Activity-Specific Metric Segmentation for Wearable Displays
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing techniques for managing the display of information related to physical activity on electronic devices are cumbersome and inefficient, often requiring complex user interfaces that consume time and device energy, particularly in battery-operated devices.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of a method that uses sensors to detect the depth of an electronic device's submersion and adjusts the display of metrics accordingly, providing a more efficient user interface that reduces cognitive burden and conserves power by switching between different sets of metrics based on predetermined depth thresholds.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If existing techniques are used to manage display of physical activity information, then comprehensive information can be provided to users, but the user interface becomes complex and time-consuming requiring multiple key presses
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the user interface into context-specific displays based on detected activity type. The system divides comprehensive information into activity-specific subsets (swimming metrics, running metrics, cycling metrics) and automatically presents only the relevant segment, eliminating the need for users to navigate complex menus while ensuring complete information is provided for the detected activity
2Loss of information
If existing techniques are used to manage display of physical activity information, then users can access various metrics, but it consumes excessive device energy and user time
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary detection of the user's activity type using sensors before the user requests information. By pre-identifying the activity context (swimming, running, cycling) and pre-configuring the appropriate metrics display, the system eliminates the time users would otherwise spend navigating menus and selecting metrics, while ensuring all relevant information is immediately accessible
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically detects activity type using onboard sensors and self-configures the display without requiring user input. The device serves itself by using its sensor data to determine what information to present, eliminating the need for users to manually select metrics or navigate through complex interfaces, thereby reducing both user time and device energy consumption
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This approach results in faster, more efficient management of physical activity information, reducing user input requirements and prolonging battery life by optimizing power usage.
Implementation Method 1
detecting, via the one or more sensors, a first depth at which the computer system is submerged
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure generally relates to displaying information related to a physical activity. In some embodiments, methods and user interfaces for managing the display of information related to a physical activity are described.