Account Configuration Interface for Second User Identity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing techniques for configuring an account on computer systems are cumbersome and inefficient, particularly when setting up a second user identity, leading to increased user time and device energy consumption, especially in battery-operated devices.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of faster and more efficient methods and interfaces for configuring an account, including a user interface that allows users to select between account options for transferring permissions between user accounts, with options to restrict access and permissions for a second user identity, thereby reducing cognitive burden and conserving power.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If existing techniques are used to configure an account for a second user identity, then the account can be configured, but the process is cumbersome and inefficient, requiring more user time and device energy
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by automatically detecting when a second user identity is present and proactively presenting account configuration options before the user needs to manually configure everything. The framework pre-establishes the account structure and permission templates, reducing the user's configuration burden from scratch building to selective customization.
2Productivity
If existing techniques are used to configure an account for a second user identity, then the account can be configured, but the process consumes more device energy, particularly in battery-operated devices
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements self-service by automatically managing account configuration tasks that would otherwise require extensive user input. The framework autonomously detects user identities, determines appropriate permission levels, and configures account settings without requiring the user to manually navigate through multiple configuration screens, thereby reducing device energy consumption during the configuration process.
3Ease of operation
If existing techniques are used to configure an account, then basic account functionality is provided, but the user experiences cognitive burden due to limited options and inefficient interface
Solution Approach 1:
The permission configuration interface is segmented into distinct, manageable categories such as camera access, microphone access, contact access, and location access. Each category is presented as a separate selectable option with clear icons and descriptions, allowing users to configure permissions in small, intuitive steps rather than facing a single complex configuration screen with numerous options all at once.
4Adaptability or versatility
If an account is configured with extensive transfer permissions, then flexibility is improved, but security and control over user identities may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies local quality by allowing different permission levels to be assigned to different user identities and different data categories. Instead of applying a single uniform permission level across all accounts, the framework enables granular control where each account can have customized permissions for specific functions (e.g., photo sharing, contact syncing, location access), providing both flexibility and security through differentiated access control.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure generally relates to a computer system associated with a first user identity and a user interface for configuring an account for use by one or more devices associated with a second user identity. The user interface includes a control for selecting between a first account option that enables transfers between the account and only a first set of user accounts and a second account option that enables transfers between the account and a second set of user accounts, the second set of user accounts including the first set of user accounts and one or more additional user accounts associated with additional users. In response to receiving a request to configure the account, the account is configured with the first account option when the first account option is selected and the account is configured with the second account option when the second account option is selected.