Triggered Activity Interfaces for App-Free Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing techniques for enabling activities on computer systems are cumbersome and inefficient, often requiring multiple key presses and wasting user time and device energy, particularly in battery-operated devices.
Innovation Solution
A method and interface that detects a triggering condition to display a user interface for an activity, allowing activation of a selectable object to initiate the activity without downloading the application, and if unavailable, displays a second interface to perform the activity without downloading any portion of the application.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If existing techniques are used to enable activities on computer systems, then the activity can be performed, but the process is cumbersome and time-consuming requiring multiple key presses
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-loads or caches application data and activity information in advance, so that when a user wants to perform an activity, the necessary components are already prepared and available, eliminating the need for multiple key presses and lengthy download processes
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts and separates the essential activity functionality from the full application, allowing users to access specific activities without downloading or installing the entire application, thereby reducing time and operational steps required
2Reliability
If existing techniques are used to enable activities, then the activity can be initiated, but device energy is wasted particularly in battery-operated systems
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs only the necessary partial action of downloading or loading the specific activity component rather than the entire application, consuming minimal energy while still achieving reliable activity initiation
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameter of data transfer size from full application download to minimal activity-specific data download, significantly reducing energy consumption while maintaining reliable activity execution
3Ease of operation
If a complex user interface with multiple key presses is used, then complete control is achieved, but cognitive burden on the user increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the activity selection and initiation functions into a single unified interface element, allowing users to select and start activities with a single interaction rather than navigating through multiple menus and key presses
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AI summary
The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces for enabling an activity using a computer system. In some embodiments, exemplary user interfaces for invoking an activity associated with an application are described. In some embodiments, exemplary user interfaces for customizing displayed content based on circumstances under which the content was invoked are described. In some embodiments, exemplary user interfaces for managing applications that were used to enable activities are described. In some embodiments, exemplary user interfaces for managing settings for applications used to enable activities are described.