Wearable Device Automatic Interface Switching via Orientation Detection

Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional redemption processes for promotions and marketing services face inefficiencies due to the lack of automatic configuration between wearer-facing and redemption interfaces in wearable devices, leading to security risks and user experience issues.

Innovation Solution

A wearable device equipped with a processor, memory, and an orientation module that automatically switches between wearer-facing and redemption interfaces based on orientation, using accelerometer, camera, and neural network data to render appropriate interfaces, such as QR codes or barcodes, and access databases for personalized content.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the wearable device displays a single interface, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability between wearer-facing and redemption functions deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinterface adaptabilityVSAvoidinterface configuration complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The wearable device dynamically switches between wearer-facing interface and redemption interface based on detected orientation changes. The orientation module continuously monitors device orientation and triggers automatic interface switching when the device is rotated from wearer-facing to redemption-facing position, enabling context-appropriate display without manual configuration.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The device automatically determines its own orientation state and selects the appropriate interface without user intervention. The orientation module and adaptation module work together to self-configure the display based on physical orientation, eliminating the need for manual interface switching or complex configuration settings.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Ease of operation

If manual interface switching is required, then the device complexity is reduced, but the ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinterface switching easeVSAvoidautomatic configuration complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The device automatically determines its own orientation state and selects the appropriate interface without user intervention. The orientation module and adaptation module work together to self-configure the display based on physical orientation, eliminating the need for manual interface switching or complex configuration settings.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual interface switching mechanisms with an automated orientation detection system. Instead of requiring users to manually select interfaces, the system uses sensors and processing modules to automatically detect device orientation and switch interfaces programmatically.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Reliability

If the device displays wearer interface in redemption position, then the ease of operation is maintained, but security risks increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecurity reliabilityVSAvoidinterface availability

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The wearable device dynamically switches between wearer-facing interface and redemption interface based on detected orientation changes. The orientation module continuously monitors device orientation and triggers automatic interface switching when the device is rotated from wearer-facing to redemption-facing position, enabling context-appropriate display without manual configuration.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enhances user experience by providing secure and context-specific interfaces, reducing security risks and improving the efficiency of promotion redemption through automatic adaptation based on device orientation and location.

Implementation Method 1

The wearable device may be configured to receive accelerometer data, camera data, audio data, and/or neural network model data associated with the wearable device. The orientation module may be further configured to determine whether the wearable device is oriented in the wearer facing position or the redemption position based the accelerometer data, camera data, audio data and/or neural network model data.

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectAccelerometer: Accelerometer

Data Source

PatentUS11741493B2Wearable device that is automatically configurable between wearer facing and redemption interfaces

Publication Date: 2023.08.29 BYTEDANCE INC

AI summary

Provided herein are method, apparatus, and computer program products for automatically outputting a wearer interface or a redemption interface. The wearer interface and the redemption interface may contain information related to a wearer of a wearable device and a provider respectively. The wearable device may reference a merchant redemption parameters database to facilitate the output of the redemption interface, and the wearable device my reference a wearer parameters database to facilitate the output of the wearer interface. Both the wearer interface and the redemption interface may be displayed on the wearable device by an interactive display.