Wearable Interface Layout Configuration via Parameter Extraction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users of wearable devices like smart watches face limitations in customizing their user interface layouts without requiring multiple file downloads, which can consume processor and memory resources and complicate configuration processes.
Innovation Solution
A configuration device allows users to interactively configure user interface layouts for wearable devices by receiving user input and providing configuration information, enabling updates without the need for multiple file downloads, thus conserving resources and simplifying the configuration process across multiple devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If users download multiple files associated with different user interface layouts, then customization options are increased, but processor and memory resources are consumed and network resources are wasted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the configuration data from pre-packaged layout files and separates it into individual configurable parameters. Instead of downloading complete layout files, the system transmits only the necessary configuration information (positions, sizes, visibility states of interface elements) which can be applied to existing templates on the user device, thereby reducing resource consumption while maintaining customization capability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent inverts the traditional approach by allowing users to configure interface layouts through parameter settings rather than selecting from pre-defined layout files. The configuration device sends configuration instructions that modify the behavior and appearance of interface elements dynamically, eliminating the need to download multiple layout files while achieving the same customization effect
2Adaptability or versatility
If users download multiple files associated with different user interface layouts, then customization options are increased, but configuration process complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a configuration device as an intermediary between the user and the user interface system. This configuration device provides a simplified interface for selecting and applying layout configurations, managing the complexity by handling file associations, parameter extraction, and application logic centrally, thereby reducing the perceived complexity for end users while maintaining comprehensive customization options
3Reliability
If users configure user interface layouts on each user device independently, then device autonomy is maintained, but time and resources are wasted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by allowing configuration to be performed once on a configuration device, and then automatically distributing the configuration information to multiple user devices. The configuration device stores template layout information and can apply identical or customized configurations across multiple devices simultaneously, dramatically reducing total configuration time while each device maintains its own configuration data locally for autonomy
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AI summary
A device may provide information identifying a user interface layout, associated with a smart watch, for display. The device may receive a user configuration of the user interface layout based on providing the information identifying the user interface layout for display. The device may provide, to the smart watch, configuration information associated with the user configuration to permit the smart watch to update a user interface based on the configuration information.