WO2016060848A1 - Montre sans fil multimédia - Google Patents

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WO2016060848A1
WO2016060848A1 PCT/US2015/053344 US2015053344W WO2016060848A1 WO 2016060848 A1 WO2016060848 A1 WO 2016060848A1 US 2015053344 W US2015053344 W US 2015053344W WO 2016060848 A1 WO2016060848 A1 WO 2016060848A1
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Chandrasekar Rathakrishnan
Jaren Chee Wei GOH
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  • Implementations of the present invention include wristwatches and bangle ornaments that comprise computing functionality.
  • smart watches An additional recent movement in integrating technology into consumer's lives has involved so called “smart watches.”
  • Conventional smart watches vary dramatically in functionality and form.
  • many conventional smart watches include some form of rudimentary health tracking utilities.
  • many conventional smart watches include pedometers, which can be used to track the number of steps the user took.
  • many conventional smart watches include gyroscopes that can be used to detect movement during sleep.
  • some conventional smart watches also provide limited forms of connectivity.
  • conventional smart watches can communicate with a smart phone that is also owned by the smart watch user.
  • the conventional smart watch may be able to receive information from the smart phone through BLUETOOTH.
  • a convention smart watch may display a notification that the smart phone has received a text message.
  • the notification may comprise brief information about the text message.
  • Conventional smart watches suffer from several shortcomings. In particular, one will understand, that fitting the necessary components into a small form factor like a smart watch is an onerous task. In particular, because most consumers desire watches that are fashionable and attractive, there is a need for a smart watch that comprises a pleasing form-factor, while at the same time comprising a form-factor that allows the smart watch to function.
  • conventional smart watches suffer from shortcomings in interface.
  • a smart watch will comprise less useable surface area for a user interface than a smart phone.
  • Many conventional smart watches have failed to provide user interfaces that are both intuitive and visually useful.
  • the conventional smart phone user interface comprises a gridlike display of mobile applications. For several reasons, one will understand that displaying a large grid of several applications on a small smart watch display may provide a clumsy and inefficient user interface.
  • Implementations of the present invention comprise systems, methods, and apparatus configured to provide users with an attractive and useful arm-wearable computer accessory.
  • implementations of the present invention comprise wrist accessories that include integrated cellular phone capabilities, personal multimedia functionality, web-connectivity, and other similar features. Additionally, implementations of the present invention provide novel form factors and methods of interface and information display that address several shortcomings in the conventional art.
  • implementations of the present invention comprise a method for controlling a smart watch.
  • a method for controlling a smart watch with a touch-sensitive display comprises detecting contact with the touch-sensitive display while the smart watch is displaying a first application interface associated with a first application. The detected contact can originate in a first area of the touch-sensitive display and move in a first direction.
  • the method can further comprise displaying a first menu of first application interfaces available within the first application.
  • the first application interfaces can comprise a set of unique user interfaces that are accessible within the first application.
  • the method can comprise detecting contact on an indication of a particular first application interface from within the first menu.
  • the method can also comprise displaying, on the touch sensitive display, the particular first application interface.
  • Figure 1 illustrates an implementation of a smart watch
  • Figure 2 illustrates another view of the smart watch of Figure 1
  • Figure 3 A illustrates a cross section of an implementation of the smart watch of Figure 1;
  • Figure 3B illustrates a cross section of another implementation of the smart watch of Figure 1;
  • Figure 4 illustrates an implementation of a user interacting with a user interface of a smart watch
  • Figure 5 illustrates an implementation of the user interface of Figure 4.
  • Figure 6 depicts an implementation of a user interface of a smart watch
  • Figure 7 depicts another implementation of a user interface of a smart watch
  • Figure 8 depicts yet another implementation of a user interface of a smart watch
  • Figure 9 depicts still another implementation of a user interface of a smart watch
  • Figure 10 depicts another implementation of a user interface of a smart watch
  • Figure 11 depicts yet another implementation of a user interface of a smart watch
  • Figure 12 depicts still another implementation of a user interface of a smart watch
  • Figure 13 depicts a flow chart of an implementations of a user interface of a smart watch
  • Figures 14A-14I depict various user interfaces within a phone application for a smart watch
  • Figures 15A-15I depict various user interfaces within a contacts application for a smart watch
  • Figures 16A-16H depict various user interfaces within a messaging application for a smart watch
  • Figures 17A-17M depict various user interfaces within an email application for a smart watch
  • Figures 18A-18I depict various user interfaces within a music application for a smart watch
  • Figures 19A-19F depict various user interfaces within a calendar application for a smart watch
  • Figures 20A-20J depict various user interfaces within a clock application for a smart watch
  • Figures 21A-21J depict various user interfaces within a gallery application for a smart watch
  • Figures 22A-22S depict various user interfaces within a settings application for a smart watch.
  • Figure 23 depicts a flow chart for a method in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
  • the present invention extends to systems, methods, and apparatus configured to provide users with an attractive and useful arm-wearable computer accessory.
  • implementations of the present invention comprise wrist accessories that include integrated cellular phone capabilities, personal multimedia functionality, web-connectivity, and other similar features. Additionally, implementations of the present invention provide novel form factors and methods of interface and information display that address several shortcomings in the conventional art.
  • a fashionable and functional smart watch can include a wearable computing device in the form of a wristwatch / bangle or ornament.
  • a smart watch can comprise a bangle-shaped, wrist mounted computing device, a computing device shaped like a conventional watch, or any number of other wrist mounted computing devices.
  • wearable computing devices can include various multimedia and/or wireless functions.
  • embodiments herein can include a wearable smart watch 100.
  • Smart watches can include any combination of hardware and software that enable functionality such as telephony, electronic communications, intelligence (including contextual intelligence) including pushing and pulling relevant information, voice control, home automation, fitness tracking/coaching/calories burn, social interaction, offline and online media playback, extendibility (e.g., "apps"), interoperability (e.g., interfacing with other devices), etc.
  • intelligence including contextual intelligence
  • smart watches can include any combination of hardware and software that enable functionality such as telephony, electronic communications, intelligence (including contextual intelligence) including pushing and pulling relevant information, voice control, home automation, fitness tracking/coaching/calories burn, social interaction, offline and online media playback, extendibility (e.g., "apps"), interoperability (e.g., interfacing with other devices), etc.
  • FIG. 1 and 2 illustrate different views of an example of a smart watch 100 according to one or more embodiments of the present invention.
  • the smart watch 100 includes a display 110.
  • the smart watch 100 can include a display 110 based on any appropriate technology (e.g., LED, OLED, plasma, e-ink/e-paper, etc.).
  • the display 110 includes a touch digitizer (e.g., resistive, capacitive, etc.) to thereby create a touch-sensitive display (e.g., single- or multi-touch).
  • the display 110 is flexible.
  • the display may include a fiexible display member comprising plastic, resin, polycarbonate, film etc., or may include a flexible glass display member (e.g., Corning® WillowTM Glass or film based OLED technology).
  • the smart watch 100 includes a band 150.
  • the band 150 may be comprised of a rigid material, a flexible material, or combinations thereof, and may include any material that is known in the art of watch making, as well as any other materials that can be used to form a rigid or a flexible band.
  • the band 150 can comprise a ceramic material.
  • the band 150 can comprise a bangle shape.
  • the display 110 can be described as embedded within the band 150, or the band 150 can be described as attaching to respective ends of the display 110. Additionally, the band 150 can include one or more latches 140 and one or more hinges 130. Any latches 140 may employ any combination of fasteners, including mechanical and magnetic.
  • the latch can be configured to received an extender, which extender comprises the same connector interface as the latch 140.
  • adding an extender at the latch 140 can enlarge the size of the band 150.
  • the extenders can comprise various different sizes and shapes to fit the needs of a given user.
  • the smart watch 100 may include one or more physical buttons 200. Any included buttons 200 may be usable to control an operating system and/or hardware devices of the smart watch 100.
  • the smart watch 100 may include one or more additional output devices, such as one or more speakers, one or more lights, one or more headphone jacks, one or more haptic output devices (e.g., vibration units), etc.
  • a speaker may be positioned below the watch screen.
  • the watch may comprise noise cancellation technology and/or an audio insulator to prevent interference between the speaker and a microphone that may also be incorporated into the watch.
  • the smart watch 100 may also include a port 210.
  • the port 210 may comprise one or more electronic connectors, and may be configured to provide power to the smart watch 100 (e.g., to charge any included battery or batteries) and/or to facilitate one- or two-way data transfer between the smart watch 100 and an external computing device (e.g., a general-purpose personal computer, an accessory device, etc.).
  • the port 210 can comprise any appropriate data port type, such as a serial (e.g., USB, SPI) port.
  • Figure 3A depicts a cross-sectional view of the smart watch 100 of Figures 1 and 2.
  • the depicted cross-section also exposes various internal components of the smart watch 100.
  • the band 150 includes one or more batteries 300 that are disposed therein.
  • the band 150 may include one or more flexible battery cells, and/or one or more rigid battery cells.
  • the band 150 may include a plurality of linked (e.g., in series) battery cells that are positioned within the band 150 in a manner that permits some flexibility of the band 150.
  • linked battery life is a significant concern when designing and using a smart watch 100.
  • the particular placement of a battery 300 within the band 150 may significantly influence the battery size, battery configuration, and overall aesthetic look and function of the device. Accordingly, the particulars relating to placement and configuration of the battery 300 within the band 150 addresses significant needs within the field.
  • one or both of the display 110 or the band 150 may include one or more solar cells (not shown).
  • the solar cells may be used to charge any batteries 300 disposed within the smart watch 100 or to supply power to computing hardware, the display 101, and/or any electronic lights, sensors, input devices, output devices, communications devices, or other electric components disposed within the smart watch 100.
  • FIGS 3A and 3B depict various additional internal components of a smart watch 100.
  • a smart watch 100 can comprise a processing unit 310, a visual processing unit 330, a biometric unit 340, and various antennas 360(a-b).
  • the processing unit 310 can comprise a general-purpose computer processor, a system-on- a-chip solution, or any other available processing hardware.
  • the display 110 is in physical communication with the processing unit 310.
  • the visual processing unit 310 may comprise an external camera 320 that can receive photo and video information from outside of the band 150. Additionally, the visual processing unit 310 may comprise various image processing components, including but not limited to a graphics processing unit, support circuitry for the external camera 320, volatile and non-volatile memory, and other similar components. As depicted, unique from conventional smart watches, implementations of the present invention can comprise processing circuitry within the band 150. In contrast, conventional systems include the actual processing components behind the face of the watch. Though, some conventional systems may place hardware components such as cameras within a portion of a watch band, in contrast, to implementations of the present invention, actual processing components are not conventionally placed within the band. In particular, general processing components that are required for the fundamental operation of the smart watch are not placed within the band of conventional systems.
  • the processing unit 310 can also be located within the band 150 at a location that is not directly below the display 110. Additionally, in at least one implementation, the processing unit 310 can be located such that it is not immediately adjacent to the display 110, but is instead otherwise disposed within the band 150.
  • Figure 3A also depicts the biometric unit 340 disposed at another location within the band 150.
  • the biometric unit 340 is disposed between the display 110 and the hinge 130.
  • the biometric unit 340 may comprise one or more of a variety of sensors.
  • sensors may be selected from among one or more accelerometers, one or more gyroscopes, one or more light sensors (e.g., for detecting ambient light), one or more biological sensors (e.g., for detecting heart rate, galvanic skin response, blood oxygen level, etc.), one or more microphones, one or more cameras, one or more thermometers (e.g., for detecting skin and/or air temperature), one or more barometers, one or more proximity sensors, one or more moisture sensors, one or more biometric sensors (e.g., fingerprint), etc.
  • sensors may comprise additional components that rest on the outside of the band 150.
  • the biometric unit 340 may also comprise user feedback components.
  • the biometric unit 340 may comprise a vibration unit 350.
  • the processing unit 310 may activate the vibration unit 340 as a means to communicate to a user. For example, upon receiving an SMS text, an email, a phone call, or some other notification, the vibration unit 340 may activate to notify the user of a pending item.
  • the smart watch 100 can also comprise various antenna components 360(a-b) disposed within the smart watch 100.
  • the antenna components 360(a-b) can comprise one or more short-range communications devices, such as BLUETOOTH, Wi-Fi, Near-Field Communications (NFC), ANT+, infrared transmitter/receivers, and other similar communication devices. As depicted in Figure 3, the antenna component 360(a-b) may be disposed within the band 150 between the battery 300 and the hinge 130. In one or more alternate embodiments, the antenna component 360(a-b) can be disposed within the band 150 between the battery 300 and the latch 140. Further in at least one implementation, one or more antennas (e.g., WIFI, BLUETOOTH, 3G, etc.) can also be integrated into the same physical unit as the biometric unit 340 and the visual processing unit 330.
  • WIFI wireless fidelity
  • BLUETOOTH Wireless Fidelity
  • the antennas can be positioned in a standalone unit 360b that is positioned between the display 110 and the hinge 130 or latch 140.
  • one or more of the antennas 360(a-b) may be positioned between the display 110 and the latch 140 and/or between the display 110 and the hinge 130.
  • positioning the 3G antenna on an opposite side of the display 110 from the W-Fi antenna and BLUETOOTH antenna may provide better signal propagation for the 3G antenna.
  • the ability to place crucial components (e.g., antennas) within the watchband can provide significant benefits for overcoming interference between the various antennas.
  • placing components in the watchband allows the components to be spaced much further apart than can be accomplished in conventional smart watches, where the majority of components are placed directly below the watch face.
  • the antenna components 360(a-b) can include one or more long-range communications devices, such as cellular, geographical positioning (e.g., GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, IRNSS, etc.), etc.
  • the smart watch 100 can be enabled to connect to cellular networks (e.g., GSM, CDMA, LTE, etc.) for data and/or voice communications.
  • the smart watch 100 can be enabled to receive positional and/or time data from a geographical positioning system.
  • the various internal components of the smart watch 100 can be located in places other than shown in Figure 3.
  • the biometric unit 340 and the visual processing unit 330 can be locationally switched.
  • the various components can all be placed between the battery 300 and the hinge 130 or latch 140.
  • implementations of the present invention place a wide variety of components within the band 150 of the smart watch 100.
  • implementations of the present invention can place the battery 300 and various components 310, 320, 330, 340, 350, 360(a-b) between the battery 300 and the hinge 130 or latch 140.
  • the hinge 130 comprises a continuous portion 132 that continuously connects the upper 102 and lower 104 portions of the smart watch 100 together, even when the latch 140 is open.
  • at least one wire extends through the latch 140.
  • the latch 140 may comprise an integrated electric connector, such that when the latch 140 is closed a circuit is completed between the battery and/or components 310, 320, 330, 340, 350, 360(a-b) and the upper portion 102 of the smart watch 100.
  • implementations of the present invention overcome this problem with novel methods of placing batteries, accessories, and crucial components within the band 150. Additionally, implementations of the present invention provide novel features that allow communication between components in the lower portion 104 of the smart watch 100 with components in the upper portion 102 of the smart watch.
  • the smart watch 100 also comprises a novel user interface.
  • a novel user interface One will understand that implementing intuitive and effective user interfaces within conventional smart watches has resulted in several shortcomings. In particular, many conventional smart watches run operating systems that were originally designed for smart phones.
  • home screen model comprises one or more screens where applications are arranged in a grid-like pattern. These home screens are somewhat analogous to computer desktops. Within smart phones, home screens provide several benefits. For example, home screens provide a user with a starting place, where important applications and functionalities can be arranged and readily accessible. For instance, a user may place a phone application and internet application in a readily available spot on the home screen. Additionally, home screens can provide a default location for a user to resort to when attempting to move from a first application to a second application.
  • the pseudo home screen i.e., the digital watch face
  • the digital watch face while potentially providing useful information about time and date, fails to provide a user with quick access to crucial applications/functionalities within a single screen.
  • returning the user to the digital watch face also may return the user to the very beginning of an application list. For example, if a user has ten applications on a conventional smart watch and is currently executing the ninth application, but desires to switch to the tenth application. Returning to the home screen (e.g., the digital watch face) may require the user to cycle through all ten applications before being able to access the tenth application.
  • FIG. 4 depicts an implementation of a smart watch interface 400.
  • the depicted smart watch interface 400 comprises a digital watch face 410.
  • a wide variety of different types and styles of digital watch faces 410 are available for a user to choose between. Additionally, one will understand that the digital watch face 410 is merely exemplary.
  • the smart watch interface 400 when the smart watch is initially activated, the smart watch interface 400 is displayed.
  • the first view that is provided to a user may comprise a virtual depiction of a traditional watch face.
  • the smart watch is activated automatically when the user lifts the smart watch.
  • the accelerometers within the smart watch may detect a movement that indicates a user is viewing the face of the watch, and based upon this movement, the smart watch can automatically activate.
  • performing a specific interaction with the smart watch can activate the smart watch.
  • double tapping the body of the smart watch can cause the smart watch to activate.
  • double tapping the watchband of the smart watch can cause the smart watch to activate.
  • pressing a hardware button on the smart watch can also cause the watch to activate.
  • Figure 4 depicts a detected contact 420 on the display
  • the detected contact 420 can comprise a detected finger contact with the display 110, a detected stylus contact with the display 110, or some other detection of user interaction with the display 110.
  • the detected contact 420 is detected on the right side of the display 110 and is moving (as indicated by the arrow) towards the left side of the display.
  • the detected contact 420 can both originate and be directed towards areas other than those shown.
  • the detected contact 420 may originate at the top of the display 110 and be directed towards the bottom of the display 110.
  • the detected contact 420 can be detected in the approximate middle of the display 110 and be directed towards a particular side of the display 110.
  • the detected contact 420 may be required to cross the entire display (i.e., from side to side) before a particular action results.
  • Figure 5 depicts the smart watch user interface 400 of Figure 4 after the detected contact 420 has moved to approximately the middle of the display 110.
  • the smart watch user interface 400 displays select function indicators 500.
  • select function indicators 500 e.g., two finger tap, one finger touch for an extended time, etc.
  • the select function indicators 500 comprise a carousel application browser icon 510, a user information icon 520, and a voice features icon 530.
  • the carousel application browser icon 510, a user information icon 520, and a voice features icon 530 can quickly and easily provide a user access to the key functions of the smart watch 100.
  • additional or different icons and functions may be included within the select function indicators 500.
  • the select function indicators 500 may be user adjustable, such that a user can determine one or more of the icons that should be included within the select function indicators 500.
  • the select function indicators 500 are overlaid on the smart watch user interface 400 that was previously present. Additionally, in at least one implementation, the underlying smart watch user interface 400 can continue to update itself. For example, the clock can continue to keep and display accurate time even though the select function indicators 500 are overlaid on the display 110. Additionally, in at least one implementation, the select function indicators 500 can be displayed over any smart watch interface 400. For example, the select function indicators 500 could be accessed within a smart watch interface 400 that comprises an internet portal, an SMS text interface, a camera interface, some other application, or any other interface on the smart watch 100. In contrast, in at least one implementation, launching the select function indicators 500 causes the underlying user interface to disappear.
  • the select function indicators 500 can also be removed from the screen. In at least one implementation, performing the opposite action required to activate the select function indicators 500 will cause the select function indicators 500 to be removed from the screen. For example, when a contact is detected in approximately the middle of the display 110 and the contact moves towards the right side (i.e., the opposite contact and movement of Figures 4 and 5) the select function indicators 500 can be removed from the screen, and the user can continue on the smart watch user interface 400 that was overlaid by the select function indicators 500. Additionally, in at least one implementation, once a user breaks continuous contact with the display the select function indicators automatically remove themselves.
  • implementations of the present invention comprise select function indicators 500 that overcome several of the problems within conventional smart watches.
  • implementations of the select function indicators 500 can be accessible from any screen within the smart watch 100.
  • the select function indicators 500 overlay the previously accessed smart phone user interface 400 and allow a user to return to the previously accessed smart phone user interface 400 directly from the select function indicators 500.
  • select function indicators 500 Using the select function indicators 500, a user is provided with quick access, from anywhere within the smart watch user interface 400, to several key functions of the smart watch 100. Additionally, the select function indicators 500 are laid out in a way that a user can easily select one of the provided options without accidently selecting the wrong icon. While the depicted number of icons within the select function indicators 500 is three, in alternate implementations fewer than three or more than three icons can be depicted. For example, an implementation of select function indicators 500 can comprise four, five, six, or more icons.
  • select function indicators 500 are displayed a user can select one of the icons 510, 520, 530 to execute an application.
  • selecting an icon comprises the user breaking contact with the screen, once the select function indicators 500 are displayed, and then again making contact with the screen on a particular icon 510, 520, 530.
  • selecting an icon comprises the user maintain the initial contact 420 (from Figure 4) and sliding the contact to a particular icon 510, 520, 530.
  • the movement of displaying the select function indicators 500 and selecting a particular icon 510, 520, 530 comprises a continuous movement where contact with the display 110 is maintained.
  • the select function indicators 500 automatically are removed from the screen.
  • the select function indicators 500 provide a user with a quick method to access a desired application within the smart watch.
  • the select function indicators 500 can provide a user with quick access to a voice features 530 application.
  • a voice features 530 application Using the voice features 530 application, a user can vocally request a particular smart watch application and/or vocally request that the smart watch perform a particular function.
  • the select function indicators 500 can provide the user with quick access to the carousel application browser icon 510.
  • the carousel application browser icon 510 provides a user with access to the applications currently stored on the smart watch. Accordingly, the selecting function indicators 500 can provide a means for a user to quickly and easily access functions of the smart watch, while overcoming the shortfalls of conventional smart watch interfaces.
  • Figure 6 depicts an implementation of the user information application
  • the user information application 600 displays various notifications and user information items in a stacked card format.
  • one or more cards 610 are displayed on the screen.
  • Each card comprises information relating to a particular item.
  • the cards can comprise weather notifications, internet RSS feed notifications, SMS texts, emails, missed call notifications, voice mail notifications, and other similar information.
  • information from a particular application can appear spread across multiple cards 610.
  • the user information application 600 can comprise notifications provided from other applications on the smart watch 100. Selecting a particular card 610 may execute an application that is associated with the information within the card or it may allow a user to create information within the user information application 600.
  • a particular card 610 may comprise an SMS text.
  • selecting the card 610 may execute a dedicated SMS text application or it may allow a user to create a response SMS text within the user information application 600.
  • navigating between the cards 610 can be achieved in my swiping the cards downward and/or upwards. In at least one implementation a swipe must originate from an edge of the display 110. In contrast, in at least one implementation, a swipe must originate from the middle of the display (or some other location other than a side) and be directed in a particular direction.
  • additional movements can reveal various operations within the user information application 600.
  • Figure 7 depicts a "dismiss" operation 700.
  • this operation 700 can be revealed by swiping the active card 610 to the left.
  • Figure 8 depicts similar operations 800 that can be revealed by a swipe to the right.
  • the operations 700, 800 are standardized within the user information application 600.
  • a left swipe may reveal a dismiss operation 700 while a right swipe may reveal operations 800 that are specific to the information on the card 610.
  • Figure 9 depicts an implementation where the various cards 610 are displayed in a three-dimensional stacked view 900.
  • a user can easily scroll through the various cards and pick a particular card 610 of interest.
  • this view may be particularly useful when a user is seeking out a particular card 610 among a large number of cards 610.
  • the three-dimensional stacked view 900 is viewable in response to a particular detected contact and movement. For example, a double tap, a two-finger tap, a pinch, or some other contact and/or motion may activate the three-dimensional stacked view 900.
  • the various cards 610 can be displayed end to end such that a cards entire contents are viewable within display 110. A user may then be able to scroll through the cards using a swiping motion.
  • Figure 10 depicts an implementation of a carousel application browser
  • the carousel application browser 1000 may be accessible from the select function indicators 500, from an independently executable application, by pushing a physical button on the smart watch 100, by performing a particular gesture on the watch, or through any other access means.
  • the carousel application browser 1000 provides a scrollable depiction of icons associated with various applications installed on the smart watch 100.
  • Figure 10 depicts icons associated with FACEBOOK and TWITTER.
  • a user upon entering the carousel application browser 1000, a user is able to scroll from top to bottom through one or more applications that are available on the smart watch 100.
  • colors in the background of each respective application icon can seamlessly transition between each other.
  • a FACEBOOK application may comprise a dark blue background while a messaging application may comprise a green background.
  • the background displayed on the screen seamlessly transitions from dark blue to green.
  • the color in the background transitions from the dark blue to the green using a continuous gradient as the user scrolls from the FACEBOOK application to the messaging application.
  • a user is provided with an attractive and intuitive visual indication of different application icons scrolling.
  • a user may be able to access various options within the carousel application browser 1000.
  • a user may be able to swipe left or right, or perform some other predetermined contact and movement, to access options relating to the individual applications that are represented within the carousel application browser 1000.
  • swiping a first direction possibly left or right
  • swiping a second direction possibly left or right
  • will allow the user to access application specific options that apply to the application currently displayed and/or acted upon e.g., change login, create message, etc.
  • the order of applications within the carousel application browser 1000 is determinable by a user. For example, a user may desire to place applications that are most commonly accessed so that they appear first within the carousel application browser 1000. In contrast, in at least one implementation, the applications are automatically ordered by the carousel application browser 1000.
  • the carousel application browser 1000 may order the applications in the order in which they were most recently accessed, in the order of most commonly accessed, or through some other intelligent ordering method.
  • the carousel application browser 1000 can intelligently order the applications based upon the user's location, the time of day, events scheduled in the user's calendar, or biometric information from the user. For instance, the carousel application browser 1000 may order a train payment application first when it detects that the user is walking into a train station. Similarly, the carousel application browser 1000 may order a fitness application first based upon a scheduled exercise time.
  • the carousel application browser 1000 depicted in Figure 10 shows two application icons 1010 within the same screen. In at least one implementation, however, only a single entire application icon 1010 is displayed at a time. Nevertheless, portions of multiple icon application icons 1010 may be displayed as a user scrolls from a first application icon to a second application icon. In particular, an animation may depict a first icon leaving the screen as a second icon enters the screen.
  • a similar interface and animation may be used for more than a single application icon 1010 at a time.
  • Figure 11 depicts a voice features application 1100 that can be displayed responsive to a user selecting the icon for voice features 530 from the select function indicators 500.
  • the voice features application 1100 may also be accessible by pushing a button 200, performing a particular contact and movement on the display 110, or by issuing a particular voice command.
  • the voice features application 1100 may have access to one or more other standalone applications within the smart watch 100.
  • a user can send an SMS text, initiate a phone call, request a weather update, request directions, access a fitness application, or perform a variety of other functions that are available within the smart watch 100 system.
  • the voice features application 1100 transcribes the user's vocal words 1110.
  • the voice features application 1100 can perform various filtering and smart interpretation to determine the user's commands.
  • the voice features application 1100 can use a dictionary to match interpreted vocal commands to the closest word in the dictionary.
  • the interpretation of the user's vocal words 1110 is performed at a server to which the smart watch 100 communicates.
  • Figure 11 also depicts an active icon 1120 within the voice features application 1100.
  • the active icon 1120 may flash or perform some other animation to indicate that the voice features application 1100 is in a listening mode.
  • active icon 1120 may comprise an animation that indicates the voice features application 1100 is in a processing mode.
  • the voice features application 1 100 may be communicating to server and may be unable to receive immediate voice commands.
  • Figure 12 depicts a status information screen 1200.
  • the status information screen 1200 can be accessible from any other interface within the smart watch 100.
  • the status information screen 1200 is accessible by contacting an edge of the screen 110 and moving the finger, in continuous contact, towards an opposite edge of the screen 110.
  • the status screen is accessible by contacting the top of the screen 110 for an extended period of time, and then dragging a finger downward after status screen becomes available.
  • the status information screen 1200 may be accessible by contacting the top of the screen 110 for a period of time of one second and then dragging a finger towards the bottom of the screen 110.
  • a visual indication appears on the screen to indicate that the status information screen 1200 is now accessible by dragging a finger downward.
  • smart watches 100 must always balance screen real estate with ease of accessing and interacting with information. This is particularly true when, like in the present case, the smart watch 100 comprises novel cellular communication features and other such advanced features.
  • certain status information such as single strength, signal type, battery strength, etc., are useful indicators.
  • watch sized devices are not well suited for information dense screens.
  • the status information screen 1200 of Figure 12 provides information relating to the presence of voicemail 1210, the current network type 1212, the network signal strength 1214, and the battery strength 1216.
  • this information may be difficult to fit within the standard smart watch user interface.
  • this information may be difficult to position in a readily viewable way when the smart watch is executing an application. Accordingly, providing a simple contact and movement (e.g., a downward swipe) that can access the status information can provide significant advantages over the prior art.
  • Figure 12 also comprises specific settings.
  • the status information screen 1200 displays a sound setting 1220, a location service setting 1222, a BLUETOOTH setting 1224, and a Wi-Fi setting 1220.
  • these settings function as toggle switches to activate or deactivate particular features.
  • selecting the location services setting 122 may activate or deactivate a GPS module within the smart watch 100.
  • a simple interface is provides through which a user can quickly access particular settings from any interface within the smart watch 100.
  • a prolonged contact with a specific settings icon can cause an associated application to launch.
  • a prolonged contact with the Wi-Fi settings 1220 icon can cause a Wi-Fi menu to launch.
  • This menu may provide a user with the ability to select a particular Wi-Fi network, enter a passcode, forget a particular Wi-Fi network, or perform some other function.
  • implementations of the present invention provide significant and novel user interface interactions.
  • a status information screen 1200 is accessible universally through the smart watch and provides user with an intuitive way to activate various services and/or accessing settings and applications associated with the services.
  • Figure 13 depicts an implementation of an interface for a map application 1300.
  • the interface is provided for exemplary purposes, and one will understand that a similar interface can be applied to a variety of different applications.
  • Figure 13 depicts various possible screens and menu items that may be presented to a user when seeking directions.
  • the depicted interfaces comprise information screens 1310 and menu items 1320.
  • the menu items 1320 are positioned within the figure to indicate that they are scrollable within the smart watch interface.
  • the menu items 1320 may be accessible by scrolling from the top of the screen.
  • contacting the screen at the very top and scrolling down will reveal the status information screen 1200.
  • contacting the screen near the top, but not at the top, and scrolling downward will reveal the menu items 1320.
  • Near the top may comprise any contact that does not overlap with the edge of the display 110, any contact that is substantially lower than the top 10% of the display 1 10, or some other contact that is not immediately at the edge of the display 110.
  • contacting the display 110 at the top for a brief period of time, in contrast to a prolonged period of time, and then scrolling downward will reveal the menu items 1320.
  • Figure 13 depicts a novel method of providing a user with information screens 1310 and menu items 1320 within a smart watch 100.
  • the depicted novel interface allows a user to have a large portion of the limited smart watch screen dominated by information of interest.
  • the disclosed interface can provide a user with a wide variety of menu items 1320 that are large enough to be easily selected with an touch input device (e.g., a finger).
  • Figures 14A-14I depict various implementations of an interface for a phone application.
  • Figures 14A and 14B depict an icon for a phone application.
  • the icon of Figure 14A is initially displayed. Once a user remains on a particular icon for a prolonged period of time (e.g., one second), the icon of Figure 14A transforms into the icon of Figure 14B and generates a three-dimensional image of the icon as further demonstrated in figures A and B of Figures 15-22.
  • a user can activate the application by selecting the icon within the smartphone display 110. Upon selecting the icon, a user is presented with the phone application main menu as depicted in Figure 14C.
  • Figure 14C displays various features and interfaces that are available within the phone application. For instance, Figure 14C depicts options for a dial pad interface, history interface, contacts interface, and voicemail interface. One will understand, however, that various additional or different interface may be available in alternative implementations.
  • the interfaces depicted in Figure 14C represent various feature interfaces that are available within the phone application. Specifically, each of the interfaces displayed within Figure 14C may comprise a unique interface within the phone application. [0103] Additionally, in at least one implementation, the interface of Figure
  • a top-to-bottom swipe across the face of the smart watch causes application specific options to be displayed.
  • application specific option may include group call options, delete voice mail options, redial options, and other similar options that are not necessarily associated with an entirely new screen within the phone application.
  • gestures described above as required to display the feature interface of Figure 14C versus the application specific options are merely exemplary. In alternate implementations, different gestures may be used. For example, a right-to-left swipe may reveal the feature interfaces depicted by Figure 14C, while a bottom-to-top swipe may reveal the application specific options.
  • Figure 14D depicts an interface that may be displayed to a user after the user selects the dial pad option of Figure 14C.
  • the dial pad feature depicted in Figure 14D comprises an alphanumeric keyboard and a display portion to display a currently dialed phone number. Using the dial pad feature, a user can initiate a cellular phone call using conventional means.
  • Figure 14E depicts an interface that may be displayed in response to user selecting the contacts option of Figure 14C.
  • the contacts interface of Figure 14E can comprise an alphabetical listing of contacts that are stored within the smart watch.
  • a user can access a keyboard to perform a quick search of the contacts within the contact application. Additionally, in at least one implementation, a user can search through the contacts using a vocal command.
  • a user can select a contact from within the contact interface of Figure 14E and automatically initiate communication with that contact. Additionally, a user can select a default communication type for each contact. For example, a user may associate a first contact's phone number with voice phone calls, while associating a second contact's phone number with SMS texting. As such, when the user selects the second contact, a text message application may be automatically executed.
  • Figure 14F depicts an interface for adding a contact to the phone application.
  • adding a contact can be accomplished through manual entry of contact information through an on-screen keyboard, through vocal commands, or by importing the contact from an external source. Additionally, in at least one implementation, the adding a contact through the phone application, also adds a contact to a dedicated contact application.
  • Figure 14G depicts an implementation of a history feature.
  • This history feature of Figure 14G may be displayed upon a user selecting the history feature depicted in Figure 14C.
  • the history interface depicts various recent phone calls and communications that have been received through the phone application. Additionally, the history interface can display information regarding each communication. For instance, the history interface may depict a caller ID field, indicating who made the communication, and a time field, indicating when the communication was received. Additionally, Figure 14H depicts an option to clear the history.
  • the history interface may also allow a user to initiate a return communication by selecting a name within the history.
  • Figure 141 depicts a voicemail interface.
  • the voicemail interface of Figure 141 may be displayed upon a user selecting the voicemail interface within Figure 14C.
  • the voicemail interface of Figure 141 allows for non-sequential access to voicemails.
  • the voicemail interface may display a plurality of different voicemails from individual callers. A user can then select any individual voicemail and immediately access that voicemail.
  • Figures 14A-14I depict various implementations and features within a phone application for a smart watch. As depicted and described, a user is provided with tremendous functionality and ease-of-use. In particular, the depicted user interfaces provide highly efficient use of limited smart watch display area.
  • Figures 15A-15I depict various user interfaces within an implementation of a contacts application.
  • Figures 15A and 15B depict an icon for a contacts application.
  • the icon of Figure 15A is initially displayed. Once a user remains on a particular icon for a prolonged period of time (e.g., one second), the icon of Figure 15A transforms into the icon of Figure 15B.
  • a user can select the contacts icon of Figure 15B to launch the contacts application within a smart watch.
  • Figure 15A-15I is the same as the contacts feature that is accessible from the phone application main menu of Figure 14C. Accordingly, the figures and descriptions relating to Figures 14E and 14 F may also apply to the implementations discussed regarding Figures 15A-15I. For example, while Figure 15C depicts a contact application without any stored contacts, and Figure 14E depicts a contacts application with multiple stored contacts, in at least one implementation that function of the two interfaces is the same.
  • Figure 15D depicts an implementation of the contacts application including an "add contact” option and an "import contact” option.
  • Figure 15E depicts a user interface that is displayed in response to user selecting the "add contact” option of Figure 15D.
  • Figure 15E depicts options to add a name, add a phone number, or add an email to the contacts application.
  • the smart watch can display the appropriate user interface from any of Figure 15F, Figures 15G, or Figure 15H.
  • Figure 151 depicts a user interface for deleting a contact or accessing additional information regarding the contact.
  • the smart watch can display a contact name, phone number, email address, and other similar information.
  • the delete option the entire contact is removed from the smart watch.
  • the interface of Figure 151 is depicted after prolonged touch on a particular contact.
  • a user may also select an import contact option.
  • the import contact option may provide a user with the ability to import contacts from a file that is saved on the smart watch or to access an external file and download it for import.
  • the import contact command or another similar command, can allow a user to sync the smart watch contact application with an online contact service.
  • Figures 16A-16H depict various implementations of interfaces for a messaging application on a smart watch.
  • Figures 16A and 16B depict icons for a messaging application.
  • the icon of Figure 16A is initially displayed. Once a user remains on the particular icon for a prolonged period of time (e.g., one second), the icon of Figure 16A transforms into the icon of Figure 16B.
  • a messaging application main menu interface as depicted in Figure 16C, is displayed on the smart watch display 110.
  • the messaging application can provide a user with access to SMS texting, email, or other messaging systems.
  • Figure 16D depicts an interface for addressing a message to a particular contact or other individual. When selecting an individual to send the message to a user may select an individual from a list of contacts.
  • Figure 16E depicts an implementation of an interface for accessing messages within the messaging application.
  • Figure 16E depicts various received messages that are displayed all on the smart watch display 110.
  • the interface of Figure 16E only depicts a portion or a summary of each message.
  • a user may be required to select a particular message in order to view the entire content. This may be particularly useful for long messages that may possibly extend beyond the length of the screen. In such a case, the user can scroll the length of the message in a dedicated interface.
  • Figure 16F depicts an implementation of an interface for sending a message to a particular contact.
  • a contact can be selected from within the messaging application. Once selected, the contact's information can automatically be added to a message.
  • Figure 16G depicts an interface for discarding an unwanted message. For example, a user may begin to draft a message and then decide she no longer desires to send it. By selecting the discard option, the message is easily deleted and removed from the device.
  • Figure 16H depicts a message composing interface. For example, a message comprising the word "hello" is depicted.
  • the keyboard within the smart watch interfaces utilizes predictive texting. As the user taps various areas of the keyboard, the smart watch predicts the word that the user is attempting to type. For instance, in Figure 16H the word "hello" is suggested immediately above the keyboard.
  • predictive type With predictive typing, a user can accidently press the wrong letter and still be provided with the correct, desired word.
  • Figures 17A-17M depict various implementations of email user interfaces for an email application on a smart watch.
  • Figures 17A and 17B depict icons for an email application.
  • the icon of Figure 17A is initially displayed. Once a user remains on the particular icon for a prolonged period of time (e.g., one second), the icon of Figure 17A transforms into the icon of Figure 17B.
  • Figures 17A and 17B depict an email application icon that is selectable for accessing a main menu interface as depicted in Figure 17C and Figure 17D.
  • the main menu interfaces of Figures 17C and 17D comprise a single scrollable menu.
  • a user can scroll from the menu options shown in Figure 17C downward to the options shown in Figure 17D.
  • Figure 17E depicts an implementation of a user interface for an inbox selection screen.
  • two different email accounts are depicted as being selectable as inboxes within the interface of Figure 17E.
  • a user can access both email inboxes at the same time within a single user interface, or the user can access the inboxes individually within an interface. As such, a user is provided control over what emails are displayed within an interface of the smart watch.
  • Figures 17F, 17G, and 17H depict various implementations of composition interfaces within an email application for a smart watch.
  • Figure 17F depicts an implementation of an interface for addressing an email
  • Figure 17G depicts an implementation of an interface for discarding an email
  • Figure 17H depicts an implementation of an interface for composing a subject of an email.
  • Each of these interfaces can be accessible through an on-screen keyboard, through vocal commands, or through importing a partially or completely finished email from an external source.
  • Figures 171, 17J, 17K, and 17L depict various interfaces for accessing and reading email.
  • an inbox interface is displayed, which depicts to a user various emails that are currently within the inbox of an email account.
  • the email inbox interface may comprise various features that indicate whether email has been previously read, whether an email is high priority, or whether an email is otherwise categorized. Similar to the messaging application interface, a user can access the entirety of an email by selecting the email within the interface of Figure 171.
  • Figure 17J depicts an implementation of an email application inbox displaying an action item menu.
  • applications within the smart watch may comprise action item menus.
  • An action item menu may be accessible by swiping from a top of the display and sliding a finger (or other contact) down the screen.
  • an interface can comprise a visual indication that an action item menu is available.
  • the interface of Figure 171 comprises two horizontal parallel lines at the top of the interface. The presence of the two horizontal parallel lines may indicate that an action item menu is available within the present user interface.
  • An action item menu can provide a user with various commands actions that can be performed within the user interface that is currently displayed on the smart watch.
  • Figure 171 displays an action item menu that comprises a refresh command, a mark all as read command, and a search command.
  • contacting the screen above any of these commands causes the commands to launch.
  • activating the refresh command may cause the smart watch to query one or more email servers to determine if additional email is available.
  • the action item menu is also context sensitive.
  • Figure 17K comprises an inbox without any messages.
  • the action item menu, displayed in Figure 17L does not comprise a "mark all as read option" because there are no messages to mark.
  • Figure 17M depicts a simple interface for adding or removing an email account from an email application on the smart watch.
  • Figure 17M depicts two email accounts that are currently active within the smart watch.
  • An "add account” option is available and selectable to enable a user to add in new and or different email accounts to the smart watch.
  • An account can be added to the smart watch through the use of either an on-screen keyboard or vocal commands.
  • Figures 18A-18G depict various implementations of interfaces for a smart watch music application.
  • Figures 18 A and 18B depict icons for a music application.
  • the icon of Figure 18 A is initially displayed. Once a user remains on the particular icon for a prolonged period of time (e.g., one second), the icon of Figure 18A transforms into the icon of Figure 18B.
  • the main menu interface of Figure 18C is displayed in response to a selection of the music icon a Figure 18B.
  • Figures 18D-18H depict various implementations of user interfaces for the music application.
  • Figures 18D and 18E depict music application interfaces that comprises a song and band name.
  • Figure 18H depicts a music application interface that after a song has been started, and includes a time indication on the screen.
  • the smart watch music application interface comprises a single button to perform the features of play, pause, skip forward, skip backwards, volume up, and volume down.
  • the button of Figure 18H may be selectable to both play and pause the music within the music application.
  • selecting the button and sliding the button upwards on the screen may comprise a command for raising the volume.
  • Figure 18F depicts an interface when the button has been slid up and the volume has been increased.
  • the button also comprises an indication of the relative volume level.
  • the circle around the button may provide an indication of the current relative volume level.
  • sliding the button down can cause the volume to decrease.
  • sliding the button left may comprise a skip backwards
  • sliding the button right may comprise a skip forward.
  • Figure 181 depicts an implementation of an interface for a music application where the volume is being increased to a maximum.
  • the volume button is surrounded by a complete circle, as compared to the circle of Figure 18F.
  • the complete circle indicates that the maximum volume has been reached.
  • various implementations of the present invention provide highly efficient interfaces for interacting with media on a smart watch.
  • the single button interface described above provides significant benefits within a smart watch implementation.
  • One will understand the screen space on a smart watch is highly limited. Additionally, it can be easy to make an interface overly cumbersome by including too many distinct buttons within a single screen. Implementations of the present invention overcome these conventional deficiencies by including multiple distinct features within a single button.
  • Figures 19A-19F depict various implementations of a user interface for a calendar application.
  • Figures 19A and 19B depict icons for a calendar application.
  • the icon of Figure 19A is initially displayed. Once a user remains on the particular icon for a prolonged period of time (e.g., one second), the icon of Figure 19A transforms into the icon of Figure 19B.
  • Figure 19B depicts a calendar application icon that is selectable by a user to display the calendar application main menu as depicted in Figure 19C.
  • the calendar main menu of Figure 19C comprises an events feature and a calendars feature.
  • the main menu may comprise different or additional features such as create an event, invite someone to an event, create a reminder, and other conventional electronic calendar features.
  • Figures 19D-19F comprise various implementations of calendar interfaces that display user data.
  • Figure 19D displays calendar items over a period of several days.
  • Figure 19F depicts a user interface comprising calendar items for the current day.
  • Both of the interfaces in Figure 19D and Figure 19F comprise an action item menu as indicated by the bars at the top of the interface. While not explicitly depicted here, the action item menu may comprise commands for creating calendar events, sending invitations to calendar events, deleting calendar events, categorizing calendar events, and other similar calendaring commands.
  • Figure 19E depicts an implementation of an interface for subscribing to various calendars.
  • a user can subscribe to online calendar services, shared calendars, and subscription calendars.
  • a user can also share a calendar using a smart watch interface.
  • Figures 20A-20J depicting various implementations of a clock user interface.
  • Figures 20A and 20B depict icons for a clock application.
  • the icon of Figure 20A is initially displayed. Once a user remains on the particular icon for a prolonged period of time (e.g., one second), the icon of Figure 20A transforms into the icon of Figure 20B.
  • Figure 20C depicts a clock application main menu. The main menu can comprise options for an alarm interface, a stopwatch interface, a timer interface, and a world clock interface.
  • Figures 20D-20J depict various implementations of interfaces for these features.
  • Figures 20D-20F depict implementations for alarm user interfaces.
  • Figure 20D displays an alarm interface without any current available alarms, but provides a create option to create alarms.
  • Figure 20E displays two previously created alarms. Additionally, Figure 20E provides options to create further alarms or to edit the currently created alarms.
  • Figure 20F depicts an implementation of an alarm being created or edited.
  • the alarm interface allows a user to create repeating alarms, alarms assigned to specific days, or other conventional alarms.
  • Figures 20G and 20H depict implementations of a stopwatch user interface.
  • Figure 20G depicts a stopwatch interface comprising a start button and clock display.
  • Figure 20H depicts a running stopwatch with a lap option and a stop option.
  • Figure 201 depicts a timer interface.
  • Figure 201 depicts a start option and hours, minutes, in seconds setting option.
  • a smart watch provides a highly useful form factor for exercise tracking.
  • various applications installed on a smart watch can access stopwatch and timer information and provide a user with fitness information.
  • Figure 20J depicts a world clock interface.
  • a user can access the world clock feature to determine a time at various locations around the world. Additionally, in at least one of mentation, the smart watch automatically updates its time to reflect the correct time based upon the smart watches current geographic location.
  • Figures 21A-21I depict various implementations of user interfaces for a gallery application.
  • Figures 21 A and 2 IB depict icons for a gallery application.
  • the icon of Figure 21 A is initially displayed. Once a user remains on the particular icon for a prolonged period of time (e.g., one second), the icon of Figure 21 A transforms into the icon of Figure 2 IB.
  • Figure 20C depicts a clock application main menu.
  • Figures 21D-21J depict various implementations of interfaces within the gallery application. For example, Figures 21D-21J depict various interfaces showing images that are stored in the gallery.
  • Figure 21F and 21J depict user interface implementations for editing or otherwise adjusting images within the gallery.
  • Figure 2 IF depicts an edit option.
  • the edit option allows a user to delete an image, to adjust image characteristics, or to rename image.
  • the options within Figure 21J allow a user to delete an image or to indicate a preference for the image.
  • Figures 22A-22T depict various implementations of user interfaces for a setting application.
  • Figures 22A and 22B depict icons for a settings application.
  • the icon of Figure 22A is initially displayed. Once a user remains on the particular icon for a prolonged period of time (e.g., one second), the icon of Figure 22 A transforms into the icon of Figure 22B.
  • Figure 20C depicts a clock application main menu. Additionally, Figure 22C depicts a main menu within the setting application.
  • the depicted main menu comprises options for a general interface, a Wi- Fi interface, a Bluetooth interface, a cellular interface, a phone interface, an accounts interface, a keyboard interface, a display interface, a sound interface, a location interface, a number sync interface, a storage interface, a battery interface, a security interface, a clock faces interface, and various other additional interface.
  • Figures 22D-22S show various implementations of user interfaces within the setting application.
  • Figure 22D depicts a general setting user interface.
  • the general setting user interface can comprise an about feature, an update feature, an accessibility feature, and a date & time feature. In at least one implementation, these features provide general control over the settings of the smart watch device.
  • Figures 22E-22H comprise implementations of user interfaces for various communication standards.
  • Figure 22E and 22F comprise user interfaces for controlling Wi-Fi.
  • Figure 22G comprises a user interface for controlling Bluetooth.
  • Figure 22H displays a user interface for controlling cellular connectivity.
  • Figures 22I-22K comprise various implementations of user interfaces for controlling the settings relating to various applications within the smart watch.
  • Figure 221 comprises an implementation of a user interface for adjusting the settings relating to the phone within the Smart watch.
  • a user can import contacts, change the ring tone, or adjust the vibration of the phone.
  • Figure 22J comprises a user interface for associating various accounts with the smart watch.
  • a user can associate an email account, a calendar account, or a contacts account with the smart watch.
  • Figure 22K depicts a user interface for a keyboard setting. Within the interface of Figure 22K, a user can set various features relating to on-screen keyboards.
  • Figures 22L-22N depict various user interfaces for adjusting the settings of hardware features of the smart watch. For example, within the user interface of Figure 22L, a user can adjust the sleep feature of the smart watch. Additionally, in the user interface of Figure 22M, a user can adjust various sound settings for the smart watch. In addition, in the user interface of Figure 22N, a user can adjust various GPS settings for the smart watch.
  • Figures 220, 22R, 22S, and other possible user interfaces can allow users to set up such functions as twinning, screen locking, and selecting a particular displayed clock face.
  • the user interfaces can also provide a user with information regarding the smart watch.
  • Figure 22P depicts a user interface showing the storage statistics for the smart watch. In particular, an indication of total storage, available storage, and app storage can be provided to a user.
  • Figure 22Q displays an interface for battery information. The user interface of figure 22Q may display a projected battery life, the current charge level, and other similar battery related data points.
  • the smart watch 100 may be configured to receive and place voice and/or video calls over a cellular network using cellular hardware, over a Wi-Fi network using Wi-Fi hardware, etc.
  • the smart watch 100 can play audio of a conversation over an integrated speaker, while in other embodiments the smart watch 100 plays audio of a conversation over an external speaker (e.g., via a headphone jack or Bluetooth).
  • the smart watch 100 records audio of a conversation with an integrated microphone, while in other embodiments the smart watch 100 records audio of a conversation with an external microphone (e.g., via a headphone jack or Bluetooth).
  • One or more cameras may capture still or video images of the wearer/user.
  • the smart watch 100 can comprise electronic communications functionality (e.g., SMS, MMS, e-mail).
  • the smart watch 100 can include voice control functionality.
  • the wearer/user may initiate the composition of an email by saying, "compose e-mail to Richard Curtis," or "Reply.” Any other voice control situations/functions are also possible, such as voice controls to initiate music playback, to initiate voice communications, to receive status (e.g., watch status), or to receive any other information (e.g., weather, movies, directions, etc.).
  • a wearer/user may be able to fetch directions home by saying, "What's the fastest way home?"
  • the smart watch 100 may be configured to automatically push information to a wearer/user based on context (e.g., physical location, time of day, physical (biological) condition of the wearer/user, etc.). For example, the smart watch 100 may be able to detect that the wearer/user is in a subway (and detect the wearer/user's location in the subway), and push relevant information (e.g., time to next stop, further directions, weather at destination, receipt for fare payment, etc.) to the wearer/user. The smart watch 100 may be able to detect the wearer/user's location based on GPS, WiFi networks, ambient noise, scanning of NFC, notification of fare payment, etc.
  • context e.g., physical location, time of day, physical (biological) condition of the wearer/user, etc.
  • context e.g., physical location, time of day, physical (biological) condition of the wearer/user, etc.
  • the smart watch 100 may be able to detect that the wearer/user is in a
  • the smart watch 100 may be able to push recommendations and/or advertising to a wearer/user based on the wearer/user's location.
  • the smart watch 100 can push a restaurant recommendation to the wearer/user based on the wearer/user's location.
  • Recommendations may come based on paid advertising, social connections, time of day, etc.
  • the smart watch 100 may be configured to operate within a home automation environment.
  • the smart watch 100 may communicate with home automation components locally (e.g., Bluetooth, NFC, WiFi) or remotely (e.g., over the Internet using a WiFi or a cellular connection).
  • the smart watch 100 may be usable with a smart door lock to gain access to a physical location (e.g., a residence, a business, etc.).
  • a user may scan a NFC tag on a door that the user desires to access, and then enter a lock code on the display 110 (e.g., by changing the length of each of a plurality of bars) to gain access.
  • the smart watch 100 may include fitness functionality.
  • the smart watch 100 may track workout and biological data, such as speed, pace, elevation, heart rate, cadence, strokes, laps, calories burned and/or burn rate, etc.
  • the smart watch 100 may gather such workout and biological data using internal sensors, and/or using external sensors (e.g., sensors that interface/communicate with the smart watch 100 using Bluetooth or ANT+).
  • the smart watch 100 can function as a fitness computer/monitor to track a variety of physical activity (e.g., running, swimming, cycling, hiking, etc.).
  • the smart watch 100 is configured to function as a general health monitor that can track biological information throughout the day and over time.
  • the smart watch 100 can track a user's activity level, steps, heart rate, etc. on an occasional or continuous basis.
  • the smart watch 100 can receive and track other supplied information, such as calories consumed, weight, body fat percentage, etc.
  • the smart watch 100 can function as a personal health trainer/assistant.
  • the smart watch 100 can be configured to receive courses/challenges from other users, such as friends on a social network. The smart watch 100 can then function as a virtual trainer/partner during a workout, to show pace, time ahead/behind the other user, etc. to help encourage and motivate a user during a workout. The smart watch 100 can also be configured to record a wearer/user's workout, and to send challenges to other users based on the recorded workout.
  • the smart watch 100 can also be configured as a personal media device, to play back locally- or remotely-stored media (e.g., music and videos).
  • Media playback may be controllable via voice command (e.g., "play music,” “play workout mix,” “play Asaf Avidan,” etc.), in addition to other control functions (e.g., menus, buttons).
  • the smart watch 100 can be configured to interface with a television or other home entertainment system, such as via Infrared, Bluetooth, Wifi, etc. As such, the smart watch 100 may be usable to view available programming, to initiate playback of programming, and otherwise control content at a home entertainment system. In some embodiments (as depicted), the smart watch 100 interfaces with a media provider (e.g., Netflix, Hulu).
  • a media provider e.g., Netflix, Hulu.
  • Figures 1-22S and the corresponding text illustrate or otherwise describe one or more methods, systems, and/or instructions stored on a storage medium for interacting with a smart watch.
  • implementations of the present invention can also be described in terms of methods comprising one or more acts for accomplishing a particular result.
  • Figure 23 and the corresponding text illustrate a flowchart of a sequence of acts in a method for interacting with a user on a smart watch.
  • Figure 23 illustrates that a flow chart for an implementation of a method for controlling a smart watch can comprise an act 2300 of detecting contact with the touch-sensitive display.
  • Act 2300 includes detecting contact with the touch-sensitive display while the smart watch is displaying a first application interface associated with a first application.
  • the detected contact can originate in a first area of the touch-sensitive display and move in a first direction.
  • a finger is detected contacting the touch-sensitive display of the smart watch on the right side and moving towards the left side.
  • Figure 23 also shows that the method can comprise an act 2310 of displaying a first menu of first application interfaces.
  • Act 2310 includes displaying a first menu of first application interfaces available within the first application.
  • the first application interfaces can comprise a set of unique user interfaces that are accessible within the first application.
  • a first menu for an email application is displayed.
  • the first menu comprises options for an accounts interface, a compose interface, an inbox interface, an outbox interface, a sent interface, and a settings interface.
  • Figure 23 shows that the method can comprise an act
  • Act 2320 includes detecting contact on an indication of a particular first application interface from within the first menu. For example, a user can contact with her finder any of the interfaces available within the first menu of Figures 17B and 17C.
  • Figure 23 shows that the method can comprise an act 2330 of displaying a particular first application interface.
  • Act 2330 includes displaying, on the touch sensitive display, the particular first application interface.
  • a touch- sensitive display can display the user interface of Figure 17L in response to a detected contact of the "Accounts" interface of Figure 17B.
  • the embodiments disclosed herein provide for a wearable computing device in the form of a smart watch 100 that can be used for a rich variety of functions, which can use a variety of sensors to gather information about a user/wearer and the context of the watch, and that can provide a variety of output on the watch and associated devices.
  • Embodiments of the present invention may comprise or utilize a special- purpose or general-purpose computer system that includes computer hardware, such as, for example, one or more processors and system memory, as discussed in greater detail below.
  • Embodiments within the scope of the present invention also include physical and other computer-readable media for carrying or storing computer- executable instructions and/or data structures.
  • Such computer-readable media can be any available media that can be accessed by a general-purpose or special-purpose computer system.
  • Computer-readable media that store computer-executable instructions and/or data structures are computer storage media.
  • Computer-readable media that carry computer-executable instructions and/or data structures are transmission media.
  • embodiments of the invention can comprise at least two distinctly different kinds of computer-readable media: computer storage media and transmission media.
  • Computer storage media are physical storage media that store computer- executable instructions and/or data structures.
  • Physical storage media include computer hardware, such as RAM, ROM, EEPROM, solid state drives (“SSDs”), flash memory, phase-change memory (“PCM”), optical disk storage, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other hardware storage device(s) which can be used to store program code in the form of computer-executable instructions or data structures, which can be accessed and executed by a general- purpose or special-purpose computer system to implement the disclosed functionality of the invention.
  • Transmission media can include a network and/or data links which can be used to carry program code in the form of computer-executable instructions or data structures, and which can be accessed by a general-purpose or special-purpose computer system.
  • a "network" is defined as one or more data links that enable the transport of electronic data between computer systems and/or modules and/or other electronic devices.
  • program code in the form of computer-executable instructions or data structures can be transferred automatically from transmission media to computer storage media (or vice versa).
  • program code in the form of computer-executable instructions or data structures received over a network or data link can be buffered in RAM within a network interface module (e.g., a "NIC"), and then eventually transferred to computer system RAM and/or to less volatile computer storage media at a computer system.
  • a network interface module e.g., a "NIC”
  • NIC network interface module
  • computer storage media can be included in computer system components that also (or even primarily) utilize transmission media.
  • Computer-executable instructions comprise, for example, instructions and data which, when executed at one or more processors, cause a general-purpose computer system, special-purpose computer system, or special-purpose processing device to perform a certain function or group of functions.
  • Computer-executable instructions may be, for example, binaries, intermediate format instructions such as assembly language, or even source code.
  • Cloud computing environments may be distributed, although this is not required. When distributed, cloud computing environments may be distributed internationally within an organization and/or have components possessed across multiple organizations.
  • “cloud computing” is defined as a model for enabling on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources (e.g., networks, servers, storage, applications, and services). The definition of “cloud computing” is not limited to any of the other numerous advantages that can be obtained from such a model when properly deployed.
  • a cloud-computing model can be composed of various characteristics, such as on-demand self-service, broad network access, resource pooling, rapid elasticity, measured service, and so forth.
  • a cloud-computing model may also come in the form of various service models such as, for example, Software as a Service (“SaaS”), Platform as a Service (“PaaS”), and Infrastructure as a Service (“IaaS”).
  • SaaS Software as a Service
  • PaaS Platform as a Service
  • IaaS Infrastructure as a Service
  • the cloud-computing model may also be deployed using different deployment models such as private cloud, community cloud, public cloud, hybrid cloud, and so forth.
  • Some embodiments may comprise a system that includes one or more hosts that are each capable of running one or more virtual machines.
  • virtual machines emulate an operational computing system, supporting an operating system and perhaps one or more other applications as well.
  • each host includes a hypervisor that emulates virtual resources for the virtual machines using physical resources that are abstracted from view of the virtual machines.
  • the hypervisor also provides proper isolation between the virtual machines.
  • the hypervisor provides the illusion that the virtual machine is interfacing with a physical resource, even though the virtual machine only interfaces with the appearance (e.g., a virtual resource) of a physical resource. Examples of physical resources including processing capacity, memory, disk space, network bandwidth, media drives, and so forth.

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La présente invention concerne un procédé de commande d'une montre intelligente dotée d'un écran tactile qui consiste à détecter un contact avec l'écran tactile lorsque la montre intelligente est en train d'afficher une première interface d'application associée à une première application. Le contact détecté peut provenir d'une première zone de l'écran tactile et se déplacer dans une première direction. Le procédé peut en outre consister à afficher un premier menu de premières interfaces d'application disponibles dans la première application. Les premières interfaces d'application peuvent comprendre un ensemble d'interfaces d'utilisateur uniques qui sont accessibles dans la première application. De plus, le procédé peut consister à détecter un contact sur une indication d'une première interface d'application particulière à partir du premier menu. Le procédé peut également consister à afficher, sur l'écran tactile, la première interface d'application particulière.
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