Dynamic Interactive User Interface for On-Demand Object Acquisition

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Solution Overview

Problem

Consumers face inefficiencies in acquiring objects they see in content items, such as products or services, as current methods require manual searches without real-time or near real-time access to detailed information.

Innovation Solution

A dynamic interactive on-demand user interface that allows users to select and purchase objects displayed in content items by receiving inputs through peripherals, with real-time or near real-time updates via third-party services and APIs, enabling users to view and buy objects directly from an interactive interface.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of time

If manual search methods are used to acquire objects from content items, then users can eventually find desired objects, but the process requires multiple interactions and consumes significant time

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetime to acquire objectVSAvoidease of object acquisition
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by automatically detecting and identifying objects within content items before user request. Object detection models pre-process the content to create an indexed database of objects, their locations, and associated information, so when a user wants an object, it is already prepared and ready for immediate retrieval and display.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary system comprising object detection models, information retrieval modules, and user interface components that mediate between the content item and the user. This intermediary automatically extracts object information from content, retrieves detailed product information from external sources, and presents it through an enhanced user interface, eliminating the need for manual searching.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If real-time object information is provided through an interactive interface, then user experience is enhanced with immediate access to product details, but system complexity increases due to integration of third-party services and APIs

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of object acquisitionVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements a multi-functional architecture where a single integrated platform performs content analysis, object detection, information retrieval from multiple third-party sources, and user interface management. This universal system handles diverse content types (video, audio, text) and object categories through unified models and interfaces, managing complexity through consolidation rather than separate specialized systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system employs self-service mechanisms through automated object detection models that independently analyze content and identify objects without human intervention. The information retrieval module automatically queries third-party APIs and databases to fetch product details, specifications, and pricing information, eliminating the need for manual information gathering and reducing operational complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Productivity

If on-demand object selection and purchase is enabled, then users can efficiently acquire desired objects, but the interface must dynamically update with real-time information from external sources

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveobject acquisition efficiencyVSAvoidinformation accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements feedback loops where object detection models continuously monitor content for objects of interest, retrieve updated information from third-party sources, and present it to users. When users interact with detected objects or when content changes, the system automatically re-queries external databases to ensure information accuracy, creating a continuous feedback cycle that maintains reliability while enabling on-demand access.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS20240104639A1Techniques for implementing dynamic interactive on-demand user interface ordering
Publication Date: 2024.03.28 APPLE INC
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AI summary

This Application sets forth techniques for implementing dynamic interactive on-demand user interface ordering. In particular, in one embodiment a method for providing an interactive user interface is disclosed. The method may include receiving, from an input peripheral, a request to present a content item on the interactive user interface, presenting, on the interactive user interface, the content item, receiving, from the input peripheral, an input to select an object associated with the content item that is presented on the interactive user interface, responsive to receiving the input, presenting information pertaining to the object and at least one graphical user element configured to enable a purchase event to be performed.