Remote Locator Object Identification via Automated Interface

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a need for electronic devices to efficiently name and locate remote locator objects, reducing user cognitive burden and processor/battery power consumption on redundant user inputs.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of user interfaces that enable users to define identifiers for remote locator objects, locate them, provide associated information, display notifications, and generate alerts, utilizing touch-sensitive displays and sensors to enhance interaction efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If users manually name and locate remote locator objects, then identification accuracy is improved, but user interaction time and cognitive burden increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveidentification accuracyVSAvoiduser interaction time

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically generates identifiers for remote locator objects using device identifiers, object types, and location data without requiring manual user input. The electronic device autonomously performs the identification and naming process, eliminating the need for users to manually create identifiers while maintaining accurate object identification.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system pre-generates identifiers for remote locator objects before user interaction is needed. By automatically creating identifiers in advance based on available device data, the system eliminates the need for users to perform time-consuming manual identification tasks when they need to locate or track objects.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

2Measurement precision

If users manually define identifiers for remote locator objects, then identification precision is improved, but processor power consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveidentifier precisionVSAvoidprocessor power consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The electronic device automatically generates identifiers using its own device identifier, the remote object's type, and location information. This self-service approach eliminates the need for users to manually input identifier data, reducing processor power consumption associated with handling manual input while maintaining precise identifier generation through automated data compilation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Reliability

If traditional tracking methods are used, then item location capability is maintained, but user interaction efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveitem location capabilityVSAvoiduser interaction efficiency

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system provides a unified interface that consolidates multiple tracking functions including locating remote objects, displaying notifications, generating alerts, and providing object information through a single integrated system. This multi-functional approach maintains reliable item location capability while significantly improving user interaction efficiency by eliminating the need for separate operations for each tracking function.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentEP4723701A2User interfaces for tracking and finding items

Publication Date: 2026.04.08 APPLE INC

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AI summary

In some embodiments, an electronic device presents user interfaces for displaying information about remote locator objects.