Context-Aware User Interface Shortcuts for Faster Low-Power Operations
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing techniques for facilitating operations on electronic devices are cumbersome and inefficient, often requiring multiple key presses or keystrokes, wasting user time and device energy, particularly in battery-operated devices.
Innovation Solution
Implementing methods and interfaces that dynamically display graphical user interface objects based on hardware input device configurations and user inputs, adjusting notifications and operations based on system states, and optimizing power consumption through adaptive modes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If existing techniques are used to facilitate operations on electronic devices, then operations can be performed, but the user interface becomes complex and time-consuming requiring multiple key presses or keystrokes
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by proactively presenting relevant information and options to the user before they need to execute an operation. The notification system prepares users with context-aware suggestions and shortcuts in advance, reducing the cognitive load and number of steps required to complete tasks.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary notification system that acts as a mediator between the user and the device operations. This notification system processes user context, device state, and application information to generate intelligent suggestions and shortcuts, reducing the complexity of direct user-device interaction.
2Productivity
If existing techniques are used to facilitate operations on electronic devices, then operations can be performed, but device energy is wasted particularly in battery-operated devices
Solution Approach 1:
The notification system employs periodic action by delivering information and prompts at strategically timed intervals rather than continuously. The system monitors user behavior patterns and device usage to determine optimal moments for presenting notifications, reducing unnecessary processing and energy consumption while maintaining operational efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements self-service by learning from user patterns and automatically optimizing its own operation. The notification system adapts to user preferences and device usage patterns, automatically adjusting when and how to present information, thereby reducing energy consumption without requiring manual configuration or intervention.
3Adaptability or versatility
If existing techniques are used to facilitate operations on electronic devices, then basic operations can be performed, but the cognitive burden on the user increases
Solution Approach 1:
The notification system applies local quality by providing context-specific information and suggestions tailored to the user's current situation, device state, and application being used. Rather than presenting generic or comprehensive information, the system delivers targeted, location-aware, and situationally-relevant notifications that reduce cognitive burden while maintaining operational flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically changes parameters such as notification timing, content, and delivery method based on user context, device state, and environmental factors. This adaptive parameter adjustment allows the system to maintain versatility in handling different operations while simplifying the interface presentation to reduce cognitive burden.
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AI summary
The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces for facilitating operations. In some examples, computer systems provide indications that educate and/or guide users for performing an operation. In some examples, computer systems perform a first operation based on a first type of user input corresponding to a first hardware input device and perform a second operation based on a second type of user input corresponding to the first hardware input devices. In some examples, computer systems adjust audio output of an emergency siren based on detecting a particular type of event. In some examples, computer systems display different types and/or sizes of notifications based on an operating mode of a respective computer system. In some examples, computer systems forgo performing one or more operations when a respective computer system operates in a low power mode.