Crash Communication UI With Auto Call Options and Low Battery Load

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing techniques for initiating communication on electronic devices during a crash are cumbersome and inefficient, often requiring complex user interfaces that consume time and device energy, particularly in battery-operated devices.

Innovation Solution

The method involves a computer system that detects a crash and automatically displays a call option, allowing users to quickly initiate communication by selecting it, which can include options for terrestrial or non-terrestrial wireless communication networks based on availability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If existing techniques are used to initiate communication during a crash, then communication can be established, but the process is cumbersome and time-consuming requiring multiple key presses

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of initiating communicationVSAvoidtime to initiate communication
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system pre-configures emergency communication settings and contact information before a crash occurs. When a crash is detected via accelerometer data, the system automatically retrieves and displays the pre-set emergency contact information, eliminating the need for users to manually search or input contact details during the emergency situation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent extracts and isolates the critical emergency communication function from the complex general communication interface. By presenting only the essential emergency contact option immediately after crash detection, the system removes unnecessary interface elements and steps that would otherwise slow down the communication initiation process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

2Ease of operation

If existing techniques are used to initiate communication during a crash, then communication can be established, but the process consumes excessive device energy and battery power

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of initiating communicationVSAvoidbattery power consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs crash detection and prepares emergency communication interfaces using pre-fetched data and pre-configured settings. By having emergency contact information and communication protocols ready in advance, the system minimizes the computational and energy resources required during the actual emergency response, reducing battery power consumption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Loss of time

If a simple automatic call is implemented, then response time is reduced, but user control and communication options are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetime to initiate communicationVSAvoidcommunication options
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adapts the emergency communication interface based on the detected situation and user response. After detecting a crash, the system first presents the most appropriate communication option (such as emergency services or pre-configured contacts). If the user modifies the selection or requests additional options, the system dynamically expands the available choices, allowing flexibility while maintaining quick initial response.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS20240080389A1Crash detection user interface
Publication Date: 2024.03.07 APPLE INC
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AI summary

The present disclosure generally relates to techniques and user interfaces for initiating communication in the event of a crash.