Account Provisioning Interface via Conditional Short-Range Detection

Solution Overview

Problem

Existing data provisioning techniques for electronic devices are cumbersome and inefficient, requiring multiple key presses and consuming unnecessary user time and device energy, particularly in battery-operated devices.

Innovation Solution

Implementing a method that detects a request for provisioning an account and displays a user interface via a short-range communication protocol only when certain criteria are met, and configures a sensor to receive account information accordingly, while forgoing the interface display when criteria are not satisfied.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a complex user interface with multiple key presses is used for data provisioning, then the provisioning process can be completed, but the user time and device energy consumption increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of data provisioningVSAvoiduser time for provisioning

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by automatically detecting the provisioning request and preparing the user interface and sensor configuration before the user completes the provisioning action. The computer system detects the request, determines criteria satisfaction, and configures the sensor in advance, so that when the user initiates provisioning, the system is already ready to receive and process the account information efficiently through short-range communication.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical system of multiple key presses and manual input with an automated detection and short-range communication system. Instead of requiring users to physically press multiple keys or navigate complex interfaces, the system uses wireless communication protocols to automatically transfer account information, substituting mechanical input with wireless data transmission.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Ease of operation

If a complex user interface with multiple key presses is used for data provisioning, then the provisioning process can be completed, but the device energy consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of data provisioningVSAvoiddevice energy consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by automatically detecting the provisioning request and preparing the user interface and sensor configuration before the user completes the provisioning action. The computer system detects the request, determines criteria satisfaction, and configures the sensor in advance, so that when the user initiates provisioning, the system is already ready to receive and process the account information efficiently through short-range communication.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical system of multiple key presses and manual input with an automated detection and short-range communication system. Instead of requiring users to physically press multiple keys or navigate complex interfaces, the system uses wireless communication protocols to automatically transfer account information, substituting mechanical input with wireless data transmission.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Productivity

If the user interface is displayed every time a provisioning request is detected, then the user can complete provisioning, but redundant user inputs and cognitive burden increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprovisioning speedVSAvoiduser interface complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts its behavior based on real-time conditions. When a provisioning request is detected, the computer system evaluates whether the criteria are satisfied before displaying the user interface. This dynamic conditional display ensures the interface is only shown when necessary, avoiding redundant inputs and reducing cognitive burden on users while maintaining efficient provisioning speed.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback by continuously monitoring whether the criteria for provisioning are satisfied before initiating the user interface display. This feedback mechanism allows the system to adapt its response based on the current state, ensuring that the user interface is displayed only when the conditions are met, thereby avoiding unnecessary user inputs and reducing cognitive load.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS20250377909A1User interfaces for provisioning data

Publication Date: 2025.12.11 APPLE INC

AI summary

The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces for provisioning account data onto a computer system.