CN112181258A

CN112181258A - Turbo scrolling and selection

Info

Publication number: CN112181258A
Application number: CN202011030989.2A
Authority: CN
Inventors: M·阿朗索鲁伊斯; J·马加亨; T·C·帕特森
Original assignee: Apple Inc
Current assignee: Apple Inc
Priority date: 2019-04-15
Filing date: 2020-04-14
Publication date: 2021-01-05

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to turbo scrolling and selection. An electronic device with a display and a touch-sensitive surface displays a user interface with a list of items. Different techniques may be used to scroll and select the items. Some embodiments include techniques for entering an editing mode to select and scroll items on the user interface. Some embodiments include techniques for scrolling to select items on the user interface. Some embodiments include techniques for displaying a scroll progress indicator for scrolling items on the user interface.

Description

Turbo scrolling and selection

This application is a divisional patent application of the invention patent application having an application date of 14/4/2020, application number of 202080001707.8, entitled "turbo-scroll and select".

Cross Reference to Related Applications

This application claims the benefit of the following applications: U.S. application No.16/573,849 entitled "ACCELERATED SCROLLING AND SELECTION" filed on 17.9.9.2019; U.S. provisional application No.62/844,015 entitled "ACCELERATED SCROLLING AND SELECTION" filed on 6.5.2019; U.S. provisional application No.62/834,364 entitled "ACCELERATED SCROLLING AND SELECTION" filed on 15.4.2019; and danish application No. pa201970513 entitled "ACCELERATED SCROLLING AND SELECTION" filed on 12.8/12.2019; the contents of each of these patent applications are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.

Technical Field

The present disclosure relates generally to computer user interfaces, and more particularly to techniques for selecting and scrolling items.

Background

Techniques for selecting and scrolling items for display may be implemented on an electronic device.

Disclosure of Invention

However, some techniques for selecting and scrolling items using an electronic device are often cumbersome and inefficient. For example, some prior art techniques use complex and time-consuming user interfaces that may include multiple keystrokes or keystrokes. The prior art requires more time than necessary, which results in wasted time and equipment energy for the user. This latter consideration is particularly important in battery-powered devices.

Thus, the present technology provides faster, more efficient methods and interfaces for selecting and scrolling items for electronic devices. Such methods and interfaces optionally complement or replace other methods for selecting and scrolling through items. Such methods and interfaces reduce the cognitive burden placed on the user and result in a more efficient human-machine interface. For battery-driven computing devices, such methods and interfaces conserve power and increase the time interval between battery charges.

A method is described. The method is performed at an electronic device having a display and a touch-sensitive surface. The method comprises the following steps: at an electronic device with a display and a touch-sensitive surface: displaying, via the display, a user interface comprising a plurality of items; while the user interface is in a first mode of operation, detecting a first input at a location on the user interface corresponding to a first item of the plurality of items, the first input comprising a respective number of contacts; in response to detecting the first input: in accordance with a determination that the first input is a stationary input having a first number of contacts, performing an action associated with the first item; and in accordance with a determination that the first input is a stationary input having a second number of contacts different from the first number of contacts, switch the user interface from the first mode of operation to a second mode of operation without performing the action associated with the first item; detecting a second input on the display at a location corresponding to a second item of the plurality of items while the electronic device is in the second mode of operation, the second input comprising the first number of contacts; and in response to detecting the second input, selecting the second item without performing an action associated with the second item.

A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium is described. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium stores one or more programs configured for execution by one or more processors of an electronic device with a display and a touch-sensitive surface, the one or more programs including instructions for: displaying, via the display, a user interface comprising a plurality of items; while the user interface is in a first mode of operation, detecting a first input at a location on the user interface corresponding to a first item of the plurality of items, the first input comprising a respective number of contacts; in response to detecting the first input: in accordance with a determination that the first input is a stationary input having a first number of contacts, performing an action associated with the first item; and in accordance with a determination that the first input is a stationary input having a second number of contacts different from the first number of contacts, switch the user interface from the first mode of operation to a second mode of operation without performing the action associated with the first item; detecting a second input on the display at a location corresponding to a second item of the plurality of items while the electronic device is in the second mode of operation, the second input comprising the first number of contacts; and in response to detecting the second input, selecting the second item without performing an action associated with the second item.

A transitory computer-readable storage medium is described. The transitory computer-readable storage medium stores one or more programs configured for execution by one or more processors of an electronic device with a display and a touch-sensitive surface, the one or more programs including instructions for: displaying, via the display, a user interface comprising a plurality of items; while the user interface is in a first mode of operation, detecting a first input at a location on the user interface corresponding to a first item of the plurality of items, the first input comprising a respective number of contacts; in response to detecting the first input: in accordance with a determination that the first input is a stationary input having a first number of contacts, performing an action associated with the first item; and in accordance with a determination that the first input is a stationary input having a second number of contacts different from the first number of contacts, switch the user interface from the first mode of operation to a second mode of operation without performing the action associated with the first item; detecting a second input on the display at a location corresponding to a second item of the plurality of items while the electronic device is in the second mode of operation, the second input comprising the first number of contacts; and in response to detecting the second input, selecting the second item without performing an action associated with the second item.

An electronic device is described. The electronic device includes: a display; a touch-sensitive surface; one or more processors; and memory storing one or more programs configured for execution by the one or more processors, the one or more programs including instructions for: displaying, via the display, a user interface comprising a plurality of items; while the user interface is in a first mode of operation, detecting a first input at a location on the user interface corresponding to a first item of the plurality of items, the first input comprising a respective number of contacts; in response to detecting the first input: in accordance with a determination that the first input is a stationary input having a first number of contacts, performing an action associated with the first item; and in accordance with a determination that the first input is a stationary input having a second number of contacts different from the first number of contacts, switch the user interface from the first mode of operation to a second mode of operation without performing the action associated with the first item; detecting a second input on the display at a location corresponding to a second item of the plurality of items while the electronic device is in the second mode of operation, the second input comprising the first number of contacts; and in response to detecting the second input, selecting the second item without performing an action associated with the second item.

An electronic device is described. The electronic device includes: a display; a touch-sensitive surface; means for displaying, via the display, a user interface comprising a plurality of items; means for detecting a first input on the user interface at a location corresponding to a first item of the plurality of items when the user interface is in a first mode of operation, the first input comprising a respective number of contacts; means for, in response to detecting the first input: in accordance with a determination that the first input is a stationary input having a first number of contacts, performing an action associated with the first item; and in accordance with a determination that the first input is a stationary input having a second number of contacts different from the first number of contacts, switch the user interface from the first mode of operation to a second mode of operation without performing the action associated with the first item; means for detecting a second input on the display at a location corresponding to a second item of the plurality of items when the electronic device is in the second mode of operation, the second input comprising the first number of contacts; and means for selecting the second item without performing an action associated with the second item in response to detecting the second input.

A method is described. The method is performed at an electronic device having a display and a touch-sensitive surface. The method comprises the following steps: displaying, via the display, a user interface comprising a plurality of items; detecting a first input at a location on the display corresponding to a first item of the plurality of items; in response to detecting the first input at the location on the display corresponding to the first item, changing a selection state of the first item; detecting a second input corresponding to a request to scroll the user interface after changing the selection state of the first item; and in response to detecting the second input: in accordance with a determination that the first input remains on the display, changing the selection state of one or more items while scrolling the plurality of items; and in accordance with a determination that the first input does not remain on the display, scroll the plurality of items without changing the selection state of the one or more of the plurality of items.

A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium is described. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium stores one or more programs configured for execution by one or more processors of an electronic device with a display and a touch-sensitive surface, the one or more programs including instructions for: displaying, via the display, a user interface comprising a plurality of items; detecting a first input at a location on the display corresponding to a first item of the plurality of items; in response to detecting the first input at the location on the display corresponding to the first item, changing a selection state of the first item; detecting a second input corresponding to a request to scroll the user interface after changing the selection state of the first item; and in response to detecting the second input: in accordance with a determination that the first input remains on the display, changing the selection state of one or more items while scrolling the plurality of items; and in accordance with a determination that the first input does not remain on the display, scroll the plurality of items without changing the selection state of the one or more of the plurality of items.

A transitory computer-readable storage medium is described. The transitory computer-readable storage medium stores one or more programs configured for execution by one or more processors of an electronic device with a display and a touch-sensitive surface, the one or more programs including instructions for: displaying, via the display, a user interface comprising a plurality of items; detecting a first input at a location on the display corresponding to a first item of the plurality of items; in response to detecting the first input at the location on the display corresponding to the first item, changing a selection state of the first item; detecting a second input corresponding to a request to scroll the user interface after changing the selection state of the first item; and in response to detecting the second input: in accordance with a determination that the first input remains on the display, changing the selection state of one or more items while scrolling the plurality of items; and in accordance with a determination that the first input does not remain on the display, scroll the plurality of items without changing the selection state of the one or more of the plurality of items.

An electronic device is described. The electronic device includes: a display; a touch-sensitive surface; one or more processors; and memory storing one or more programs configured for execution by the one or more processors, the one or more programs including instructions for: displaying, via the display, a user interface comprising a plurality of items; detecting a first input at a location on the display corresponding to a first item of the plurality of items; in response to detecting the first input at the location on the display corresponding to the first item, changing a selection state of the first item; detecting a second input corresponding to a request to scroll the user interface after changing the selection state of the first item; and in response to detecting the second input: in accordance with a determination that the first input remains on the display, changing the selection state of one or more items while scrolling the plurality of items; and in accordance with a determination that the first input does not remain on the display, scroll the plurality of items without changing the selection state of the one or more of the plurality of items.

An electronic device is described. The electronic device includes: a display; a touch-sensitive surface; means for displaying, via the display, a user interface comprising a plurality of items; means for detecting a first input at a location on the display corresponding to a first item of the plurality of items; means for changing a selection state of the first item in response to detecting the first input at the location on the display corresponding to the first item; means for detecting a second input corresponding to a request to scroll the user interface after changing the selection state of the first item; and means for, in response to detecting the second input: in accordance with a determination that the first input remains on the display, changing the selection state of one or more items while scrolling the plurality of items; and in accordance with a determination that the first input does not remain on the display, scroll the plurality of items without changing the selection state of the one or more of the plurality of items.

A method is described. The method is performed at an electronic device having a display and a touch-sensitive surface. The method comprises the following steps: displaying a user interface via the display; detecting a first input corresponding to a request to scroll the user interface; in response to detecting the first input, scrolling the user interface and displaying a scroll progress indicator; while displaying the scroll progress indicator, detecting a second input comprising a substantially stationary first portion followed by a second portion comprising movement in a first direction; and in response to detecting the second input: in accordance with a determination that the first portion of the second input is directed to the scroll progress indicator and does not satisfy a first criterion, scroll the user interface in a first manner based on the movement of the contact in the second portion of the second input; and in accordance with a determination that the first portion of the second input is directed to the scroll progress indicator and the first criterion is satisfied, scroll the user interface in a second manner different from the first manner based on the movement of the contact in the second portion of the second input.

A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium is described. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium stores one or more programs configured for execution by one or more processors of an electronic device with a display and a touch-sensitive surface, the one or more programs including instructions for: displaying a user interface via the display; detecting a first input corresponding to a request to scroll the user interface; in response to detecting the first input, scrolling the user interface and displaying a scroll progress indicator; while displaying the scroll progress indicator, detecting a second input comprising a substantially stationary first portion followed by a second portion comprising movement in a first direction; and in response to detecting the second input: in accordance with a determination that the first portion of the second input is directed to the scroll progress indicator and does not satisfy a first criterion, scroll the user interface in a first manner based on the movement of the contact in the second portion of the second input; and in accordance with a determination that the first portion of the second input is directed to the scroll progress indicator and the first criterion is satisfied, scroll the user interface in a second manner different from the first manner based on the movement of the contact in the second portion of the second input.

A transitory computer-readable storage medium is described. The transitory computer-readable storage medium stores one or more programs configured for execution by one or more processors of an electronic device with a display and a touch-sensitive surface, the one or more programs including instructions for: displaying a user interface via the display; detecting a first input corresponding to a request to scroll the user interface; in response to detecting the first input, scrolling the user interface and displaying a scroll progress indicator; while displaying the scroll progress indicator, detecting a second input comprising a substantially stationary first portion followed by a second portion comprising movement in a first direction; and in response to detecting the second input: in accordance with a determination that the first portion of the second input is directed to the scroll progress indicator and does not satisfy a first criterion, scroll the user interface in a first manner based on the movement of the contact in the second portion of the second input; and in accordance with a determination that the first portion of the second input is directed to the scroll progress indicator and the first criterion is satisfied, scroll the user interface in a second manner different from the first manner based on the movement of the contact in the second portion of the second input.

An electronic device is described. The electronic device includes: a display; a touch-sensitive surface; one or more processors; and memory storing one or more programs configured for execution by the one or more processors, the one or more programs including instructions for: displaying a user interface via the display; detecting a first input corresponding to a request to scroll the user interface; in response to detecting the first input, scrolling the user interface and displaying a scroll progress indicator; while displaying the scroll progress indicator, detecting a second input comprising a substantially stationary first portion followed by a second portion comprising movement in a first direction; and in response to detecting the second input: in accordance with a determination that the first portion of the second input is directed to the scroll progress indicator and does not satisfy a first criterion, scroll the user interface in a first manner based on the movement of the contact in the second portion of the second input; and in accordance with a determination that the first portion of the second input is directed to the scroll progress indicator and the first criterion is satisfied, scroll the user interface in a second manner different from the first manner based on the movement of the contact in the second portion of the second input.

An electronic device is described. The electronic device includes: a display; a touch-sensitive surface; means for displaying a user interface via the display; means for detecting a first input corresponding to a request to scroll the user interface; means for scrolling the user interface and displaying a scroll progress indicator in response to detecting the first input; means for detecting a second input while the scroll progress indicator is displayed, the second input including a substantially stationary first portion followed by a second portion including movement in a first direction; and means for, in response to detecting the second input: in accordance with a determination that the first portion of the second input is directed to the scroll progress indicator and does not satisfy a first criterion, scroll the user interface in a first manner based on the movement of the contact in the second portion of the second input; and in accordance with a determination that the first portion of the second input is directed to the scroll progress indicator and the first criterion is satisfied, scroll the user interface in a second manner different from the first manner based on the movement of the contact in the second portion of the second input.

Executable instructions for performing these functions are optionally included in a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium or other computer program product configured for execution by one or more processors. Executable instructions for performing these functions are optionally included in a transitory computer-readable storage medium or other computer program product configured for execution by one or more processors.

Accordingly, faster, more efficient methods and interfaces are provided for devices for selecting and scrolling through items, thereby increasing the effectiveness, efficiency, and user satisfaction of such devices. Such methods and interfaces may supplement or replace other methods for selecting and scrolling through items.

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For a better understanding of the various described embodiments, reference should be made to the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the following drawings, wherein like reference numerals designate corresponding parts throughout the figures.

FIG. 1A is a block diagram illustrating a portable multifunction device with a touch-sensitive display in accordance with some embodiments.

Fig. 1B is a block diagram illustrating exemplary components for event processing, according to some embodiments.

FIG. 2 illustrates a portable multifunction device with a touch screen in accordance with some embodiments.

Fig. 3 is a block diagram of an exemplary multifunction device with a display and a touch-sensitive surface in accordance with some embodiments.

Figure 4A illustrates an exemplary user interface for a menu of applications on a portable multifunction device according to some embodiments.

FIG. 4B illustrates an exemplary user interface for a multifunction device with a touch-sensitive surface separate from a display, in accordance with some embodiments.

Fig. 5A illustrates a personal electronic device, according to some embodiments.

Fig. 5B is a block diagram illustrating a personal electronic device, according to some embodiments.

Fig. 6A-6S illustrate exemplary user interfaces for selecting and scrolling through items, according to some embodiments.

FIG. 7 is a flow diagram illustrating a method for selecting and scrolling items, according to some embodiments.

Fig. 8A-8R illustrate exemplary user interfaces for selecting and scrolling through items, according to some embodiments.

FIG. 9 is a flow diagram illustrating a method for selecting and scrolling items, according to some embodiments.

Fig. 10A-10W illustrate exemplary user interfaces for scrolling through items, according to some embodiments.

FIG. 11 is a flow diagram illustrating a method for scrolling items according to some embodiments.

Detailed Description

The following description sets forth exemplary methods, parameters, and the like. It should be recognized, however, that such description is not intended as a limitation on the scope of the present disclosure, but is instead provided as a description of exemplary embodiments.

Electronic devices need to provide efficient methods and interfaces for selecting and scrolling through items. For example, the disclosed techniques may be used to scroll through and select items in a list, such as a list of emails (e.g., to perform an action such as moving or deleting an email). Such techniques may reduce the cognitive burden on users selecting and scrolling items, thereby increasing productivity. Moreover, such techniques may reduce processor power and battery power that would otherwise be wasted on redundant user inputs.

1A-1B, 2, 3, 4A-4B, and 5A-5B provide a description of exemplary devices for performing techniques for selecting and scrolling through items. Fig. 6A-6S illustrate exemplary user interfaces for selecting and scrolling through items. FIG. 7 is a flow diagram illustrating a method of selecting and scrolling items according to some embodiments. The user interfaces in fig. 6A through 6S are used to illustrate the processes described below, including the process in fig. 7. Fig. 8A-8R illustrate exemplary user interfaces for selecting and scrolling through items. FIG. 9 is a flow diagram illustrating a method of selecting and scrolling items, according to some embodiments. The user interfaces in fig. 8A through 8R are used to illustrate the processes described below, including the process in fig. 9. Fig. 10A-10W illustrate exemplary user interfaces for scrolling through items. FIG. 11 is a flow diagram illustrating a method of scrolling items according to some embodiments. The user interfaces in fig. 10A to 10W are used to illustrate processes described below, including the process in fig. 11.

Although the following description uses the terms "first," "second," etc. to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by the terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another. For example, a first touch may be named a second touch and similarly a second touch may be named a first touch without departing from the scope of various described embodiments. The first touch and the second touch are both touches, but they are not the same touch.

The terminology used in the description of the various described embodiments herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. As used in the description of the various described embodiments and the appended claims, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will also be understood that the term "and/or" as used herein refers to and encompasses any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. It will be further understood that the terms "comprises," "comprising," "includes," and/or "including," when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.

Depending on the context, the term "if" is optionally to be interpreted to mean "when … …", "at … …" or "in response to a determination" or "in response to a detection". Similarly, the phrase "if determined … …" or "if [ stated condition or event ] is detected" is optionally to be construed to mean "upon determination … …" or "in response to determination … …" or "upon detection of [ stated condition or event ] or" in response to detection of [ stated condition or event ] ", depending on the context.

Embodiments of electronic devices, user interfaces for such devices, and related processes for using such devices are described herein. In some embodiments, the device is a portable communication device, such as a mobile phone, that also contains other functions, such as PDA and/or music player functions. Exemplary embodiments of portable multifunction devices include, but are not limited to, those from Apple Inc

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an apparatus. Other portable electronic devices are optionally used, such as laptops or tablets with touch-sensitive surfaces (e.g., touch screen displays and/or touch pads). It should also be understood that in some embodiments, the device is not a portable communication device, but is a desktop computer with a touch-sensitive surface (e.g., a touch screen display and/or a touch pad).

In the following discussion, an electronic device including a display and a touch-sensitive surface is described. However, it should be understood that the electronic device optionally includes one or more other physical user interface devices, such as a physical keyboard, mouse, and/or joystick.

The device typically supports various applications, such as one or more of the following: a mapping application, a rendering application, a word processing application, a website creation application, a disc editing application, a spreadsheet application, a gaming application, a telephone application, a video conferencing application, an email application, an instant messaging application, a fitness support application, a photo management application, a digital camera application, a digital video camera application, a web browsing application, a digital music player application, and/or a digital video player application.

Various applications executing on the device optionally use at least one common physical user interface device, such as a touch-sensitive surface. One or more functions of the touch-sensitive surface and corresponding information displayed on the device are optionally adjusted and/or varied for different applications and/or within respective applications. In this way, a common physical architecture of the device (such as a touch-sensitive surface) optionally supports various applications with a user interface that is intuitive and clear to the user.

Attention is now directed to embodiments of portable devices having touch sensitive displays. FIG. 1A is a block diagram illustrating a portable multifunction device 100 with a touch-sensitive display system 112 in accordance with some embodiments. Touch-sensitive display 112 is sometimes referred to as a "touch screen" for convenience, and is sometimes referred to or called a "touch-sensitive display system". Device 100 includes memory 102 (which optionally includes one or more computer-readable storage media), a memory controller 122, one or more processing units (CPUs) 120, a peripheral interface 118, RF circuitry 108, audio circuitry 110, speaker 111, microphone 113, an input/output (I/O) subsystem 106, other input control devices 116, and an external port 124. The device 100 optionally includes one or more optical sensors 164. Device 100 optionally includes one or more contact intensity sensors 165 for detecting the intensity of contacts on device 100 (e.g., a touch-sensitive surface, such as touch-sensitive display system 112 of device 100). Device 100 optionally includes one or more tactile output generators 167 for generating tactile outputs on device 100 (e.g., generating tactile outputs on a touch-sensitive surface such as touch-sensitive display system 112 of device 100 or trackpad 355 of device 300). These components optionally communicate over one or more communication buses or signal lines 103.

As used in this specification and claims, the term "intensity" of a contact on a touch-sensitive surface refers to the force or pressure (force per unit area) of a contact (e.g., a finger contact) on the touch-sensitive surface, or to a substitute (surrogate) for the force or pressure of a contact on the touch-sensitive surface. The intensity of the contact has a range of values that includes at least four different values and more typically includes hundreds of different values (e.g., at least 256). The intensity of the contact is optionally determined (or measured) using various methods and various sensors or combinations of sensors. For example, one or more force sensors below or adjacent to the touch-sensitive surface are optionally used to measure forces at different points on the touch-sensitive surface. In some implementations, force measurements from multiple force sensors are combined (e.g., a weighted average) to determine the estimated contact force. Similarly, the pressure sensitive tip of the stylus is optionally used to determine the pressure of the stylus on the touch-sensitive surface. Alternatively, the size of the contact area detected on the touch-sensitive surface and/or changes thereof, the capacitance of the touch-sensitive surface in the vicinity of the contact and/or changes thereof and/or the resistance of the touch-sensitive surface in the vicinity of the contact and/or changes thereof are optionally used as a substitute for the force or pressure of the contact on the touch-sensitive surface. In some implementations, the surrogate measurement of contact force or pressure is used directly to determine whether an intensity threshold has been exceeded (e.g., the intensity threshold is described in units corresponding to the surrogate measurement). In some implementations, the surrogate measurement of contact force or pressure is converted into an estimated force or pressure, and the estimated force or pressure is used to determine whether an intensity threshold has been exceeded (e.g., the intensity threshold is a pressure threshold measured in units of pressure). The intensity of the contact is used as a property of the user input, allowing the user to access additional device functionality that is otherwise inaccessible to the user on smaller-sized devices with limited real estate for displaying affordances (e.g., on a touch-sensitive display) and/or receiving user input (e.g., via a touch-sensitive display, a touch-sensitive surface, or physical/mechanical controls, such as knobs or buttons).

As used in this specification and claims, the term "haptic output" refers to a physical displacement of a device relative to a previous position of the device, a physical displacement of a component of the device (e.g., a touch-sensitive surface) relative to another component of the device (e.g., a housing), or a displacement of a component relative to a center of mass of the device that is to be detected by a user with the user's sense of touch. For example, where a device or component of a device is in contact with a surface of a user that is sensitive to touch (e.g., a finger, palm, or other portion of a user's hand), the haptic output generated by the physical displacement will be interpreted by the user as a haptic sensation corresponding to a perceived change in a physical characteristic of the device or component of the device. For example, movement of the touch-sensitive surface (e.g., a touch-sensitive display or trackpad) is optionally interpreted by the user as a "down click" or "up click" of a physical actuation button. In some cases, the user will feel a tactile sensation, such as a "press click" or "release click," even when the physical actuation button associated with the touch-sensitive surface that is physically pressed (e.g., displaced) by the user's movement is not moving. As another example, even when there is no change in the smoothness of the touch sensitive surface, the movement of the touch sensitive surface is optionally interpreted or sensed by the user as "roughness" of the touch sensitive surface. While such interpretation of touch by a user will be limited by the user's individualized sensory perception, many sensory perceptions of touch are common to most users. Thus, when a haptic output is described as corresponding to a particular sensory perception of a user (e.g., "click down," "click up," "roughness"), unless otherwise stated, the generated haptic output corresponds to a physical displacement of the device or a component thereof that would generate the sensory perception of a typical (or ordinary) user.

It should be understood that device 100 is only one example of a portable multifunction device, and that device 100 optionally has more or fewer components than shown, optionally combines two or more components, or optionally has a different configuration or arrangement of these components. The various components shown in fig. 1A are implemented in hardware, software, or a combination of both hardware and software, including one or more signal processing and/or application specific integrated circuits.

The memory 102 optionally includes high-speed random access memory, and also optionally includes non-volatile memory, such as one or more magnetic disk storage devices, flash memory devices, or other non-volatile solid-state memory devices. Memory controller 122 optionally controls access to memory 102 by other components of device 100.

Peripheral interface 118 may be used to couple the input and output peripherals of the device to CPU 120 and memory 102. The one or more processors 120 run or execute various software programs and/or sets of instructions stored in the memory 102 to perform various functions of the device 100 and to process data. In some embodiments, peripherals interface 118, CPU 120, and memory controller 122 are optionally implemented on a single chip, such as chip 104. In some other embodiments, they are optionally implemented on separate chips.

RF (radio frequency) circuitry 108 receives and transmits RF signals, also referred to as electromagnetic signals. The RF circuitry 108 converts electrical signals to/from electromagnetic signals and communicates with communication networks and other communication devices via electromagnetic signals. RF circuitry 108 optionally includes well-known circuitry for performing these functions, including but not limited to an antenna system, an RF transceiver, one or more amplifiers, a tuner, one or more oscillators, a digital signal processor, a codec chipset, a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card, memory, and so forth. RF circuitry 108 optionally communicates with networks such as the internet, also known as the World Wide Web (WWW), intranets, and/or wireless networks such as cellular telephone networks, wireless Local Area Networks (LANs), and/or Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs), and other devices via wireless communication. RF circuitry 108 optionally includes well-known circuitry for detecting Near Field Communication (NFC) fields, such as by short-range communication radios. The wireless communication optionally uses any of a number of communication standards, protocols, and techniques, including, but not limited to, Global System for Mobile communications (GSM), Enhanced Data GSM Environment (EDGE), High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA), evolution, data-only (EV-DO), HSPA +, Dual-cell HSPA (DC-HSPDA), Long Term Evolution (LTE), Near Field Communication (NFC), wideband code division multiple Access (W-CDMA), Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA), Bluetooth Low Power consumption (BTLE), Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) (e.g., IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, and/or IEEE 802.11ac), Voice over Internet protocol (VoIP), Wi-MAX, email protocols (e.g., Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP), and/or Post Office Protocol (POP)) Instant messaging (e.g., extensible messaging and presence protocol (XMPP), session initiation protocol for instant messaging and presence with extensions (SIMPLE), Instant Messaging and Presence Service (IMPS)), and/or Short Message Service (SMS), or any other suitable communication protocol including communication protocols not yet developed at the time of filing date of this document.

Audio circuitry 110, speaker 111, and microphone 113 provide an audio interface between a user and device 100. The audio circuitry 110 receives audio data from the peripheral interface 118, converts the audio data to electrical signals, and transmits the electrical signals to the speaker 111. The speaker 111 converts the electrical signals into sound waves audible to a human. The audio circuit 110 also receives electrical signals converted from sound waves by the microphone 113. The audio circuit 110 converts the electrical signals to audio data and transmits the audio data to the peripheral interface 118 for processing. Audio data is optionally retrieved from and/or transmitted to memory 102 and/or RF circuitry 108 by peripheral interface 118. In some embodiments, the audio circuit 110 also includes a headset jack (e.g., 212 in fig. 2). The headset jack provides an interface between the audio circuitry 110 and a removable audio input/output peripheral such as an output-only headset or a headset having both an output (e.g., a monaural headset or a binaural headset) and an input (e.g., a microphone).

The I/O subsystem 106 couples input/output peripheral devices on the device 100, such as a touch screen 112 and other input control devices 116, to a peripheral interface 118. The I/O subsystem 106 optionally includes a display controller 156, an optical sensor controller 158, a depth camera controller 169, an intensity sensor controller 159, a haptic feedback controller 161, and one or more input controllers 160 for other input or control devices. One or more input controllers 160 receive/transmit electrical signals from/to other input control devices 116. Other input control devices 116 optionally include physical buttons (e.g., push buttons, rocker buttons, etc.), dials, slide switches, joysticks, click wheels, and the like. In some alternative embodiments, input controller 160 is optionally coupled to (or not coupled to) any of: a keyboard, an infrared port, a USB port, and a pointing device such as a mouse. The one or more buttons (e.g., 208 in fig. 2) optionally include an up/down button for volume control of the speaker 111 and/or microphone 113. The one or more buttons optionally include a push button (e.g., 206 in fig. 2).

A quick press of the push button optionally disengages the lock of the touch screen 112 or optionally begins the process of Unlocking the Device using a gesture on the touch screen, as described in U.S. patent application 11/322,549 (i.e., U.S. patent No.7,657,849) entitled "Unlocking a Device by Forming improvements on devices on an Unlock Image," filed on 23.12.2005, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. A long press of a button (e.g., 206) optionally turns the device 100 on or off. The functionality of one or more buttons is optionally customizable by the user. The touch screen 112 is used to implement virtual or soft buttons and one or more soft keyboards.

Touch-sensitive display 112 provides an input interface and an output interface between the device and the user. Display controller 156 receives and/or transmits electrical signals to and/or from touch screen 112. Touch screen 112 displays visual output to a user. The visual output optionally includes graphics, text, icons, video, and any combination thereof (collectively "graphics"). In some embodiments, some or all of the visual output optionally corresponds to a user interface object.

Touch screen 112 has a touch-sensitive surface, sensor, or group of sensors that accept input from a user based on tactile sensation and/or tactile contact. Touch screen 112 and display controller 156 (along with any associated modules and/or sets of instructions in memory 102) detect contact (and any movement or breaking of the contact) on touch screen 112 and convert the detected contact into interaction with user interface objects (e.g., one or more soft keys, icons, web pages, or images) displayed on touch screen 112. In an exemplary embodiment, the point of contact between touch screen 112 and the user corresponds to a finger of the user.

Touch screen 112 optionally uses LCD (liquid crystal display) technology, LPD (light emitting polymer display) technology, or LED (light emitting diode) technology, although other display technologies are used in other embodiments. Touch screen 112 and display controller 156 optionally detect contact and any movement or breaking thereof using any of a variety of touch sensing technologies now known or later developed, including but not limited to capacitive, resistive, infrared, and surface acoustic wave technologies, as well as other proximity sensor arrays or other elements for determining one or more points of contact with touch screen 112. In an exemplary embodiment, projected mutual capacitance sensing technology is used, such as that available from Apple Inc

And iPod

The technique used in (1).

The touch sensitive display in some embodiments of touch screen 112 is optionally similar to a multi-touch sensitive trackpad described in the following U.S. patents: 6,323,846(Westerman et al), 6,570,557(Westerman et al) and/or 6,677,932(Westerman et al) and/or U.S. patent publication 2002/0015024a1, each of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. However, touch screen 112 displays visual output from device 100, while touch sensitive trackpads do not provide visual output.

In some embodiments, the touch sensitive display of touch screen 112 is as described in the following patent applications: (1) U.S. patent application No.11/381,313 entitled "Multipoint Touch Surface Controller" filed on 2.5.2006; (2) U.S. patent application No.10/840,862 entitled "Multipoint touch screen" filed on 6.5.2004; (3) U.S. patent application No.10/903,964 entitled "Gestures For Touch Sensitive Input Devices" filed on 30.7.2004; (4) U.S. patent application No.11/048,264 entitled "Gestures For Touch Sensitive Input Devices" filed on 31.1.2005; (5) U.S. patent application No.11/038,590 entitled "model-Based Graphical User Interfaces For Touch Sensitive Input Devices" filed on 18.1.2005; (6) U.S. patent application No.11/228,758 entitled "Virtual Input Device On A Touch Screen User Interface" filed On 16.9.2005; (7) U.S. patent application No.11/228,700 entitled "Operation Of A Computer With A Touch Screen Interface," filed on 16.9.2005; (8) U.S. patent application No.11/228,737 entitled "Activating Virtual Keys Of A Touch-Screen Virtual Keys" filed on 16.9.2005; and (9) U.S. patent application No.11/367,749 entitled "Multi-Functional Hand-Held Device" filed 3/2006. All of these applications are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.

The touch screen 112 optionally has a video resolution in excess of 100 dpi. In some embodiments, the touch screen has a video resolution of about 160 dpi. The user optionally makes contact with touch screen 112 using any suitable object or appendage, such as a stylus, finger, or the like. In some embodiments, the user interface is designed to work primarily with finger-based contacts and gestures, which may not be as accurate as stylus-based input due to the larger contact area of the finger on the touch screen. In some embodiments, the device translates the rough finger-based input into a precise pointer/cursor position or command for performing the action desired by the user.

In some embodiments, in addition to a touch screen, device 100 optionally includes a trackpad for activating or deactivating particular functions. In some embodiments, the trackpad is a touch-sensitive area of the device that, unlike a touchscreen, does not display visual output. The trackpad is optionally a touch-sensitive surface separate from touch screen 112 or an extension of the touch-sensitive surface formed by the touch screen.

The device 100 also includes a power system 162 for powering the various components. Power system 162 optionally includes a power management system, one or more power sources (e.g., battery, Alternating Current (AC)), a recharging system, a power failure detection circuit, a power converter or inverter, a power status indicator (e.g., a Light Emitting Diode (LED)), and any other components associated with the generation, management, and distribution of power in a portable device.

The device 100 optionally further includes one or more optical sensors 164. FIG. 1A shows an optical sensor coupled to an optical sensor controller 158 in the I/O subsystem 106. The optical sensor 164 optionally includes a Charge Coupled Device (CCD) or a Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) phototransistor. The optical sensor 164 receives light from the environment projected through one or more lenses and converts the light into data representing an image. In conjunction with imaging module 143 (also called a camera module), optical sensor 164 optionally captures still images or video. In some embodiments, an optical sensor is located on the back of device 100, opposite touch screen display 112 on the front of the device, so that the touch screen display can be used as a viewfinder for still and/or video image acquisition. In some embodiments, an optical sensor is located on the front of the device so that images of the user are optionally acquired for the video conference while the user views other video conference participants on the touch screen display. In some implementations, the position of the optical sensor 164 can be changed by the user (e.g., by rotating a lens and sensor in the device housing) such that a single optical sensor 164 is used with a touch screen display for both video conferencing and still image and/or video image capture.

The device 100 optionally also includes one or more depth camera sensors 175. FIG. 1A shows a depth camera sensor coupled to a depth camera controller 169 in I/O subsystem 106. The depth camera sensor 175 receives data from the environment to create a three-dimensional model of an object (e.g., a face) within a scene from a viewpoint (e.g., a depth camera sensor). In some implementations, along with the imaging module 143 (also referred to as a camera module), the depth camera sensor 175 is optionally used to determine depth maps of different portions of the image captured by the imaging module 143. In some embodiments, the depth camera sensor is located in the front of the device 100, such that user images with depth information are optionally acquired for the video conference while the user views other video conference participants on the touch screen display, and a self-portrait with depth map data is captured. In some embodiments, the depth camera sensor 175 is located at the rear of the device, or at the rear and front of the device 100. In some implementations, the position of the depth camera sensor 175 can be changed by the user (e.g., by rotating a lens and sensor in the device housing) such that the depth camera sensor 175 is used with a touch screen display for both video conferencing and still image and/or video image capture.

Device 100 optionally further comprises one or more contact intensity sensors 165. FIG. 1A shows a contact intensity sensor coupled to an intensity sensor controller 159 in the I/O subsystem 106. Contact intensity sensor 165 optionally includes one or more piezoresistive strain gauges, capacitive force sensors, electrical force sensors, piezoelectric force sensors, optical force sensors, capacitive touch-sensitive surfaces, or other intensity sensors (e.g., sensors for measuring the force (or pressure) of a contact on a touch-sensitive surface). Contact intensity sensor 165 receives contact intensity information (e.g., pressure information or a proxy for pressure information) from the environment. In some implementations, at least one contact intensity sensor is collocated with or proximate to a touch-sensitive surface (e.g., touch-sensitive display system 112). In some embodiments, at least one contact intensity sensor is located on the back of device 100, opposite touch screen display 112, which is located on the front of device 100.

The device 100 optionally further includes one or more proximity sensors 166. Fig. 1A shows a proximity sensor 166 coupled to the peripheral interface 118. Alternatively, the proximity sensor 166 is optionally coupled to the input controller 160 in the I/O subsystem 106. The proximity sensor 166 optionally performs as described in the following U.S. patent applications: no.11/241,839, entitled "Proximaty Detector In Handheld Device"; no.11/240,788, entitled "Proximaty Detector In Handheld Device"; no.11/620,702, entitled "Using Ambient Light Sensor To Automation Generator Sensor Output"; no.11/586,862, entitled "automatic Response To And Sensing Of User Activity In Portable Devices"; and No.11/638,251 entitled "Methods And Systems For Automatic Configuration Of Peripherals", which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. In some embodiments, the proximity sensor turns off and disables the touch screen 112 when the multifunction device is placed near the user's ear (e.g., when the user is making a phone call).

Device 100 optionally further comprises one or more tactile output generators 167. FIG. 1A shows a haptic output generator coupled to a haptic feedback controller 161 in the I/O subsystem 106. Tactile output generator 167 optionally includes one or more electro-acoustic devices, such as speakers or other audio components; and/or an electromechanical device that converts energy into linear motion, such as a motor, solenoid, electroactive aggregator, piezoelectric actuator, electrostatic actuator, or other tactile output generating component (e.g., a component that converts an electrical signal into a tactile output on the device). Contact intensity sensor 165 receives haptic feedback generation instructions from haptic feedback module 133 and generates haptic output on device 100 that can be felt by a user of device 100. In some embodiments, at least one tactile output generator is juxtaposed or adjacent to a touch-sensitive surface (e.g., touch-sensitive display system 112), and optionally generates tactile output by moving the touch-sensitive surface vertically (e.g., into/out of the surface of device 100) or laterally (e.g., back and forth in the same plane as the surface of device 100). In some embodiments, at least one tactile output generator sensor is located on the back of device 100, opposite touch screen display 112, which is located on the front of device 100.

Device 100 optionally also includes one or more accelerometers 168. Fig. 1A shows accelerometer 168 coupled to peripheral interface 118. Alternatively, accelerometer 168 is optionally coupled to input controller 160 in I/O subsystem 106. Accelerometer 168 optionally performs as described in the following U.S. patent publications: U.S. patent publication No.20050190059, entitled "Acceleration-Based Detection System For Portable Electronic Devices" And U.S. patent publication No.20060017692, entitled "Methods And applications For Operating A Portable Device Based On An Accelerometer," both of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. In some embodiments, information is displayed in a portrait view or a landscape view on the touch screen display based on analysis of data received from one or more accelerometers. Device 100 optionally includes a magnetometer and a GPS (or GLONASS or other global navigation system) receiver in addition to accelerometer 168 for obtaining information about the position and orientation (e.g., portrait or landscape) of device 100.

In some embodiments, the software components stored in memory 102 include an operating system 126, a communication module (or set of instructions) 128, a contact/motion module (or set of instructions) 130, a graphics module (or set of instructions) 132, a text input module (or set of instructions) 134, a Global Positioning System (GPS) module (or set of instructions) 135, and an application program (or set of instructions) 136. Further, in some embodiments, memory 102 (fig. 1A) or 370 (fig. 3) stores device/global internal state 157, as shown in fig. 1A and 3. Device/global internal state 157 includes one or more of: an active application state indicating which applications (if any) are currently active; display state indicating what applications, views, or other information occupy various areas of the touch screen display 112; sensor status, including information obtained from the various sensors of the device and the input control device 116; and location information regarding the location and/or pose of the device.

Operating system 126 (e.g., Darwin, RTXC, LINUX, UNIX, OS X, iOS, WINDOWS, or an embedded operating system such as VxWorks) includes various software components and/or drivers for controlling and managing general system tasks (e.g., memory management, storage device control, power management, etc.) and facilitates communication between various hardware and software components.

Communications module 128 facilitates communications with other devices through one or more external ports 124 and also includes various software components for processing data received by RF circuitry 108 and/or external ports 124. External port 124 (e.g., Universal Serial Bus (USB), firewire, etc.) is adapted to couple directly to other devices or indirectly through a network (e.g., the internet, wireless LAN, etc.). In some embodiments, the external port is an external port

(trademark of Apple inc.) a multi-pin (e.g., 30-pin) connector that is the same as or similar to and/or compatible with the 30-pin connector used on the device.

Contact/motion module 130 optionally detects contact with touch screen 112 (in conjunction with display controller 156) and other touch sensitive devices (e.g., a trackpad or physical click wheel). The contact/motion module 130 includes various software components for performing various operations related to contact detection, such as determining whether contact has occurred (e.g., detecting a finger-down event), determining contact intensity (e.g., force or pressure of contact, or a substitute for force or pressure of contact), determining whether there is movement of contact and tracking movement across the touch-sensitive surface (e.g., detecting one or more finger-dragging events), and determining whether contact has ceased (e.g., detecting a finger-up event or a contact-breaking). The contact/motion module 130 receives contact data from the touch-sensitive surface. Determining movement of the point of contact optionally includes determining velocity (magnitude), velocity (magnitude and direction), and/or acceleration (change in magnitude and/or direction) of the point of contact, the movement of the point of contact being represented by a series of contact data. These operations are optionally applied to single point contacts (e.g., single finger contacts) or multiple point simultaneous contacts (e.g., "multi-touch"/multiple finger contacts). In some embodiments, the contact/motion module 130 and the display controller 156 detect contact on a touch pad.

In some embodiments, the contact/motion module 130 uses a set of one or more intensity thresholds to determine whether an operation has been performed by the user (e.g., determine whether the user has "clicked" on an icon). In some embodiments, at least a subset of the intensity thresholds are determined as a function of software parameters (e.g., the intensity thresholds are not determined by the activation thresholds of particular physical actuators and may be adjusted without changing the physical hardware of device 100). For example, the mouse "click" threshold of the trackpad or touchscreen can be set to any one of a wide range of predefined thresholds without changing the trackpad or touchscreen display hardware. Additionally, in some implementations, a user of the device is provided with software settings for adjusting one or more intensity thresholds of a set of intensity thresholds (e.g., by adjusting individual intensity thresholds and/or by adjusting multiple intensity thresholds at once with a system-level click on an "intensity" parameter).

The contact/motion module 130 optionally detects gesture input by the user. Different gestures on the touch-sensitive surface have different contact patterns (e.g., different motions, timings, and/or intensities of detected contacts). Thus, the gesture is optionally detected by detecting a particular contact pattern. For example, detecting a finger tap gesture includes detecting a finger-down event, and then detecting a finger-up (lift-off) event at the same location (or substantially the same location) as the finger-down event (e.g., at the location of the icon). As another example, detecting a finger swipe gesture on the touch-sensitive surface includes detecting a finger-down event, then detecting one or more finger-dragging events, and then subsequently detecting a finger-up (lift-off) event.

Graphics module 132 includes various known software components for rendering and displaying graphics on touch screen 112 or other display, including components for changing the visual impact (e.g., brightness, transparency, saturation, contrast, or other visual characteristics) of the displayed graphics. As used herein, the term "graphic" includes any object that may be displayed to a user, including without limitation text, web pages, icons (such as user interface objects including soft keys), digital images, videos, animations and the like.

In some embodiments, graphics module 132 stores data representing graphics to be used. Each graphic is optionally assigned a corresponding code. The graphic module 132 receives one or more codes for specifying a graphic to be displayed from an application program or the like, and also receives coordinate data and other graphic attribute data together if necessary, and then generates screen image data to output to the display controller 156.

Haptic feedback module 133 includes various software components for generating instructions for use by haptic output generator 167 in generating haptic outputs at one or more locations on device 100 in response to user interaction with device 100.

Text input module 134, which is optionally a component of graphics module 132, provides a soft keyboard for entering text in various applications such as contacts 137, email 140, IM 141, browser 147, and any other application that requires text input.

The GPS module 135 determines the location of the device and provides this information for use in various applications (e.g., to the phone 138 for use in location-based dialing; to the camera 143 as picture/video metadata; and to applications that provide location-based services, such as weather desktop widgets, local yellow pages desktop widgets, and map/navigation desktop widgets).

Application 136 optionally includes the following modules (or sets of instructions), or a subset or superset thereof:

a contacts module 137 (sometimes referred to as an address book or contact list);

a phone module 138;

a video conferencing module 139;

an email client module 140;

an Instant Messaging (IM) module 141;

fitness support module 142;

a camera module 143 for still and/or video images;

an image management module 144;

a video player module;

a music player module;

a browser module 147;

A calendar module 148;

desktop applet module 149, optionally including one or more of: a weather desktop applet 149-1, a stock market desktop applet 149-2, a calculator desktop applet 149-3, an alarm desktop applet 149-4, a dictionary desktop applet 149-5, and other desktop applets acquired by the user, and a user created desktop applet 149-6;

a desktop applet creator module 150 for forming a user-created desktop applet 149-6;

a search module 151;

a video and music player module 152 that incorporates a video player module and a music player module;

a notepad module 153;

a map module 154; and/or

Online video module 155.

Examples of other applications 136 optionally stored in memory 102 include other word processing applications, other image editing applications, drawing applications, rendering applications, JAVA-enabled applications, encryption, digital rights management, voice recognition, and voice replication.

In conjunction with touch screen 112, display controller 156, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, and text input module 134, contacts module 137 is optionally used to manage contact lists or contact lists (e.g., stored in memory 102 or in application internal state 192 of contacts module 137 in memory 370), including: adding one or more names to the address book; deleting names from the address book; associating a phone number, email address, physical address, or other information with a name; associating the image with a name; classifying and classifying names; providing a telephone number or email address to initiate and/or facilitate communications over telephone 138, video conferencing module 139, email 140, or IM 141; and so on.

In conjunction with RF circuitry 108, audio circuitry 110, speaker 111, microphone 113, touch screen 112, display controller 156, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, and text input module 134, phone module 138 is optionally used to enter a sequence of characters corresponding to a phone number, access one or more phone numbers in contacts module 137, modify an entered phone number, dial a corresponding phone number, conduct a conversation, and disconnect or hang up when the conversation is complete. As noted above, the wireless communication optionally uses any of a variety of communication standards, protocols, and technologies.

In conjunction with RF circuitry 108, audio circuitry 110, speaker 111, microphone 113, touch screen 112, display controller 156, optical sensor 164, optical sensor controller 158, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, text input module 134, contacts module 137, and telephony module 138, video conference module 139 includes executable instructions to initiate, conduct, and terminate video conferences between the user and one or more other participants according to user instructions.

In conjunction with RF circuitry 108, touch screen 112, display controller 156, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, and text input module 134, email client module 140 includes executable instructions to create, send, receive, and manage emails in response to user instructions. In conjunction with the image management module 144, the email client module 140 makes it very easy to create and send an email with a still image or a video image captured by the camera module 143.

In conjunction with RF circuitry 108, touch screen 112, display controller 156, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, and text input module 134, instant messaging module 141 includes executable instructions for: inputting a sequence of characters corresponding to an instant message, modifying previously input characters, transmitting a corresponding instant message (e.g., using a Short Message Service (SMS) or Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) protocol for a phone-based instant message or using XMPP, SIMPLE, or IMPS for an internet-based instant message), receiving an instant message, and viewing the received instant message. In some embodiments, the transmitted and/or received instant messages optionally include graphics, photos, audio files, video files, and/or MMS and/or other attachments supported in an Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS). As used herein, "instant message" refers to both telephony-based messages (e.g., messages sent using SMS or MMS) and internet-based messages (e.g., messages sent using XMPP, SIMPLE, or IMPS).

In conjunction with RF circuitry 108, touch screen 112, display controller 156, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, text input module 134, GPS module 135, map module 154, and music player module, workout support module 142 includes executable instructions for creating a workout (e.g., having time, distance, and/or calorie burning goals); communicating with fitness sensors (sports equipment); receiving fitness sensor data; calibrating a sensor for monitoring fitness; selecting and playing music for fitness; and displaying, storing and transmitting fitness data.

In conjunction with touch screen 112, display controller 156, optical sensor 164, optical sensor controller 158, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, and image management module 144, camera module 143 includes executable instructions for: capturing still images or video (including video streams) and storing them in the memory 102, modifying features of the still images or video, or deleting the still images or video from the memory 102.

In conjunction with touch screen 112, display controller 156, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, text input module 134, and camera module 143, image management module 144 includes executable instructions for arranging, modifying (e.g., editing), or otherwise manipulating, labeling, deleting, presenting (e.g., in a digital slide or album), and storing still and/or video images.

In conjunction with RF circuitry 108, touch screen 112, display controller 156, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, and text input module 134, browser module 147 includes executable instructions for browsing the internet according to user instructions, including searching, linking to, receiving, and displaying web pages or portions thereof, as well as attachments and other files linked to web pages.

In conjunction with RF circuitry 108, touch screen 112, display controller 156, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, text input module 134, email client module 140, and browser module 147, calendar module 148 includes executable instructions to create, display, modify, and store calendars and data associated with calendars (e.g., calendar entries, to-do, etc.) according to user instructions.

In conjunction with RF circuitry 108, touch screen 112, display controller 156, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, text input module 134, and browser module 147, the desktop applet module 149 is a mini-application (e.g., weather desktop applet 149-1, stock market desktop applet 149-2, calculator desktop applet 149-3, alarm clock desktop applet 149-4, and dictionary desktop applet 149-5) or a mini-application created by a user (e.g., user created desktop applet 149-6) that is optionally downloaded and used by the user. In some embodiments, the desktop applet includes an HTML (hypertext markup language) file, a CSS (cascading style sheet) file, and a JavaScript file. In some embodiments, the desktop applet includes an XML (extensible markup language) file and a JavaScript file (e.g., Yahoo! desktop applet).

In conjunction with RF circuitry 108, touch screen 112, display controller 156, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, text input module 134, and browser module 147, the desktop applet creator module 150 is optionally used by a user to create a desktop applet (e.g., convert a user-specified portion of a web page into a desktop applet).

In conjunction with touch screen 112, display controller 156, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, and text input module 134, search module 151 includes executable instructions for searching memory 102 for text, music, sound, images, video, and/or other files that match one or more search criteria (e.g., one or more user-specified search terms) in accordance with user instructions.

In conjunction with touch screen 112, display controller 156, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, audio circuitry 110, speakers 111, RF circuitry 108, and browser module 147, video and music player module 152 includes executable instructions that allow a user to download and playback recorded music and other sound files stored in one or more file formats, such as MP3 or AAC files, as well as executable instructions for displaying, rendering, or otherwise playing back video (e.g., on touch screen 112 or on an external display connected via external port 124). In some embodiments, the device 100 optionally includes the functionality of an MP3 player, such as an iPod (trademark of Apple inc.).

In conjunction with touch screen 112, display controller 156, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, and text input module 134, notepad module 153 includes executable instructions to create and manage notepads, backlogs, and the like according to user instructions.

In conjunction with RF circuitry 108, touch screen 112, display controller 156, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, text input module 134, GPS module 135, and browser module 147, map module 154 is optionally used to receive, display, modify, and store maps and data associated with maps (e.g., driving directions, data related to stores and other points of interest at or near a particular location, and other location-based data) according to user instructions.

In conjunction with touch screen 112, display controller 156, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, audio circuitry 110, speaker 111, RF circuitry 108, text input module 134, email client module 140, and browser module 147, online video module 155 includes instructions for: allowing a user to access, browse, receive (e.g., by streaming and/or downloading), playback (e.g., on a touch screen or on an external display connected via external port 124), send an email with a link to a particular online video, and otherwise manage online video in one or more file formats, such as h.264. In some embodiments, the link to the particular online video is sent using instant messaging module 141 instead of email client module 140. Additional description of Online video applications can be found in U.S. provisional patent application No.60/936,562 entitled "Portable Multi function Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for Playing Online video," filed on.20.2007, and U.S. patent application No.11/968,067 entitled "Portable Multi function Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for Playing Online video," filed on.31.2007, which are both hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.

Each of the modules and applications described above corresponds to a set of executable instructions for performing one or more of the functions described above as well as the methods described in this patent application (e.g., the computer-implemented methods and other information processing methods described herein). These modules (e.g., sets of instructions) need not be implemented as separate software programs, procedures or modules, and thus various subsets of these modules are optionally combined or otherwise rearranged in various embodiments. For example, the video player module is optionally combined with the music player module into a single module (e.g., the video and music player module 152 in fig. 1A). In some embodiments, memory 102 optionally stores a subset of the modules and data structures described above. Further, memory 102 optionally stores additional modules and data structures not described above.

In some embodiments, device 100 is a device in which operation of a predefined set of functions on the device is performed exclusively through a touch screen and/or a trackpad. By using a touch screen and/or trackpad as the primary input control device for operating the device 100, the number of physical input control devices (e.g., push buttons, dials, etc.) on the device 100 is optionally reduced.

The predefined set of functions performed exclusively through the touchscreen and/or trackpad optionally includes navigation between user interfaces. In some embodiments, the trackpad, when touched by a user, navigates device 100 from any user interface displayed on device 100 to a main, home, or root menu. In such embodiments, a "menu button" is implemented using a touch pad. In some other embodiments, the menu button is a physical push button or other physical input control device, rather than a touchpad.

Fig. 1B is a block diagram illustrating exemplary components for event processing, according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, memory 102 (FIG. 1A) or memory 370 (FIG. 3) includes event classifier 170 (e.g., in operating system 126) and corresponding application 136-1 (e.g., any of the aforementioned applications 137-151, 155, 380-390).

Event sorter 170 receives the event information and determines application 136-1 and application view 191 of application 136-1 to which the event information is to be delivered. The event sorter 170 includes an event monitor 171 and an event dispatcher module 174. In some embodiments, application 136-1 includes an application internal state 192 that indicates one or more current application views that are displayed on touch-sensitive display 112 when the application is active or executing. In some embodiments, the device/global internal state 157 is used by the event classifier 170 to determine which application(s) are currently active, and the application internal state 192 is used by the event classifier 170 to determine the application view 191 to which to deliver event information.

In some embodiments, the application internal state 192 includes additional information, such as one or more of: resume information to be used when the application 136-1 resumes execution, user interface state information indicating that information is being displayed or is ready for display by the application 136-1, a state queue for enabling a user to return to a previous state or view of the application 136-1, and a repeat/undo queue of previous actions taken by the user.

Event monitor 171 receives event information from peripheral interface 118. The event information includes information about a sub-event (e.g., a user touch on touch-sensitive display 112 as part of a multi-touch gesture). Peripherals interface 118 transmits information it receives from I/O subsystem 106 or sensors such as proximity sensor 166, one or more accelerometers 168, and/or microphone 113 (via audio circuitry 110). Information received by peripheral interface 118 from I/O subsystem 106 includes information from touch-sensitive display 112 or a touch-sensitive surface.

In some embodiments, event monitor 171 sends requests to peripheral interface 118 at predetermined intervals. In response, peripheral interface 118 transmits the event information. In other embodiments, peripheral interface 118 transmits event information only when there is a significant event (e.g., receiving an input above a predetermined noise threshold and/or receiving more than a predetermined duration).

In some embodiments, event classifier 170 further includes hit view determination module 172 and/or active event recognizer determination module 173.

When touch-sensitive display 112 displays more than one view, hit view determination module 172 provides a software process for determining where within one or more views a sub-event has occurred. The view consists of controls and other elements that the user can see on the display.

Another aspect of the user interface associated with an application is a set of views, sometimes referred to herein as application views or user interface windows, in which information is displayed and touch-based gestures occur. The application view (of the respective application) in which the touch is detected optionally corresponds to a programmatic level within a programmatic or view hierarchy of applications. For example, the lowest level view in which a touch is detected is optionally referred to as a hit view, and the set of events identified as correct inputs is optionally determined based at least in part on the hit view of the initial touch that initiated the touch-based gesture.

Hit view determination module 172 receives information related to sub-events of the touch-based gesture. When the application has multiple views organized in a hierarchy, hit view determination module 172 identifies the hit view as the lowest view in the hierarchy that should handle the sub-event. In most cases, the hit view is the lowest level view in which the initiating sub-event (e.g., the first sub-event in the sequence of sub-events that form an event or potential event) occurs. Once the hit view is identified by hit view determination module 172, the hit view typically receives all sub-events related to the same touch or input source for which it was identified as the hit view.

The active event recognizer determination module 173 determines which view or views within the view hierarchy should receive a particular sequence of sub-events. In some implementations, the active event recognizer determination module 173 determines that only the hit view should receive a particular sequence of sub-events. In other embodiments, active event recognizer determination module 173 determines that all views that include the physical location of the sub-event are actively participating views, and thus determines that all actively participating views should receive a particular sequence of sub-events. In other embodiments, even if the touch sub-event is completely confined to the area associated with a particular view, the higher views in the hierarchy will remain actively participating views.

The event dispatcher module 174 dispatches the event information to an event recognizer (e.g., event recognizer 180). In embodiments that include active event recognizer determination module 173, event dispatcher module 174 delivers event information to event recognizers determined by active event recognizer determination module 173. In some embodiments, the event dispatcher module 174 stores event information in an event queue, which is retrieved by the respective event receiver 182.

In some embodiments, the operating system 126 includes an event classifier 170. Alternatively, application 136-1 includes event classifier 170. In yet another embodiment, the event classifier 170 is a stand-alone module or is part of another module stored in the memory 102 (such as the contact/motion module 130).

In some embodiments, the application 136-1 includes a plurality of event handlers 190 and one or more application views 191, each of which includes instructions for processing touch events that occur within a respective view of the application's user interface. Each application view 191 of the application 136-1 includes one or more event recognizers 180. Typically, the respective application view 191 includes a plurality of event recognizers 180. In other embodiments, one or more of the event recognizers 180 are part of a separate module that is a higher-level object, such as a user interface toolkit or application 136-1, from which methods and other properties are inherited. In some embodiments, the respective event handlers 190 comprise one or more of: data updater 176, object updater 177, GUI updater 178, and/or event data 179 received from event sorter 170. Event handler 190 optionally utilizes or calls data updater 176, object updater 177 or GUI updater 178 to update application internal state 192. Alternatively, one or more of the application views 191 include one or more respective event handlers 190. Additionally, in some embodiments, one or more of data updater 176, object updater 177, and GUI updater 178 are included in a respective application view 191.

The corresponding event recognizer 180 receives event information (e.g., event data 179) from the event classifier 170 and recognizes events from the event information. The event recognizer 180 includes an event receiver 182 and an event comparator 184. In some embodiments, event recognizer 180 also includes metadata 183 and at least a subset of event delivery instructions 188 (which optionally include sub-event delivery instructions).

The event receiver 182 receives event information from the event sorter 170. The event information includes information about a sub-event such as a touch or touch movement. According to the sub-event, the event information further includes additional information, such as the location of the sub-event. When the sub-event relates to motion of a touch, the event information optionally also includes the velocity and direction of the sub-event. In some embodiments, the event comprises rotation of the device from one orientation to another (e.g., from a portrait orientation to a landscape orientation, or vice versa), and the event information comprises corresponding information about the current orientation of the device (also referred to as the device pose).

Event comparator 184 compares the event information to predefined event or sub-event definitions and determines an event or sub-event or determines or updates the state of an event or sub-event based on the comparison. In some embodiments, event comparator 184 includes event definitions 186. Event definition 186 contains definitions of events (e.g., predefined sub-event sequences), such as event 1(187-1), event 2(187-2), and others. In some embodiments, sub-events in event (187) include, for example, touch start, touch end, touch move, touch cancel, and multi-touch. In one example, the definition of event 1(187-1) is a double click on the displayed object. For example, a double tap includes a first touch on the displayed object for a predetermined length of time (touch start), a first lift off for a predetermined length of time (touch end), a second touch on the displayed object for a predetermined length of time (touch start), and a second lift off for a predetermined length of time (touch end). In another example, the definition of event 2(187-2) is a drag on the displayed object. For example, the drag includes a predetermined length of time of touch (or contact) on the displayed object, movement of the touch on the touch-sensitive display 112, and liftoff of the touch (touch end). In some embodiments, the event also includes information for one or more associated event handlers 190.

In some embodiments, event definition 187 includes definitions of events for respective user interface objects. In some embodiments, event comparator 184 performs a hit test to determine which user interface object is associated with a sub-event. For example, in an application view that displays three user interface objects on touch-sensitive display 112, when a touch is detected on touch-sensitive display 112, event comparator 184 performs a hit test to determine which of the three user interface objects is associated with the touch (sub-event). If each displayed object is associated with a respective event handler 190, the event comparator uses the results of the hit test to determine which event handler 190 should be activated. For example, event comparator 184 selects the event handler associated with the sub-event and the object that triggered the hit test.

In some embodiments, the definition of the respective event (187) further includes a delay action that delays delivery of the event information until it has been determined that the sequence of sub-events does or does not correspond to the event type of the event identifier.

When the respective event recognizer 180 determines that the sequence of sub-events does not match any event in the event definition 186, the respective event recognizer 180 enters an event not possible, event failed, or event ended state, after which subsequent sub-events of the touch-based gesture are ignored. In this case, other event recognizers (if any) that remain active for the hit view continue to track and process sub-events of the ongoing touch-based gesture.

In some embodiments, the respective event recognizer 180 includes metadata 183 with configurable attributes, tags, and/or lists that indicate how the event delivery system should perform sub-event delivery to actively participating event recognizers. In some embodiments, metadata 183 includes configurable attributes, flags, and/or lists that indicate how or how event recognizers interact with each other. In some embodiments, metadata 183 includes configurable attributes, flags, and/or lists that indicate whether a sub-event is delivered to a different level in the view or programmatic hierarchy.

In some embodiments, when one or more particular sub-events of an event are identified, the respective event identifier 180 activates the event handler 190 associated with the event. In some embodiments, the respective event identifier 180 delivers event information associated with the event to the event handler 190. Activating the event handler 190 is different from sending (and deferring) sub-events to the corresponding hit view. In some embodiments, the event recognizer 180 throws a marker associated with the recognized event, and the event handler 190 associated with the marker obtains the marker and performs a predefined process.

In some embodiments, event delivery instructions 188 include sub-event delivery instructions that deliver event information about sub-events without activating an event handler. Instead, the sub-event delivery instructions deliver event information to event handlers associated with the sequence of sub-events or to actively participating views. Event handlers associated with the sequence of sub-events or with actively participating views receive the event information and perform a predetermined process.

In some embodiments, data updater 176 creates and updates data used in application 136-1. For example, the data updater 176 updates a phone number used in the contacts module 137 or stores a video file used in the video player module. In some embodiments, object updater 177 creates and updates objects used in application 136-1. For example, object updater 177 creates a new user interface object or updates the location of a user interface object. GUI updater 178 updates the GUI. For example, GUI updater 178 prepares display information and sends the display information to graphics module 132 for display on the touch-sensitive display.

In some embodiments, event handler 190 includes or has access to data updater 176, object updater 177, and GUI updater 178. In some embodiments, data updater 176, object updater 177, and GUI updater 178 are included in a single module of a respective application 136-1 or application view 191. In other embodiments, they are included in two or more software modules.

It should be understood that the above discussion of event processing with respect to user touches on a touch sensitive display also applies to other forms of user input utilizing an input device to operate multifunction device 100, not all of which are initiated on a touch screen. For example, mouse movements and mouse button presses, optionally in conjunction with single or multiple keyboard presses or holds; contact movements on the touchpad, such as tapping, dragging, scrolling, etc.; inputting by a stylus; movement of the device; verbal instructions; detected eye movement; inputting biological characteristics; and/or any combination thereof, is optionally used as input corresponding to sub-events defining the event to be identified.

Fig. 2 illustrates a portable multifunction device 100 with a touch screen 112 in accordance with some embodiments. The touch screen optionally displays one or more graphics within the User Interface (UI) 200. In this embodiment, as well as other embodiments described below, a user can select one or more of these graphics by making gestures on the graphics, for example, with one or more fingers 202 (not drawn to scale in the figure) or one or more styluses 203 (not drawn to scale in the figure). In some embodiments, selection of one or more graphics will occur when the user breaks contact with the one or more graphics. In some embodiments, the gesture optionally includes one or more taps, one or more swipes (left to right, right to left, up, and/or down), and/or a rolling of a finger (right to left, left to right, up, and/or down) that has made contact with device 100. In some implementations, or in some cases, inadvertent contact with a graphic does not select the graphic. For example, when the gesture corresponding to the selection is a tap, a swipe gesture that swipes over the application icon optionally does not select the corresponding application.

Device 100 optionally also includes one or more physical buttons, such as a "home" or menu button 204. As previously described, the menu button 204 is optionally used to navigate to any application 136 in a set of applications that are optionally executed on the device 100. Alternatively, in some embodiments, the menu buttons are implemented as soft keys in a GUI displayed on touch screen 112.

In some embodiments, device 100 includes touch screen 112, menu buttons 204, push buttons 206 for powering the device on/off and for locking the device, one or more volume adjustment buttons 208, a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card slot 210, a headset jack 212, and docking/charging external port 124. Pressing the button 206 optionally serves to turn the device on/off by pressing the button and holding the button in a pressed state for a predefined time interval; locking the device by depressing the button and releasing the button before the predefined time interval has elapsed; and/or unlocking the device or initiating an unlocking process. In an alternative embodiment, device 100 also accepts voice input through microphone 113 for activating or deactivating certain functions. Device 100 also optionally includes one or more contact intensity sensors 165 for detecting the intensity of contacts on touch screen 112, and/or one or more tactile output generators 167 for generating tactile outputs for a user of device 100.

Fig. 3 is a block diagram of an exemplary multifunction device with a display and a touch-sensitive surface in accordance with some embodiments. The device 300 need not be portable. In some embodiments, the device 300 is a laptop, desktop, tablet, multimedia player device, navigation device, educational device (such as a child learning toy), gaming system, or control device (e.g., a home controller or industrial controller). Device 300 typically includes one or more processing units (CPUs) 310, one or more network or other communication interfaces 360, memory 370, and one or more communication buses 320 for interconnecting these components. The communication bus 320 optionally includes circuitry (sometimes referred to as a chipset) that interconnects and controls communication between system components. Device 300 includes an input/output (I/O) interface 330 with a display 340, typically a touch screen display. I/O interface 330 also optionally includes a keyboard and/or mouse (or other pointing device) 350 and a touchpad 355, a tactile output generator 357 (e.g., similar to one or more tactile output generators 167 described above with reference to fig. 1A) for generating tactile outputs on device 300, sensors 359 (e.g., optical sensors, acceleration sensors, proximity sensors, touch-sensitive sensors, and/or contact intensity sensors (similar to one or more contact intensity sensors 165 described above with reference to fig. 1A)). Memory 370 includes high speed random access memory, such as DRAM, SRAM, DDR RAM or other random access solid state memory devices; and optionally includes non-volatile memory, such as one or more magnetic disk storage devices, optical disk storage devices, flash memory devices, or other non-volatile solid-state storage devices. Memory 370 optionally includes one or more storage devices located remotely from CPU 310. In some embodiments, memory 370 stores programs, modules, and data structures similar to or a subset of the programs, modules, and data structures stored in memory 102 of portable multifunction device 100 (fig. 1A). Further, memory 370 optionally stores additional programs, modules, and data structures not present in memory 102 of portable multifunction device 100. For example, memory 370 of device 300 optionally stores drawing module 380, presentation module 382, word processing module 384, website creation module 386, disk editing module 388, and/or spreadsheet module 390, while memory 102 of portable multifunction device 100 (FIG. 1A) optionally does not store these modules.

Each of the above elements in fig. 3 is optionally stored in one or more of the previously mentioned memory devices. Each of the above modules corresponds to a set of instructions for performing a function described above. The modules or programs (e.g., sets of instructions) described above need not be implemented as separate software programs, procedures or modules, and thus various subsets of these modules are optionally combined or otherwise rearranged in various embodiments. In some embodiments, memory 370 optionally stores a subset of the modules and data structures described above. Further, memory 370 optionally stores additional modules and data structures not described above.

Attention is now directed to embodiments of user interfaces optionally implemented on, for example, portable multifunction device 100.

Fig. 4A illustrates an exemplary user interface of an application menu on portable multifunction device 100 according to some embodiments. A similar user interface is optionally implemented on device 300. In some embodiments, the user interface 400 includes the following elements, or a subset or superset thereof:

one or more signal strength indicators 402 of one or more wireless communications, such as cellular signals and Wi-Fi signals;

Time 404;

a bluetooth indicator 405;

a battery status indicator 406;

a tray 408 with icons for commonly used applications, such as:

an icon 416 of the telephony module 138 labeled "telephony", the icon 416 optionally including an indicator 414 of the number of missed calls or voice messages;

an icon 418 of the email client module 140 labeled "mail", the icon 418 optionally including an indicator 410 of the number of unread emails;

icon 420 labeled "browser" for browser module 147; and

an icon 422 labeled "iPod" of video and music player module 152 (also referred to as iPod (trademark of Apple inc.) module 152); and

icons for other applications, such as:

icon 424 of IM module 141 labeled "message";

icon 426 of calendar module 148 labeled "calendar";

icon 428 of image management module 144 labeled "photo";

icon 430 of camera module 143 labeled "camera";

icon 432 of online video module 155 labeled "online video";

an icon 434 of the stock market desktop applet 149-2 labeled "stock market";

Icon 436 of map module 154 labeled "map";

icon 438 labeled "weather" for weather desktop applet 149-1;

icon 440 of alarm clock desktop applet 149-4 labeled "clock";

icon 442 labeled "fitness support" for fitness support module 142;

icon 444 of omicron notepad module 153 labeled "notepad"; and

an icon 446 labeled "settings" for the settings application or module that provides access to the settings of the device 100 and its various applications 136.

It should be noted that the icon labels shown in fig. 4A are merely exemplary. For example, icon 422 of video and music player module 152 is labeled "music" or "music player". Other tabs are optionally used for the various application icons. In some embodiments, the label of the respective application icon includes a name of the application corresponding to the respective application icon. In some embodiments, the label of a particular application icon is different from the name of the application corresponding to the particular application icon.

Fig. 4B illustrates an exemplary user interface on a device (e.g., device 300 of fig. 3) having a touch-sensitive surface 451 (e.g., tablet or trackpad 355 of fig. 3) separate from a display 450 (e.g., touch screen display 112). Device 300 also optionally includes one or more contact intensity sensors (e.g., one or more of sensors 359) to detect the intensity of contacts on touch-sensitive surface 451 and/or one or more tactile output generators 357 to generate tactile outputs for a user of device 300.

Although some of the examples below will be given with reference to input on touch screen display 112 (where the touch-sensitive surface and the display are combined), in some embodiments, the device detects input on a touch-sensitive surface that is separate from the display, as shown in fig. 4B. In some implementations, the touch-sensitive surface (e.g., 451 in fig. 4B) has a primary axis (e.g., 452 in fig. 4B) that corresponds to a primary axis (e.g., 453 in fig. 4B) on the display (e.g., 450). In accordance with these embodiments, the device detects contacts (e.g., 460 and 462 in fig. 4B) with the touch-sensitive surface 451 at locations that correspond to respective locations on the display (e.g., in fig. 4B, 460 corresponds to 468 and 462 corresponds to 470). As such, when the touch-sensitive surface (e.g., 451 in fig. 4B) is separated from the display (450 in fig. 4B) of the multifunction device, user inputs (e.g.,

contacts

460 and 462 and their movements) detected by the device on the touch-sensitive surface are used by the device to manipulate the user interface on the display. It should be understood that similar methods are optionally used for the other user interfaces described herein.

Additionally, while the following examples are given primarily with reference to finger inputs (e.g., finger contact, single-finger tap gesture, finger swipe gesture), it should be understood that in some embodiments one or more of these finger inputs are replaced by inputs from another input device (e.g., mouse-based inputs or stylus inputs). For example, the swipe gesture is optionally replaced by a mouse click (e.g., rather than a contact), followed by movement of the cursor along the path of the swipe (e.g., rather than movement of the contact). As another example, a flick gesture is optionally replaced by a mouse click (e.g., instead of detecting a contact, followed by ceasing to detect a contact) while the cursor is over the location of the flick gesture. Similarly, when multiple user inputs are detected simultaneously, it should be understood that multiple computer mice are optionally used simultaneously, or mouse and finger contacts are optionally used simultaneously.

Fig. 5A illustrates an exemplary personal electronic device 500. The device 500 includes a body 502. In some embodiments, device 500 may include some or all of the features described with respect to devices 100 and 300 (e.g., fig. 1A-4B). In some embodiments, the device 500 has a touch-sensitive display screen 504, hereinafter referred to as a touch screen 504. Instead of or in addition to the touch screen 504, the device 500 has a display and a touch-sensitive surface. As with devices 100 and 300, in some embodiments, touch screen 504 (or touch-sensitive surface) optionally includes one or more intensity sensors for detecting the intensity of an applied contact (e.g., touch). One or more intensity sensors of the touch screen 504 (or touch-sensitive surface) may provide output data representing the intensity of a touch. The user interface of device 500 may respond to the touch based on the intensity of the touch, meaning that different intensities of the touch may invoke different user interface operations on device 500.

Exemplary techniques for detecting and processing touch intensity are found, for example, in the following related patent applications: international patent Application No. PCT/US2013/040061, issued to WIPO patent publication No. WO/2013/169849, entitled "Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for Displaying User Interface Objects reforming to an Application", filed on 8.5.2013; and International patent application Ser. No. PCT/US2013/069483, entitled "Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for transiting Between Input to Display Output Relationships", filed 2013, 11/11, published as WIPO patent publication No. WO/2014/105276, each of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.

In some embodiments, the device 500 has one or

more input mechanisms

506 and 508. The input mechanisms 506 and 508 (if included) may be in physical form. Examples of physical input mechanisms include push buttons and rotatable mechanisms. In some embodiments, device 500 has one or more attachment mechanisms. Such attachment mechanisms, if included, may allow for attachment of the device 500 with, for example, a hat, glasses, earrings, necklace, shirt, jacket, bracelet, watchband, bracelet, pants, belt, shoe, purse, backpack, and the like. These attachment mechanisms allow the user to wear the device 500.

Fig. 5B illustrates an exemplary personal electronic device 500. In some embodiments, the apparatus 500 may include some or all of the components described with reference to fig. 1A, 1B, and 3. The device 500 has a bus 512 that operatively couples an I/O portion 514 with one or more computer processors 516 and a memory 518. The I/O portion 514 may be connected to the display 504, which may have a touch sensitive member 522 and optionally an intensity sensor 524 (e.g., a contact intensity sensor). Further, I/O portion 514 may interface with communication unit 530 for receiving application programs and operating system data using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Near Field Communication (NFC), cellular, and/or other wireless communication techniques. Device 500 may include input mechanisms 506 and/or 508. For example, the input mechanism 506 is optionally a rotatable input device or a depressible input device and a rotatable input device. In some examples, the input mechanism 508 is optionally a button.

In some examples, the input mechanism 508 is optionally a microphone. The personal electronic device 500 optionally includes various sensors, such as a GPS sensor 532, an accelerometer 534, an orientation sensor 540 (e.g., a compass), a gyroscope 536, a motion sensor 538, and/or combinations thereof, all of which are operatively connected to the I/O section 514.

The memory 518 of the personal electronic device 500 may include one or more non-transitory computer-readable storage media for storing computer-executable instructions that, when executed by the one or more computer processors 516, may, for example, cause the computer processors to perform the techniques described below, including the

processes

700, 900, and 1100 (fig. 7, 9, and 11). A computer readable storage medium may be any medium that can tangibly contain or store computer-executable instructions for use by or in connection with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. In some examples, the storage medium is a transitory computer-readable storage medium. In some examples, the storage medium is a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium may include, but is not limited to, magnetic storage devices, optical storage devices, and/or semiconductor storage devices. Examples of such storage devices include magnetic disks, optical disks based on CD, DVD, or blu-ray technology, and persistent solid state memory such as flash memory, solid state drives, and the like. The personal electronic device 500 is not limited to the components and configuration of fig. 5B, but may include other components or additional components in a variety of configurations.

As used herein, the term "affordance" refers to a user-interactive graphical user interface object that is optionally displayed on a display screen of device 100, 300, and/or 500 (fig. 1A, 3, and 5A-5B). For example, images (e.g., icons), buttons, and text (e.g., hyperlinks) optionally each constitute an affordance.

As used herein, the term "focus selector" refers to an input element that is used to indicate the current portion of the user interface with which the user is interacting. In some implementations that include a cursor or other position marker, the cursor acts as a "focus selector" such that when an input (e.g., a press input) is detected on a touch-sensitive surface (e.g., touchpad 355 in fig. 3 or touch-sensitive surface 451 in fig. 4B) while the cursor is over a particular user interface element (e.g., a button, window, slider, or other user interface element), the particular user interface element is adjusted in accordance with the detected input. In some implementations that include a touch screen display (e.g., touch-sensitive display system 112 in fig. 1A or touch screen 112 in fig. 4A) that enables direct interaction with user interface elements on the touch screen display, a contact detected on the touch screen serves as a "focus selector" such that when an input (e.g., a press input by the contact) is detected at a location of a particular user interface element (e.g., a button, window, slider, or other user interface element) on the touch screen display, the particular user interface element is adjusted in accordance with the detected input. In some implementations, the focus is moved from one area of the user interface to another area of the user interface without corresponding movement of a cursor or movement of a contact on the touch screen display (e.g., by moving the focus from one button to another using tab or arrow keys); in these implementations, the focus selector moves according to movement of the focus between different regions of the user interface. Regardless of the particular form taken by the focus selector, the focus selector is typically a user interface element (or contact on a touch screen display) that is controlled by the user to deliver the user's intended interaction with the user interface (e.g., by indicating to the device the element with which the user of the user interface desires to interact). For example, upon detection of a press input on a touch-sensitive surface (e.g., a trackpad or touchscreen), the location of a focus selector (e.g., a cursor, contact, or selection box) over a respective button will indicate that the user desires to activate the respective button (as opposed to other user interface elements shown on the device display).

As used in the specification and in the claims, the term "characteristic intensity" of a contact refers to a characteristic of the contact based on one or more intensities of the contact. In some embodiments, the characteristic intensity is based on a plurality of intensity samples. The characteristic intensity is optionally based on a predefined number of intensity samples or a set of intensity samples acquired during a predetermined time period (e.g., 0.05 seconds, 0.1 seconds, 0.2 seconds, 0.5 seconds, 1 second, 2 seconds, 5 seconds, 10 seconds) relative to a predefined event (e.g., after detecting contact, before detecting contact liftoff, before or after detecting contact start movement, before or after detecting contact end, before or after detecting an increase in intensity of contact, and/or before or after detecting a decrease in intensity of contact). The characteristic intensity of the contact is optionally based on one or more of: a maximum value of the intensity of the contact, a mean value of the intensity of the contact, an average value of the intensity of the contact, a value at the top 10% of the intensity of the contact, a half-maximum value of the intensity of the contact, a 90% maximum value of the intensity of the contact, and the like. In some embodiments, the duration of the contact is used in determining the characteristic intensity (e.g., when the characteristic intensity is an average of the intensity of the contact over time). In some embodiments, the characteristic intensity is compared to a set of one or more intensity thresholds to determine whether the user has performed an operation. For example, the set of one or more intensity thresholds optionally includes a first intensity threshold and a second intensity threshold. In this example, a contact whose characteristic intensity does not exceed the first threshold results in a first operation, a contact whose characteristic intensity exceeds the first intensity threshold but does not exceed the second intensity threshold results in a second operation, and a contact whose characteristic intensity exceeds the second threshold results in a third operation. In some embodiments, a comparison between the feature strengths and one or more thresholds is used to determine whether to perform one or more operations (e.g., whether to perform the respective operation or to forgo performing the respective operation) rather than to determine whether to perform the first operation or the second operation.

In some implementations, a portion of the gesture is recognized for determining the feature intensity. For example, the touch-sensitive surface optionally receives a continuous swipe contact that transitions from a starting location and reaches an ending location where the contact intensity increases. In this example, the characteristic intensity of the contact at the end location is optionally based on only a portion of the continuous swipe contact, rather than the entire swipe contact (e.g., only the portion of the swipe contact at the end location). In some embodiments, a smoothing algorithm is optionally applied to the intensity of the swipe contact before determining the characteristic intensity of the contact. For example, the smoothing algorithm optionally includes one or more of: a non-weighted moving average smoothing algorithm, a triangular smoothing algorithm, a median filter smoothing algorithm, and/or an exponential smoothing algorithm. In some cases, these smoothing algorithms eliminate narrow spikes or dips in the intensity of the swipe contact for the purpose of determining the feature intensity.

Contact intensity on the touch-sensitive surface is optionally characterized relative to one or more intensity thresholds, such as a contact detection intensity threshold, a light press intensity threshold, a deep press intensity threshold, and/or one or more other intensity thresholds. In some embodiments, the light press intensity threshold corresponds to an intensity that: at which intensity the device will perform the operations typically associated with clicking a button of a physical mouse or trackpad. In some embodiments, the deep press intensity threshold corresponds to an intensity that: at which intensity the device will perform a different operation than that typically associated with clicking a button of a physical mouse or trackpad. In some embodiments, when a contact is detected whose characteristic intensity is below a light press intensity threshold (e.g., and above a nominal contact detection intensity threshold, a contact below the nominal contact detection intensity threshold is no longer detected), the device will move the focus selector in accordance with movement of the contact on the touch-sensitive surface without performing operations associated with a light press intensity threshold or a deep press intensity threshold. Generally, unless otherwise stated, these intensity thresholds are consistent between different sets of user interface drawings.

Increasing the contact characteristic intensity from an intensity below the light press intensity threshold to an intensity between the light press intensity threshold and the deep press intensity threshold is sometimes referred to as a "light press" input. Increasing the contact characteristic intensity from an intensity below the deep press intensity threshold to an intensity above the deep press intensity threshold is sometimes referred to as a "deep press" input. Increasing the contact characteristic intensity from an intensity below the contact detection intensity threshold to an intensity between the contact detection intensity threshold and the light press intensity threshold is sometimes referred to as detecting a contact on the touch surface. The decrease in the characteristic intensity of the contact from an intensity above the contact detection intensity threshold to an intensity below the contact detection intensity threshold is sometimes referred to as detecting lift-off of the contact from the touch surface. In some embodiments, the contact detection intensity threshold is zero. In some embodiments, the contact detection intensity threshold is greater than zero.

In some embodiments described herein, one or more operations are performed in response to detecting a gesture that includes a respective press input or in response to detecting a respective press input performed with a respective contact (or contacts), wherein the respective press input is detected based at least in part on detecting an increase in intensity of the contact (or contacts) above a press input intensity threshold. In some embodiments, the respective operation is performed in response to detecting an increase in intensity of the respective contact above a press input intensity threshold (e.g., a "down stroke" of the respective press input). In some embodiments, the press input includes an increase in intensity of the respective contact above a press input intensity threshold and a subsequent decrease in intensity of the contact below the press input intensity threshold, and the respective operation is performed in response to detecting a subsequent decrease in intensity of the respective contact below the press input threshold (e.g., an "up stroke" of the respective press input).

In some embodiments, the device employs intensity hysteresis to avoid accidental input sometimes referred to as "jitter," where the device defines or selects a hysteresis intensity threshold having a predefined relationship to the press input intensity threshold (e.g., the hysteresis intensity threshold is X intensity units lower than the press input intensity threshold, or the hysteresis intensity threshold is 75%, 90%, or some reasonable proportion of the press input intensity threshold). Thus, in some embodiments, the press input includes an increase in intensity of the respective contact above a press input intensity threshold and a subsequent decrease in intensity of the contact below a hysteresis intensity threshold corresponding to the press input intensity threshold, and the respective operation is performed in response to detecting a subsequent decrease in intensity of the respective contact below the hysteresis intensity threshold (e.g., an "upstroke" of the respective press input). Similarly, in some embodiments, a press input is detected only when the device detects an increase in contact intensity from an intensity at or below the hysteresis intensity threshold to an intensity at or above the press input intensity threshold and optionally a subsequent decrease in contact intensity to an intensity at or below the hysteresis intensity, and a corresponding operation is performed in response to detecting the press input (e.g., depending on the circumstances, the increase in contact intensity or the decrease in contact intensity).

For ease of explanation, optionally, a description of an operation performed in response to a press input associated with a press input intensity threshold or in response to a gesture that includes a press input is triggered in response to detection of any of the following: the contact intensity increases above the press input intensity threshold, the contact intensity increases from an intensity below the hysteresis intensity threshold to an intensity above the press input intensity threshold, the contact intensity decreases below the press input intensity threshold, and/or the contact intensity decreases below the hysteresis intensity threshold corresponding to the press input intensity threshold. Additionally, in examples in which operations are described as being performed in response to detecting that the intensity of the contact decreases below the press input intensity threshold, the operations are optionally performed in response to detecting that the intensity of the contact decreases below a hysteresis intensity threshold that corresponds to and is less than the press input intensity threshold.

Attention is now directed to embodiments of a user interface ("UI") and associated processes implemented on an electronic device, such as portable multifunction device 100, device 300, or device 500.

Fig. 6A-6S illustrate exemplary user interfaces for scrolling and selecting items, according to some embodiments. The user interfaces in these figures are used to illustrate the processes described below, including the process in FIG. 7.

Fig. 6A-6S illustrate exemplary user inputs and corresponding changes to a user interface (e.g., user interface 602) including a list of items that may be displayed on an electronic device, such as electronic device 600 shown in fig. 6A, having a display 601, in some cases a touch-sensitive display (e.g., 112). It should be understood that the scrolling operation and the selecting operation described herein may be performed in a slightly different manner without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. For example, a scroll operation performed in a direction described herein as an upward direction may generally be performed in a downward direction, and vice versa. Similarly, the vertical scroll direction may be performed horizontally. In addition, a command for changing the selection state of an item from a selected state to a deselected state may generally be executed to change the selection state from an unselected state to a selected state, and vice versa.

As described herein, the user interface 602 is operable in an edit mode and a non-edit mode. Fig. 6A-6C illustrate various scrolling and selecting operations that may be performed when the user interface 602 is in a non-editing mode.

As shown in fig. 6A, the electronic device 600 displays a user interface 602 having a list 604 and a preview pane 606. Device 600 may include one or more features of devices 100, 300, and 500. The list 604 includes an item 608, which in FIG. 6A includes an email in the inbox folder of the mail application program. The preview pane 606 displays a preview of the content of the selected item 608 in the list 604. In FIG. 6A, item 608-1 is selected, as shown by highlight 610 at item 608-1, and a preview of the content of item 608-1 is displayed as preview content 607-1 in preview pane 606. It should be understood that the disclosed embodiments are not limited to email lists, and thus may be implemented in other user interfaces that include lists of items, such as, for example, text messages, photographs, files, or lists of other items.

The user interface 602 includes a header area 605 with an editing affordance 603 that can be selected to transition to an edit mode of an item 608 in the selectable list 604 and optionally can perform an action (e.g., delete, archive, forward, etc.) on the selected item.

In fig. 6A, the electronic device 600 detects an input 612 on the list 604 (e.g., an input from a user of the electronic device). Input 612 is a contact and then an upward movement (e.g., swipe), which is recognized by electronic device 600 as a scroll command. In response to detecting the input 612, the electronic device 600 scrolls the items 608 in the list 604 based on the movement (e.g., direction and magnitude) of the input 612 on the list 604 while maintaining the selection of the item 608-1. In particular, the list 604 scrolls down (e.g., the item 608 moves up in the list 604).

Fig. 6B shows a scrolling list 604 and a scroll bar 614 that is displayed in response to an input 612 and represents a scroll position of the list 604. In some embodiments, the scroll bar 614 is displayed in response to the scroll command and continues for a period of time after the scroll command, and disappears if no further scroll command is received during the period of time. In FIG. 6B, the item 608-1 remains selected and the preview pane 606 maintains the display of the preview content 607-1.

In FIG. 6B, the electronic device 600 detects an input 616 (e.g., a single input flick gesture) on item 608-4. In response, the electronic device 600 selects the item 608-4 and updates the preview pane 606 to display the content 607-4 of the item 608-4 without scrolling the list 604, as shown in FIG. 6C.

In fig. 6C, the electronic device 600 detects an input 618 corresponding to a scroll command. In response, the electronic device 600 scrolls through the list 604, as shown in FIG. 6D. In particular, the input 618 includes a downward movement (e.g., a downward swipe) and the list 604 scrolls upward (e.g., the item 608 moves downward in the list 604).

In fig. 6D, the list 604 has a scroll position in response to the input 618. The electronic device 600 detects an input 620 (e.g., a dual input flick gesture) at the item 608-2 and in response transitions to an edit mode, as shown in FIG. 6E. In some embodiments, electronic device 600 includes a timing threshold for recognizing input 618 as a gesture to enter an edit mode. In some embodiments, the threshold is a non-zero amount of time greater than a threshold amount of time for detecting a different touch gesture (e.g., swipe). The larger threshold distinguishes the command to enter the edit mode from a command for the user to scroll the user interface using two fingers.

FIG. 6E shows the user interface 602 after transitioning to an edit mode in response to input 620. The header area 605 is replaced by a status area 626, which includes replacing the editing affordance 603 with a cancel affordance 624 for exiting the editing mode. When in the edit mode, the user interface 602 also includes action affordances 628-1, 628-2, and 628-3, each corresponding to an action to be performed on the item selected in the list 604. For example, action affordance 628-1 corresponds to an action for marking a selected item, action affordance 628-2 corresponds to an action for moving a selected item, and action affordance 628-3 corresponds to an action for deleting a selected item.

Additionally, a status area 626 is displayed to provide an indication of the number of items selected in the list 604, and the preview pane 606 includes a shading 630 to indicate that the preview pane 606 does not display preview content corresponding to the item 608 selected in the edit mode. In some implementations, the glyph shadow 630 has a translucent appearance over the preview content previously displayed when entering the editing mode.

When entering the edit mode, the electronic device 600 also updates the item 608 to display a selection indicator affordance 622. Displaying the selection indicator affordance 622 provides an indication that the user interface 602 is in an editing mode. Further, the separate selection indicator affordances each provide an indication of a selected state of an item on which the selection indicator affordance is displayed. Accordingly, the corresponding item 608 is selected or deselected by changing the state of its corresponding selection indicator affordance 622. For example, when entering the edit mode in response to the input 620 on the item 608-2, the electronic device 600 displays the selection indicator affordance 622, including the selection indicator affordance 622-2 on the item 608-2, wherein the selection indicator affordance 622-2 has a selected state indicating that the item 608-2 was selected when entering the edit mode (e.g., the selection indicator affordance 622-2 includes a check mark to indicate the selected state).

The selection indicator affordance 622 typically alternates between a selected state and an unselected state (or deselected state) in response to a detected input. For example, in some embodiments, if the selection indicator affordance has a selected state, an input to change the selected state of the selection indicator affordance will cause the electronic device to change the selection indicator affordance to an unselected state or an deselected state. Alternatively, if the selection indicator affordance has an unselected state, an input that changes the selection state of the selection indicator affordance will cause the electronic device to change the selection indicator affordance to a selected state. However, in some embodiments, when the received input corresponds to a command to transition the selection indicator affordance to a current/existing state of the selection indicator affordance, the selection indicator affordance does not change state in response to the input. For example, if the selection indicator affordance indicates that it has currently been selected, and a "select all" command is received (e.g., see fig. 8M-8N), the selection indicator affordance remains in the selected state, rather than switching to the unselected state. Similarly, if the selection indicator affordance currently has an unselected state, a command to transition the selection indicator affordance to the unselected state (e.g., see FIG. 8J) does not change the state of the selection indicator affordance to the selected state. Instead, the selection indicator affordance remains unselected.

Referring now to FIG. 6E, the user interface 602 illustrates an item 608-6 that includes a selection indicator affordance 622-6 having an unselected state (e.g., the selection indicator affordance 622-6 does not include a check mark). The electronic device 600 detects the input 632 on the item 608-6. In particular, the input 632 is a single input gesture (e.g., a tap gesture) located on a portion of the item 608-6 other than the selection indicator affordance 622-6. In response, the electronic device 600 changes the selection status of the item 608-6 to a selected status, updates the selection indicator affordance 622-6 to represent the selection, and updates the status area 626 to indicate that two items (e.g., 608-2 and 608-6) are selected, as shown in FIG. 6F.

In FIG. 6F, the electronic device 600 detects an input 634 (e.g., a single input flick gesture) on the selection indicator affordance 622-5 of the item 608-5 and, in response, changes the selection state of the item 608-5 to a selected state, updates the selection indicator affordance 622-5 to the selected state, and updates the status area 626 to indicate that three items (e.g., 608-2, 608-5, and 608-6) are selected, as shown in FIG. 6G.

In FIG. 6G, the electronic device 600 detects the input 636 on the selection indicator affordance 622-4 of the item 608-4. In particular, the input 636 is a dual-input gesture (e.g., a dual-input flick gesture) located on the item 608-4. In response, the electronic device 600 changes the selection state of the item 608-4 to a selected state, updates the selection indicator affordance 622-4 to the selected state, and updates the status area 626 to indicate that four items (e.g., 608-2, 608-4, 608-5, and 608-6) are selected, as shown in FIG. 6H.

Fig. 6E-6H illustrate that various items 608 can be selected in the edit mode in a variety of ways. For example, each item may be selected via a single-input or dual-input flick gesture on the respective item, or by selecting a selection indicator affordance of the respective item. Additionally, when the user interface is not in the edit mode, a dual input flick gesture on the corresponding item causes the user interface to enter the edit mode and select the item on which the dual input flick gesture is located.

It should be noted that the electronic device has a different response to the detected input depending on whether the user interface is operating in an editing mode or a non-editing mode. For example, an item selected in the edit mode is selected without automatically performing an action on the selected item (other than visually indicating that the item was selected). Conversely, the selected item has an action that is automatically performed on the corresponding item when the user interface is not in the edit mode. For example, a preview of the content of the selected item is displayed in the preview pane 606. As another example, multiple items may be simultaneously selected in edit mode, while only one item may be selected at a single time when the user interface is not in edit mode. As a further example, certain gestures in the non-editing mode cause the electronic device 600 to scroll through the list 604, while such gestures may cause the electronic device 600 to select the item 608 while in the editing mode. Details of such gestures are provided in more detail below.

Referring now to FIG. 6H, the electronic device 600 detects an input 638 on the list 604 at a location other than the location on the item that the selection indicator is representable (e.g., a single-input swipe gesture). In response, the electronic device 600 scrolls the list 604 without selecting additional items (the previously selected items 608-2, 608-4, 608-5, and 608-6 remain selected), as shown in FIG. 6I. In some embodiments, the status region 626 contracts in response to an upward movement of the input 638, as shown in fig. 6I.

In FIG. 6I, the electronic device 600 detects an input 640 (e.g., a swipe gesture) on the indicator affordances 622-7 to 622-9 that selects the respective item 608-7 to 608-9. In response, the electronic device 600 selects items 608-7 through 608-9, and the status area 626 is updated to indicate that seven items 608 were selected, as shown in FIG. 6J.

As described above, the selection indicator affordance may alternate states in response to various gestures. Thus, a gesture on a selection indicator affordance may select or deselect one or more selection indicator affordances depending on the current state of the selection indicator affordance. For example, in FIG. 6I, the input 640 causes the selection indicator affordance 622-7 through 622-9 to transition from the unselected state to the selected state (e.g., thereby selecting the corresponding item 608-7 through 608-9). However, if the selection indicator affordances 622-7 through 622-9 were selected prior to detecting the input 640, the electronic device 600 will have changed the selection indicator affordances 622-7 through 622-9 to the unselected state (e.g., thereby deselecting the corresponding items 608-7 through 608-9). Such a change in state will apply even if the gesture used to change state is a different gesture. For example, FIGS. 6K-6L illustrate embodiments in which a selected indicator affordance is deselected in response to an input 642 on an item 608-4 through 608-6.

As shown in FIG. 6K, the input 642 is a dual-input gesture (e.g., a dual-input swipe; a dual-input drag) with movement across the items 608-6 through 608-4 (e.g., the input need not be on the respective selection indicator affordances 622-6 through 622-4). In response, the electronic device 600 deselects items 608-6, 608-5, and 608-4, as shown in FIG. 6L. In some embodiments, electronic device 600 selects or deselects item 608 when the dual-input gesture includes a portion of the gesture that is stationary for a threshold period of time (e.g., a dual-input tap-and-hold) followed by a second portion of the gesture that includes movement across dual inputs of the respective item (e.g., a drag of the dual input). In some embodiments, when the dual-input gesture does not include a first portion that is stationary for a threshold period of time (e.g., the dual-input gesture is a double-finger swipe gesture), the electronic device 600 scrolls the list 604 in response to the dual-input gesture.

In FIG. 6L, the status area 626 indicates that four items 608 are selected (e.g., items 608-2 and 608-7 through 608-9) and that the electronic device 600 detects an input 644 (e.g., a single input gesture; a tap) on an action affordance 628-3. In response, the electronic device 600 performs a delete action on the selected item while taking no action on the unselected items, and exits the editing mode.

FIG. 6M illustrates an electronic device 600 displaying a user interface 602 in a non-editing mode and having items 608-2 and 608-7 through 608-9 deleted from a list 604. Thus, the item 608 no longer includes the selection indicator affordance 622, and the glyph shadow 630 is no longer displayed on the preview pane 606. Additionally, the status area 626 is not displayed, the action affordances 628-1 through 628-3 are no longer displayed, and the cancel affordance 624 is replaced with the edit affordance 603.

In FIG. 6M, the electronic device 600 detects an input 646 (e.g., a dual input flick gesture) on item 608-1 and, in response, re-enters the editing mode and selects item 608-1 (showing the selection indicator affordance 622-1 having a selected state), as shown in FIG. 6N.

In FIG. 6O, the electronic device 600 detects a continuous selection indicator affordance 648 (e.g., a single-input swipe gesture) of the respective item 608-3 through 608-6 on the 622-3 through 622-6. The indicator affordances 622-3 through 622-6 are then shown as selected in FIG. 6P, and the status area 626 is updated to indicate that five items are selected.

In FIG. 6P, the electronic device 600 detects an input 650 (e.g., a dual input flick gesture) on the item 608-6 and deselects the item 608-6 (e.g., deselect the indicator affordance 622-6), as shown in FIG. 6Q. Status area 626 is updated in fig. 6Q to indicate that four items are selected.

In FIG. 6Q, the electronic device 600 detects inputs 652 (e.g., single input swipe gestures) on the selection indicator affordances 622-5 through 622-3 and then deselects those selection indicator affordances, as shown in FIG. 6R. Status area 626 is updated in fig. 6R to indicate that an item is selected.

In some implementations, the electronic device 600 exits the editing mode in response to deselecting the item originally selected when entering the editing mode (e.g., the item on which a dual input flick gesture (e.g., input 646 in fig. 6M) was detected in the non-editing mode in order to enter the editing mode). Thus, as shown in FIGS. 6R and 6S, the electronic device 600 detects an input 654 (e.g., a single input flick gesture) on the item 608-1. In response to detecting the input 654, the electronic device deselects the item 608-1 and exits the editing mode, as shown in FIG. 6S. The input (e.g., 608-1) for deselecting the item selected upon entering the edit mode may be an input other than a single input gesture as long as the input is an input for deselecting the corresponding item. For example, the input (e.g., input 654) may alternatively be a dual input flick gesture or a deselection of the indicator affordance 622-1. In some embodiments, the electronic device 600 exits the editing mode upon deselecting the item (e.g., 608-1) selected upon entering the editing mode, even if other items in the list are selected upon deselecting the corresponding item (e.g., 608-1).

FIG. 7 is a flow diagram illustrating a method for selecting and scrolling items using an electronic device, according to some embodiments. Method 700 is performed at a device (e.g., 100, 300, 500, 600) having a display and a touch-sensitive surface (e.g., 112). Some operations in method 700 are optionally combined, the order of some operations is optionally changed, and some operations are optionally omitted.

As described below, the method 700 provides an intuitive way to selectively enter an edit mode and edit an item in the edit mode. The method reduces the cognitive burden of the user when editing the project, thereby creating a more effective human-computer interface. For battery-driven computing devices, users are enabled to enter an edit mode and edit items more quickly and more efficiently save power and increase the time interval between battery charges.

An electronic device (e.g., 600) having a display (e.g., 601) and a touch-sensitive surface (e.g., 601) (e.g., 112) displays (702), via the display, a user interface (602) that includes a plurality of items (608) (e.g., graphical objects, such as, for example, messages (e.g., emails, text messages), pictures, files, and so forth). In some embodiments, the plurality of items are presented in a scrollable user interface, such as, for example, a list (604).

When the user interface is in a first mode of operation (e.g., a normal or non-editing mode in which items are not selectable and a particular editing function (e.g., 628-1, 628-2, 628-3) (e.g., copy, delete, forward, archive, move, copy, etc.) is not enabled), the electronic device detects (704) a first input (e.g., 616) (e.g., a single input flick gesture) (e.g., 620) (e.g., a dual input flick gesture including input of two simultaneous flick gestures) (e.g., detects a first input at a location on the display and/or touch-sensitive surface corresponding to a location of one of the items) at a location on the user interface (e.g., 602) corresponding to a first item (e.g., 608-4) (e.g., 608-2) of the plurality of items (e.g., 608), the first input includes a respective number of contacts (e.g., input 616 includes one contact on the touch-sensitive surface) (e.g., input 620 includes two contacts on the touch-sensitive surface).

In response to (706) detecting the first user input: in accordance with a determination that the first input (e.g., 616/620) is a stationary input (e.g., an input that does not move across the display and/or touch-sensitive surface) having a first number of contacts (e.g., 616) (e.g., a single-finger tap input), the electronic device performs (708) an action associated with the first item (e.g., 608-4) (e.g., opens the item, views the content of the item, or performs an editing function on the item) (e.g., in fig. 6C, item 608-4 is selected and preview pane 604-4 displays a preview of the content of item 608-4).

In response to (706) detecting the first user input: in accordance with a determination that the first input (e.g., 620) is a stationary input having a second number of contacts (e.g., 620 is a dual input gesture) different from the first number of contacts (e.g., a two-finger tap gesture), the electronic device switches (710) the user interface (e.g., 602) from a first mode of operation to a second mode of operation (e.g., an edit mode in which the item is selectable and a particular edit function (e.g., 628-1, 628-2, 628-3) is enabled for performing a function on the selected item) without performing an action associated with the first item (e.g., 608-2) (and optionally selecting the first item in the edit mode for a future action). For example, in FIG. 6E, the user interface 602 transitioned to an edit mode, but the preview pane 606 still displayed the content of item 608-4, indicating that no action was performed on item 608-2 (e.g., previewing the content). In some embodiments, when the second mode is enabled, the items (e.g., 608) are selectable (e.g., simultaneous or sequential selection of multiple items). In some embodiments, items are considered selectable when they can be visually modified individually without automatically performing actions on the visually modified items, such as opening the items, viewing the contents of the items, or performing editing functions on the items. For example, when an item is highlighted, the item is selected, or some other visual indicator is displayed for the item (e.g., the selection indicator affordance 622 is selected), but no action is automatically performed on the item. In some embodiments, the selected item (e.g., 608-2 in fig. 6E) remains selected (e.g., visually modified) until an action is initiated (e.g., by a subsequent user input) with respect to the item, such as deselecting (not selecting) the item (e.g., see fig. 6K), exiting the editing mode, or performing an editing function on the selected item (e.g., see fig. 6L and 6M). In some embodiments, when an item is not selected (no action is performed on the item), the item returns to the visual state of the item before being visually modified. In some embodiments, an item is indicated as being selectable by displaying a selection indicator affordance (e.g., 622) that can be toggled between a selected state and a deselected (unselected) state to indicate a selected state and a deselected state of the item. Switching the user interface from the first mode of operation to the second mode of operation without performing an action associated with the first item when the first input is a stationary input having a second number of contacts different from the first number of contacts allows a user to quickly and easily switch from the first mode to the second mode without having to select a series of user interface objects, thereby reducing the number of inputs required to switch modes. In addition, this provides the user with additional control options (e.g., for switching to the second mode) without having to confuse the user interface with additional displayed controls. These benefits enhance the operability of the device and make the user-device interface more efficient (e.g., by helping the user provide appropriate input and reducing user error in operating/interacting with the device), which additionally reduces power usage and extends the battery life of the device by enabling the user to use the device more quickly and efficiently.

In some embodiments, switching the user interface (e.g., 602) from the first mode of operation to the second mode of operation without performing the action associated with the first item further comprises selecting the first item of the plurality of items (e.g., 608) (e.g., see selection of item 608-2 in fig. 6E). Automatically selecting the first item when switching from the first mode to the second mode allows the user to simultaneously select the first item when entering the second mode without having to select a series of user interface objects to make the selection, thereby reducing the number of inputs required to select the item in the second mode. In addition, this provides the user with additional control options (e.g., for selecting items when entering the second mode) without having to confuse the user interface with additional displayed controls. These benefits enhance the operability of the device and make the user-device interface more efficient (e.g., by helping the user provide appropriate input and reducing user error in operating/interacting with the device), which additionally reduces power usage and extends the battery life of the device by enabling the user to use the device more quickly and efficiently.

In some embodiments, when the electronic device is in the second mode of operation, the electronic device detects a third input (e.g., 654) corresponding to a request to deselect the selected first item (e.g., see deselection of item 608-1 in fig. 6R). In some embodiments, in response to detecting the third input, the electronic device deselects the selected first item (e.g., 608-1) (e.g., switches the first item from a selected state to a deselected (unselected) state) and switches the user interface (e.g., 602) from the second mode of operation to the first mode of operation (e.g., see fig. 6R and 6S). In some embodiments, the third input (e.g., 654) is a stationary input detected at a location corresponding to a selection user interface object indicating that the first item was selected (e.g., a selection indicator affordance (e.g., selection indicator affordance 622-1) associated with (e.g., particularly associated with) the first item). In some embodiments, the third input is a stationary input (e.g., a single input gesture, such as input 654, or a dual input gesture, such as input 650) detected on the respective item (e.g., item 608-1 as shown in FIG. 6R). Deselecting the selected first item and switching the user interface from the second mode to the first mode in response to detecting an input corresponding to a request to deselect the first item in the second mode allows a user to quickly and easily switch from the second mode back to the first mode without having to select a series of user interface objects, thereby reducing the number of inputs required to return to the first mode. Additionally, this provides the user with additional control options (e.g., for switching from the second mode to the first mode) without cluttering the user interface with additional displayed controls. These benefits enhance the operability of the device and make the user-device interface more efficient (e.g., by helping the user provide appropriate input and reducing user error in operating/interacting with the device), which additionally reduces power usage and extends the battery life of the device by enabling the user to use the device more quickly and efficiently.

In some embodiments, switching the user interface from the first mode of operation to the second mode of operation further includes displaying, for each item of the plurality of items (e.g., 608), a selection user interface object (e.g., 622) (e.g., a selection indicator affordance) indicating a selection state of the item (e.g., updating each item to include a selection indicator affordance indicating a selected state (selected/deselected state) of the respective item). For example, in FIG. 6E, when switching to edit mode, a selection indicator affordance 622 is displayed. This provides a visual indication to the user that the user interface (e.g., 602) has switched from the first mode of operation to the second mode of operation. Providing improved visual feedback to the user enhances the operability of the device and makes the user-device interface more efficient (e.g., by helping the user provide suitable input and reducing user error in operating/interacting with the device), which in turn reduces power usage and extends the battery life of the device by enabling the user to use the device more quickly and efficiently.

In some embodiments, the electronic device detects a fourth input (e.g., 640) (e.g., a single-input drag gesture; a drag gesture using one finger) at a location corresponding to selection of a user interface object (e.g., 622-7) (e.g., an affordance), the fourth input including a first number of contacts (e.g., one contact). In some embodiments, in response to detecting the fourth input (e.g., 640) and in accordance with a determination that the fourth input includes movement of the first number of contacts across a plurality of selection user interface objects (e.g., selection indicator affordances 622-7 to 622-9) associated with a subset of the plurality of items (e.g., items 608-7 to 608-9), the electronic device selects (e.g., deselects) the subset of the plurality of items. In some embodiments, selecting (or deselecting) the subset of the plurality of items includes modifying an appearance of the plurality of selection user interface objects associated with the subset of the plurality of items (e.g., changing a selection indicator affordance from an unselected state to a selected state or from a selected state to a deselected state) without performing an action associated with the subset of the plurality of items (e.g., see fig. 6J). When the fourth input includes movement of the first number of contacts across the plurality of selection user interface objects associated with the plurality of items, selecting the subset of items allows the user to quickly and easily select the plurality of items in the second mode without having to select a series of user interface objects, thereby reducing the number of inputs required to select the items in the second mode. In addition, this provides the user with additional control options (e.g., for selecting items in the second mode) without having to confuse the user interface with additional displayed controls. These benefits enhance the operability of the device and make the user-device interface more efficient (e.g., by helping the user provide appropriate input and reducing user error in operating/interacting with the device), which additionally reduces power usage and extends the battery life of the device by enabling the user to use the device more quickly and efficiently.

In some embodiments, after switching the user interface from the first mode of operation to the second mode of operation, the electronic device detects movement of the first input (e.g., 642) from a location corresponding to the first item (e.g., 608-6) to a location corresponding to a third item (e.g., 608-4) of the plurality of items (e.g., 608). In some embodiments, movement of the first input from the first item to the third item includes movement across one or more items (e.g., 608-5) positioned between the first item and the third item. In some embodiments, in response to detecting movement of the first input from the location corresponding to the first item to the location corresponding to the third item of the plurality of items: in accordance with a determination that the first input satisfies a first set of criteria that includes a requirement that the second number of contacts are stationary for a predetermined amount of time (e.g., a non-zero threshold amount of time) before moving to a location corresponding to the third item in order to satisfy the first set of criteria, the electronic device selects (or deselects) the third item (e.g., 608-4) (e.g., does not perform an action associated with the third item). In some embodiments, the first item and the third item are separated by a plurality of items of the plurality of items, and an item between the first item and the third item is selected (or deselected) when the first input moves from the first item to the third item (e.g., an item is selected when the first input moves over each item). For example, in FIG. 6K, input 642 is detected at item 608-6 and moved across item 608-5 to item 608-4. Items 608-4 through 608-6 are selected, so if input 642 meets the first set of criteria, items 608-4 through 608-6 change state (e.g., become deselected), as shown in FIG. 6K. When the first input includes a second number of contacts that are stationary for a predetermined amount of time before moving to the third item, selecting the third item allows the user to selectively scroll or select multiple items with a single gesture without having to select a series of user interface objects by simply controlling whether the contacts are stationary for a threshold amount of time before moving, thereby reducing the number of inputs required to selectively select or scroll items in the second mode. Additionally, this provides the user with additional control options without cluttering the user interface with additional displayed controls. These benefits enhance the operability of the device and make the user-device interface more efficient (e.g., by helping the user provide appropriate input and reducing user error in operating/interacting with the device), which additionally reduces power usage and extends the battery life of the device by enabling the user to use the device more quickly and efficiently.

In some embodiments, in response to detecting movement of the first input (e.g., 642) from the location corresponding to the first item to the location corresponding to the third item of the plurality of items: in accordance with a determination that the first input does not satisfy the first set of criteria (e.g., the second number of contacts are not stationary for a predetermined amount of time), the electronic device scrolls (e.g., scrolls based on the direction and magnitude of movement of the first input) the plurality of items. When the first input does not satisfy the first set of criteria, scrolling the plurality of items allows a user to selectively scroll or select the plurality of items with a single gesture without having to select a series of user interface objects by simply controlling whether the contact is stationary for a threshold amount of time before moving, thereby reducing the number of inputs required to selectively select or scroll items in the second mode. Additionally, this provides the user with additional control options without cluttering the user interface with additional displayed controls. These benefits enhance the operability of the device and make the user-device interface more efficient (e.g., by helping the user provide appropriate input and reducing user error in operating/interacting with the device), which additionally reduces power usage and extends the battery life of the device by enabling the user to use the device more quickly and efficiently.

When the electronic device (e.g., 600) is in the second mode of operation, the electronic device detects (712) a second input (e.g., 632 or 634) (e.g., a single input tap gesture) (e.g., an input comprising but a tap gesture) at a location on the display (e.g., 601) (e.g., on the display and/or the touch-sensitive surface) that corresponds to a second item (e.g., 608-6 or 608-5) of the plurality of items (e.g., 608), the second input comprising a first number of contacts (e.g., one contact on the touch-sensitive surface). In some embodiments, the location on the display (e.g., 601) corresponding to the second item of the plurality of items is a location of a selection user interface object associated with the second item (e.g., a selection indicator affordance 622-5 corresponding to item 608-5).

In response to detecting the second input, the electronic device selects (714) a second item (e.g., 608-6 or 608-5) without performing an action associated with the second item (e.g., indicating selection of the respective item by visually modifying the item or a portion of the item (e.g., selecting 622-5 for the item 608-5) without automatically performing an action on the item, such as opening the item, viewing the content of the item, or performing an editing function on the item). For example, in FIGS. 6F and 6G, item 608-5 is selected in response to selecting input 634 on indicator affordance 622-5. Selecting the second item in response to the second input without performing an action associated with the second item allows the user to quickly and easily select multiple items in the second mode without having to select a series of user interface objects, thereby reducing the number of inputs required to select items in the second mode. In addition, this provides the user with additional control options (e.g., for selecting items in the second mode) without having to confuse the user interface with additional displayed controls. These benefits enhance the operability of the device and make the user-device interface more efficient (e.g., by helping the user provide appropriate input and reducing user error in operating/interacting with the device), which additionally reduces power usage and extends the battery life of the device by enabling the user to use the device more quickly and efficiently.

In some embodiments, when the user interface is in the second mode of operation, and when the first item and the second item are selected and the fourth item is not selected (e.g., in fig. 6L, items 608-7 and 608-8 are selected and item 608-6 is not selected), the electronic device detects a request (e.g., input 644 on action affordance 628-3) to perform an action on the selected item of the plurality of items (e.g., open the item, view the content of the item, or perform an editing function on the item (e.g., copy, drag/move, delete, forward, archive, copy, etc.)). In some embodiments, in response to detecting the request, the electronic device performs an action on a first item and a second item of the plurality of items (e.g., performs an action on the first item and the second item simultaneously) without performing an action on a fourth item. For example, as shown in FIG. 6L and FIG. 6M, items 608-7 and 608-8 are deleted, while item 608-6 is not deleted.

In some embodiments, when the user interface is in the second mode of operation, the electronic device detects a fifth input (e.g., 636) (e.g., a dual-input tap gesture) (e.g., an input comprising two simultaneous tap gestures) at a location on the display (e.g., on the display and/or the touch-sensitive surface) that corresponds to a fifth item (e.g., 608-4) of the plurality of items, the fifth input comprising a second number of contacts (e.g., two contacts). In some embodiments, in response to detecting the fifth input, the electronic device selects the fifth item without performing an action associated with the fifth item (e.g., in fig. 6H, item 608-4 is selected).

In some embodiments, the electronic device (e.g., 600) detects a sixth input (e.g., 638 or 612) that includes movement of a first number of contacts (e.g., a drag gesture) (e.g., a single-finger drag gesture) (e.g., when the user interface is in the first mode of operation or the second mode of operation). In some embodiments, in response to detecting the sixth input: in accordance with a determination that the user interface (e.g., 602) is in the first mode of operation and that movement of the first number of contacts begins at a location on the plurality of items (e.g., in fig. 6A, an input 612 is detected on an item 608) (e.g., any location on the plurality of items), the electronic device scrolls the plurality of items based on the movement (e.g., based on a direction and/or magnitude of the movement) of the first number of contacts (e.g., see fig. 6B). In some embodiments, in response to detecting the sixth input: in accordance with a determination that the user interface (e.g., 602) is in the second mode of operation and that movement of the first number of contacts begins at a location on the plurality of items other than a location corresponding to the selection of the user interface object (e.g., the selection affordance) (e.g., in fig. 6H, an input 638 is detected at a location on the item 608 other than the selection indicator affordance 622), the electronic device scrolls the plurality of items (e.g., 608) based on the movement (e.g., based on a direction and/or magnitude of the movement) of the first number of contacts (e.g., see fig. 6I). In some embodiments, when the user interface is in the first mode of operation, a sixth input is detected at any location on the plurality of items (e.g., the sixth input originates at any location on the plurality of items), the sixth input causes the plurality of items to be scrolled. In some embodiments, when the user interface is in the second mode of operation, if a sixth input is detected at a location on the plurality of items other than the location of the selection affordance (e.g., the sixth input begins at a location on the plurality of items other than the location of the selection affordance), the sixth input causes the plurality of items to scroll; otherwise, if the sixth input begins at the location of the selection affordance, the sixth input causes the selection/deselection of the item corresponding to the selection affordance contacted by the sixth input (e.g., as shown in fig. 6I and 6J).

It should be noted that the details of the process described above with respect to method 700 (e.g., fig. 7) also apply in a similar manner to the methods described below. For example,

methods

900 and 1100 optionally include one or more features of the various methods described above with reference to method 700. For example, the editing mode may be exited by deselecting the item selected upon entry into the editing mode. For the sake of brevity, these details are not repeated in the following.

Fig. 8A-8R illustrate exemplary user interfaces for scrolling and selecting items, including scrolling to select items, according to some embodiments. The user interfaces in these figures are used to illustrate the processes described below, including the process in FIG. 9.

As shown in FIG. 8A, the list 604 includes an item 608, and the preview pane 606 displays preview content 607-1 of the selected item 608-1. The electronic device 600 detects an input 802 (e.g., a dual input flick gesture) on an item 608-4. In response, the electronic device 600 transitions the user interface 602 to the edit mode, as shown in FIG. 8B, including displaying a selection indicator affordance 622-4 that is selected to indicate selection of the item 608-4 in the edit mode.

In FIG. 8C, the electronic device 600 detects an input 804 (e.g., a single input flick gesture) on the selection indicator affordance 622-5 to select the item 608-5.

Fig. 8D-8G illustrate exemplary embodiments in which the electronic device 600 performs automatic scrolling and selection of multiple items 608 in response to a single input (e.g., 806) held on the display 601. In some implementations, the automatic scrolling and selection behavior described below is triggered based on the location at which the input (e.g., 806) is detected. For example, in some embodiments, automatic scrolling and selection occurs when an input is detected on a selection affordance for an item that is the last displayed item in the list (e.g., a fully displayed item). In some embodiments, automatic scrolling and selection occurs when an input is detected in a region near an edge of the display 601. The automatic scrolling and selection behavior reduces the number of inputs required to perform scrolling and selection operations, thereby enhancing operability of the electronic device and making the user interface more efficient (e.g., by helping the user provide appropriate inputs and reducing user errors in operating/interacting with the device), which additionally reduces power usage and extends battery life of the device by enabling the user to use the device more quickly and efficiently.

In FIG. 8D, the electronic device 600 detects an input 806 (e.g., a single input tap and hold gesture) on the selection indicator affordance 622-6 to select the item 608-6. Item 608-6 is the last item displayed in list 604 (e.g., the last item in list 604 that is fully displayed on the screen). The electronic device 600 continues to detect input 806, which is stationary input that has been held for a period of time. When the input 806 is held for longer than a threshold period of time (e.g., a threshold greater than zero) (e.g., a threshold greater than an amount of time for detecting a tap input), the electronic device 600 begins to automatically scroll the items 608 without detecting any additional input from the user. This scrolling behavior is illustrated in fig. 8E to 8F. Scrolling continues as long as input 806 is detected (or, in some embodiments, until the end of the scrollable list is reached).

In addition to scrolling the items 608 for the duration of the input 806, the electronic device 600 selects each newly displayed item as it scrolls up the list to the location of the input 806. For example, in FIG. 8D, the item 608-7 partially leaves the screen display with the selection indicator affordance 622-7 in an unselected state. While holding the input 806, the electronic device 600 scrolls the item 608-7 up in the list 604 and selects the selection indicator affordance 622-7 when the displayed position of the item reaches the position of the input 806, as shown in FIG. 8E. As a result of the scrolling, the item 608-8 partially leaves the screen display with the selection indicator affordance 622-8 in an unselected state.

As shown in FIG. 8F, automatic scrolling and selection continues while the input 806 is held, thereby resulting in selection of the items 608-8 and 608-9 (e.g., via selection of the selection indicator affordances 622-8 and 622-9), and the item 608-10 and the selection indicator affordance 622-10 having an unselected state are partially displayed.

In fig. 8G, the electronic device 600 detects termination of the input 806 and, in response, terminates the auto-scroll and select behavior.

Fig. 8G-8J illustrate embodiments in which the electronic device 600 changes the selection state of a plurality of items by detecting selection/deselection of a first item, followed by a subsequent item being changed by a scroll command while maintaining an input to change the selection state of the first item (in some embodiments, the scroll command is received prior to the input to select/deselect the first item). In some embodiments, the resulting selection state of the subsequent item is determined based on the changed selection state of the first item. For example, if the first item changes from the selected state to the deselected state, the subsequent items transition to the deselected state (or remain deselected/unselected if these subsequent items are already in the deselected/unselected state). Conversely, if the first item changes from an unselected state to a selected state, subsequent items transition to the selected state (or remain selected if these subsequent items are already in the selected state).

In FIG. 8G, the electronic device 600 detects the input 808 (e.g., a single input touch and hold gesture) located at the selection indicator affordance 622-6 of the item 608-6 and, in response, deselects the item 608-6, as shown in FIG. 8H. The electronic device continues to detect input 808 and then input 810, the input 810 being a scroll command (e.g., a single input scroll gesture).

In response to input 810, electronic device 600 scrolls list 604 and deselects items (e.g., items 608-5 and 608-4) as the items scroll under input 808 that remains on display 601. Because the item 608-6 changes from the selected state to the deselected state in response to the input 808, items that contact the input 808 transition (while scrolling) to the deselected state (or remain deselected if the item has been deselected (see, e.g., FIG. 8J). As shown in FIGS. 8H and 8I, the selection indicator affordances 622-4 and 622-5 scroll under the input 808 and are deselected as these selection indicators affordances intersect the location of the input 808, which remains stationary on the display 601.

In fig. 8J, the electronic device 600 no longer detects the input 810 (e.g., a scroll command), but the list of items continues to scroll due to inertia in response to the input 810. As the items in the list continue to scroll (intersecting input 808), the items are deselected. Likewise, the item is deselected because the state of the first changed item was changed to the deselected state (e.g., item 608-6 was deselected in response to input 808 in FIG. 8G). As shown in FIG. 8J, the selection indicator affordance 622-3 for the item 608-3 scrolls under the input 808 without changing the selection state. This is because the selection indicator enables the 622-3 to be in the deselected state. Thus, the selection indicator affordance 622-3 remains in the deselected state without changing the selection state.

In some implementations, a scroll command (e.g., 810) can be detected prior to the first selection input (e.g., 808). For example, an input is received to scroll the list, then the device detects the selection input, and as the items scroll under the selection input, the items change selection state while the selection input remains on the display.

In some implementations, the scroll command (e.g., 810) may include a series of scroll commands such that the list of items scrolls at an accelerated speed while the input 808 is held on the display 601 to select or deselect items that scroll under the input (e.g., 808).

The scrolling and selecting/deselecting operations shown in fig. 8G-8J allow a user to accurately select/deselect a large number of items in a list in a short amount of time using a short series of inputs, which cannot be achieved by a swipe or other selection method. For example, selecting the all-commands makes the aforementioned scrolling and selecting/deselecting operations less precise, because selecting the all-commands does not allow the user to specify which items should be selected/deselected. The swipe command cannot be performed to select a large number of items as fast as the scroll command because the swipe gesture is limited by the length of the displayed list of items, whereas scrolling with selection/deselection moves the list of items (e.g., at a faster rate than the user can swipe). Thus, the aforementioned scrolling with selection/deselection allows items to be selected/deselected faster and more accurately than other methods. Furthermore, because fewer gestures are used with scrolling of a select/deselect operation than such other operations, the foregoing techniques reduce the number of inputs required to select a large list of items, thereby saving computational resources and battery power.

Fig. 8K-8O illustrate an embodiment for selecting a set of intermediate items 608 in the list 604. In this embodiment, the electronic device 600 detects a tap input on a first item to select the first item, then detects a tap and hold input on a second item, and displays: 1) an option to select all items in the list, and 2) an option to select the second item and items between the first item and the second item (e.g., intermediate items). In some embodiments, the following steps may be performed in a similar manner to deselect a set of intermediate items (or to deselect all items).

In FIG. 8K, the electronic device 600 detects an input 812 (e.g., a single input flick gesture) on item 608-3 and, in response, selects item 608-3, as shown in FIG. 8L.

In FIG. 8L, the electronic device 600 detects an input 814 on item 608-6 (e.g., a single input tap and hold gesture). Input 814 is a tap and hold input. When electronic device 600 detects that input 814 is held for longer than a threshold amount of time (e.g., greater than a non-zero threshold, such as an amount of time for detecting a tap input), electronic device 600 displays an options interface 816 for selecting an item, as shown in fig. 8M.

As shown in FIG. 8M, options interface 816 includes a first portion "select all" affordance 816-1, which corresponds to an option for selecting all of the items 608 in list 604; and a second portion "select 3" affordance 816-2, which corresponds to an option for selecting the item 608-6 and intermediate items between the item 608-6 and the selected item 608-3 (e.g., items 608-4 and 608-5). In addition to displaying the options interface 816, the electronic device 600 also displays selection indicator affordances 622-4 through 622-6 with a texture shading effect to indicate that if the "select 3" affordance 816-2 is selected, the corresponding item 608-4 through 608-6 is selected.

In FIG. 8N, the electronic device 600 detects an input 818 (e.g., a single input flick gesture) on the "select 3" affordance 816-2 and, in response, selects an item 608-4 through 608-6, thereby changing the selection indicator affordance 622-4 through 622-6 from the glyph shadow to a selected state, as shown in FIG. 8O. Accordingly, seven entries 608 are selected in the list 604, as indicated by the status area 626.

In FIG. 8P, the electronic device 600 detects the swipe gesture 820 on the selection indicator affordances 622-5 through 622-3 and, in response, deselects the items 608-5 through 608-3, as shown in FIG. 8Q.

In FIG. 8Q, the electronic device 600 detects the input 822 on the cancel affordance 624 and, in response, exits the editing mode, as shown in FIG. 8R.

FIG. 9 is a flow diagram illustrating a method for selecting and scrolling items using an electronic device, according to some embodiments. Method 900 is performed at a device (e.g., 100, 300, 500, 600) having a display and a touch-sensitive surface. Some operations in method 900 are optionally combined, the order of some operations is optionally changed, and some operations are optionally omitted.

As described below, the method 900 provides an intuitive way for selecting or deselecting items while scrolling through items in a user interface. The method reduces the cognitive burden of the user when selecting or deselecting items, thereby creating a more efficient human-machine interface. For battery-driven computing devices, the user is enabled to select or deselect items more quickly and more efficiently save power and increase the time interval between battery charges.

An electronic device (e.g., 600) having a display (e.g., 601) and a touch-sensitive surface (e.g., 601) (e.g., 112) displays (902), via the display, a user interface (602) that includes a plurality of items (608) (e.g., a series of graphical objects, such as, for example, messages (e.g., emails, text messages), pictures, files, and so forth).

The electronic device detects (904) a first input (e.g., 808) (e.g., a touch input; a touch and hold input; a touch and drag input; a swipe gesture) at a location on the display corresponding to a first item (e.g., 608-6) of the plurality of items. In some embodiments, the first input is a stationary input. In some embodiments, the first input is an input having one point of contact on the display. In some embodiments, the electronic device detects that the user is holding their finger on the selection affordance (e.g., 622-6). In some embodiments, the electronic device detects a touch-and-drag or swipe gesture initiated by the selection affordance.

In some implementations, the first input is a stationary input (e.g., the first input remains stationary during scrolling). In some implementations, content (e.g., item 608) displayed on the display (e.g., 601) moves relative to the location of the first input on the touch-sensitive surface. For example, the first input (e.g., 808) is a continuous contact at a single contact point on the touch-sensitive surface, and the displayed list scrolls along the display (e.g., under the contact on the display) while the contact of the first input remains stationary (e.g., see fig. 8H-8J).

In response to detecting the first input (e.g., 808) at a location on the display corresponding to the first item (e.g., 608-6), the electronic device changes (906) a selection state of the first item (e.g., see deselection of the item 608-6 (and selection indicator affordance 622-6) in fig. 8G and 8H) (e.g., changes the first item from an unselected state to a selected state, or from a selected state to a deselected (unselected) state).

In some embodiments, changing the selection state of the first item (e.g., 608-6) includes: in accordance with a determination that the selection state of the first item is the selected state, changing the selection state of the first item to the unselected state, and in accordance with a determination that the selection state of the first item is the unselected state, changing the selection state of the first item to the selected state.

In some embodiments, prior to detecting the second input (e.g., 810) and further in response to detecting the first input (e.g., 808 or 806): in accordance with a determination that the first input is held for a period of time greater than a predetermined period of time (e.g., held at the same location for a predetermined period of time) (e.g., an amount of time held greater than a threshold amount of time for detecting (e.g., classifying; verifying) a first type of touch input (e.g., a tap input; a swipe gesture)) (e.g., an amount of time required to hold an amount of time required to classify a detected input as a particular gesture (e.g., a valid gesture)) and/or to hold an amount of time required to exclude an input that is an invalid gesture (e.g., accidental contact, noise) in the detected input), and in accordance with a determination that the first item (e.g., 608-6) is at an end (e.g., a top or a bottom) of a plurality of items (e.g., 608) displayed in a user interface (e.g., see fig., 600) scrolling (e.g., automatically without further user input) the plurality of items (e.g., 608) after changing the selection state of the first item (e.g., scrolling the plurality of items while continuing to detect the first input) (e.g., see fig. 8D-8F). In some embodiments, when the first item is at the end of the displayed list of items, the electronic device automatically scrolls the list of items after selecting/deselecting the first item. Scrolling the items after changing the selection state of the first item allows the user to automatically scroll through a list of items without having to select additional user interface objects when the first input is on an item at the end of the displayed item and for a threshold amount of time, thereby reducing the number of inputs required to perform the scrolling operation. Additionally, this provides the user with additional control options without cluttering the user interface with additional displayed controls. These benefits enhance the operability of the device and make the user-device interface more efficient (e.g., by helping the user provide appropriate input and reducing user error in operating/interacting with the device), which additionally reduces power usage and extends the battery life of the device by enabling the user to use the device more quickly and efficiently.

In some embodiments, scrolling the plurality of items after changing the selection state of the first item comprises: displaying one or more new items of the plurality of items (e.g., in fig. 8D-8F, items 608-7-608-10 are displayed as item 608 is scrolled) (e.g., new items are displayed as the plurality of items are scrolled), and changing a selection state of the one or more new items of the plurality of items (e.g., selecting or deselecting the new items as they are displayed as the plurality of items are scrolled). In some embodiments, when the first input is maintained, new items are displayed while the list of items is automatically scrolled, and the new items are selected/deselected while they are displayed. Displaying the new item and changing the selection state of the new item while scrolling allows the user to automatically select the item without having to select additional user interface objects to select or scroll the new item, thereby reducing the number of inputs required to select the item. Additionally, this provides the user with additional control options without cluttering the user interface with additional displayed controls. These benefits enhance the operability of the device and make the user-device interface more efficient (e.g., by helping the user provide appropriate input and reducing user error in operating/interacting with the device), which additionally reduces power usage and extends the battery life of the device by enabling the user to use the device more quickly and efficiently.

In some embodiments, upon scrolling the plurality of items (e.g., and while continuing to detect the first input (e.g., 806)) after changing the selection state of the first item: in accordance with a determination that a last item of the plurality of items (e.g., 608) is selected, the electronic device (e.g., 600) stops scrolling the plurality of items. In some embodiments, upon scrolling the plurality of items after changing the selection state of the first item: in accordance with a determination that the first input (e.g., 806) terminates, the electronic device stops scrolling the plurality of items. In some embodiments, while the first input (e.g., 806) is maintained, the list of items continues to scroll until the first input terminates or the last item in the plurality of items (e.g., the item at the end of the list of items) is selected.

After changing the selection state of the first item (e.g., 608-6 in fig. 8H), the electronic device detects (908) a second input (e.g., 810) corresponding to a request to scroll the user interface (e.g., the plurality of items 608). In some embodiments, the second input corresponding to the request to scroll the plurality of items is a touch input (e.g., a touch gesture separate from the first input) different from the first input (e.g., a touch-and-drag gesture; a swipe gesture).

In response to (910) detecting the second input (e.g., 810): in accordance with a determination that the first input (e.g., 808) remains on the display (e.g., 601), the electronic device changes (912) a selection state of one or more items (e.g., items 608-4 and 608-5 in fig. 8I) (e.g., one or more items passing under the first input) while scrolling the plurality of items. Changing the selection state of one or more items while scrolling while the first input remains on the display allows a user to quickly and easily select multiple items with few gestures without having to select a series of user interface objects, thereby reducing the number of inputs required to select multiple items. Additionally, this provides the user with additional control options without cluttering the user interface with additional displayed controls. These benefits enhance the operability of the device and make the user-device interface more efficient (e.g., by helping the user provide appropriate input and reducing user error in operating/interacting with the device), which additionally reduces power usage and extends the battery life of the device by enabling the user to use the device more quickly and efficiently.

In some implementations, in response to detecting the second input (e.g., 810): in accordance with a determination that one (or more) of the respective ones of the scrolled items (e.g., 608-3) have the same state as the changed selection state of the first item (e.g., 608-6), the electronic device (e.g., 600) foregoes changing the selection state of the respective one of the scrolled items. For example, in FIG. 8H, item 608-6 changes to an unselected state in response to input 808. As item 608 scrolls in response to 8H through input 810 in fig. 8J, item 608-3 scrolls under input 808. Because the item 608-3 has the same state (e.g., unselected) as the changed selection state of the item 608-6, the device 600 does not change the selection state of the item 608-3, and the item 608-3 remains unselected as shown in FIG. 8J. When the scroll item has the same state as the state of the first item after the change, forgoing the change of the selection state of the scroll item allows the user to quickly scroll the list of items to set the selection states of all the scroll items without having to select an additional user interface object, thereby reducing the number of inputs required to set the selection state of the items upon scrolling. Additionally, this provides the user with additional control options without cluttering the user interface with additional displayed controls. These benefits enhance the operability of the device and make the user-device interface more efficient (e.g., by helping the user provide appropriate input and reducing user error in operating/interacting with the device), which additionally reduces power usage and extends the battery life of the device by enabling the user to use the device more quickly and efficiently.

In some embodiments, after changing the selection state of the one or more items while scrolling the plurality of items, the electronic device detects a third input (e.g., 814) on a third item of the plurality of items (e.g., a stationary input; e.g., a touch and hold input) (e.g., item 608-6 is selected with input 814 in FIG. 8L). In some embodiments, the third item is separated from the second item in the plurality of items (e.g., item 608-3 in fig. 8L) by one or more intermediate items in the plurality of items (e.g., items 608-4 and 608-5 in fig. 8L).

In some embodiments, in response to detecting the third input (e.g., 814) and in accordance with a determination that the third input satisfies the first set of criteria (e.g., the third input remains for a threshold amount of time), the electronic device displays an intermediate selection user interface object (e.g., 816-2 of 816) (e.g., including an affordance of options for selecting/deselecting the third item and the one or more intermediate items), which, when selected, changes a selection state of the third item of the plurality of items and the one or more intermediate items (e.g., selects/deselects the third item and the intermediate items). In some embodiments, the intermediate selection affordance is selected in response to detecting an input (e.g., 818) (e.g., a touch input; e.g., a tap input) on the intermediate selection affordance (e.g., 816-2). In some embodiments, the intermediate selection affordance displays a number corresponding to a number of items to be selected/deselected in response to selecting the intermediate selection affordance. Displaying an intermediate selection user interface object for changing the selection state of the items and intermediate items allows a user to quickly select the intermediate portion items without having to individually select the items, thereby reducing the number of inputs required to select a subset of the items. Additionally, this provides the user with additional control options without cluttering the user interface with additional displayed controls. These benefits enhance the operability of the device and make the user-device interface more efficient (e.g., by helping the user provide appropriate input and reducing user error in operating/interacting with the device), which additionally reduces power usage and extends the battery life of the device by enabling the user to use the device more quickly and efficiently.

In some embodiments, further in response to detecting the third input (e.g., 814) and in accordance with a determination that the third input satisfies the first set of criteria, the electronic device displays, for each of the third item (e.g., 608-6) and the one or more intermediate items (e.g., 608-4 and 608-5) (e.g., without displaying other items in the plurality of items), a selection user interface object (e.g., 622-4; 622-5; 622-6) (e.g., a selection indicator affordance) having a pre-selection state (e.g., indicating an appearance that the respective item is marked for potential selection (e.g., as shown in fig. 8M and 8N)). In some embodiments, displaying the selection indicator affordance having a pre-selection state includes providing an indication to a user of an item to be selected (e.g., causing the selection indicator affordances 622-4 through 622-6 to appear shaded) in response to selection of the intermediate selection affordance.

In some embodiments, displaying the intermediate selection user interface object (e.g., 816) further includes displaying a selection of all user interface objects (e.g., 816-1) (e.g., a selection of all affordances; e.g., a deselection of all affordances) that, when selected, sets a selection state of all items (e.g., 608) of the plurality of items to a selection state associated with the selection of all user interface objects (e.g., sets all items to a selection/deselection state).

In response to (910) detecting the second input (e.g., 810): in accordance with a determination that the first input is not maintained on the display, the electronic device scrolls (914) the plurality of items (e.g., 608) without changing a selection state of the one or more of the plurality of items. Scrolling items without changing the selection state of the items when the first input is not held on the display allows a user to selectively scroll through items with or without selecting them, without having to select a series of user interface objects, simply by controlling whether they hold the first input on the display, thereby reducing the number of inputs required to scroll with a selective item selection. Additionally, this provides the user with additional control options without cluttering the user interface with additional displayed controls. These benefits enhance the operability of the device and make the user-device interface more efficient (e.g., by helping the user provide appropriate input and reducing user error in operating/interacting with the device), which additionally reduces power usage and extends the battery life of the device by enabling the user to use the device more quickly and efficiently.

It should be noted that the details of the process described above with respect to method 900 (e.g., fig. 9) also apply in a similar manner to the methods described above and below. For example,

methods

700 and 1100 optionally include one or more features of the various methods described above with reference to method 900. For example, in response to being selected or deselected, the selection state of an item in the user interface changes from a selected state to an unselected state, or from an unselected state to a selected state, depending on the current selection state of the item at the time of being selected/deselected. For the sake of brevity, these details are not repeated.

Fig. 10A-10W illustrate exemplary user interfaces for scrolling through items, according to some embodiments. The user interfaces in the figures are used to illustrate the processes described below, including the process in FIG. 11.

In some embodiments, the user interface 602 has a first scroll mode in which scrolling movement of the items 608 in the list 604 mirrors movement of the input on the items 608, as shown in fig. 10A-10G. In some embodiments, the user interface 602 has a second scroll mode in which the items 608 in the list 604 are scrolled in response to movement of an input on the scroll progress indicator (e.g., moving the position of the scroll bar 614, activating an indexed scrubbing indicator 1018). Various embodiments of the second scroll mode are shown in fig. 10H through 10W. In some embodiments, electronic device 600 transitions from the first scroll mode to the second scroll mode in response to detecting a stationary input held on scrollbar 614 for at least a threshold amount of time (e.g., a non-zero threshold amount of time greater than an amount of time for detecting a flick gesture or other touch gesture such as a swipe). Once the electronic device 600 transitions to the second scroll mode, the list of items is scrolled in response to movement of an input on the scroll bar 614 that causes the electronic device 600 to transition to the second scroll mode. In other words, after transitioning to the second mode, a stationary input on the scrollbar 614 may be moved to control scrolling in the second mode.

As shown in FIG. 10A, the list 604 includes an item 608, and the preview pane 606 displays preview content 607-1 of the selected item 608-1. The electronic device 600 detects a scroll input 1002 on the item 608 (e.g., a single input swipe gesture in an upward direction). In response, the electronic device 600 scrolls the items 608 based on the direction and magnitude of the scroll input 1002 and displays a scroll bar 614, as shown in FIG. 10B. Specifically, the scroll input 1002 is a swipe gesture in an upward direction on the display 601. Because the user interface 602 is in the first scroll mode, the list 604 scrolls down (e.g., the item 608 is moved in an upward direction on the display 601), as shown in FIG. 10B.

Referring now to FIG. 10B, a scroll bar 614 is displayed next to the list 604. The scroll bar has a scrollable position extending from a top edge 1004 to a bottom edge 1006 alongside the items 608 in the list 604. When the list 604 is scrolled to the top item (e.g., item 608-1 is fully displayed, as shown in FIG. 10A), the scroll bar 614 is positioned adjacent to the top edge 1004. When the list 604 is scrolled to the bottom item (e.g., the last item in the list 604 is fully displayed), the scroll bar 614 is positioned adjacent to the bottom edge 1006. Thus, in some embodiments, the length of the displayed portion of the list 604 (e.g., between the top edge 1004 and the bottom edge 1006) represents the scrollable range (e.g., length) of the list of items, and the relative position of the scrollbar 614 between the top edge 1004 and the bottom edge 1006 represents the scroll position of the items 608 in the list 604. Thus, for a given amount of movement of the scrollbar (e.g., when scrolling in the second mode), the number of items 608 scrolled is proportional to the length of the list. For example, when the scroll gesture moves the scroll bar a distance 25% of the length of the distance between

edges

1004 and 1006, the number of items scrolled is greater when the list is longer and less when the list is shorter. Thus, one of the benefits of the second scrolling method (when compared to the first scrolling method) is the ability to quickly scroll large lists with reduced workload and input, as discussed in more detail below.

In some implementations, the scroll bar 614 has a size that is approximately proportional to the total length of the list of items (e.g., the scroll bar is smaller when the list is longer and larger when the list is shorter). In some implementations, the header area 605 expands and contracts with the scrolling movement. For example, when the list 604 scrolls to the top, the header region 605 has an expanded appearance as shown in fig. 10A (in some cases, such as when displaying a rubber band animation, the header region expands even further). When the list 604 is scrolled to a position outside the top of the list, the header area 605 has a contracted appearance as shown in FIG. 10B.

In some embodiments, the scrollbar 614 is temporarily displayed in response to a scroll command (e.g., scroll input 1002) and disappears after a predetermined period of time if no further input on the item 608 is detected by the electronic device 600. For example, in fig. 10B, the electronic device 600 does not detect further input after the scroll input 1002. Accordingly, the electronic device 600 stops displaying the scroll bar 614 after a predetermined period of time, as shown in fig. 10C.

In fig. 10D, the electronic device 600 detects a scroll input 1008 on the item 608. In response, the electronic device 600 displays the scroll bar 614 and the scroll list 604, as shown in FIG. 10E. Specifically, the scroll input 1008 is a swipe gesture in a downward direction on the display 601. Because the user interface 602 is in the first scroll mode, the list 604 scrolls upward (e.g., the item 608 moves in a downward direction on the display 601). Further, the scroll input 1008 is a short scroll gesture, and thus, the electronic device 600 scrolls the list 604 a small distance, as shown in FIG. 10E.

Fig. 10E and 10F illustrate exemplary embodiments in which an input on the scrollbar 614 does not trigger a transition to the second scroll mode (e.g., the input does not include a stationary component, or the stationary component is too short to trigger a transition). Thus, the gesture causes the electronic device 600 to scroll in the first mode but not the second mode.

In FIG. 10E, the electronic device 600 detects the input 1010 on the scrollbar 614 before the scrollbar 614 disappears. The input 1010 is insufficient to transition the first scroll mode to the second scroll mode. For example, the user touches the scroll bar 614 and drags down without waiting for the scroll bar 614 to become interactive (e.g., the input 1010 does not include a stationary portion, or the stationary portion is less than a threshold amount of time required to activate the second scroll mode). Because input 1010 is not held stationary on scrollbar 614 for a threshold amount of time, the electronic device remains in the first scroll mode and the result of input 1010 is a normal scroll gesture, as shown in FIG. 10F. That is, the electronic device 600 scrolls the list 604 by scrolling upward in the list of items 608 (e.g., the items 608 move in an upward direction on the display 601) based on the magnitude and direction of the movement of the input 1010. In FIG. 10F, the electronic device 600 displays the list 604 that scrolls to the top and has stopped displaying the scroll bar 614.

As described above, the electronic device 600 transitions from the first scroll mode to the second scroll mode in response to detecting a stationary input held on the scrollbar 614 for at least a threshold amount of time (e.g., a non-zero threshold greater than an amount of time for detecting a flick gesture or other touch gesture such as a swipe (e.g., input 1010)). Once the electronic device 600 transitions to the second scroll mode, the list of items scrolls in response to movement of the input on the scroll bar 614. In other words, after transitioning to the second mode, the input on scrollbar 614 is held and may then be moved to control scrolling in the second mode. Fig. 10G-10I illustrate a series of inputs for causing the electronic device 600 to transition from the first scroll mode to the second scroll mode.

For example, in fig. 10G, the electronic device 600 detects a scroll input 1012 and, in response, scrolls the list 604 and displays a scroll bar 614. In FIG. 10H, electronic device 600 detects input 1014 on scrollbar 614. In this embodiment, the input 1014 is located on the scroll bar 614 (e.g., within the detection region 1015) and is stationary for at least a threshold amount of time to activate the second scroll mode. In response, the electronic device enters a second scroll mode in which items in the list are scrolled by moving an input on the scroll bar 614 (e.g., the movement input 1014). In some embodiments, when the second scroll mode is activated, the electronic device 600 displays an animation in which the size (e.g., width and optionally length) of the scroll bar 614 is increased, as shown by the enlarged scroll bar 614-1 in fig. 10I. The animation is a visual confirmation provided to the user that the device is now operating in the second scroll mode. Because the second scroll mode is controlled by the user continuing to place a finger on the scroll bar, the enlarged size of the scroll bar allows the user to more easily see the scroll bar when the user's finger is positioned on the scroll bar. In some embodiments, when the electronic device 600 transitions to the second scroll mode, the electronic device can generate a tactile output 1017 (e.g., a tactile response) (e.g., a tactile output with or without an audio output).

In some embodiments, when the electronic device transitions to the second scroll mode, the electronic device displays a scroll bar 614 having the following scroll bar appearance: including the appearance of a scroll bar shown as a thumb portion positioned in a channel portion (e.g., the channel portion extends between edges 1004 and 1006). In such embodiments, the list is scrolled by dragging the thumb within the channel.

As briefly described above, in some embodiments, when the electronic device 600 detects an input surrounding the scroll bar 614 within the detection region 1015, the electronic device considers the input to be located on the scroll bar. In some embodiments, the size of the detection region 1015 is dynamic. In other words, when the scroll bar has a small size, the size of the detection area is small, and when the scroll bar is large, the detection area is large. In some embodiments, the detection area 1015 is always larger than the size of the scrollbar 614.

Fig. 10I-10O show exemplary embodiments in which the list 604 is scrolled in the second scroll mode.

In FIG. 10I, the electronic device 600 is in the second scroll mode (e.g., as shown by the enlarged scrollbar 614-1) and continues to detect the input 1014 remaining on the enlarged scrollbar 614-1. In FIG. 10J, the electronic device detects movement 1014-1 of the input 1014 (e.g., a downward drag) and, in response, scrolls the list 604 in response to the detected movement 1014-1 of the input 1014. Because the electronic device is in the second scroll mode, the list scrolls in the direction of movement 1014-1. For example, the list 604 scrolls down with the movement 1014-1 (e.g., the item 608 moves in an upward direction), as shown in FIG. 10K. It should be appreciated that the list 604 may be scrolled in the opposite direction (e.g., upward) by a drag gesture in the upward direction. For comparison, if the electronic device is in the first scroll mode, moving down 1014-1 will instead cause the list to scroll up (e.g., the item 608 will have moved in a downward direction).

Fig. 10L-10O illustrate another scroll response of the electronic device 600 when in the second scroll mode. In this example, the user continues with the input on the scroll bar and then flicks their finger in an upward direction (e.g., toward the top of the display 601). In response, the electronic device causes the user interface to jump to the beginning of the list. It should be appreciated that a flick in a downward direction (e.g., toward the bottom of the display 601) will cause the electronic device to jump to the end of the list.

In FIG. 10L, the electronic device 600 continues to detect the input 1014 on the zoomed-in scrollbar 614-1 and to detect a subsequent movement 1014-2 that is a flick gesture (e.g., a short movement before the input 1014 terminates) in an upward direction (e.g., toward the top of the list 604). In response, the electronic device jumps (e.g., quickly scrolls) to the beginning of the list 604. In some embodiments, jumping to the beginning of the list includes displaying that the list quickly scrolls to the beginning of the list. In some embodiments, jumping to the beginning of the list is instantaneous (e.g., the list does not show scrolling). The scrollbar 614 moves to edge 1004 and returns to the original appearance (e.g., thinner and optionally shorter), as shown in fig. 10M.

In some embodiments, the flick operation is displayed with a "rubber band" animation shown in fig. 10N and 10O. In the rubber banding operation, the header area 605 stretches downward and the scroll bar 614 compresses when it reaches the edge 1004, as shown in fig. 10N. The header area 605 then returns to its previous appearance and the scrollbar 614 decompresses back to its previous size, as shown in fig. 10O. This rubber band animation gives the appearance of the scroll bar 614 having been briefly compressed due to inertia moving quickly to the top of the list through a flick gesture. It should be appreciated that the flick gesture may be performed in the opposite direction to scroll to the opposite end of the list. For example, if the user flicks the scroll bar (e.g., flicks down) to the bottom of the display 601, the list of items scrolls to the end of the list in a manner similar to that described above with respect to flicking up.

Fig. 10P-10W illustrate various embodiments in which the second scroll mode is performed using indexed scrubbing indicators. Fig. 10P-10T illustrate embodiments in which an indexed scrubbing indicator is displayed centrally at the location of the input that initiated the transition to the second scroll mode. Fig. 10U-10V show embodiments in which an indexed rubbing indicator is displayed at the central region of the displayed list. FIG. 10W illustrates an embodiment in which an indexed scrub indicator is displayed at a location adjacent to an input initiating a transition to the second scroll mode. In some implementations, the indexed scrub indicator is displayed in response to an input on the scroll bar. In some embodiments, when the user touches the edge of the list 604, an indexed scrub indicator is displayed (e.g., in the area where the scroll bar is typically displayed) even when the scroll bar is not displayed.

Fig. 10P shows a user input 1016 detected on the scrollbar 614 causing the electronic device to transition from the first scroll mode to the second scroll mode. The scroll bar 614 is positioned toward the top of the list 604. While holding the input 1016, the electronic device replaces the scroll bar 614 with an indexed scrub indicator 1018. In fig. 10Q and 10R, the indexed scrub indicator 1018 is displayed in the following animation: where the indexed scrub indicator appears at the location of the input 1016 and extends from the location of the input 1016, but has an animation of the location centered on the location of the input 1016. In some implementations, the indexed scrub indicator 1018 is displayed without the expand animation.

In FIG. 10R, the input 1016 is held and an indexed rub indicator 1018 is displayed having a series of index points corresponding to the relative scrollable positions in the list 604. As shown in FIG. 10R, an index point 1018-1 is selected indicating the current scrollable position in the index of scrollable positions represented by the indexed scrub indicator 1018. The electronic device 600 detects movement 1016-1 of the input 1016 in a downward direction and, in response, scrolls the list 604 to an indexed scroll position corresponding to the movement of the input 1016, as shown in fig. 10S. Index point 1018-2 is selected in fig. 10S to indicate an updated scroll position of list 604 relative to the index of scrollable positions represented by indexed scrub indicator 1018.

In fig. 10T, the electronic device 600 detects termination of the input 1016 and, in response, stops displaying the indexed scrub indicator 1018 and transitions back to the first scroll mode.

Fig. 10U-10W show alternative embodiments in which indexed rub indicators are displayed at different locations. In fig. 10U and 10V, an indexed rub indicator 1018 is displayed at approximately the center of the list 604. In fig. 10U, the electronic device detects an input 1020 at the scroll bar 614 (or optionally at the side edges of the list 604 when the scroll bar 614 is not displayed), causing the electronic device to transition to the second scroll mode and display an indexed scrub indicator 1020 at the center position of the list 604, as shown in fig. 10V.

In FIG. 10W, the electronic device 600 detects the input 1022 on the list 604 and displays an indexed rub indicator 1018 at a location adjacent to the input 1022. This embodiment may be implemented when the input is located at or near an edge of the list 604 (e.g., edge 1004 or edge 1006) (rather than implementing an embodiment in which the indexed rub indicator 1018 is displayed centered on the contact). In such cases, the indexed scrub indicator is displayed on the opposite side of the input to the nearby edge. For example, if the input is located at or near the top edge 1004, an indexed scrub indicator 1018 is displayed at and below the input. Conversely, if the input is located at or near the bottom edge 1006, an indexed scrub indicator 1018 is displayed at and above the input. This embodiment may be implemented in a similar manner when the contact is located at or near an edge of the display 601.

The indexed rub indicator 1018 shown in fig. 10V and 10W behaves in the same manner as the indexed rub indicator 1018 shown in fig. 10R and 10S described above.

The above-described embodiments provide benefits over conventional scrolling methods, such as those that display a scroll bar permanently and optionally a scroll track, and those that interact with a scroll bar using a cursor or mouse. For example, the foregoing embodiments allow for the active scrolling of many items without the need to display additional UI components, such as a cursor for selecting a scroll bar. Thus, the above-described embodiments allow for a simpler and simplified scrolling user interface that, due to its compact nature, can be implemented on devices with smaller form factors, such as wearable devices and mobile devices.

FIG. 11 is a flow diagram illustrating a method for selecting and scrolling items using an electronic device, according to some embodiments. The method 1100 is performed at a device (e.g., 100, 300, 500, 600) having a display and a touch-sensitive surface. Some operations in method 1100 are optionally combined, the order of some operations is optionally changed, and some operations are optionally omitted.

Method 1100 provides an intuitive way for scrolling a user interface, as described below. The method reduces the cognitive burden on the user to navigate user interfaces at various rates, thereby creating a more efficient human-machine interface. For battery-powered computing devices, users are enabled to scroll through the user interface faster and more efficiently conserve power and increase the time interval between battery charges.

An electronic device (e.g., 600) having a display (e.g., 601) and a touch-sensitive surface (e.g., 601) (e.g., 112) displays (1102), via the display, a user interface (e.g., 602) that includes a plurality of items (e.g., 608) (e.g., a series of graphical objects, such as, for example, messages (e.g., emails, text messages), pictures, files, etc.).

The electronic device detects (1104) a first input (e.g., 1012) corresponding to a request to scroll the user interface.

In response to detecting the first input (e.g., 1012), the electronic device scrolls (1106) the user interface and displays (1106) (e.g., temporarily displayed; initially displayed; introducing display of the scroll progress indicator; e.g., the scroll progress indicator is not displayed prior to scrolling) the scroll progress indicator (e.g., 614) (e.g., a graphical object that includes a scroll track (e.g., a channel/channel) (e.g., a distance between edges 1004 and 1006) that represents a scrollable range of the user interface (e.g., 604) and a scroll bar (e.g., a thumb) that represents a position of a displayed portion of the user interface in the context of the entire scrollable range of the user interface). In some embodiments, the electronic device displays the scroll progress indicator for a predetermined amount of time unless contact is detected on the scroll progress indicator, in which case the time for displaying the scroll progress indicator is optionally extended.

In some embodiments, the scroll progress indicator includes a scroll bar (e.g., 614) (e.g., thumb). In some embodiments, the scrollbar is positioned within a scroll track (e.g., a channel) (e.g., between edges 1004 and 1006) and moves within the scroll track in response to movement of the second portion of the second input.

In some embodiments, while displaying the scroll progress indicator, and in accordance with a determination that no input has been detected on the user interface for a predetermined amount of time, the electronic device stops displaying the scroll progress indicator.

While displaying the scroll progress indicator (e.g., before the device stops displaying the scroll progress indicator), the electronic device (e.g., 600) detects (1108) a second input (e.g., 1014) (e.g., a touch held stationary on the touch-sensitive surface and a hold input), the second input including a first portion that is substantially stationary (e.g., stationary) (e.g., a first component; stationary component) and a second portion that includes movement in the first direction (e.g., a second component; including a component of movement) that follows the first portion.

In some embodiments, when the first portion of the second input is detected within an area (e.g., 1015) (e.g., detection area) surrounding a portion of a scrollbar (e.g., 614) (e.g., thumb) of the scroll progress indicator, the first portion of the second input points toward the scroll progress indicator (e.g., the detection area includes the thumb portion and an area extending beyond a display size of the thumb portion) (e.g., the detection area is centered on and slightly larger than the thumb portion). In some embodiments, when the user interface has a first scrollable length, the scroll bar portion of the scroll progress indicator is displayed having a first size (e.g., the detection area is a size slightly larger than the first size of the thumb portion of the scroll progress indicator). In some embodiments, when the user interface has a second scrollable length that is different from the first scrollable length, the scrollbar portion of the scroll progress indicator is displayed having a second size that is different from the first size (e.g., the detection area is a second size that is slightly larger than the second size of the thumb portion of the scroll progress indicator). In some embodiments, the scroll bar and corresponding detection region have dynamic dimensions based on the scrollable length of the user interface. For example, when the user interface has a shorter scrollable length, the scrollbar and corresponding detection area are larger, and when the user interface has a longer scrollable length, the scrollbar and corresponding detection area are smaller. In some embodiments, making the detection area larger than the scroll bar makes it easier for the user to select the scroll bar, thereby increasing the usability of the scroll bar and reducing the likelihood that an input attempt to select the scroll bar is unsuccessful, particularly when the scroll bar has a smaller size (e.g., when the scrollable user interface is longer). This enhances the operability of the device and makes the user-device interface more efficient (e.g., by helping the user provide appropriate input and reducing user error in operating/interacting with the device), which additionally reduces power usage and extends the battery life of the device by enabling the user to use the device more quickly and efficiently.

In response to (1110) detecting a second input (e.g., 1010): in accordance with a determination that the first portion of the second input is directed at the scroll progress indicator (e.g., 614) (e.g., the first portion of the second input occurred at a location corresponding to the location of the scroll progress indicator) and does not satisfy the first criterion (e.g., the second input does not include continuous stationary contact that exceeds a threshold amount of time before the movement (e.g., on the scroll progress indicator (e.g., on a scroll bar)), the electronic device scrolls (1112) the user interface (e.g., 602) based on the movement of the contact in the second portion of the second input in a first manner (e.g., the scroll movement of the user interface directly corresponds to (e.g., mirrors) the movement of the scroll command on the user interface (e.g., if the scroll command is a touch input that moves 300 pixels in an upward direction, the user interface moves 300 pixels in the upward direction)). In some embodiments, scrolling the user interface in the first manner includes scrolling the user interface to a first scroll position, the first scroll position determined based on the direction and magnitude of the movement of the second portion of the second input. In some embodiments, scrolling in the first manner includes scrolling the user interface in a second direction that is different (e.g., opposite) from the first direction of movement of the second portion of the second input. For example, if the first direction of movement is substantially downward, the user interface scrolls in an upward direction (e.g., items in the list move in a downward direction so as to scroll upward in the list). For example, in FIG. 10E, the input 1010 fails to satisfy the first criterion. Thus, the device 602 scrolls through the list 604 in a first manner, as shown in FIG. 10F. When the first portion of the second input is directed to the scroll progress indicator and the first criterion is not satisfied, scrolling the user interface in a first manner based on movement of the contact in the second portion of the second input allows the user to selectively control when to scroll in the first manner or the second manner by controlling a duration of the first portion of the second contact on the scroll progress indicator, thereby reducing the number of inputs required to switch between scroll modes. Additionally, this provides the user with additional control options without cluttering the user interface with additional displayed controls. These benefits enhance the operability of the device and make the user-device interface more efficient (e.g., by helping the user provide appropriate input and reducing user error in operating/interacting with the device), which additionally reduces power usage and extends the battery life of the device by enabling the user to use the device more quickly and efficiently.

In some embodiments, the first criterion includes a criterion that is met when a first portion of the second input (e.g., a continuous stationary contact on a scroll progress indicator (e.g., on a scroll bar)) is stationary for at least a first threshold amount of time.

In some implementations, the first threshold amount of time is greater (e.g., 1.5 times the amount of time; 2 times the amount of time) than a threshold amount of time used to detect (e.g., classify; verify) a first type of touch input (e.g., a tap input; a swipe gesture) (e.g., the amount of time required to classify a detected input as a particular gesture (e.g., a valid gesture; the amount of time required to exclude inputs that are invalid gestures (e.g., accidental contact, noise)) for example. In some embodiments, setting the first criterion to include a requirement that the input be stationary for a threshold amount of time (which is greater than a threshold time for detecting the first type of touch input) prevents: when the user intends to scroll in the first manner using the input at a location adjacent to the scroll progress indicator, the device is inadvertently scrolled in the second manner (e.g., by preventing the user from accidentally causing the scroll progress indicator (e.g., a scroll bar) to scroll in the second manner). This provides additional control options for maintaining scrolling in a first manner without cluttering the user interface with additional display controls, which enhances the operability of the device, and makes the user-device interface more efficient (e.g., by helping the user provide appropriate input and reducing user error in operating/interacting with the device), thereby reducing power usage and extending the battery life of the device by enabling the user to use the device more quickly and efficiently.

In response to (1110) detecting the second input (e.g., 1014): in accordance with a determination that the first portion of the second input is directed to the scroll progress indicator (e.g., 614) and the first criterion is satisfied (e.g., the second input includes a continuous stationary contact that exceeds a threshold amount of time before the movement (e.g., on the scroll progress indicator (e.g., on the scroll bar)), the electronic device (e.g., 600) scrolls (1114) the user interface in a second manner that is different from the first manner based on the movement of the contact in the second portion of the second input (e.g., based on the movement of the scroll bar within the scroll track (e.g., between edges 1004 and 1006)), where the movement of the scroll bar directly corresponds to (e.g., mirrors) the movement of the scroll command (e.g., the second portion of the second input) on the scroll bar. In some embodiments, scrolling the user interface in the second manner includes scrolling the user interface to a second scroll position different from the first scroll position (e.g., determining a different scroll position in the user interface based on a direction and magnitude of movement of a second portion of the second input on the scroll bar portion of the scroll progress indicator). In some embodiments, scrolling in the second manner includes scrolling the user interface in the first direction. For example, if the first direction of movement is substantially downward, the user interface scrolls in a downward direction (e.g., items in the list move in an upward direction so as to scroll downward in the list). In some embodiments, scrolling in the second manner includes scrolling the user interface at a different rate than scrolling in the first manner (e.g., depending on the length of the user interface — the longer the length of the user interface, the faster the rate of scrolling when scrolling in the second manner). For example, when the second portion of the second input has a first movement magnitude, scrolling in the first manner causes the user interface to scroll by a first scroll amount, while scrolling in the second manner causes the user interface to scroll by a second scroll amount that is different from (e.g., greater than) the first scroll amount. This allows the user to scroll through a larger user interface at a greater rate (e.g., a greater scroll magnitude for a given magnitude of the second portion of the second input) when scrolling in the second manner, as compared to scrolling in the first manner, thereby reducing the number of inputs required to scroll through the items. Additionally, this provides the user with additional control options without cluttering the user interface with additional displayed controls. These benefits enhance the operability of the device and make the user-device interface more efficient (e.g., by helping the user provide appropriate input and reducing user error in operating/interacting with the device), which additionally reduces power usage and extends the battery life of the device by enabling the user to use the device more quickly and efficiently. Scrolling the user interface in a second manner based on movement of the contact in the second portion of the second input when the first portion of the second input is directed at the scroll progress indicator and the first criterion is satisfied, allowing the user to selectively control when to scroll in the first manner or the second manner by controlling a duration of the first portion of the second contact on the scroll progress indicator, thereby reducing the number of inputs required to switch between scroll modes. Additionally, this provides the user with additional control options without cluttering the user interface with additional displayed controls. These benefits enhance the operability of the device and make the user-device interface more efficient (e.g., by helping the user provide appropriate input and reducing user error in operating/interacting with the device), which additionally reduces power usage and extends the battery life of the device by enabling the user to use the device more quickly and efficiently.

In some embodiments, scrolling the user interface in the first manner includes scrolling the user interface in a direction different (e.g., opposite) from the first direction of movement of the second portion of the second input. In some embodiments, scrolling the user interface in the second manner includes scrolling the user interface in the same direction (e.g., substantially the same direction) as the first direction of movement of the second portion of the second input.

In some embodiments, scrolling the user interface in the second manner comprises: in accordance with a determination that the second portion of the second input includes a movement magnitude that is greater than a threshold magnitude (e.g., a non-zero threshold), the user interface is caused to scroll in the first direction by an amount corresponding to the movement magnitude of the second portion of the second input (e.g., the user interface is scrolled by an amount that mirrors the movement magnitude of the second portion of the second input). In some embodiments, scrolling the user interface in the second manner comprises: in accordance with a determination that the second portion of the second input includes a movement magnitude that is less than the threshold magnitude, the user interface is scrolled in the first direction to an end of the user interface (e.g., a top or bottom of the user interface). In some embodiments, the user interface is scrolled to the end of the user interface as long as the magnitude of the second portion is less than the threshold magnitude, regardless of the actual magnitude of the second portion of the second input and regardless of the length of the user interface. For example, when the second portion of the second input is a short motion, such as a flick gesture (e.g., 1014-2), the electronic device scrolls the user interface (e.g., in the direction of the flick) to the end of the user interface regardless of the length of the user interface. Conversely, when the magnitude of the second portion of the second input is greater than the threshold magnitude, the user interface is scrolled in the first direction by an amount corresponding to the magnitude of the second portion of the second input. For example, if the second portion has a first magnitude that is greater than the threshold magnitude, the user interface is scrolled in the first direction by a first amount corresponding to the first magnitude, and if the second portion has a second magnitude that is greater than the threshold magnitude, the user interface is scrolled in the first direction by a second amount corresponding to the second magnitude.

In some embodiments, further in response to detecting the second input (e.g., 1014): in accordance with a determination that the first portion of the second input is directed to the scroll progress indicator (e.g., 614) and the first criterion is satisfied, the electronic device generates (e.g., using haptic feedback module 133, haptic feedback controller 161, and haptic output generator 167) a first haptic output (e.g., 1017) (e.g., a haptic response) (e.g., a haptic output and/or an audio output (e.g., non-visual feedback)). In some embodiments, the first tactile output includes an audible output generated when the electronic device changes from a first scrolling behavior (in which scrolling is performed in a first manner) to a second scrolling behavior (in which scrolling is performed in a second manner). In some embodiments, generating the first tactile output provides a tactile and/or audible indication to the user that the electronic device has transitioned from the first scrolling behavior to the second scrolling behavior, wherein the first tactile output provides tactile and/or audio feedback of the transition that may be sensed by the user's sense of touch and/or hearing. Providing improved feedback enhances the operability of the device and makes the user-device interface more efficient (e.g., by helping the user provide suitable input and reducing user error in operating/interacting with the device), which in turn reduces power usage and extends the battery life of the device by enabling the user to use the device more quickly and efficiently.

In some embodiments, further in response to detecting the second input (e.g., 1010): in accordance with a determination that the first portion of the second input is directed to the scroll progress indicator (e.g., 614) and does not satisfy the first criterion, the electronic device scrolls the user interface in a first manner based on movement of the contact in the second portion of the second input without generating the first tactile output. In some embodiments, the haptic output is not generated unless the electronic device transitions from the first scrolling behavior to the second scrolling behavior. Scrolling the user interface in the first manner without generating the first tactile output provides feedback to the user that the electronic device is not transitioning from the first scrolling behavior to the second scrolling behavior. Providing improved feedback enhances the operability of the device and makes the user-device interface more efficient (e.g., by helping the user provide suitable input and reducing user error in operating/interacting with the device), which in turn reduces power usage and extends the battery life of the device by enabling the user to use the device more quickly and efficiently.

In some embodiments, after generating the first tactile output, the electronic device detects termination of the second input (e.g., with or without scrolling the user interface), and generates a second tactile output (e.g., a tactile response) (e.g., a tactile output and/or an audio output (e.g., non-visual feedback)) in response to detecting the termination of the second input (e.g., using the tactile feedback module 133, the tactile feedback controller 161, and the tactile output generator 167). In some embodiments, the second tactile output includes an audible output generated when the electronic device changes from the second scrolling behavior (in which scrolling is performed in the second manner) to the first scrolling behavior (in which scrolling is performed in the first manner). In some embodiments, generating the second tactile output provides a tactile and/or audible indication to the user that the electronic device has resumed from the second scrolling behavior back to the first scrolling behavior, wherein the second tactile output provides tactile and/or audible feedback of the transition that can be sensed by the user's sense of touch and/or hearing. Providing improved feedback enhances the operability of the device and makes the user-device interface more efficient (e.g., by helping the user provide suitable input and reducing user error in operating/interacting with the device), which in turn reduces power usage and extends the battery life of the device by enabling the user to use the device more quickly and efficiently.

In some embodiments, further in response to detecting the second input (e.g., 1014): in accordance with a determination that the first portion of the second input is directed to the scroll progress indicator and the first criterion is satisfied, the electronic device changes an appearance of the scroll progress indicator from a first appearance (e.g., 614) to a second appearance (e.g., 614-1) (e.g., widens an appearance of a scroll bar portion of the scroll progress indicator (e.g., a scroll bar portion displaying the scroll progress indicator transitions from a first thickness to a second thickness greater than the first thickness)). In some embodiments, changing the appearance of the scroll progress indicator includes generating a haptic response. In some embodiments, changing the appearance of the scroll progress indicator from the first appearance to the second appearance provides visual feedback to the user that the electronic device has transitioned from the first scrolling behavior to the second scrolling behavior. The increased size of the scroll bar allows the user to see the scroll bar when a finger is positioned over the scroll bar, thereby increasing the usability of the scroll bar and providing the user with a more easily perceived indication of the current scroll position (e.g., as indicated by the scroll track) within the scrollable range of the user interface. Providing improved feedback enhances the operability of the device and makes the user-device interface more efficient (e.g., by helping the user provide suitable input and reducing user error in operating/interacting with the device), which in turn reduces power usage and extends the battery life of the device by enabling the user to use the device more quickly and efficiently.

In some embodiments, when the scroll progress indicator has the second appearance, the electronic device detects termination of the second input (e.g., with or without scrolling the user interface). In some embodiments, in response to detecting termination of the second input, the electronic device changes the appearance of the scroll progress indicator from the second appearance to the first appearance (e.g., narrowing the appearance of the scroll bar portion of the scroll progress indicator (e.g., changing the scroll bar portion displaying the scroll progress indicator from the second thickness to a first thickness less than the second thickness.) in some embodiments, changing the appearance of the scroll progress indicator includes generating a tactile response. This in turn reduces power usage and extends the battery life of the device by enabling the user to use the device more quickly and efficiently.

In some embodiments, further in response to detecting the second input (e.g., 1014): in accordance with a determination that the first portion of the second input is directed to the scroll progress indicator (e.g., 614) and the first criterion is satisfied, the electronic device changes an appearance of the scroll progress indicator to include an indexed rub indicator (e.g., 1018) (e.g., the indexed rub indicator is approximately centered at a location of the first portion of the second input) (e.g., fig. 10Q and 10R illustrate the indexed rub indicator centered at a location of the input 1016) positioned on the user interface at a location adjacent to the location of the first portion of the second input. In some implementations, the indexed scrub indicator corresponds to an index of relative scrollable positions in the user interface. In some embodiments, when the indexed rub indicator is displayed, the device detects movement of the second portion of the second input and scrolls to an indexed position within the scrollable user interface that corresponds to a position of the input relative to the indexed rub indicator (e.g., see fig. 10R-10T). In some embodiments, the electronic device (e.g., 600) displays the indexed rub indicator (e.g., 1018) at other display locations on the user interface (e.g., 602) (e.g., see fig. 10U-10W). For example, in some embodiments, when the first portion of the second input is positioned adjacent to an edge region of the user interface, the indexed rub indicator is displayed at a position adjacent to the first portion of the second input and opposite the edge region of the user interface (e.g., see fig. 10W).

In some embodiments, further in response to detecting the second input (e.g., 1014): in accordance with a determination that the first portion of the second input is directed to the scroll progress indicator (e.g., 614) and the first criterion is satisfied, the electronic device changes an appearance of the scroll progress indicator to include an indexed scrubbing indicator (e.g., 1018) positioned on the user interface at a location centered on the user interface (e.g., centered in the displayed list (e.g., centered at a side edge of the displayed list) (e.g., centered at a location between

edges

1004 and 1006, as shown in fig. 10V).

In some embodiments, further in response to detecting the second input: in accordance with a determination that the first portion of the second input is not pointing at the scroll progress indicator, the electronic device scrolls the user interface in the first manner based on the movement of the contact in the second portion of the second input without regard to whether the first portion of the second input satisfies the first criterion (e.g., scrolls the user interface in the first manner if the second portion of the second input satisfies the first criterion and scrolls the user interface in the first manner if the second portion of the second input does not satisfy the first criterion). In some embodiments, when the first portion of the second input is not located at the scroll progress indicator, the UI is scrolled in a first manner based on the second portion of the second contact regardless of whether the first portion of the second input satisfies the first criterion (e.g., although the first portion of the second contact otherwise satisfies the first criterion).

In some embodiments, while displaying the scroll progress indicator, the electronic device detects a third input (e.g., 1010) that includes movement in a respective direction (e.g., a swipe gesture). In some embodiments, in response to detecting the third input, the electronic device scrolls the user interface in a first manner based on movement of the third input.

It should be noted that the details of the process described above with respect to method 1100 (e.g., fig. 11) also apply in a similar manner to the method described above. For example,

methods

700 and 900 optionally include one or more features of the various methods described above with reference to method 1100. For example, a scroll progress indicator may be displayed and selected to scroll through items in the user interface. For the sake of brevity, these details are not repeated.

The foregoing description, for purpose of explanation, has been described with reference to specific embodiments. However, the illustrative discussions above are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed. Many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the technology and its practical applications. Those skilled in the art are thus well able to best utilize the techniques and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.

Although the present disclosure and examples have been fully described with reference to the accompanying drawings, it is to be noted that various changes and modifications will become apparent to those skilled in the art. It is to be understood that such changes and modifications are to be considered as included within the scope of the disclosure and examples as defined by the following claims.

As described above, one aspect of the present technology is to collect and use data from a variety of sources for scrolling and selection. The present disclosure contemplates that, in some instances, such collected data may include personal information data that uniquely identifies or may be used to contact or locate a particular person. Such personal information data may include demographic data, location-based data, phone numbers, email addresses, twitter IDs, home addresses, data or records relating to the user's health or fitness level (e.g., vital sign measurements, medication information, exercise information), date of birth, or any other identifying or personal information.

The present disclosure recognizes that the use of such personal information data in the present technology may be useful to benefit the user. For example, personal information data may be used to deliver target items of greater interest to a user. Thus, using such personal information data enables the user to have planned control over the delivered content. In addition, the present disclosure also contemplates other uses for which personal information data is beneficial to a user. For example, health and fitness data may be used to provide insight into the overall health condition of a user, or may be used as positive feedback for individuals using technology to pursue health goals.

The present disclosure contemplates that entities responsible for collecting, analyzing, disclosing, transmitting, storing, or otherwise using such personal information data will comply with established privacy policies and/or privacy practices. In particular, such entities should enforce and adhere to the use of privacy policies and practices that are recognized as meeting or exceeding industry or government requirements for maintaining privacy and security of personal information data. Such policies should be easily accessible to users and should be updated as data is collected and/or used. Personal information from the user should be collected for legitimate and legitimate uses by the entity and not shared or sold outside of these legitimate uses. Furthermore, such acquisition/sharing should be performed after receiving user informed consent. Furthermore, such entities should consider taking any necessary steps to defend and secure access to such personal information data, and to ensure that others who have access to the personal information data comply with their privacy policies and procedures. In addition, such entities may subject themselves to third party evaluations to prove compliance with widely accepted privacy policies and practices. In addition, policies and practices should be adjusted to the particular type of personal information data collected and/or accessed, and to applicable laws and standards including specific considerations of jurisdiction. For example, in the united states, the collection or acquisition of certain health data may be governed by federal and/or state laws, such as the health insurance association and accountability act (HIPAA); while other countries may have health data subject to other regulations and policies and should be treated accordingly. Therefore, different privacy practices should be maintained for different personal data types in each country.

Regardless of the foregoing, the present disclosure also contemplates embodiments in which a user selectively prevents use or access to personal information data. That is, the present disclosure contemplates that hardware elements and/or software elements may be provided to prevent or block access to such personal information data.

Further, it is an object of the present disclosure that personal information data should be managed and processed to minimize the risk of inadvertent or unauthorized access or use. Once the data is no longer needed, the risk can be minimized by limiting data collection and deleting data. In addition, and when applicable, including in certain health-related applications, data de-identification may be used to protect the privacy of the user. De-identification may be facilitated by removing particular identifiers (e.g., date of birth, etc.), controlling the amount or specificity of stored data (e.g., collecting location data at a city level rather than at an address level), controlling how data is stored (e.g., aggregating data among users), and/or other methods, as appropriate.

Thus, while the present disclosure broadly covers the use of personal information data to implement one or more of the various disclosed embodiments, the present disclosure also contemplates that various embodiments may be implemented without the need to access such personal information data. That is, various embodiments of the present technology do not fail to function properly due to the lack of all or a portion of such personal information data. For example, content may be selected and delivered to a user by inferring preferences based on non-personal information data or an absolute minimum amount of personal information, such as content requested by a device associated with the user, other non-personal information available to a content delivery service, or publicly available information.

Claims

1. A method for changing a selection state of an item of a plurality of items, the method comprising:

at an electronic device with a display and a touch-sensitive surface:

displaying (902), via the display, a user interface comprising a plurality of items;

detecting (904) a first touch input at a location on the display corresponding to a first item of the plurality of items;

changing (906) a selection state of the first item in response to detecting the first touch input at a location on the display corresponding to the first item;

after changing the selection state of the first item, detecting (908) a second touch input corresponding to a request to scroll the user interface and different from the first touch input; and is

In response to detecting the second touch input:

in accordance with a determination that the first touch input remains on the display, changing (912) a selection state of one or more items passing under a location of the first touch input while scrolling the plurality of items, scrolling the plurality of items including moving the plurality of items relative to the location at which the first touch input was detected; and is

In accordance with a determination that the first touch input is not maintained on the display, scrolling (914) the plurality of items without changing a selection state of the one or more of the plurality of items, the scrolling the plurality of items including moving the plurality of items relative to a location at which the first touch input is detected.

2. The method of claim 1, further comprising:

prior to detecting the second touch input, and further in response to detecting the first touch input:

in accordance with a determination that the first touch input is held for a period of time greater than a predetermined period of time, and in accordance with a determination that the first item is at an end of a displayed plurality of items in the user interface, scrolling the plurality of items after changing a selection state of the first item.

3. The method of claim 2, further comprising:

wherein scrolling the plurality of items after changing the selection state of the first item comprises:

displaying one or more new items of the plurality of items; and

changing a selection state of the one or more new items of the plurality of items.

4. The method of claim 2, further comprising:

while scrolling the plurality of items after changing the selection state of the first item:

in accordance with a determination that a last item of the plurality of items is selected, ceasing scrolling the plurality of items; and

in accordance with a determination that the first touch input is terminated, ceasing scrolling the plurality of items.

5. The method of any of claims 1-4, wherein the first touch input is a stationary input.

6. The method of any of claims 1 to 5, further comprising:

detecting a third touch input on a third item of the plurality of items after changing a selection state of the one or more items while scrolling the plurality of items, wherein the third item is separated from the second item of the plurality of items by one or more intermediate items of the plurality of items; and

in response to detecting the third touch input and in accordance with a determination that the third touch input satisfies a first set of criteria, displaying an intermediate selection user interface object that, when selected, changes a selection state of the third item and the one or more intermediate items of the plurality of items.

7. The method of claim 6, further in response to detecting the third touch input and in accordance with a determination that the third touch input satisfies the first set of criteria:

displaying, for each of the third item and the one or more intermediate items, a selection user interface object having a pre-selection state.

8. The method of claim 6, wherein displaying the intermediate selection user interface object further comprises displaying a selection all user interface object that, when selected, sets a selection state of all of the plurality of items to a selection state associated with the selection all user interface object.

9. The method of any of claims 1-8, wherein changing the selection state of the first item comprises:

in accordance with a determination that the selection state of the first item is a selected state, changing the selection state of the first item to an unselected state; and

in accordance with a determination that the selection state of the first item is an unselected state, changing the selection state of the first item to a selected state.

10. A computer-readable storage medium storing one or more programs configured for execution by one or more processors of an electronic device with a display and a touch-sensitive surface, the one or more programs comprising instructions for performing the method of any of claims 1-9.

11. An electronic device, comprising:

A display;

a touch-sensitive surface;

one or more processors; and

memory storing one or more programs configured for execution by the one or more processors, the one or more programs including instructions for performing the method of any of claims 1-9.