Computer System Interface Orientation Rotation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing techniques for managing information on computer systems are cumbersome and inefficient, often requiring complex user interfaces with multiple key presses or keystrokes, wasting user time and device energy, especially in battery-operated devices.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of faster and more efficient methods and interfaces for receiving and provisioning information on electronic devices, including a method that detects user input to initiate transactions, displays graphical user interface elements indicating the reader's location, and rotates these elements based on device movement, while conserving power and reducing cognitive burden.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If existing techniques are used for managing information on computer systems, then the user interface provides basic functionality, but the interface becomes complex and time-consuming requiring multiple key presses or keystrokes

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuser interface simplicityVSAvoidtime for completing transactions

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically detects device movement and rotates graphical interface elements without requiring user intervention. The computer system monitors its own orientation and autonomously adjusts the display, eliminating the need for users to manually rotate devices or perform multiple keystrokes to correct orientation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical operations (physical device rotation or multiple keyboard inputs) with an automated software-based orientation detection and rotation system. Accelerometers and gyroscopes detect device movement, and the software automatically rotates interface elements, substituting mechanical user actions with electronic automation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Use of energy by moving object

If existing techniques are used for managing information on computer systems, then basic operations can be performed, but device energy is wasted especially in battery-operated devices

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice energy consumptionVSAvoidtransaction processing efficiency

Core Design Contradiction:

Use of energy by moving objectVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system continuously monitors its own orientation using built-in sensors and automatically adjusts interface elements in real-time, eliminating the need for users to perform additional actions that would consume extra energy. This self-adjusting mechanism optimizes energy usage by preventing redundant operations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The orientation detection and rotation system operates continuously in the background using efficient sensor processing, ensuring that interface elements are always correctly oriented without interrupting the user workflow. This continuous operation prevents energy waste by avoiding the need to restart or re-initialize interface elements after orientation changes.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #20Continuity of useful action

3Ease of operation

If existing techniques are used for managing information on computer systems, then standard user interface operations are available, but cognitive burden on the user increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecognitive burden reductionVSAvoidinterface operation complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically detects and responds to orientation changes without requiring user cognitive processing. Users simply perform their intended actions while the system autonomously manages orientation, reducing the cognitive load by eliminating the need for users to understand or manage rotation mechanics.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

4Adaptability or versatility

If graphical interface elements are rotated to follow device movement, then the interface remains oriented correctly, but additional processing is required

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinterface orientation adaptabilityVSAvoidprocessing requirements

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces complex manual orientation management with automated sensor-based detection and software rotation. Accelerometers and gyroscopes provide continuous orientation data, and the software efficiently processes this information to rotate interface elements, substituting mechanical complexity with electronic sensing and processing.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS12118548B2Managing information on a computer system

Publication Date: 2024.10.15 APPLE INC

AI summary

The present disclosure generally relates to methods and user interfaces for managing information on computer systems. In some embodiments, methods and user interfaces for managing display of user interface elements based on movement of the computer system and requesting account information are described. In some embodiments, methods and user interface for provisioning an account onto a computer system are described. In some embodiments, methods and user interfaces for associating a transfer amount with an account are described. In some embodiments, methods and user interfaces for displaying user interface elements corresponding to transaction types are described. In some embodiments, methods and user interfaces for managing one or more pending loans are described. In some embodiments, methods for entering a numeric sequence are described. In some embodiments, methods for locking a computer system while entering a number sequence are described.