Configurable Interface System for Networked User Adaptation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing data communication systems lack the ability to provide customizable user interfaces that can adapt to different user experiences and device types, limiting flexibility and user interaction with networked systems.

Innovation Solution

A configurable interface system that includes a structure API and functional components, allowing users to select and configure interfaces server-side for communication with application servers, enabling different user experiences and interactions across various clients and devices.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If a fixed interface is defined by the networked system to provide consistent access, then interface consistency is improved, but interface flexibility and adaptability deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinterface consistencyVSAvoidinterface flexibility

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The interface is transformed from a static, fixed definition to a dynamic, configurable structure. Users can select from multiple interface configurations (e.g., simplified interface, detailed interface, technical interface) that adapt to their specific needs and device types, while the system maintains underlying consistency through a standardized configuration mechanism.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The interface is divided into configurable components and parameters that can be independently selected and customized. The interface configuration is segmented into various aspects (layout, functionality, detail level) that can be adjusted separately, allowing both consistency in structure and flexibility in presentation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Ease of operation

If a single consistent interface is provided for all users, then ease of operation is improved, but adaptability to different user experiences and devices deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of operationVSAvoidadaptability to devices

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

A universal interface configuration mechanism is implemented that serves multiple functions: it provides a consistent base interface for all users while simultaneously enabling customization for different user experiences, device types, and interaction preferences through selectable interface configurations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The interface parameters (such as detail level, layout options, functionality visibility) are made changeable based on user selection and device characteristics. The system allows parameter adjustments that adapt the interface to mobile devices, desktops, technical users, or casual users while maintaining operational ease through standardized configuration options.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS10802840B2Configurable interfaces

Publication Date: 2020.10.13 PAYPAL INC

AI summary

Embodiments of a method and system for utilizing a configurable interface are disclosed. User information for a first user is accessed. The user information is reviewed to determine whether the user information includes a preselected configurable interface. The preselected configurable interface is provided based on the user information including the preselected configurable interface. Alternatively, based on the user information not including the preselected configurable interface, a configurable interface based on a user selection of the configurable interface from a plurality of available configurable interfaces is configured.