Wireless Charging UI for Unified Multi-Device Charge Status
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing techniques for charging multiple electronic devices are cumbersome and inefficient, often requiring complex and time-consuming user interfaces that waste user time and device energy.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of a method and interface that detects when multiple devices are being wirelessly charged by the same device, allowing for simultaneous display of charge status on one device, reducing cognitive burden and conserving power by providing faster and more efficient charging methods.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If existing techniques are used to determine charge level of multiple devices, then charge status can be obtained, but the user interface becomes complex and time-consuming with multiple key presses required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the charge status detection and display functionality into a unified interface. When multiple devices are placed on the wireless charging surface, the system merges their charge level information into a single display location on the host device, eliminating the need for separate detection operations for each device.
Solution Approach 2:
The host device's display is designed to universally show charge status information for any number of devices being charged on the wireless charging surface. The interface automatically adapts to display information for one device or multiple devices without requiring different interaction modes or additional user inputs.
2Productivity
If existing techniques are used to charge multiple devices, then charging can be performed, but user time is wasted and device energy is consumed due to complex interfaces
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless charging system automatically detects which devices are placed on the charging surface and retrieves their charge level information without requiring user intervention. The system self-manages the entire process of detecting devices, obtaining charge status, and displaying information, freeing the user from any operational steps.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs charge status detection and information preparation in advance, continuously monitoring devices on the charging surface. This preliminary action ensures that charge level information is ready for immediate display without requiring users to initiate separate detection operations or wait for processing delays.
3Loss of information
If charge status of multiple devices is monitored separately, then accurate charge levels can be obtained, but cognitive burden on user increases and interface becomes less efficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges charge status information from multiple devices into a single unified display location on the host device. This consolidation maintains complete charge level information for all devices while presenting it in a simplified, easy-to-scan format that reduces cognitive burden compared to separate displays or multiple interaction steps.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces for charging electronic devices. At a first device with a display, detect that at least one of the first device or a second device has entered a wireless charging state. In response to detecting that at least one of the first device or the second device has entered a wireless charging state, and in accordance with a determination that the first device and the second device are being wirelessly charged by the same wireless charging device, display, on the display, an indication of charge status for the second device.