Notification Merging for Wearable Display Space
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current communication notification systems on devices like smartwatches occupy unnecessary space and require extra user actions to view relevant messages, as they often display irrelevant communications, especially due to limited display space and design constraints.
Innovation Solution
A system that merges new, relevant messages into pending notifications by overwriting prior messages using indicators, allowing only the most recent information to be displayed, thereby conserving space and simplifying user interaction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If multiple communications are displayed in the notification system, then the user can view historical communications, but the display space is occupied by irrelevant old communications
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and removes old communications from the notification display after their information has been conveyed to the user. The notification system selectively deletes historical notifications that are no longer relevant, keeping only the most recent communication visible. This extraction principle resolves the contradiction by eliminating unnecessary information occupation while preserving essential communication data.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a discarding mechanism where old communications are automatically removed from the notification queue after being displayed. The system recovers display space by discarding historical notifications that have served their purpose, allowing new relevant information to be displayed without manual user intervention for space management.
2Loss of information
If old communications are displayed below new communications, then the user can see communication history, but the user must perform additional actions to view and remove unwanted information
Solution Approach 1:
The notification system performs self-service by automatically managing the display queue without requiring user intervention. The system autonomously removes old communications from the display after they have been presented to the user, eliminating the need for manual viewing or removal actions. This self-managing approach resolves the contradiction by providing communication history temporarily while simplifying user interaction.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-configuring the notification system to automatically manage message display and removal. The system is programmed in advance to display old communications temporarily and then automatically remove them, eliminating the need for users to perform subsequent actions to manage notification space.
3Loss of information
If a notification system displays all received communications, then complete communication records are maintained, but display space is wasted on irrelevant messages
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic notification display system where the visibility of communications changes over time. Old notifications are displayed temporarily and then automatically removed from view, creating a dynamic information presentation that adapts to user needs. This dynamic approach resolves the contradiction by maintaining communication records temporarily while optimizing display space efficiency through automatic removal of irrelevant messages.
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AI summary
A method, apparatus, and system relating to a notification system for merging a new message into a pending notification.