Electronic Key Sharing Interface With Conditional Activation Codes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing techniques for sharing electronic keys are cumbersome and inefficient, often requiring multiple key presses or keystrokes, wasting user time and device energy, particularly in battery-operated devices, and lacking adequate security measures.
Innovation Solution
Implementing faster and more efficient methods and interfaces for sharing electronic keys, including conditional display of activation codes based on their enabled status, thereby reducing redundant user inputs and conserving power while enhancing security.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If existing techniques are used for sharing electronic keys, then the process can be completed, but it requires multiple key presses or keystrokes which increases user time and device energy consumption
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-configures the user interface to automatically detect and respond to sharing requests. When a sharing request is detected, the system automatically initiates the key sharing process without requiring multiple manual inputs from the user, thereby reducing user time and improving productivity
Solution Approach 2:
The electronic device automatically manages the key sharing process by detecting the sharing request and initiating the appropriate workflow. The system self-manages the display of activation codes and coordination with remote devices without requiring extensive user intervention, thus reducing the time and energy spent on manual operations
2Productivity
If existing techniques are used for sharing electronic keys, then the process can be completed, but it increases device energy consumption particularly in battery-operated devices
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses periodic action by displaying the activation code only once during the key sharing process rather than requiring continuous user input or multiple display cycles. This reduces the cumulative energy consumption of the display component while maintaining efficient key sharing functionality
Solution Approach 2:
The automated detection and initiation of the sharing process eliminates the need for multiple manual user inputs, which would otherwise consume additional energy. The system self-manages the workflow from request detection to code display, reducing overall device energy consumption while maintaining high sharing efficiency
3Ease of operation
If existing techniques are used for sharing electronic keys, then the process can be completed, but it increases cognitive burden on the user
Solution Approach 1:
The system extracts and isolates the critical information (activation code) and presents it clearly to the user during the sharing process. By separating the complex automated detection and initiation functions from the user's task, the interface becomes simpler for the user while the system handles the complexity in the background
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides clear feedback by displaying the activation code prominently when needed, allowing users to understand exactly what information is required for sharing. This feedback mechanism simplifies the user's cognitive load by providing clear, unambiguous guidance rather than requiring the user to navigate complex interfaces
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces for sharing and/or re-sharing an electronic key that is provisioned onto an electronic wallet of a computer system.