Account Sharing Interface With Role-Based Transaction Limits
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing techniques for configuring and sharing computer accounts are cumbersome, inefficient, and time-consuming, particularly for battery-operated devices, often requiring multiple keystrokes and wasting user time and device energy.
Innovation Solution
Implementing user interfaces that allow users to share accounts with another user identity through simplified options, such as joint ownership or participation, reducing the need for redundant inputs and conserving power.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If existing techniques for configuring and sharing computer accounts are used, then account sharing functionality is provided, but the process is cumbersome and time-consuming requiring multiple keystrokes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the account sharing process into distinct roles (joint owner vs. participant) with different permission levels. This segmentation allows the system to present targeted, simplified interfaces for each role type rather than requiring users to navigate through all possible configuration options, thereby reducing the number of keystrokes and time required for account sharing.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-defining role templates (joint owner and participant) with predetermined permission sets. When initiating account sharing, the system presents these pre-configured options immediately, eliminating the need for users to manually configure each permission individually. This preliminary structuring of sharing options significantly reduces the time and effort required for account configuration.
2Ease of operation
If existing techniques for configuring and sharing computer accounts are used, then account sharing functionality is provided, but device energy is wasted through redundant inputs
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the account sharing process into distinct role types with predefined permissions, the system eliminates redundant input operations. Users select from pre-segmented options rather than repeatedly configuring individual settings, thereby reducing the frequency of input operations and associated energy consumption on battery-operated devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements self-service by automatically applying the permission sets associated with each role type once selected. The system self-configures the account sharing parameters based on the chosen role (joint owner or participant), eliminating the need for users to manually adjust each setting and thereby reducing redundant input operations that consume device energy.
3Productivity
If simplified user interface options are implemented, then account configuration time is reduced, but account permission control complexity may be insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent resolves this contradiction by segmenting permission control into two distinct role categories (joint owner and participant), each with predetermined permission levels. This segmentation provides simplified user interface options for quick configuration while maintaining adequate permission control versatility through the differentiated role-based access control. The segmentation approach balances speed and control by offering targeted options rather than overwhelming users with granular individual permissions.
Solution Approach 2:
The role-based permission system implements universality by creating multi-functional account types that can serve various sharing scenarios. The joint owner role provides full access for collaborative scenarios, while the participant role provides limited access for viewing or basic interaction scenarios. This universal role framework maintains versatility across different use cases while keeping the interface simple and configuration fast.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure generally relates to displaying a user interface for sharing an account associated with a first user identity with a second user identity. An option to configure a limit on transactions using the account by the second user identity is displayed. After detecting one or more inputs specifying an amount for the limit on transactions using the account by the second user identity, a request is transmitted to invite the second user identity to become a participant of the account.