Message Summary Interface for Faster Low-Effort Viewing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing techniques for displaying message summaries on electronic devices are cumbersome and inefficient, requiring multiple key presses and consuming unnecessary user time and device energy, particularly in battery-operated devices.
Innovation Solution
Implementing methods and interfaces that display message summaries based on predefined criteria, allowing for quick transitions between summary and full message display, and optimizing power usage by reducing redundant user inputs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If existing techniques are used to display message summaries, then message display functionality is provided, but the user interface becomes complex and time-consuming requiring multiple key presses
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically generates and displays message summaries without requiring user initiation. The summary is prepared and presented to the user proactively, eliminating the need for users to navigate through complex menus or press multiple keys to access message content.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the essential content from full messages to create condensed summaries. By separating the core information from the complete message text, the system provides users with a simplified view that can be quickly reviewed without committing to viewing the entire message, thus saving time.
2Loss of energy
If existing techniques are used to display message summaries, then message display functionality is provided, but device energy is wasted particularly in battery-operated devices
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of requiring users to view complete messages for every interaction, the system provides partial content through summaries. Users can quickly scan summary content and only engage with full messages when necessary, reducing the overall energy consumption while maintaining productivity for users who need detailed information.
Solution Approach 2:
The system updates and refreshes message summaries periodically or based on trigger events rather than continuously reloading full message content. This periodic update mechanism reduces energy consumption by minimizing frequent display refreshes while keeping users informed of new information.
3Ease of operation
If existing techniques are used for message display transitions, then full message display is achieved, but cognitive burden on users increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments message content into two distinct layers: summaries that present key information in a condensed format, and full messages that contain complete content. This segmentation allows users to process information hierarchically, reducing cognitive load by first reviewing summaries and only expanding to full messages when deeper engagement is needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The user interface dynamically transitions between summary and full message views based on user interaction. The system adapts the level of detail presented, allowing users to easily expand or collapse message content as needed, thereby maintaining low cognitive burden while preserving access to complete information when required.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure generally relates to selectively displaying a summary for a message, displaying a summary for related messages, and displaying a message summary affordance.