Usability Mode for Selective Electronic Interface Updates

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Solution Overview

Problem

Frequent updates to graphic user interfaces on electronic devices cause user disorientation and inefficiency due to changes in menu structures and functionalities, leading to confusion in navigation.

Innovation Solution

Implementing a usability mode that allows users to selectively apply updates by categorizing and presenting them in a searchable list, enabling users to choose which updates to install, with options for automatic or manual download, and providing filtering for different device aspects like security and firmware.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If automatic updates are applied to the electronic user interface, then the device remains up-to-date with latest features and security, but the user loses familiarization and experiences navigation confusion

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice currencyVSAvoiduser familiarity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adapts update behavior based on user preferences and patterns. It monitors user interactions and automatically adjusts which updates are applied immediately versus deferred, transforming a static update mechanism into a dynamic, user-adaptive system that balances currency and familiarity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback loops where user responses to update prompts and navigation patterns are continuously monitored. This feedback informs the update management algorithm, allowing it to learn user preferences and adjust update timing and selection to maintain both device currency and user comfort

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

2Productivity

If all updates are downloaded automatically, then the device receives all available updates quickly, but memory and network resources are consumed unnecessarily

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveupdate speedVSAvoidresource consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The system applies partial action by selectively downloading only the subset of updates that are currently needed based on user preferences, device state, and priority levels. Rather than downloading all updates indiscriminately, it performs a measured, selective download action that avoids unnecessary resource consumption while maintaining essential functionality

Inventive Principle:

Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the parameter of update download timing and selection based on multiple factors including user activity patterns, available network bandwidth, device storage capacity, and update priority. This dynamic parameter adjustment optimizes the balance between update speed and resource consumption

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Adaptability or versatility

If users are presented with detailed update options and categories, then users can selectively update only desired features, but the update interface becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveupdate selection flexibilityVSAvoidinterface complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The update interface is segmented into distinct categories such as security updates, feature updates, bug fixes, and optional enhancements. This segmentation allows users to navigate and select updates by category, reducing the perceived complexity while maintaining comprehensive selection flexibility. Each segment can be independently managed and updated

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS11340770B2Usability mode for devices

Publication Date: 2022.05.24 WHITMYER JR WESLEY W

AI summary

A device for selectively updating an electronic device is provided. An update to a graphic user interface is loaded onto a device. At least one feature in said update includes an update to the electronic user interface. A user may select if the update to the electronic user interface is implemented on a device. The device includes a display on which the graphic user interface is displayed.