Incident Reporting Interface with Privacy-Aware Map Display
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for electronic devices to provide efficient user interfaces and mechanisms for viewing and reporting information about incidents at specific locations, while protecting sensitive information and reducing cognitive burden and battery power consumption.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of user interfaces on electronic devices that display indications of non-sensitive incidents on maps, hide sensitive incidents, and provide approximate distances of sensitive incidents, reducing redundant user inputs and preserving privacy and security.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If sensitive incident information is displayed on maps, then users are fully informed about all incidents, but privacy and security are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments incident information into two categories: sensitive incidents (e.g., police presence, emergencies) and non-sensitive incidents (e.g., accidents, hazards). Non-sensitive incidents are displayed on the map to provide complete information, while sensitive incidents are hidden to protect privacy and security. This segmentation allows the system to simultaneously achieve information completeness and privacy protection.
2Loss of information
If detailed incident information is provided to users, then user awareness is maximized, but cognitive burden increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by providing different levels of information detail based on the type of incident and user context. Non-sensitive incidents receive full detailed display, while sensitive incidents receive minimal or no display. This differentiated approach ensures users are fully informed about relevant incidents without being overwhelmed by unnecessary detailed information about sensitive events.
3Quantity of substance
If traditional incident reporting interfaces are used, then comprehensive data collection is achieved, but user interaction time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-configuring incident reporting forms with commonly used information and pre-selecting appropriate incident categories based on user input. This allows users to report incidents quickly with minimal interaction while still capturing comprehensive data. The system anticipates user needs and prepares appropriate response options in advance, reducing the time required for incident reporting.
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AI summary
In some embodiments, an electronic device displays user interfaces for viewing information about and/or for reporting information about incidents of different types associated with a (e.g., physical) location. In some embodiments, an electronic device displays indications of sensitive and non-sensitive incidents at the locations of such incidents on a map.