of the components described. Device 580 has a bus 592 that operatively couples an I / O portion 594 to one or more computer processors 596 and a memory 598. The I / O portion 594 may be connected to a display 582, which may have a touch-sensitive component 584 and optionally a strength sensor 585 (e.g., a contact strength sensor). In some embodiments, the touch-sensitive component 584 is a component separated from the display 582. In addition, the I / O portion 594 may be connected to a 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 an input mechanism 588. In some examples, the input mechanism 588 is optionally a button. In some examples, the input mechanism 588 is optionally a microphone. The input mechanism 588 is optionally a plurality of microphones (e.g., a microphone array).

[0185] The electronic device 580 includes a speaker 586 for outputting audio. The device 580 may include an audio circuit (e.g., in the I / O portion 594) that receives audio data, converts the audio data into an electrical signal, and transmits the electrical signal to the speaker 586. The speaker 586 converts the electrical signal into a sound wave that can be heard by humans. The audio circuit (e.g., in the I / O portion 594) also receives an electrical signal converted from a sound wave by a microphone (e.g., input mechanism 588). The audio circuit (e.g., in the I / O portion 594) converts the electrical signal into audio data. The audio data is optionally retrieved from and / or transmitted to a memory 598 and / or an RF circuit (e.g., in the communication unit 590) by the I / O portion 594.

[0186] 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 that, when executed by one or more computer processors 596, may cause the computer processors to perform the techniques described below, including process 700 ( Figure 7 ). Computer-readable storage media can be any medium that can tangibly contain or store computer-executable instructions for use by or in conjunction with instruction execution systems, devices, and apparatuses. 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 may 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 disks based on CD, DVD, or Blu-ray technology, and persistent solid-state memories such as flash memory, solid-state drives, and the like. Personal electronic device 580 is not limited to Figure 5D components and configurations, but may include other components or additional components in a variety of configurations.

[0187] As used herein, an "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 (e.g., become open) on the device. In some embodiments, a downloaded application becomes an installed application using an installer that extracts program portions from a downloaded software package and integrates the extracted portions with the operating system of a computer system.

[0188] As used herein, the term "open application" or "executing application" refers to a software application that has retained state information (e.g., as part of device / global internal state 157 and / or application internal state 192). An open or executing application is optionally any of the following types of applications:

[0189] The active application currently displayed on the display of the device on which the application is being used;

[0190] Background applications (or background processes), which are not currently displayed but one or more processes of the application are being processed by one or more processors; and

[0191] - A suspended or dormant application that is not running but has state information stored in memory (volatile and non-volatile, respectively) and can be used to resume execution of the application.

[0192] As used herein, the term "closed application" refers to a software application that does not have retained state information (e.g., the state information of a closed application is not stored in the memory of the device). Therefore, closing an application includes stopping and / or removing the application process of the application and removing the state information of the application from the memory of the device. Generally speaking, when in a first application, opening a second application does not close the first application. When the second application is displayed and the first application stops being displayed, the first application becomes a background application.

[0193] Attention is now turned to embodiments of a user interface ("UI") and associated processes implemented on an electronic device, such as portable multifunction device 100, device 300, or device 500.

[0194] FIG. 6A to FIG. 6O Illustrated are exemplary user interfaces for managing interactions between devices according to some embodiments. The user interfaces in these figures are used to illustrate the processes described below, including Figure 7 process.

[0195] exist Fig. 6A , diagram 620 depicts the positioning of computer system 600 relative to computer system 602. Diagram 620 includes outer threshold distance 620-1 and inner threshold distance 620-2, both of which are provided for illustrative purposes only and do not form part of a user interface displayed by device 600. Outer threshold distance 620-1 corresponds to a first predetermined distance from computer system 602 (e.g., 4 inches, 8 inches, 12 inches, or 16 inches). Inner threshold distance 620-2 corresponds to a second predetermined distance from computer system 602 (e.g., 2 inches, 4 inches, 6 inches, or 8 inches). As explained in more detail below, both computer system 600 and computer system 602 perform various operations based on the distance between computer system 600 and computer system 602. Fig. 6A As shown, computer system 600 is positioned outside outer threshold distance 620 - 1 .

[0196] Fig. 6A Also included are computer system 600 and computer system 602 (e.g., Fig. 6A The right half of the Fig. 6A, computer system 602 is depicted as a smart speaker and computer system 600 is depicted as a smart phone. Although computer system 602 is depicted as a smart speaker, it should be appreciated that this is merely an example and that the techniques described herein can work with other types of computer systems, such as thermostats, light controls, personal gaming systems, and / or desktop computers. Additionally, although computer system 600 is depicted as a smart phone, it should be appreciated that this is merely an example and that the techniques described herein can work with other types of computer systems, such as smart watches, smart speakers, and / or tablet computers. In some embodiments, device 600 includes one or more features of devices 100, 300, and / or 500. In some embodiments, device 602 includes one or more features of device 580.

[0197] like Fig. 6A As shown, the computer system 600 displays a home screen user interface 614 including application icons 622. Each icon in the application icons 622 corresponds to a corresponding application installed on the computer system 600. Fig. 6A As shown, when the computer system 600 displays the home screen user interface 614, the computer system 600 displays a media user interface object 604. The media user interface object 604 includes an equalizer bar 618 and an album cover 606. The equalizer bar 618 is displayed in an animated manner (e.g., moving up and down, moving left and right, and / or moving diagonally) to indicate that the target computer system (e.g., computer system 600 or computer system 602) is currently playing back the media item. The album cover 606 is a graphical representation of the media item being played back on the target computer system. As explained in more detail below, the computer system 600 displays the media user interface object 604 in various sizes according to the distance between the computer system 600 and the computer system 602. In some embodiments, the media user interface object 604 includes a text representation of the media item being played back on the target computer system. In some embodiments, the media user interface object 604 includes an indication (e.g., a graphic and / or text indication) of the device that is playing back the media represented by the album cover 606.

[0198] The computer system 600 includes one or more sensors 616 (e.g., infrared sensors and / or optical sensors) (e.g., one or more sensors 616 are integrated into the computer system 600). Fig. 6A As shown, media user interface object 604 is displayed around (eg, surrounding) one or more sensors 616 of computer system 600 .

[0199] exist Fig. 6AAt , as indicated by music symbol 626a, computer system 600 is playing back a first media item (e.g., a song, a podcast, and / or a voice memo). Fig. 6A There are no musical notations in close proximity to computer system 602. Fig. 6A At this point, the computer system 602 is not currently playing the corresponding media item. FIG. 6A to FIG. 6O , the size of the music symbol 626a corresponds to the playback volume of the computer system 600 and / or the computer system 602. The larger the music symbol 626a is, the higher the playback volume of the computer system 600 and / or the computer system 602 is.

[0200] like Fig. 6A As shown, the home screen user interface 614 includes a status bar 612. The status bar 612 includes a time user interface element 612a, a signal status user interface element 612b, and a battery status user interface element 612c. The time user interface element 612a indicates the current time. The signal status user interface element 612b indicates whether the computer system 600 is connected to a wireless cellular signal. The battery status user interface element 612c indicates the current battery life of the computer system 600. In some embodiments, the status bar 612 includes additional user interface elements that indicate the corresponding status of the computer system 600.

[0201] Throughout FIG. 6A to FIG. 6O The various media transfer processes are described in FIG. 6A to FIG. 6O 600 relative to computer system 602. However, it should be noted that in some embodiments, the various media transfer processes described below may be performed by moving computer system 602 closer to computer system 600 and / or moving both computer system 600 and computer system 602 so that the distance between computer system 600 and computer system 602 is reduced.

[0202] 6A to 6F An exemplary media transfer process is illustrated in which computer system 600 initially plays back a first media item and computer system 602 does not play back a corresponding media item. FIG. 6B to FIG. 6F During the illustrated media transfer process, playback of a first media item is transferred from computer system 600 to computer system 602 .

[0203] exist Fig. 6AAt , computer system 600 detects that the distance between computer system 600 and computer 602 has decreased. In some embodiments, computer system 600 detects that the distance between computer system 600 and computer system 602 has decreased using one or more distance detection techniques, such as detecting a change in signal strength (e.g., wireless signal strength (e.g., Wi-Fi wireless signals, Bluetooth wireless signals, and / or ultra-wideband wireless signals)) exchanged between computer system 600 and computer system 602. In some embodiments, computer system 602 detects that the distance between computer system 600 and computer 602 has decreased using one or more distance detection techniques, such as detecting a change in signal strength (e.g., wireless signal strength (e.g., Wi-Fi wireless signals, Bluetooth wireless signals, and / or ultra-wideband wireless signals)) exchanged between computer system 600 and computer system 602, and then transmits data indicating the detected distance change to computer system 600.

[0204] exist FIG. 6A to FIG. 6O Throughout the discussion of , various references are made to making a determination of the distance between computer system 600 and computer system 602. In some embodiments, computer system 600 makes a determination of the distance between computer system 600 and computer system 602 using one or more distance detection techniques (e.g., detecting a change in the strength of a signal exchanged between computer system 600 and computer system 602). In some embodiments, computer system 602 makes a determination of the distance between computer system 600 and computer system 602 using one or more distance detection techniques (e.g., detecting a change in the strength of a signal exchanged between computer system 600 and computer system 602). In such embodiments, computer system 602 may transmit data indicating the detected change in distance to computer system 600, such that computer system 600 may be referred to as detecting and / or determining the change in distance based on the received data.

[0205] exist Figure 6B At 620-1, it is determined that the computer system 600 has reached the outer threshold distance 620-1 (e.g., as indicated by the positioning of the computer system 600 relative to the outer threshold distance 620-1 in diagram 620). The positioning of the computer system 600 is considered to have reached the outer threshold distance 620-1 when the position of any portion of the computer system 600 transitions from being outside the outer threshold distance 620-1 to being at or within the outer threshold distance 620-1. In some embodiments, the positioning of the computer system 600 is considered to have reached the outer threshold distance 620-1 when the positioning of the entire computer system 600 is at or within the outer threshold distance 620-1.

[0206] exist Figure 6BAt , since it is determined that the computer system 600 has reached the outer threshold distance 620-1, the computer system 600 outputs discrete tactile feedback 642 (e.g., a single vibration). The discrete tactile feedback 642 indicates that the computer system 600 has reached the outer threshold distance 620-1. In some embodiments, the computer system 600 outputs a series of discrete tactile alerts (e.g., two or more tactile feedbacks) in response to determining that the computer system 600 has reached the outer threshold distance 620-1.

[0207] In addition, Figure 6B At , since it is determined that computer system 600 has reached outer threshold distance 620-1, computer system 600 transmits instructions to computer system 602 to initiate playback of the first media item on computer system 602. Figure 6B At , computer system 600 and computer system 602 simultaneously play back the first media item. Figure 6B , the playback of the first media item on computer system 600 and computer system 602 is synchronized (e.g., playback at computer system 602 is initiated at the same playback time as the playback currently being played on computer system 600). The playback of the first media item on computer system 602 is represented by music symbol 626b, which is shown in close proximity to computer system 602. Similar to music symbol 626a, the size of music symbol 626b corresponds to the volume level of computer system 602. Figure 6B As shown, the size of the musical symbol 626a is larger than the size of the musical symbol 626b. Figure 6B At , the volume level of computer system 600 is greater than the volume level of computer system 602. In addition, Figure 6B The size of the musical symbol 626a at Fig. 6A The size of the musical symbol 626a at Figure 6B At the playback volume of the computer system 600, Fig. 6A In some embodiments, based on determining that computer system 600 is moved beyond outer threshold distance 620-1, playback of the first media item on computer system 602 is stopped. In some embodiments, computer system 602 initiates playback of the first media item from the beginning of the first media item (e.g., playback of the first media item on computer system 600 and computer system 602 is not synchronized).

[0208] exist Figure 6B At , since it is determined that the location of computer system 600 has reached outer threshold distance 620-1, transmission of playback of the first media item is initiated. Figure 6BAt 620-1, computer system 600 is the dominant playback computer system (e.g., playback of the first media item on computer system 600 is louder than playback on computer system 602). However, as the computer systems move closer to inner threshold distance 620-1, computer system 602 gradually becomes the dominant playback computer system.

[0209] exist Figure 6B At 620-1, since it is determined that the positioning of the computer system 600 has reached the outer threshold distance 620-1, the computer system 600 increases the size of the display of the media user interface object 604 (eg, with Fig. 6A 604 at 1 . Figure 6B At , computer system 600 is repositioned closer to computer system 602. In some embodiments, as part of increasing the size of media user interface object 604, album cover 606 computer system 600 increases the size of album cover 606 and equalizer bar 618.

[0210] In addition, the size of media user interface object 604 is inversely proportional to the size of time user interface element 612a, signal status user interface element 612b, and battery status user interface element 612c. As the size of media user interface object 604 increases, the size of time user interface element 612a, signal status user interface element 612b, and battery status user interface element 612c decreases, and vice versa. Figure 6B As the size of media user interface object 604 increases, the size of time user interface element 612a, signal status user interface element 612b, and battery status user interface element 612c decreases (e.g., with Fig. 6A In some embodiments, the size of the equalizer bar 618 and the album cover 606 increases as the size of the media user interface object 604 increases. In some embodiments, in response to the media user interface object 604 growing to a size that obstructs (e.g., encroaches on) the display of one or more of the time user interface element 612a, the signal status user interface element 612b, and the battery status user interface element 612c, the size of the time user interface element 612a, the signal status user interface element 612b, and the battery status user interface element 612c decreases.

[0211] exist Figure 6C At the time, it is determined that the distance between computer system 600 and computer system 602 has decreased (e.g., Figure 6B 600 and computer system 602). Figure 6C6B , it is determined that computer system 600 is between outer threshold distance 620-1 and inner threshold distance 620-2. Since it is determined that the distance between computer system 600 and computer system 602 has decreased and computer system 600 is between outer threshold distance 620-1 and inner threshold distance 620-2, computer system 600 increases the size of media user interface object 604 (e.g., compared to the size of media user interface object 604 at 6B ).

[0212] When computer system 600 is between outer threshold distance 620-1 and inner threshold distance 620-2, the size of media user interface object 604 is inversely proportional to the distance between computer system 600 and computer system 602. Thus, when computer system 600 is between outer threshold distance 620-1 and inner threshold distance 620-2, as the distance between computer system 600 and computer system 602 decreases, the size of media user interface object 604 increases, and as the distance between computer system 600 and computer system 602 increases, the size of media user interface object 604 decreases.

[0213] In addition, Figure 6C As the size of media user interface object 604 increases, the size of time user interface element 612a, signal status user interface element 612b, and battery status user interface element 612c decreases (eg, in accordance with Figure 6B 612a, signal status user interface element 612b, and battery status user interface element 612c).

[0214] exist 6A to 6F 6. In the media transfer process embodied in FIG. 6 (e.g., when computer system 600 is initially playing back a first media item and computer system 602 is not initially playing back a corresponding media item), when computer system 600 is between outer threshold distance 620-1 and inner threshold distance 620-2, playback of the first media item is scaled between computer system 600 and computer system 602 based on the distance between computer system 600 and computer system 602. That is, as computer system 600 moves closer to inner threshold distance 620-2, the volume of the first media item being played back on computer system 600 gradually decreases, and as computer system 600 moves closer to inner threshold distance 620-2, the volume of the first media item being played back on computer system 602 gradually increases. In addition, as computer system 600 moves further away from inner threshold distance 620-2, the volume of the first media item played back on computer system 600 gradually increases, and as computer system 600 moves further away from inner threshold distance 620-2, the volume of the first media item played back on computer system 602 gradually decreases.

[0215] Therefore, in Figure 6C At , since it is determined that the distance between computer system 600 and computer system 602 has decreased, the playback volume of the first media item on computer system 602 increases, while the playback volume of the first media item on computer system 600 decreases. The change in playback volume on each respective computer system may be recorded by a change in the size of both music symbols 626a and 626b (e.g., at Figure 6C At Figure 6B The size of the music symbol 626a at the position is reduced compared to the size of the music symbol 626b at the position of Figure 6B In some embodiments, the volume change on both computer system 600 and computer system 602 is the same.

[0216] In addition, Figure 6C At , since it is determined that the computer system 600 is between the outer threshold distance 620-1 and the inner threshold distance 620-2, the computer system 600 outputs continuous tactile feedback 630. When the computer system 600 is between the outer threshold distance 620-1 and the inner threshold distance 620-2, the computer system 600 outputs continuous tactile feedback 630. Figure 6C At , computer system 600 is repositioned closer to computer system 602. In some embodiments, when computer system 600 is positioned between outer threshold distance 620-1 and inner threshold distance 620-2, the intensity of continuous tactile feedback 630 is inversely related to the distance between computer system 600 and computer system 602 (e.g., the intensity of continuous tactile feedback 630 increases as the distance between computer system 600 and computer system 602 decreases, and the intensity of continuous tactile feedback 630 decreases when the distance between computer system 600 and computer system 602 increases).

[0217] exist Fig.6D At , it is determined that the distance between computer system 600 and computer system 602 has decreased. In addition, at Fig.6D At 610, it is determined that computer system 600 is between outer threshold distance 620-1 and inner threshold distance 620-2. Since it is determined that the distance between computer system 602 and computer system 600 has decreased and computer system 600 is positioned between outer threshold distance 620-1 and inner threshold distance 620-2, computer system 600 increases the size of media user interface object 604 (e.g., with the same size as media user interface object 604). Figure 6C 604 at 1 . Fig.6DAs a result of the increase in size of media user interface object 604, time user interface element 612a, signal status user interface element 612b, and battery status user interface element 612c decrease in size (e.g., with Figure 6C In some embodiments, the size of media user interface object 604 is increased by a first factor, and the sizes of time user interface element 612a, signal status user interface element 612b, and battery status user interface element 612c are decreased by a first factor.

[0218] exist Fig.6D At , the media user interface object 604 is displayed at its largest possible size. Fig.6D At , because the media user interface object 604 is displayed at its largest possible size, the computer system 600 replaces the equalizer bar 618 within the media user interface object 604 with the display of the playback device user interface element 680 (e.g., as shown in FIG. FIG. 6A to FIG. 6C The playback device user interface element 680 is a graphical representation of the computer system 602. In some embodiments, based on determining that the computer system 600 is between the outer threshold distance 620-1 and the inner threshold distance 620-2, the computer system 600 replaces the equalizer bar 618 (e.g., as shown) within the media user interface object 604 with the display of the playback device user interface element 680. FIG. 6A to FIG. 6C ) is displayed.

[0219] exist Fig.6D At , since it is determined that the computer system 600 is between the outer threshold distance 620-1 and the inner threshold distance 620-2, the computer system 600 continues to output continuous tactile feedback 630. Fig.6D At , since it is determined that the distance between computer system 600 and computer system 602 is reduced, the volume of the first media item played back on computer system 602 is increased, and the volume of the first media item played back on computer system 600 is decreased. Fig.6D , computer system 602 is the dominant playback computer system (e.g., the volume of the first media item being played back on computer system 602 is greater than the volume of the first media item being played back on computer system 600). Computer system 602 is the dominant playback computer system because computer system 600 is closer to inner threshold distance 620-2 than to outer threshold distance 520-1. Fig.6D As shown, musical symbol 626b is larger than musical symbol 626a. Fig.6DAt , computer system 600 is repositioned closer to computer system 602. In some embodiments, computer system 600 gradually displays controls for external devices (e.g., third-party devices) based on the distance between computer system 600 and the external device (e.g., a thermostat and / or fan).

[0220] exist Fig. 6E At , it is determined that the positioning of the computer system 600 has reached the inner threshold distance 620-2. When the position of any part of the computer system 600 changes from being outside the inner threshold distance 620-2 to being equal to the inner threshold distance 620-2 or within the inner threshold distance, the positioning of the computer system 600 is deemed to have reached the inner threshold distance 620-2. Since it is determined that the computer system 600 has reached the inner threshold distance 620-2, the computer system 600 outputs discrete tactile feedback 642. The discrete tactile feedback 642 indicates that the computer system 600 has reached the inner threshold distance 620-2. In some embodiments, based on determining that the positioning of the computer system 600 has reached the inner threshold distance 620-2, the computer system 600 transmits an instruction to the computer system 602, which causes one or more light sources integrated into the computer system 602 to output a light animation.

[0221] exist Fig. 6E At 620-2, since it is determined that the computer system 600 has reached the inner threshold distance 620-2, the computer system 600 displays the media user interface object 604 as performing elastic animation. During the elastic animation, the computer system 600 displays the media user interface object 604 at a reduced size (e.g., with Fig.6D ) and then display the media user interface object 604 at its initial size (e.g., Fig. 6A The media user interface object 604 is displayed at the size of the media user interface object 604 at the Fig. 6E As the size of media user interface object 604 decreases, the size of time user interface element 612a, signal status user interface element 612b, and battery status user interface element 612c increases (eg, in relation to the size of media user interface object 604). Fig.6D 612a, signal status user interface element 612b, and battery status user interface element 612c). Fig. 6E At , as part of displaying the elastic animation, computer system 600 stops displaying playback device user interface element 680 and album cover 606 within media user interface object 604. In some embodiments, computer system 600 maintains display of playback device user interface element 680 and album cover 606 within media user interface object 604 while displaying the elastic animation.

[0222] exist Fig. 6EAt 620-2, the computer system 600 stops the playback of the first media item because it is determined that the distance between the computer systems 600 has reached the inner threshold distance 620-2. When the distance between the computer system 600 and the computer system 602 is equal to or less than the inner threshold distance 620-2, the playback transfer process is completed, and the computer system 602 plays back the first media item, while the computer system 600 does not play back the first media item.

[0223] exist Fig. 6F At this point, the media user interface object 604 no longer performs elastic animation. Fig. 6F As shown, the computer system 600 displays its initial appearance (e.g., Fig. 6A The appearance of the media user interface object 604 at the location of the media user interface object 604 is displayed. Fig. 6F As shown, the media user interface includes an equalizer bar 618 and an album cover 606. As described above, the album cover 606 represents the first media item. Fig. 6F At , album cover 606 represents the first media being played back on computer system 602. In some embodiments, computer system 600 stops playing back the first media item after media user interface object 604 has completed elastic animation. In some embodiments, computer system 600 stops playing back the first media item before media user interface object 604 begins elastic animation. In some embodiments, computer system 600 stops playing back the first media item while media user interface object 604 is performing elastic animation.

[0224] like Fig. 6F As shown, the computer system 600 displays the now playing user interface 646. Based on determining that the computer system 600 has reached the inner threshold distance 620-2, the computer system 600 displays the now playing user interface 646. Fig. 6F At this point, it is determined that computer system 602 is playing back the corresponding media item and computer system 600 is not playing back the corresponding media item. Fig. 6F As shown, since it is determined that the computer system 602 is playing back the corresponding media item and the computer system 600 is not playing back the corresponding media item, the now playing user interface 646 includes being transmitted to the user interface object 652. In some embodiments, the computer system 600 stops displaying the now playing user interface 646 in response to detecting a downward swipe gesture on the now playing user interface 646. In some embodiments, the computer system 600 displays the now playing user interface 646 while the computer system 600 displays the media user interface object 604 as performing an elastic animation. In some embodiments, the computer system 600 displays the now playing user interface 646 before the computer system 600 displays the media user interface object as performing an elastic animation.

[0225] like Fig. 6F As shown, the playing user interface 646 includes an enlarged album cover 654, playback controls 660, and volume controls 658. Similar to the album cover 606, the enlarged album cover 654 is a representation of the media item currently being played back by the computer system 602. In response to detecting the selection of the corresponding user interface object in the playback control 660, the computer system 600 transmits instructions to the computer system 602, thereby modifying the playback state of the computer system 602 (e.g., pausing the playback of the corresponding media item, initiating the playback of the corresponding media item, advancing to the subsequent media item in the queue, and / or restarting the playback of the first media item). In addition, in response to detecting the selection of the volume control 658, the computer system 600 transmits instructions to the computer system 602, thereby modifying the playback volume of the computer system 602 (e.g., increasing or decreasing the volume level). In some embodiments, the enlarged album cover 654 represents the media item being played back by the computer system 600. In some embodiments, the selection of the corresponding playback control in the playback control 660 controls the playback of the media item on the computer system 600. In some embodiments, selection of the volume control 658 changes the volume level on the computer system 600 .

[0226] like Fig. 6F As shown, the now playing user interface 646 includes an exit user interface object 688. Fig. 6F At , the computer system 600 detects a tap input 650f corresponding to a selection of the exit user interface object 688. Fig. 6F At , computer system 600 is relocated further away from computer system 602 .

[0227] FIG. 6G to FIG. 6I An exemplary media transfer process is shown in which computer system 600 is not initially playing back a corresponding media item and computer system 602 is playing back a first media item. FIG. 6G to FIG. 6I During the illustrated media transfer process, playback of a first media item is transferred from computer system 602 to computer system 600 .

[0228] exist Figure 6G In response to detecting the tap input 650f, the computer system 600 stops displaying the now playing user interface 646 and displays the home screen user interface 614. Figure 6G At , because computer system 600 is relocated further away from computer system 602, computer system 600 is located outside outer threshold distance 620-1 (eg, as shown in diagram 620). Figure 6GAs shown, although the computer system 600 is positioned outside the outer threshold distance 620-1, the computer system 600 maintains the display of the media user interface object 604. In some embodiments, the computer system 600 stops the display of the media user interface object 604 in response to detecting that the computer system 600 is repositioned outside the outer threshold distance 620-1. Figure 6G At , computer system 600 is relocated closer to computer system 602 .

[0229] exist Figure 6H At , it is determined that the location of the computer system 600 is between the outer threshold distance 620-1 and the inner threshold distance 620-2. Since it is determined that the computer system 600 is between the outer threshold distance 620-1 and the inner threshold distance 620-2, the computer system 600 executes the above FIG. 6C to FIG. 6D The various operations include, but are not limited to: computer system 600 outputting continuous tactile feedback 630; computer system 600 displaying media user interface object 604 at a size that depends on the distance between computer systems; and computer system 600 displaying playback device user interface element 680 within media user interface object 604.

[0230] exist Figure 6H At , it is determined that computer system 600 is not currently playing back a media item (e.g., as indicated by the absence of musical notes in close proximity to computer system 600) and that computer system 602 is playing back a first media item (e.g., as indicated by the presence of musical note 626b in close proximity to computer system 602). Because it is determined that computer system 600 is not currently playing back a media item and computer system 602 is playing back a first media item, playback of the first media item will not be performed as described above with respect to the outer threshold distance 620-1 and the inner threshold distance 620-2, even though computer system 600 is between the outer threshold distance 620-1 and the inner threshold distance 620-2. Figure 6C and Fig.6D Scaled between computer system 600 and computer system 602 as described above. That is, when computer system 602 is playing back a media item and computer system 600 is not playing back a media item, the corresponding media item is not scaled between computer system 600 and computer system 602. Figure 6H At , computer system 600 is relocated closer to computer system 602 .

[0231] exist Fig.6I At , it is determined that the computer system 600 and the computer system have reached the inner threshold distance 620-2. Since it is determined that the computer system 600 has reached the inner threshold distance 620-2, the computer system 600 executes the above Fig. 6EThe various operations include, but are not limited to, displaying a now playing user interface 646, displaying a media user interface object 604 that performs elastic animation, and outputting discrete tactile feedback 642.

[0232] exist Fig.6I At 61-2, it is determined that computer system 600 is not currently playing back the media item (e.g., as indicated by the absence of musical notes in close proximity to computer system 600) and that computer system 602 is playing back the first media item (e.g., as indicated by the presence of musical note 626 b in close proximity to computer system 602). Because it is determined that computer system 600 is not currently playing back the corresponding media item and computer system 602 is playing back the first media item, even though computer system 600 reaches inner threshold distance 620-2, playback of the first media item will not be performed as described above with respect to Fig. 6E The transfer of the media item is not automatic between computer system 600 and computer system 602 as described above. That is, upon detecting that computer system 600 is within threshold distance 620-2 while computer system 602 is playing back the corresponding media item and computer system 600 is not playing back the corresponding media item, the transfer of the media item is not automatic. Fig.6I At , the computer system 600 detects a tap input 650i corresponding to a selection transmitted to the user interface object 652 .

[0233] exist Figure 6J At , in response to detecting the tap input 650i, the computer system 600 initiates playback of the first media item (e.g., as indicated by the presence of the music symbol 626a in close proximity to the computer system 600), and the computer system 600 transmits instructions to the computer system 602 so that the computer system 602 stops playback of the first media item (e.g., as indicated by the absence of the music symbol in close proximity to the computer system 602). The computer system 602 stops playback of the first media item at a first point in the first media item, and the computer system 600 initiates playback at the first point in the first media item (e.g., the computer system 600 picks up playback of the media item at the location where the computer system 602 stopped playback of the media item). In some embodiments, in response to detecting the tap input 650i corresponding to a selection transmitted to the user interface object 652, the computer system 600 initiates playback of the first media item, while the computer system 602 maintains playback of the first media item. In some embodiments, the computer system 600 initiates playback of the first media item from the beginning of the first media item.

[0234] exist Figure 6JIn response to detecting a tap input 650i corresponding to a selection of the object 652 transmitted to the user interface, the computer system 600 stops displaying the now playing user interface 646 and displays the home screen user interface 614. Figure 6J As shown, the home screen user interface 614 includes a media user interface object 604. Figure 6J At , album cover 606 and equalizer bar 618 within media user interface object 604 represent the first media item being played back on computer system 600. Figure 6J At , computer system 600 detects voice command 650j corresponding to a request to play a second media item on computer system 602.

[0235] Figures 6K to 6N An exemplary media transfer process is illustrated in which computer system 600 initially plays back a first corresponding media item and computer system 602 initially plays back a second corresponding media item. Figures 6K to 6N During the illustrated media transfer process, playback of a first corresponding media item is transferred from computer system 600 to computer system 602 .

[0236] exist Figure 6K In response to detecting voice command 650j, computer system 600 transmits instructions to computer system 602, causing computer system 602 to initiate playback of a second media item (e.g., a song, a podcast, and / or a voice memo) that is different from the first media item. Musical note 668 is shown in close proximity to computer system 602 to indicate playback of the second media item on computer system 602. Figure 6K At , computer system 600 is playing back a first media item, while computer system 602 is playing back a second media item. Figure 6K At , as indicated by diagram 620, computer system 600 is positioned outside of outer threshold distance 620-1. Figure 6K At , computer system 600 is relocated closer to computer system 602 .

[0237] exist Figure 6L At , it is determined that the computer system 600 is located between the outer threshold distance 620-1 and the inner threshold distance 620-2. Since it is determined that the computer system 600 is located between the outer threshold distance 620-1 and the inner threshold distance 620-2, the computer system 600 executes the above FIG. 6C to FIG. 6DThe various operations include, but are not limited to: computer system 600 outputting continuous tactile feedback 630; computer system 600 displaying media user interface object 604 at a size that depends on the distance between computer system 600 and computer system 602; and computer system 600 displaying playback device user interface element 680 within media user interface object 604.

[0238] exist Figure 6L At , it is determined that computer system 600 is currently playing back the first media item (e.g., as indicated by the presence of musical notation 626a in close proximity to computer system 600), and computer system 602 is currently playing back the second media item (e.g., as indicated by the presence of musical notation 668 in close proximity to computer system 602). Because it is determined that computer system 600 is currently playing back the first media item and computer system 602 is currently playing back the second media item, even though computer system 600 is positioned between outer threshold distance 620-1 and inner threshold distance 620-2, playback of the first media item and / or the second media item will not be delayed as described above with respect to Figure 6C and Fig.6D Scale between computer system 600 and computer system 602 as described. Figure 6L At , computer system 600 is relocated closer to computer system 602 .

[0239] exist Figure 6M At , it is determined that the computer system 600 reaches the inner threshold distance 620-2. Since it is determined that the computer system 600 reaches the inner threshold distance 620-2, the computer system 600 executes the above Fig. 6E The various operations include, but are not limited to, displaying a now playing user interface 646, displaying the media user interface object 604 as performing an elastic animation, and outputting discrete tactile feedback 642.

[0240] exist Figure 6M , the now playing user interface 646 corresponds to the second media item being played by the computer system 602. Figure 6M At 640, the enlarged album cover 654 included in the now playing user interface 646 indicates that the computer system 602 is playing back the second media item. Figure 6M As shown, the now playing user interface 646 includes playback controls 660 and volume controls 658. Selection of a corresponding playback control in playback controls 660 and / or selection of volume control 658 modifies the playback state of the second media item on the computer system 602 (e.g., as described above with respect to Fig. 6F described).

[0241] exist Figure 6MAt 620-2, it is determined that computer system 600 is currently playing back the first media item and computer system 602 is currently playing back the second media item. Because it is determined that computer system 600 is currently playing back the first media item and computer system 602 is currently playing back the second media item, although computer system 600 reaches inner threshold distance 620-2, playback of the first media item and / or the second media item will not be performed as described above with respect to Fig. 6F 600 and 602 as described above.

[0242] In addition, if Figure 6M As shown, since it is determined that computer system 600 is currently playing back the first media item and computer system 602 is currently playing back the second media item, now playing user interface 646 includes transfer from user interface object 678 (e.g., and now playing user interface 646 does not include transfer to user interface object 652). Figure 6M At , the computer system 600 detects a tap input 650m corresponding to a selection transmitted from the user interface object 678 .

[0243] exist Figure 6N At, in response to detecting the tap input 650m, the computer system 600 stops the playback of the first media item. In addition, in response to detecting the tap input 650m, the computer system 600 transmits instructions to the computer system 602, so that the computer system 602 stops the playback of the second media item and initiates the playback of the first media item (e.g., as indicated by the music symbol 626b in close proximity to the computer system 602). The computer system 600 stops the playback of the first media item at the first point of the first media item, and the computer system 602 initiates the playback at the first point of the first media item (e.g., the computer system 602 picks up the playback of the media item at the position where the computer system 600 stops the playback of the media item). In some embodiments, the computer system 602 initiates the playback of the first media item from the beginning of the first media item. In some embodiments, in response to detecting the tap input 650m, the computer system 600 keeps the playback of the first media item, and the computer system 602 initiates the playback of the first media item.

[0244] Additionally, in response to detecting the tap input 650m, the computer system 600 stops displaying the now playing user interface 646 and displays the home screen user interface 614. Figure 6N As shown, the home screen user interface 614 includes a media user interface object 604 including an album cover 606 and an equalizer bar 618 corresponding to playback of a first media item on the computer system 602. Figure 6NAs shown, computer system 600 maintains display of media user interface object 604 even though computer system 600 is positioned outside outer threshold distance 620-1. Figure 6N At , the computer system 600 detects a long press input 650n (eg, tap and hold) on the media user interface object 604 .

[0245] like Fig.6O As shown, in response to detecting the long press input 650n, the computer system 600 displays a condensed now playing user interface element 676. The scaled now playing user interface element 676 includes playback controls 660 (e.g., as described above with respect to Fig. 6F ) and an album cover 606 corresponding to the first media item being played back on computer system 602. When computer system 600 detects selection of a corresponding one of the playback controls, computer system 600 transmits instructions to computer system 602 to modify the playback state of computer system 602. Fig.6O As shown, the computer system 600 displays the streamlined now playing user interface element 676 as an overlay on the main screen user interface 614. In some embodiments, the streamlined now playing user interface element 676 includes a volume control 658 (e.g., as described above with respect to Fig. 6F In some embodiments, the computer system 600 stops displaying the home screen user interface as part of displaying the streamlined now playing user interface element 676. In some embodiments, the streamlined now playing user interface 676 includes an album cover 606 representing the media item that the computer system 600 is playing back. In some embodiments, the streamlined now playing user interface 676 includes playback controls 660 for modifying the playback state of the computer system 600.

[0246] Figure 7 It is a flowchart illustrating a method for managing interactions between devices according to some embodiments. Method 700 is performed at a computer system (e.g., 100, 300, 500, 600) (e.g., a smart phone, a desktop computer, a laptop computer, a tablet computer, and / or a smart watch) communicating with a display generation component (e.g., a display controller and / or a touch-sensitive display system) and an external device (e.g., 580, 602) (e.g., a smart speaker manufactured by a third-party manufacturer (e.g., a manufacturer different from the manufacturer of the computer system)), a smart phone, a smart watch, a desktop computer, and / or a smart device). Some operations in method 700 are optionally combined, the order of some operations is optionally changed, and some operations are optionally omitted.

[0247] As described below, method 700 provides an intuitive way to manage interactions between devices. The method reduces the cognitive burden on users to manage interactions between devices, thereby creating a more efficient human-computer interface. For battery-powered computing devices, enabling users to manage interactions between devices faster and more efficiently saves power and increases the time interval between battery charges.

[0248] The computer system displays (702) the user interface element (eg, 604) via a display generation component. In some embodiments, the user interface element is displayed around (eg, surrounding) one or more sensors integrated into the computer system.

[0249] While displaying the user interface element (e.g., 604), the computer system (e.g., 600) detects (704) a first distance change (e.g., as described above with respect to the first distance change) between the computer system and the external device (e.g., 602). Fig. 6A , Figure 6B , Figure 6C and Fig.6D In some embodiments, the change in distance is detected based on a change in signal strength (e.g., wireless signal strength (e.g., Wi-Fi wireless signal, Bluetooth wireless signal, and / or ultra-wideband wireless signal)) exchanged between the computer system and the external device. In some embodiments, the change in distance is detected via one or more sensors (e.g., infrared sensor; optical sensor) integrated into the computer system and / or the external device. In some embodiments, the change in distance is detected via data transmitted to the computer system from a Wi-Fi positioning system, from GPS, and / or from an external device.

[0250] In response to detecting the first distance change (706) and based on determining that the distance between the computer system and the external device (e.g., the current distance after the first distance change has occurred) is greater than a first threshold distance (e.g., 620-1) (e.g., 12 inches), the computer system (e.g., 600) moves the external device to a first predetermined size (e.g., Fig. 6AThe computer system displays (708) the user interface element (e.g., 604) at (e.g., a size that is not proportional to the distance between the computer system and the external device), and based on determining that the distance between the computer system and the external device is less than a first threshold distance (e.g., 15 inches, 12 inches, or 10 inches) and greater than a second threshold distance (e.g., 620-2) (e.g., 6 inches, 4 inches, or 2 inches) (e.g., the distance between the computer system and the external device is less than an upper boundary of a distance range and greater than a lower boundary of the distance range) (e.g., the second threshold distance is different from (e.g., less than) the first threshold distance), the computer system displays the user interface element (e.g., 604) at a variable size (e.g., inversely proportional or proportional to the distance between the computer system and the external device) (e.g., as the distance between the computer system and the external device decreases, the size of the user interface element increases, and vice versa). Figure 6C and Fig.6D The computer system displays (710) the user interface element at 604 (e.g., the size of the user interface element is dynamic (e.g., the size of the user interface element changes (e.g., becomes larger or smaller) as the distance between the computer system and the external device changes), and based on determining that the distance between the computer system and the external device is less than a second threshold distance (e.g., and less than the first threshold distance), the computer system displays (710) the user interface element at a second predetermined size (e.g., Fig. 6FIn some embodiments, the user interface element is displayed (712) at 604 (e.g., a size that is the same as or different from the first predetermined size). In some embodiments, when the distance between the computer system and the external device is less than the first threshold distance and greater than the second threshold distance, the size of the content included in the user interface element depends on the distance between the computer system and the external device. In some embodiments, the user interface element is displayed in response to detecting that playback of media (e.g., music, podcasts, radio programs, and / or videos) is initiated on the computer system. In some embodiments, the user interface element is displayed at the first predetermined size before a change in distance is detected, and displaying the user interface element includes maintaining the user interface element at the same first predetermined size. In some embodiments, the user interface element is displayed in response to detecting that playback of media is initiated on the external device. In some embodiments, the computer system maintains display of the user interface element while the computer system performs various functions unrelated to the display of the user interface element (e.g., the computer system displays various user interfaces corresponding to various applications installed on the computer system). In some embodiments, the user interface element includes an indication of a media item that the computer system and / or the external device are configured to playback (e.g., the computer system and / or the external device is not currently playing back the media item). In some embodiments, the computer system communicates with one or more input devices (e.g., a touch-sensitive surface). In some embodiments, detecting a distance change between a computer system and an external device includes detecting that the computer system is moved and that the external device is static. In some embodiments, detecting a distance change between a computer system and an external device includes detecting that the computer system is static and detecting that the external device is moved. In some embodiments, detecting a distance change between a computer system and an external device includes detecting that both the computer system and the external device are moving (e.g., in the same direction or in opposite directions). Displaying a user interface element with a corresponding size when a set of conditions are met (e.g., the distance between the computer system and the external device is at a threshold distance) automatically allows the computer system to perform a display operation indicating the relative positioning of the computer system and the external device to the user, which performs an operation without further user input when a set of conditions have been met. Displaying a user interface element with a corresponding size based on the distance between the computer system and the external device in response to detecting a distance change between the computer system and the external device provides a user with visual feedback about the state of the computer system (e.g., the computer system has detected a distance change between the computer system and the external device), which provides improved visual feedback.

[0251] In some embodiments, upon detecting a first distance change between the computer system and the external device (e.g., as described above with reference to Fig. 6A described), before the first predetermined size (e.g., Fig. 6AIn some embodiments, in response to detecting a first distance change and based on determining that the distance between the computer system (e.g., 600) and the external device (e.g., 602) changes from greater than a first threshold distance (e.g., 620-1) (e.g., Fig. 6A The relative positioning of the computer system 600 and the external device 602 at 620-1 is changed to be less than the first threshold distance and greater than the second threshold distance (e.g., 620-2) (e.g., Figure 6C and Fig.6D The computer system changes the relative positioning of the computer system 600 and the external device 602 at a first predetermined size (e.g., the computer system changes from being greater than a first threshold distance to being between a first threshold distance and a second threshold distance), the computer system changes the user interface element (e.g., 604) from being displayed at a first predetermined size to being displayed at a variable size (e.g., Figure 6C and Fig.6D 604) (e.g., a variable size greater than a first predetermined size). In some embodiments, the computer system displays an animation (e.g., a snapping animation) of the user interface element changing from the first predetermined size to the variable size. In some embodiments, in response to the computer system detecting that the distance between the computer system and the external device changes from less than a first threshold distance and greater than a second threshold to greater than the first threshold distance, the size of the user interface element changes from the variable size to the first predetermined size. In some embodiments, in response to the computer system detecting that the distance between the computer system and the external device changes from less than the first threshold distance and greater than the second threshold distance to less than the second threshold distance, the size of the user interface element changes from the variable size to the second predetermined size. Changing the user interface element from being displayed at a first predetermined size to being displayed at a variable size when a set of conditions are met (e.g., the distance between the computer system and the external device crosses a distance threshold) allows the computer system to automatically perform a display operation that indicates to the user the distance between the computer system and the external device, which performs the operation without further user input when a set of conditions have been met. Changing the user interface element from being displayed at a first predetermined size to being displayed at a variable size in response to detecting the first distance change provides visual feedback to the user regarding the positioning of the computer system relative to the external device, which provides improved visual feedback.

[0252] In some embodiments, the distance between the computer system (e.g., 600) and the external device (e.g., 602) is less than a first threshold distance (e.g., 620-1) and greater than a second threshold distance (e.g., 620-2) (e.g., Figure 6C and Fig.6DWhen the relative positioning of the computer system 600 and the external device 602 at the location is changed, the computer system detects a second distance change between the computer system and the external device (for example, as described above in Fig. 6A , Figure 6B , Figure 6C and Fig.6D In some embodiments, in response to detecting a second distance change (e.g., the second distance change is detected after the first distance change) and based on determining that a second distance between the computer system and the external device (e.g., the current distance after the second distance change has occurred) has transitioned to greater than the first threshold distance, the computer system displays the user interface element (e.g., 604) from being displayed at a variable size (e.g., Figure 6C and Fig.6D 604) at the display is transformed to a first predetermined size (eg, Fig. 6A and Fig. 6F 604) displays a flash animation of the first user interface element (e.g., as described above in Fig. 6E ) (e.g., as part of a flashing animation, the user interface element changes from a variable size to a first predetermined size) (e.g., displaying a user interface element animation when the computer system detects that a distance between any portion of the computer system and the external device is greater than a first threshold distance), and based on determining that a second distance between the computer system and the external device has changed to be less than a second threshold distance, the computer system displays the user interface element from being displayed in a variable size to being displayed in a second predetermined size (e.g., Fig. 6A and Fig. 6F 604) displays a second user interface element flashing animation (e.g., as described above in Fig. 6E ) (e.g., displaying a user interface element animation when the computer system detects that the distance between any part of the computer system and the external device is less than a second threshold distance). In some embodiments, in response to detecting a second distance change and based on determining that the distance between the computer system and the external device remains less than the first threshold distance and greater than the second threshold distance, the computer system abandons displaying the user interface element flashing animation. Displaying the first user interface element flashing animation or the second user interface element flashing animation when a specified condition is met (e.g., the distance transition between the computer system and the external device crosses the corresponding distance threshold) allows the computer system to automatically perform a resizing operation that indicates to the user the positioning of the computer system relative to the external device, which performs the operation without further user input when a set of conditions have been met.

[0253] In some embodiments, a second user interface element flashing animation is displayed (e.g., as described above in Fig. 6E ) includes displaying a user interface element (e.g., 604) from a variable size (e.g., Figure 6C and Fig.6D 604 at ) is transformed into a third predetermined size (eg, smaller than the variable size (eg, and smaller than the first predetermined size and the second predetermined size) Fig. 6E 604 at the time and transitioning from the third predetermined size to the second predetermined size (eg, Fig. 6A and Fig. 6F In some embodiments, the computer system displays a sequence (e.g., a transition sequence) of 604 at 604) (e.g., an uninterrupted sequence), wherein the second predetermined size is greater than the third predetermined size (e.g., when the computer system displays the user interface element at a variable size and / or a second predetermined size, the computer system displays an album cover graphic and an equalizer bar within the user interface element, and when the computer system displays the user interface element at the third predetermined size, the computer system does not display the album cover graphic and the equalizer bar within the user interface element). In some embodiments, when the computer system displays the user interface element at a variable size and / or a second predetermined size, the computer system displays a first set of content within the user interface element, and when the computer system displays the user interface at the third predetermined size, the computer system displays a second set of content different from the first set of content within the user interface element. In some embodiments, as part of displaying a flashing animation, the computer system changes the content displayed within the user interface element. A sequence of displaying the user interface element transitioning to various sizes in response to detecting a second distance change and based on determining that the second distance between the computer system and the external device has transitioned across a distance threshold provides visual feedback to the user about the positioning of the computer system relative to the external device, which provides improved visual feedback.

[0254] In some embodiments, the first predetermined size (e.g., Fig. 6A and Fig. 6F 604 at ) and a second predetermined size (eg, Fig. 6A and Fig. 6F 604) are the same (eg, the first predetermined size and the second predetermined size are both equal to 0.25 inches, 0.5 inches, or 0.75 inches).

[0255] In some embodiments, upon detecting a first distance change between the computer system and the external device (e.g., 602) (e.g., as described above in Fig.6D ), a computer system (e.g., 600) is playing back a first media item (e.g., 626a) (e.g., Figure 6BIn some embodiments, based on determining that the first set of criteria are met, the computer system transfers playback of the first media item from the computer system (e.g., stops playback at the computer system and initiates playback at the external device) to the external device (e.g., 602) (e.g., as described above in Fig. 6E In some embodiments, the computer system stops the playback of the first media item at a first point in the first media item, and the external device initiates the playback of the first media item at a first point in the first media item. In some embodiments, the external device starts the playback of the first media item from the beginning of the first media item. In some embodiments, the computer system keeps the playback of the first media item after the playback of the first media item is transferred to the external device (e.g., the computer system and the external device both synchronously play back the first media item at the same time). In some embodiments, the playback of the first media item is automatically transferred (e.g., without intervening user input). Transferring the playback of the first media item from the computer system to the external device when a set of specified conditions (e.g., a first set of criteria) is met allows the computer system to automatically control the playback state of both the computer system and the external device, which performs operations without further user input when a set of conditions have been met.

[0256] In some embodiments, upon detecting a first distance change between the computer system (e.g., 600) and the external device (e.g., 602) (e.g., as described above with reference to Figure 6LIn some embodiments, the external device (e.g., 602) is playing back a second media item (e.g., 668) (e.g., a music media item, a podcast, and / or a video media item) (e.g., while the computer system is playing back a first media item (e.g., different from the first media item), and wherein the first set of criteria includes criteria that are met when the computer system detects a first input (e.g., 650m) (e.g., a press and hold input, a tap input, activation of a hardware button coupled to the computer system, and / or a swipe gesture) corresponding to a selection of a first transfer selectable user interface object (e.g., 678) (e.g., an affordance). In some embodiments, as part of transferring the first media item from the computer system to the external device, the external device stops playback of the second media item. In some embodiments, the computer system stops displaying the first transfer selectable user interface object in response to detecting the first input. In some embodiments, the computer system outputs tactile feedback in response to detecting the first input. In some embodiments, the computer system maintains display of the first transfer selectable user interface object in response to detecting the first input. In some embodiments, the computer system displays a representation of the second media item prior to detecting the first input, and the computer system stops displaying the representation of the second media item and displays the representation of the first media item in response to detecting the first input. Transmitting playback of the first media item from the computer system to the external device in response to detecting the first input corresponding to selection of the first transmit-selectable user interface object provides auditory feedback to the user regarding the state of the computer system (e.g., that the computer system has detected the first input), which provides improved auditory feedback.

[0257] In some embodiments, when a first distance change between the computer system and the external device is detected, the external device (e.g., 602) does not play back media (e.g., any audio media) (e.g., Fig. 6A 602 at , and wherein the first set of criteria includes a distance between the computer system (e.g., 600) and the external device ranging from less than a first threshold distance (e.g., 620) and greater than a second threshold distance (e.g., Figure 6C and Fig.6D The relative positioning of the computer system 600 and the external device 602 at (eg, 620-2) is changed to be less than a second threshold distance (eg, as described above with reference to Fig. 6E described) (e.g., Fig. 6EIn some embodiments, when the distance between the computer system and the external device is not equal to the second threshold distance, the external device maintains playback of the first media item. Transmitting playback of the first media item from the computer system to the external device when the distance transition between the computer system and the external device crosses the distance threshold allows the user to control the playback state of both the computer system and the external device without displaying additional controls, which provides additional control options without cluttering the user interface.

[0258] In some embodiments, when a first distance change between the computer system (e.g., 600) and the external device is detected (e.g., as described above with reference to Figure 6H ), the external device (e.g., 602) is playing back a third media item (e.g., Fig.6I In some embodiments, based on determining that the second set of criteria are met, the computer system transmits playback of the third media item from the external device to the computer system (e.g., as described above with reference to Figure 6J In some embodiments, the computer system plays back the third media item from the beginning of the third media item. In some embodiments, the playback of the third media item is automatically transferred (e.g., without intervening user input). In some embodiments, after the third media item is transferred from the external device to the computer system, the external device continues to play back the third media item (e.g., the external device and the computer system simultaneously play back the third media item in sync). Transferring the playback of the first media item from the computer system to the external device when specified conditions are met (e.g., a second set of criteria are met) allows the computer system to automatically control the playback state of both the computer system and the external device, which performs operations when a set of conditions have been met without further user input.

[0259] In some embodiments, the computer system (e.g., 600) detects a first distance change between the computer system and the external device (e.g., 602) (e.g., as described above with reference to Figure 6H described) does not play back media (e.g. Figure 6H and Fig.6I600 at (e.g., any audio media), and wherein the second set of criteria includes criteria that are met when the computer system detects a second input (e.g., 650i) (e.g., a press and hold input, a tap input, an activation of a hardware button coupled to the computer system, and / or a swipe input) corresponding to a selection of a second transfer selectable user interface object (e.g., 652) (e.g., an affordance). In some embodiments, the computer system stops displaying the second transfer selectable user interface object in response to detecting the second input. In some embodiments, the computer system outputs tactile feedback in response to detecting the second input. In some embodiments, the computer system maintains display of the second transfer selectable user interface object in response to detecting the second input. In some embodiments, the computer system displays a representation (e.g., a text representation and / or a graphical representation) of the third media item before and after detecting the second input. Transmitting playback of the third media item from the external device to the computer system in response to detecting the second input corresponding to the second transfer selectable object provides auditory feedback to the user about the state of the computer system (e.g., that the computer system has detected the first input), which provides improved auditory feedback.

[0260] In some embodiments, the distance between the computer system (e.g., 600) and the external device (e.g., 602) is less than a first threshold distance (e.g., 620-1) (e.g., and when the external device and / or the computer system is playing back a media item) and greater than a second threshold distance (e.g., 620-2) (e.g., Fig.6D When the relative positioning of the computer system 600 and the external device 602 is determined, the computer system detects a change in the third distance between the computer system and the external device (for example, as described above with reference to Fig.6D In some embodiments, in response to detecting the third distance change between the computer system and the external device and based on determining that the third distance between the computer system and the external device caused by the third distance change is less than the second threshold distance (e.g., Fig. 6FThe computer system displays a now playing user interface (e.g., 646) via a display generation component (e.g., the now playing user interface enters in an animated manner from the bottom of the display of the computer system) (e.g., the now playing user interface screen includes playback controls for controlling the media currently being played back on the computer system or the external device) (e.g., the now playing user interface and the user interface element include the same graphical representation of the media item being played back on the computer system or the external device). In some embodiments, in response to detecting a third distance between the computer system and the external device and based on determining that the distance between the computer system and the external device is greater than the first distance threshold, the computer system abandons displaying the now playing user interface. In some embodiments, when the computer system displays the now playing user interface, the computer system does not display the user interface element. In some embodiments, detecting a change in the third distance between the computer system and the external device includes detecting that the computer system is moved and the external device is static. In some embodiments, detecting a change in the third distance between the computer system and the external device includes detecting that the computer system is static and detecting that the external device is moved. In some embodiments, detecting a change in the third distance between the computer system and the external device includes detecting that both the computer system and the external device are moving (e.g., in the same direction or in opposite directions). In some embodiments, the computer system stops displaying the now playing user interface in response to detecting a swipe gesture (e.g., swipe down and / or swipe up). Displaying the now playing user interface in response to detecting a third distance change between the computer system and the external device allows the user to control the display of the now playing user interface without displaying additional controls, which provides additional control options without cluttering the user interface. Displaying the now playing user interface in response to detecting a third distance change between the computer system and the external device and based on determining that the distance between the computer system and the external device crosses a corresponding distance threshold provides visual feedback to the user about the distance between the computer system and the external device, which provides improved visual feedback.

[0261] In some embodiments, in response to detecting a third distance change (e.g., as described above with reference to Figure 6H ) and based on determining that the computer system (e.g., 600) does not play media (e.g., any audio media) when a third distance change occurs (e.g., Figure 6H 600) and the external device (e.g., 602) is playing back a fourth media item (e.g., Figure 6H 626b) (e.g., Figure 6H 602), the computer system is playing the user interface (eg, Fig.6I646 at 646) displays a transmit-to-computer-system optional user interface object (e.g., 652) that, when selected, causes playback of the fourth media to be transmitted from the external device to the computer system. In some embodiments, the transmit-to-computer-system optional user interface object includes a representation (e.g., a graphical representation and / or a textual representation) of the fourth media item being played back on the external device. In some embodiments, both the now playing user interface and the transmit-to-computer-system optional user interface object include a representation (e.g., a graphical representation and / or a textual representation) of the fourth media item being played back by the external device (e.g., the same representation). In some embodiments, the computer system outputs a tactile alert in response to detecting a selection of the transmit-to-computer-system optional user interface object. Displaying the transmit-to-computer-system optional user interface object in response to detecting a change in the third distance between the computer system and the external device allows a user to control the display of the transmit-to-computer-system optional user interface object without displaying additional controls, which provides additional control options without cluttering the user interface. Displaying an optional user interface object transmitted to the computer system when a set of specified conditions are met (for example, when the computer system is not playing media and the external device is playing back a fourth media item) allows the computer system to automatically perform a display operation that indicates to the user the playback status of both the computer system and the external device, which is performed without further user input when a set of conditions have been met.

[0262] In some embodiments, in response to detecting a third distance change (e.g., as described above with reference to Figure 6L ) and based on determining that the computer system (e.g., 600) is playing back a fifth media item (e.g., 626a) when the third distance change occurs and the external device (e.g., 602) is playing back a sixth media item (e.g., 668) (e.g., different from the fifth media item) when the third distance change occurs, the computer system plays the user interface (e.g., Figure 6M646 at 646) displays an optional user interface object transmitted from the computer system (e.g., 678), which, when selected, causes playback of the fifth media item to be transmitted from the computer system to the external device (e.g., selection of the optional user interface object transmitted from the computer system causes the external system to stop playback of the sixth media item). In some embodiments, the computer system simultaneously displays the optional user interface object transmitted from the computer system and the optional user interface object transmitted to the computer system. In some embodiments, the optional user interface object transmitted from the computer system includes a representation (e.g., graphics and / or text) of the sixth media item. In some embodiments, both the optional user interface object transmitted from the computer system and the playing user interface include a representation (e.g., the same representation) of the sixth media item. Displaying the optional user interface object transmitted from the computer system in response to detecting a change in the third distance between the computer system and the external device allows the user to control when the optional user interface object transmitted from the computer system is displayed without displaying additional controls, which provides additional control options without cluttering the user interface. Displaying a selectable user interface object transmitted from the computer system when a set of specified conditions are met (for example, when the computer system is playing media and the external device is playing back a sixth media item) allows the computer system to automatically perform a display operation that indicates to the user the playback status of both the computer system and the external device, which is performed without further user input when a set of conditions have been met.

[0263] In some embodiments, in response to detecting a first distance change (e.g., as described above with respect to Figure 6B ) and based on determining that the distance between the computer system (e.g., 600) and the external device (e.g., 602) is less than a first threshold distance (e.g., 620-1) and greater than a second threshold distance (e.g., 620-2) (e.g., Figure 6C and Fig.6DIn some embodiments, the computer system outputs continuous (e.g., continuous while the distance between the computer system and the external device remains between two threshold distances) tactile feedback (e.g., 630) based on the relative positioning of the computer system 600 and the external device 602 at the position. In some embodiments, when the distance between the computer system and the external device is less than a first threshold distance and greater than a second threshold distance, the intensity of the continuous tactile feedback is based on the distance between the external device and the computer system (e.g., the intensity of the continuous tactile feedback increases as the distance between the computer system and the external device decreases). In some embodiments, in response to detecting that the distance between the computer system and the external device has changed from less than the first threshold distance and greater than the second threshold distance to greater than the first threshold distance or less than the second threshold distance, the computer system stops outputting continuous tactile feedback. Outputting continuous tactile feedback when a set of specified conditions are met (e.g., the distance between the computer system and the external device is between two distance thresholds) allows the computer system to automatically alert the user that the distance between the computer system and the external device is between the two distance thresholds, which performs an operation without further user input when a set of conditions have been met.

[0264] In some embodiments, in response to detecting a first distance change (e.g., as described above with reference to Fig. 6A ) and based on determining that the distance between the external device (e.g., 602) and the computer system (e.g., 600) is greater than a first threshold distance (e.g., 620-1) (e.g., Fig. 6A The relative positioning of the computer system 600 and the external device 602 at 620-1 is changed to be less than the first threshold distance and greater than the second threshold distance (e.g., 620-2) (e.g., Figure 6C and Fig.6D The computer system 600 outputs a first discrete tactile alert (e.g., Figure 6B 642 at (e.g., a single tactile feedback), and based on determining that the distance between the external device and the computer system is from less than the first threshold distance and greater than the second threshold distance (e.g., Fig. 6E The relative positioning of the computer system 600 and the external device 602 at the position ... Fig. 6E642) (e.g., a single tactile feedback) (e.g., the first discrete tactile alert is the same intensity as the second discrete tactile alert). In some embodiments, in response to detecting that the distance between the computer system and the external device has transitioned from less than a first threshold distance and greater than a second threshold distance to greater than the first threshold distance, the computer system outputs a discrete tactile alert. In some embodiments, in response to detecting that the distance between the computer system and the external device has transitioned from less than the second threshold distance to greater than the second threshold distance and less than the first threshold distance, the computer system outputs a discrete tactile sensation. In some embodiments, the computer system outputs the first / second discrete tactile alerts while transmitting playback of the media. Outputting discrete tactile alerts when a set of specified conditions are met (e.g., the distance transition between the computer system and the external device crosses an upper distance boundary or a lower distance boundary) allows the computer system to automatically alert the user that the distance between the computer system and the external device is decreasing, which performs an operation without further user input when a set of conditions have been met.

[0265] In some embodiments, the computer system (e.g., 600) is playing the audio at a first variable volume level (e.g., as described above with reference to Figure 6C and Fig.6D ) is playing back a seventh media item (e.g., 626a), and the external device (e.g., 602) is playing at a second variable volume level (e.g., as described above with reference to FIG. 1 ) that is different from the first volume level (e.g., the first volume level is louder or quieter than the second volume level). Figure 6C and Fig.6D In some embodiments, the computer system detects a fourth distance change between the computer system and the external device (e.g., as described above with reference to FIG. 6 ) when the distance between the computer system and the external device is less than a first threshold distance (e.g., 620-1) and greater than a second threshold distance (e.g., 620-2). Figure 6C In some embodiments, in response to detecting the fourth distance change and based on determining that the distance between the computer system and the external device has decreased, the computer system decreases the first variable volume level by a first amount based on the fourth distance change (e.g., as described above with reference to Figure 6C and Fig.6D The computer system transmits a first set of instructions so that the external device increases the second variable volume level by a second amount based on a fourth distance change (e.g., as described above with reference to Figure 6C and Fig.6DIn some embodiments, in response to detecting a fourth distance change and based on determining that the distance between the computer system and the external device has increased, the computer system increases the first variable volume level by a third amount (e.g., different from the first amount) based on the fourth distance change (e.g., as described above with reference to Figure 6C and Fig.6D ) and transmits a second set of instructions so that the external device decreases the second variable volume level by a fourth amount based on a fourth distance change (e.g., as described above with reference to Figure 6C and Fig.6D In some embodiments, the first variable volume level is equal to the second variable volume level. In some embodiments, the first amount and the second amount are the same. Scaling the playback volume of both the computer system and the external device when a set of conditions are met allows the computer system to automatically control the playback state of both the computer system and the external device in a manner that indicates to the user that the device responsible for playing back the corresponding media item will change as the distance between the computer system and the external device changes, which performs operations without further user input when a set of conditions have been met. Scaling the playback volume of both the computer system and the external device in response to detecting a fourth distance change allows the user to simultaneously control the playback volume of both the computer system and the external device without displaying additional controls, which provides additional control options without cluttering the user interface.

[0266] In some embodiments, the user interface element (e.g., 604) includes a representation (e.g., 606) (e.g., a textual representation and / or a graphical representation) (e.g., an album cover) of the media being played back by the computer system (e.g., 600) and / or the external device (e.g., 602). Displaying a representation of the media being played back by the computer system and / or the external device provides the user with a visual indication of the current playback state of the computer system and / or the external device at a point in time when the user has an increased interest in the playback state of the computer system and / or the external device, which enhances the operability of the computer system and makes the user-system interface more efficient (by making important information readily available to the user), thereby also reducing power usage and extending the battery life of the computer system by enabling the user to use the system more quickly and more efficiently.

[0267] In some embodiments, the user interface element (e.g., 604) is displayed on one or more sensors (e.g., as described above with reference to FIG. 600) integrated into the computer system (e.g., 600). Fig. 6AIn some embodiments, the user interface element surrounds one or more sensors (e.g., a proximity sensor, an ambient light sensor, an IR and / or an optical camera).

[0268] In some embodiments, a first target device (e.g., 600 or 602) (e.g., a computer system, an external device, and / or a second external device that communicates with the computer system (e.g., wirelessly and / or wired)) is playing back an eighth media item (e.g., 626a, 626b, or 668). In some embodiments, while displaying a user interface element (e.g., 604) (e.g., while displaying the user interface element at a first predetermined size or a second predetermined size), the computer system detects a third input (e.g., 650n) corresponding to selection of the user interface element (e.g., a press and hold input, a tap input, a swipe input, and / or activation of a hardware control). In some embodiments, in response to detecting the third input, the computer system displays one or more controls (e.g., 660) for controlling playback of the eighth media item on the first target device (e.g., a next track selectable user interface object (e.g., which, when selected, causes playback of a subsequent media item in the playlist to be initiated), a previous track selectable user interface object (e.g., which, when selected, causes playback of a previous media item in the playlist to be initiated), a pause selectable user interface object (e.g., which, when selected, pauses playback of a currently playing media item), and / or a play selectable user interface object (which, when selected, causes playback of the media item to be initiated). In some embodiments, the computer system stops display of one or more controls in response to detecting a swipe gesture (e.g., an up swipe gesture or a down swipe gesture). Displaying one or more controls in response to detecting the third input provides visual feedback to the user about the state of the computer system (e.g., that the computer system has detected the third input), which provides improved visual feedback.

[0269] In some embodiments, the external device (e.g., 602) communicates with one or more light sources (e.g., one or more light sources are integrated into the external device). In some embodiments, in response to detecting a first distance change (e.g., as described above with reference to Fig.6D As described) and according to determining that the distance between the computer system and the external device is from less than a first distance threshold (e.g., 620-1) and greater than a second distance threshold (e.g., 620-2) (e.g., Fig.6D The relative positioning of the computer system 600 and the external device 602 at the position ... Fig. 6EThe computer system transmits a third instruction set to the external device, the third instruction set causing one or more light sources to output a light animation (e.g., as described above with reference to Fig. 6E Described). In some embodiments, the light animation is output before the media is transmitted between the external device and the computer system. In some embodiments, the light animation is output after the media is transmitted between the external device and the computer system. In some embodiments, the light animation is output while the media is transmitted between the external device and the computer system. In some embodiments, two or more lights are turned on simultaneously as part of the light animation. When a set of conditions are met (for example, the distance between the computer system and the external device is transformed into between two distance thresholds), a third instruction set that causes the external device to output the light animation is transmitted, allowing the computer system to automatically control the light operation of the external device, which performs the operation without further user input when a set of conditions have been met. Transmitting a third instruction set that causes the external device to output the light animation in response to the distance between the computer system and the external device crossing the corresponding distance threshold allows the user to control the light operation of the external device without displaying additional controls, which provides additional control options without cluttering the user interface.

[0270] In some embodiments, the user interface element (e.g., 604) includes one or more user interface objects (e.g., 618) (e.g., an equalizer bar) indicating (e.g., an equalizer bar is animated (e.g., moves up and down and / or left and right)) that a second target device (e.g., 600 or 602) (e.g., a computer system, an external device, and / or a second external device (e.g., a smart speaker, smart phone, desktop computer, and / or smart device manufactured by a third-party manufacturer)) is actively playing back (e.g., not pausing playback) a ninth media item (e.g., 626a, 626b, or 668). Displaying a user interface element with one or more user interface objects indicating that a target device is actively playing back a media item allows a user to easily and quickly ascertain the playback status of the target device, which enhances the operability of the computer system and makes the user-system interface more efficient (by making important information readily available to the user), thereby also reducing power usage and extending the battery life of the computer system by enabling the user to use the system more quickly and efficiently.

[0271] In some embodiments, one or more status bar user interface elements (612a, 612b, and 612c) (e.g., a time user interface element indicating the current time, a battery user interface element indicating the current time, and / or a cellular signal user interface element indicating the strength of a cellular signal possessed by the computer system) are displayed when a user interface element (e.g., 604) is displayed (e.g., one or more status bar user interface elements are displayed on one or both sides of the user interface element), and wherein the distance between the computer system (e.g., 600) and the external device (e.g., 602) is less than a first threshold distance (e.g., 620-1) and greater than a second threshold distance (620-2) (e.g., Figure 6C and Fig.6D When the relative positioning of the computer system 600 and the external device 602 is determined, one or more status bar user interface elements (e.g., as described above with respect to the status bar) are displayed with variable sizes based on the distance between the computer system and the external device. Figure 6C and Fig.6D The invention relates to a method of displaying a status bar user interface element in a computer system and an external device in a manner that is proportional to the distance between the computer system and the external device (e.g., the size of the one or more status bar user interface elements decreases as the distance between the computer system and the external device decreases, and the size of the one or more status bar user interface elements increases as the distance between the computer system and the external device increases). Displaying the one or more status bar user interface elements at a variable size based on the distance between the computer system and the external device when the distance between the computer system and the external device is between two distance thresholds provides a user with a visual indication of the positioning of the computer system relative to the external device when the user has an enhanced interest in the relative positioning of the computer system relative to the external device, which enhances the operability of the computer system and makes the user-system interface more efficient, thereby also reducing power usage and extending the battery life of the computer system by enabling the user to use the system more quickly and efficiently.

[0272] In some embodiments, the distance between the computer system (e.g., 600) and the external device (e.g., 602) is less than a first threshold distance (e.g., 620-1) and greater than a second threshold distance (620-2) (e.g., Figure 6C and Fig.6D When the relative positioning of the computer system 600 and the external device 602 is performed at a certain position, the size of the user interface element (e.g., 604) is inversely proportional to the distance between the computer system and the external device (e.g., as described above with respect to Figure 6C and Fig.6DIn some embodiments, the size of the user interface element is proportional to the distance between the computer system and the external device (e.g., the size of the user interface element decreases as the distance between the computer system and the external device decreases, and the size of the user interface element decreases as the distance between the computer system and the external device increases).

[0273] For the purpose of explanation, the preceding description is described by reference to specific embodiments. However, the above exemplary discussion is not intended to be exhaustive or limit the invention to the disclosed precise form. According to the above teachings, many modifications and variations are possible. These embodiments are selected and described in order to best explain the principles of these technologies and their practical applications. Others skilled in the art can thus best utilize these technologies and various embodiments with various modifications suitable for the intended specific use.

[0274] Although the 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 the disclosure and examples defined by the claims.

[0275] As described above, one aspect of the present technology is to collect and use data available from various sources to improve the user's experience when listening to media. The present disclosure contemplates that, in some instances, these collected data may include personal information data that uniquely identifies or can be used to contact or locate a specific person. Such personal information data may include demographic data, location-based data, phone numbers, email addresses, social network IDs, home addresses, data or records related to the 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.

[0276] The present disclosure recognizes that the use of such personal information data in the present invention technology can be used to benefit users. For example, the personal information data can be used to deliver target media that the user is more interested in. Therefore, the use of such personal information data enables users to obtain better customized media suggestions to generate personalized playlists for users. In addition, the present disclosure also anticipates other uses of personal information data that benefit users. For example, health and fitness data can be used to provide insights into the user's overall health status, or can be used as positive feedback to individuals who use technology to pursue health goals.

[0277] The disclosure anticipates that entities responsible for the collection, analysis, disclosure, transmission, storage or other purposes of such personal information data will comply with sound privacy policies and / or privacy measures. Specifically, such entities should implement and adhere to the use of privacy policies and measures that are recognized as meeting or exceeding the industry or government requirements for maintaining the privacy and security of personal information data. Such policies should be convenient for users to access and should be updated as changes in the collection and / or use of data occur. Personal information from users should be collected for legal and reasonable entity purposes and should not be shared or sold outside these legal purposes. In addition, such collection / sharing should be carried out after receiving the informed consent of the user. Additionally, such entities should consider taking any necessary steps to protect and safeguard access to such personal information data, and ensure that other entities with access to personal information data comply with the privacy policies and procedures of other entities. In addition, such entities can subject themselves to third-party assessments to prove that they comply with widely accepted privacy policies and privacy practices. In addition, policies and practices should be adapted to specific types of personal information data collected and / or accessed, and to applicable laws and standards including considerations of special jurisdictions. For example, in the United States, the collection or acquisition of certain health data may be governed by federal and / or state laws, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); while health data in other countries may be subject to other regulations and policies and should be handled accordingly. Therefore, different privacy measures should be advocated for different types of personal data in each country.

[0278] Regardless of the foregoing, the present disclosure also contemplates implementation schemes in which users selectively block the use or access of personal information data. That is, the present disclosure contemplates that hardware elements and / or software elements may be provided to prevent or block access to such personal information data. For example, with respect to media streaming services, the technology of the present invention may be configured to allow users to choose to "opt in" or "opt out" at any time during or after registration for the service to participate in the collection of personal information data. In another example, a user may choose not to provide media preference data for target media recommendations. In yet another example, a user may choose to limit the length of time that media preference data is retained or to completely prohibit the development of a baseline media preference profile. In addition to providing "opt-in" and "opt-out" options, the present disclosure also contemplates providing notifications related to access or use of personal information. For example, a user may be notified that their personal information data will be accessed when downloading an application, and then the user may be reminded again just before the personal information data is accessed by the application.

[0279] In addition, it is the intention of the present disclosure that personal information data should be managed and processed in a manner that minimizes the risk of unintentional or unauthorized access or use. Once the data is no longer needed, the risk can be minimized by limiting the collection of data and deleting the data. In addition, and when applicable, including in certain health-related applications, data de-identification can be used to protect the privacy of users. De-identification can be facilitated by removing specific identifiers (e.g., date of birth, etc.), controlling the amount or specificity of stored data (e.g., collecting location data at the city level rather than at the address level), controlling how the data is stored (e.g., aggregating data between users), and / or other methods when appropriate.

[0280] Thus, while the present disclosure broadly covers the use of personal information data to implement one or more of the various disclosed embodiments, the present disclosure also contemplates that various embodiments may also be implemented without requiring access to such personal information data. That is, various embodiments of the present technology will not fail to function properly due to the lack of all or a portion of such personal information data. For example, media may be selected and delivered to a user by inferring preferences based on non-personal information data or an absolute minimum amount of personal information, such as content requested by a device associated with the user, other non-personal information available to a media streaming service, or publicly available information.

Claims

1. A method, comprising: At a computer system in communication with a display generating component and an external device: displaying a user interface element via the display generation component; While displaying the user interface element, detecting a first distance change between the computer system and the external device; as well as In response to detecting the first distance change: displaying the user interface element at a first predetermined size based on determining that the distance between the computer system and the external device is greater than a first threshold distance; displaying the user interface element at a variable size based on the distance between the computer system and the external device in response to determining that the distance between the computer system and the external device is less than the first threshold distance and greater than a second threshold distance; as well as Based on determining that the distance between the computer system and the external device is less than the second threshold distance, the user interface element is displayed at a second predetermined size.

2. The method of claim 1 , wherein before detecting the first distance change between the computer system and the external device, displaying the user interface element at the first predetermined size, the method further comprising: In response to detecting the first distance change and based on determining that the distance between the computer system and the external device changes from greater than the first threshold distance to less than the first threshold distance and greater than the second threshold distance, the user interface element is changed from being displayed at the first predetermined size to being displayed at the variable size.

3. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 2, further comprising: When the distance between the computer system and the external device is less than the first threshold distance and greater than the second threshold distance, detecting a change in a second distance between the computer system and the external device; In response to detecting the second distance change: displaying a first user interface element flashing animation in which the user interface element is changed from being displayed in the variable size to being displayed in the first predetermined size based on determining that the second distance between the computer system and the external device has changed to be greater than the first threshold distance; as well as Based on determining that the second distance between the computer system and the external device has changed to be less than the second threshold distance, displaying a second user interface element flashing animation in which the user interface element is changed from being displayed in the variable size to being displayed in the second predetermined size.

4. A method according to claim 3, wherein displaying the second user interface element flashing animation includes displaying a sequence of the user interface element changing from the variable size to a third predetermined size smaller than the variable size and from the third predetermined size to the second predetermined size, wherein the second predetermined size is larger than the third predetermined size.

5. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the first predetermined size and the second predetermined size are the same.

6. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein when the first distance change between the computer system and the external device is detected, the computer system is playing back a first media item, the method further comprising: Based on determining that a first set of criteria is satisfied, the playback of the first media item is transferred from the computer system to the external device.

7. A method according to claim 6, wherein when the first distance change between the computer system and the external device is detected, the external device is playing back a second media item, and wherein the first set of criteria includes criteria that are satisfied when the computer system detects a first input corresponding to a selection of a first transfer selectable user interface object.

8. The method of claim 6, wherein upon detecting a change in the first distance between the computer system and the external device, the external device does not play back media, and wherein the first set of criteria includes criteria that are satisfied when the distance between the computer system and the external device transitions from less than the first threshold distance and greater than the second threshold distance to less than the second threshold distance.

9. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein when the first distance change between the computer system and the external device is detected, the external device is playing back a third media item, the method further comprising: Based on determining that a second set of criteria is satisfied, the playback of the third media item is transferred from the external device to the computer system.

10. A method according to claim 9, wherein the computer system does not play back the media when the first distance change between the computer system and the external device is detected, and wherein the second set of criteria includes criteria that are met when the computer system detects a second input corresponding to a selection of a second transfer selectable user interface object.

11. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, further comprising: When the distance between the computer system and the external device is less than the first threshold distance and greater than the second threshold distance, detecting a change in a third distance between the computer system and the external device; In response to detecting the third distance change between the computer system and the external device and based on determining that the third distance between the computer system and the external device caused by the third distance change is less than the second threshold distance, displaying a now playing user interface via the display generation component.

12. A method according to claim 11, wherein in response to detecting the third distance change and based on determining that the computer system was not playing media and the external device was playing back a fourth media item when the third distance change occurred, a transfer to a computer system optional user interface object is displayed within the now playing user interface, and the transfer to the computer system optional user interface object, when selected, causes the playback of the fourth media to be transferred from the external device to the computer system.

13. A method according to claim 11, wherein in response to detecting the third distance change and based on determining that the computer system is playing back a fifth media item when the third distance change occurs and that the external device is playing back a sixth media item when the third distance change occurs, a transmission of a selectable user interface object from the computer system is displayed within the now playing user interface, and the transmission of the selectable user interface object from the computer system, when selected, causes playback of the fifth media item to be transmitted from the computer system to the external device.

14. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 13, further comprising: In response to detecting the first distance change and based on determining that the distance between the computer system and the external device is less than the first threshold distance and greater than the second threshold distance, continuous tactile feedback is output.

15. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 14, further comprising: In response to detecting the first distance change: outputting a first discrete tactile alert in response to determining that the distance between the external device and the computer system changes from being greater than the first threshold distance to being less than the first threshold distance and greater than the second threshold distance; as well as A second discrete tactile alert is outputted based on determining that the distance between the external device and the computer system changes from less than the first threshold distance and greater than the second threshold distance to less than the second threshold distance.

16. The method of any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein the computer system is playing back a seventh media item at a first variable volume level, and the external device is playing back the seventh media item at a second variable volume level different from the first volume level, the method further comprising: When the distance between the computer system and the external device is less than the first threshold distance and greater than the second threshold distance: detecting a change in a fourth distance between the computer system and the external device; In response to detecting the fourth distance change: Based on determining that the distance between the computer system and the external device has decreased: reducing the first variable volume level by a first amount based on the fourth distance change; as well as transmitting a first set of instructions that causes the external device to increase the second variable volume level by a second amount based on the fourth distance change; Based on determining that the distance between the computer system and the external device has increased: increasing the first variable volume level by a third amount based on the fourth distance change; as well as A second set of instructions is transmitted that causes the external device to decrease the second variable volume level by a fourth amount that is based on the fourth distance change.

17. The method of any one of claims 1 to 16, wherein the user interface element comprises a representation of media being played back by the computer system and / or the external device.

18. The method of any one of claims 1 to 17, wherein the user interface element is displayed around one or more sensors integrated into the computer system.

19. The method of any one of claims 1 to 18, wherein the first target device is playing back an eighth media item, the method further comprising: while displaying the user interface element, detecting a third input corresponding to a selection of the user interface element; as well as In response to detecting the third input, one or more controls for controlling the playback of the eighth media item on the first target device are displayed.

20. The method of any one of claims 1 to 19, wherein the external device communicates with one or more light sources, the method further comprising: In response to detecting the first distance change and based on determining that the distance between the computer system and the external device changes from less than the first distance threshold and greater than the second distance threshold to less than the second distance threshold, transmitting a third instruction set to the external device, the third instruction set causing the one or more light sources to output a light animation.

21. The method of any one of claims 1 to 20, wherein the user interface element comprises one or more user interface objects indicating that a second target device is actively playing back a ninth media item.

22. A method according to any one of claims 1 to 21, wherein one or more status bar user interface elements are displayed when the user interface element is displayed, and wherein when the distance between the computer system and the external device is less than the first threshold distance and greater than the second threshold distance, the one or more status bar user interface elements are displayed in a variable size based on the distance between the computer system and the external device.

23. A method according to any one of claims 1 to 22, wherein when the distance between the computer system and the external device is less than the first threshold distance and greater than the second threshold distance, the size of the user interface element is inversely proportional to the distance between the computer system and the external device.

24. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing one or more programs configured to be executed by one or more processors of a computer system that communicates with a display generation component and an external device, the one or more programs comprising instructions for executing the method according to any one of claims 1 to 23.

25. A computer system configured to communicate with a display generation component and an external device, the computer system comprising: one or more processors; and A memory storing one or more programs, the one or more programs being configured to be executed by the one or more processors, the one or more programs comprising instructions for executing the method according to any one of claims 1 to 23.

26. A computer system configured to communicate with a display generation component and an external device, the computer system comprising: Device for carrying out the method according to any one of claims 1 to 23.

27. A computer program product, comprising one or more programs configured to be executed by one or more processors of a computer system in communication with a display generation component and an external device, the one or more programs comprising instructions for executing a method according to any one of claims 1 to 23.

28. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing one or more programs configured to be executed by one or more processors of a computer system in communication with a display generation component and an external device, the one or more programs comprising instructions for: displaying a user interface element via the display generation component; While displaying the user interface element, detecting a first distance change between the computer system and the external device; as well as In response to detecting the first distance change: displaying the user interface element at a first predetermined size based on determining that the distance between the computer system and the external device is greater than a first threshold distance; displaying the user interface element at a variable size based on the distance between the computer system and the external device in response to determining that the distance between the computer system and the external device is less than the first threshold distance and greater than a second threshold distance; as well as Based on determining that the distance between the computer system and the external device is less than the second threshold distance, the user interface element is displayed at a second predetermined size.

29. A computer system configured to communicate with a display generation component and an external device, the computer system comprising: 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: displaying a user interface element via the display generation component; While displaying the user interface element, detecting a first distance change between the computer system and the external device; as well as In response to detecting the first distance change: displaying the user interface element at a first predetermined size based on determining that the distance between the computer system and the external device is greater than a first threshold distance; displaying the user interface element at a variable size based on the distance between the computer system and the external device in response to determining that the distance between the computer system and the external device is less than the first threshold distance and greater than a second threshold distance; as well as Based on determining that the distance between the computer system and the external device is less than the second threshold distance, the user interface element is displayed at a second predetermined size.

30. A computer system configured to communicate with a display generation component and an external device, the computer system comprising: Means for: displaying a user interface element via the display generating component; Means for: detecting a first distance change between the computer system and the external device while displaying the user interface element; and means for, in response to detecting the first change in distance: displaying the user interface element at a first predetermined size based on determining that the distance between the computer system and the external device is greater than a first threshold distance; displaying the user interface element at a variable size based on the distance between the computer system and the external device in response to determining that the distance between the computer system and the external device is less than the first threshold distance and greater than a second threshold distance; as well as Based on determining that the distance between the computer system and the external device is less than the second threshold distance, the user interface element is displayed at a second predetermined size.

31. A computer program product comprising one or more programs configured to be executed by one or more processors of a computer system in communication with a display generation component and an external device, the one or more programs comprising instructions for: displaying a user interface element via the display generation component; While displaying the user interface element, detecting a first distance change between the computer system and the external device; as well as In response to detecting the first distance change: displaying the user interface element at a first predetermined size based on determining that the distance between the computer system and the external device is greater than a first threshold distance; displaying the user interface element at a variable size based on the distance between the computer system and the external device in response to determining that the distance between the computer system and the external device is less than the first threshold distance and greater than a second threshold distance; as well as Based on determining that the distance between the computer system and the external device is less than the second threshold distance, the user interface element is displayed at a second predetermined size.

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