Sharing Interface Segmentation for User-First and Protocol-First Options

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods for sharing content on electronic devices with touch-sensitive surfaces are cumbersome and inefficient, leading to increased energy consumption and longer operation times, particularly in battery-operated devices.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of a method that displays a sharing interface with user-first and protocol-first options, allowing users to share content directly with other users or via selected protocols, reducing the number of steps and navigation operations required.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If conventional content sharing methods are used, then content can be shared between users, but the process is cumbersome and inefficient requiring multiple steps and navigation operations

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of sharing contentVSAvoidcomplexity of sharing interface

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The sharing interface is segmented into distinct functional regions: a first predefined region for user-first sharing options (direct sharing with specific users) and a second predefined region for protocol-first sharing options (sharing via selected protocols). This segmentation allows users to quickly locate and select the appropriate sharing method without navigating through a complex unified interface, thereby improving ease of operation while maintaining organized complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The sharing interface is displayed in advance with all available sharing options pre-configured and accessible. Users are presented with both user-first and protocol-first options simultaneously before initiating the sharing process, eliminating the need for multiple navigation steps to discover different sharing methods. This preliminary presentation of options streamlines the sharing workflow.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

2Productivity

If conventional content sharing methods are used, then content can be shared, but the process takes longer than necessary

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvespeed of content sharingVSAvoidtime required for sharing process

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

By segmenting the sharing interface into dedicated regions for different sharing methods, users can immediately access the appropriate sharing option without sequential navigation. The first region for user-first options and the second region for protocol-first options are both accessible simultaneously, reducing the time required to initiate content sharing.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The interface design allows users to skip intermediate navigation steps by providing direct access to all sharing options in a single displayed interface. Users can rapidly scan and select their preferred sharing method without being forced to navigate through multiple screens or menus, effectively rushing through the sharing initiation process.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #21Skipping (Rushing through)

3Ease of operation

If conventional content sharing methods are used, then content can be shared, but energy consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesimplicity of sharing interfaceVSAvoidpower consumption during sharing operations

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The sharing interface with all options is displayed in advance in a single view, allowing users to complete the sharing selection quickly without prolonged interaction. This reduces the duration of active processing and screen display, thereby reducing power consumption while maintaining simplicity of operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The segmented interface organizes options efficiently, allowing users to quickly locate and select the desired sharing method. This efficient navigation reduces the time the processor and display remain active, thereby reducing energy consumption while maintaining ease of operation through clear organization.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS11928317B2Device, method, and graphical user interface for sharing content from a respective application

Publication Date: 2024.03.12 APPLE INC

AI summary

A device with a display and, optionally, a touch-sensitive surface detects a first input corresponding to a request to share first content from a first application while displaying the first application on the display. In response to detecting the first input, the device displays a sharing interface that includes a plurality of options for sharing the first content. While displaying the sharing interface, the device detects selection of an affordance in the sharing interface. In accordance with a determination that the affordance is a respective user-first sharing option for a respective user, the device initiates a process for sharing the first content with the respective user. In accordance with a determination that the affordance is a protocol-first sharing option for a respective protocol, the device initiates a process for sharing the first content using the respective protocol.