Emergency Call Media Sharing Interface With Fewer User Inputs
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing communication techniques using electronic devices, particularly for emergency situations, are cumbersome and inefficient, requiring multiple key presses and wasting user time and device energy.
Innovation Solution
Implementing faster and more efficient methods and interfaces for communication that allow for streamlined media sharing and content access during emergency calls by displaying options and receiving inputs, with conditional processes to initiate or forgo actions based on user selection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If existing communication techniques are used during emergency calls, then communication functionality is provided, but user time is wasted and device energy is consumed due to multiple key presses and cumbersome interfaces
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-loads and displays media options (photos, videos, contacts) during the emergency call setup phase, so that when the user needs to share media, the options are already prepared and visible, eliminating the need for multiple sequential key presses and reducing the time required to access communication features
2Productivity
If existing communication techniques are used during emergency calls, then communication functionality is provided, but device energy is wasted due to complex and time-consuming user interface operations
Solution Approach 1:
The system prepares and displays media sharing options in advance during the call setup, reducing the number of interface interactions required. This preliminary preparation minimizes the time the processor and display need to remain active, thereby conserving battery energy while maintaining full communication functionality
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically manages the display of media options and handles the communication protocol negotiations without requiring the user to navigate through multiple menus or press multiple keys. The interface serves itself by presenting ready-made options that can be selected with minimal input, reducing energy-consuming operations
3Ease of operation
If streamlined media sharing options are displayed during emergency calls, then user efficiency is enhanced and cognitive burden is reduced, but interface complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The media sharing interface is segmented into distinct, clearly separated options (photos, videos, contacts) that are displayed independently. Each option is presented as a discrete choice with its own visual identifier, making the interface easier to navigate cognitively despite the multiple functions available. This segmentation reduces the perceived complexity by organizing features into manageable segments
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure generally relates to techniques for providing emergency communication using electronic devices. In some embodiments, user interfaces are provided for sharing media during an emergency call. In some embodiments, user interfaces are provided for accessing content shared during an emergency call.