Patent Application
20180364877
This relates generally to electronic devices in communication with display devices, including but not limited to electronic devices in communication with display devices that provide media content.
Televisions are widely used as sources of information and entertainment. For example, televisions are typically used to watch movies and television programs. Remote controls are commonly used to control playback of media content. For example, a conventional remote control includes a play button, a pause button, a stop button, a fast forward button, and a reverse button to allow a user to control playback of the media content.
But existing devices and methods for controlling content navigation and playback are cumbersome and inefficient.
Accordingly, disclosed herein are electronic devices with faster, more efficient methods and interfaces for controlling navigation and playback of media content. Such methods and interfaces optionally complement or replace conventional methods for controlling navigation and playback of media content. Such methods and interfaces reduce the number, extent, and/or nature of the inputs from a user and produce a more efficient human-machine interface.
The above deficiencies and other problems associated with user interfaces for electronic devices are reduced or eliminated by the disclosed devices. In some embodiments, the device is a digital media player. In some embodiments, the device is a television or set-top box. In some embodiments, the device is a desktop computer. In some embodiments, the device is portable (e.g., a notebook computer, tablet computer, or handheld device). In some embodiments, the device is a personal electronic device (e.g., a wearable electronic device, such as a watch). In some embodiments, the device has a touchpad or is in communication with a touchpad. In some embodiments, the device has a touch-sensitive surface or touch-sensitive display (also known as a “touch screen” or “touch-screen display”) or is in communication with a touch-sensitive surface or touch-sensitive display. In some embodiments, the device has a graphical user interface (GUI), one or more processors, memory and one or more modules, programs or sets of instructions stored in the memory for performing multiple functions. In some embodiments, the user interacts with the GUI primarily through stylus and/or finger contacts and gestures on the touch-sensitive surface. In some embodiments, the functions optionally include image editing, drawing, presenting, word processing, spreadsheet making, game playing, telephoning, video conferencing, e-mailing, instant messaging, workout support, digital photographing, digital videoing, web browsing, digital music playing, note taking, and/or digital video playing. 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.
In accordance with some embodiments, a method is performed at an electronic device with one or more processors and memory. The electronic device is in communication with a display and a remote user input device. The method includes, while the electronic device is operating in a screensaver mode, providing, to the display, data to present a first media, that includes a first visual motion effect; and, while the display is presenting the first media that includes the first visual motion effect, receiving a user input on the remote user input device. The method also includes, in response to receiving the user input on the remote user input device: determining a type of the user input on the remote user input device; and, in accordance with determining that the user input on the remote user input device is a user input of a first type, providing, to the display, data to present the first media that includes a second visual motion effect without exiting the screensaver mode. The second visual motion effect is distinct from the first visual motion effect. The method further includes, in accordance with determining that the user input on the remote user input device is a user input of a second type, distinct from the first type, exiting the screensaver mode.
In accordance with some embodiments, a method is performed at an electronic device with one or more processors and memory. The electronic device is in communication with a display. The method includes providing, to the display, data to present a user interface with a plurality of user interface objects. The plurality of user interface objects includes a first user interface object and a second user interface object that is adjacent to the first user interface object on the display. A current focus is on the first user interface object of the plurality of user interface objects. The method also includes, while the display is presenting the user interface, receiving a first input that corresponds to a request to move the current focus in the user interface; and, in response to receiving the first input that corresponds to the request to move the current focus in the user interface, providing, to the display, data to: move the first user interface object from a first position towards the second user interface object and/or tilt the first user interface object from a first orientation towards the second user interface object; and, after moving the first user interface object from the first position towards the second user interface object and/or tilting the first user interface object towards the second user interface object: move the current focus from the first user interface object to the second user interface object, and move the first user interface object back towards the first position and/or tilt the first user interface object back towards the first orientation.
In accordance with some embodiments, a method is performed at an electronic device with one or more processors and memory. The electronic device is in communication with a display. The method includes providing, to the display, data to present a user interface with a plurality of user interface objects. The plurality of user interface objects includes a first user interface object and a second user interface object that is adjacent to the first user interface object on the display. A current focus is on the first user interface object of the plurality of user interface objects. The method also includes, while the display is presenting the user interface, receiving a first input; and, in response to receiving the first input, providing, to the display, data to: move the first user interface object from a first position towards the second user interface object and/or tilt the first user interface object from a first orientation towards the second user interface object. The method further includes, after moving the first user interface object from the first position towards the second user interface object and/or tilting the first user interface object towards the second user interface object, in accordance with a determination that the first input satisfies first current-focus-navigation criteria, providing, to the display, data to: move the current focus from the first user interface object to the second user interface object, and move the first user interface object back towards the first position and/or tilt the first user interface object back towards the first orientation.
In accordance with some embodiments, a method is performed at an electronic device with one or more processors and memory. The electronic device is in communication with a display. The method includes providing, to the display, data to present a user interface with a plurality of user interface objects. The plurality of user interface objects includes a first user interface object. A current focus is on the first user interface object. The method also includes, while the display is presenting the user interface, determining that inactivity criteria are satisfied; and, in response to determining that the inactivity criteria are satisfied, providing, to the display, data to visually distinguish the first user interface object in a first manner from the other user interface objects in the plurality of user interface objects. The method further includes, after providing, to the display, the data to visually distinguish the first user interface object in the first manner, detecting interaction by a user with the electronic device or with another device in communication with the electronic device; and, in response to detecting interaction by the user with the electronic device or with another device in communication with the electronic device, providing, to the display, data to cease visually distinguishing the first user interface object in the first manner from the other user interface objects in the plurality of user interface objects.
In accordance with some embodiments, a method is performed at an electronic device with one or more processors and memory. The electronic device is in communication with a display. The method includes providing, to the display, data to present a media information user interface for a first media content item. The media information user interface for the first media content item includes: a plurality of media source objects that correspond to respective media sources for the first media content item, a first media source object of the plurality of media source objects being visually distinguished to indicate selection of the first media source object, the first media source object corresponding to a first media source; and a first set of media management objects for the first media content item. The first set of media management objects include one or more media presentation option objects that correspond to the first media content item and the first media source. The method also includes, while the display is presenting the media information user interface, receiving a user input; and, in response to receiving the user input, in accordance with a determination that the user input corresponds to a request to activate a first media presentation option object in the first set of media management objects for the first media content item, initiating provision, to the display, of data to play the first media content item using data received from the first media source in accordance with a media presentation option that corresponds to the first media presentation option object.
In accordance with some embodiments, a method is performed at an electronic device with one or more processors and memory. The electronic device is in communication with a display. The method includes providing, to the display, data to present a first media information user interface for a first media program. The media information user interface for the first media program includes a plurality of media source objects. A respective media source object of the plurality of media source objects corresponds to a respective media source for the first media program. A first media source object of the plurality of media source objects is visually distinguished to indicate selection of the first media source object. The first media source object corresponds to a first media source. The media information user interface for the first media program also includes one or more episode objects that correspond to one or more episodes for the first media program available from the first media source. A first episode object of the one or more episode objects is visually distinguished to indicate selection of the first episode object. The first episode object corresponds to a first episode of the first media program. The media information user interface for the first media program includes a first set of media management objects for the first episode. The first set of media management objects include one or more media presentation option objects that corresponds to the first episode and the first media source. The method also includes, while the display is presenting the media information user interface, receiving a user input; and, in response to receiving the user input, in accordance with a determination that the user input corresponds to a request to activate a first media presentation option object in the first set of media management objects, initiating provision, to the display, of data to play the first episode using data received from the first media source in accordance with a media presentation option that corresponds to the first media presentation option object.
In accordance with some embodiments, a method is performed at an electronic device with one or more processors and memory. The device is in communication with a display. The method includes, while the electronic device is operating in a first playback navigation mode, providing, to the display, first video information for display; and receiving an input that corresponds to a request by a user to switch to a second playback navigation mode. The first video information includes information that corresponds to one or more frames of a video, a scrubber bar that represents a timeline of the video, a first playhead that indicates a current play position in the scrubber bar, and a plurality of playback position markers, distinct from the first playhead, that indicate predetermined playback positions in the video. The method also includes, in response to receiving the input that corresponds to the request by the user to switch to the second playback navigation mode, transitioning from operating in the first playback navigation mode to operating in the second playback navigation mode; and, while the electronic device is operating in the second playback navigation mode: providing, to the display, second video information for display; and ceasing to provide information that corresponds to the plurality of playback position markers that indicate the predetermined playback positions in the video. The second video information includes information that corresponds to one or more frames of the video, the scrubber bar, and the first playhead.
In accordance with some embodiments, an electronic device includes a processing unit. The electronic device is in communication with a display unit and with a remote user input device. The processing unit is configured to: while the device is operating in a screensaver mode, provide, to the display unit, data to present a first media, that includes a first visual motion effect; while the display unit is presenting the first media that includes the first visual motion effect, receive a user input on the remote user input device; and, in response to receiving the user input on the remote user input device: determine a type of the user input on the remote user input device; in accordance with determining that the user input on the remote user input device is a user input of a first type, provide, to the display unit, data to present the first media that includes a second visual motion effect without exiting the screensaver mode, wherein the second visual motion effect is distinct from the first visual motion effect; and, in accordance with determining that the user input on the remote user input device is a user input of a second type, distinct from the first type, exit the screensaver mode.
In accordance with some embodiments, an electronic device includes a processing unit. The electronic device is in communication with a display unit. The display unit is configured to display a user interface with a plurality of user interface objects. The processing unit is configured to: provide, to the display unit, data to present the user interface with the plurality of user interface objects, wherein: the plurality of user interface objects includes: a first user interface object and a second user interface object that is adjacent to the first user interface object on the display unit; a current focus is on the first user interface object of the plurality of user interface objects; while the display unit is presenting the user interface, receive a first input that corresponds to a request to move the current focus in the user interface; and, in response to receiving the first input that corresponds to the request to move the current focus in the user interface, provide, to the display unit, data to: move the first user interface object from a first position towards the second user interface object and/or tilt the first user interface object from a first orientation towards the second user interface object; and, after moving the first user interface object from the first position towards the second user interface object and/or tilting the first user interface object towards the second user interface object: move the current focus from the first user interface object to the second user interface object, and move the first user interface object back towards the first position and/or tilt the first user interface object back towards the first orientation.
In accordance with some embodiments, an electronic device includes a processing unit. The electronic device is in communication with a display unit. The display unit is configured to display a user interface with a plurality of user interface objects. The processing unit is configured to: provide, to the display unit, data to present the user interface with the plurality of user interface objects, wherein: the plurality of user interface objects includes: a first user interface object and a second user interface object that is adjacent to the first user interface object on the display unit; a current focus is on the first user interface object of the plurality of user interface objects; while the display unit is presenting the user interface, receive a first input; and, in response to receiving the first input, provide, to the display unit, data to: move the first user interface object from a first position towards the second user interface object and/or tilt the first user interface object from a first orientation towards the second user interface object; and, after moving the first user interface object from the first position towards the second user interface object and/or tilting the first user interface object towards the second user interface object: in accordance with a determination that the first input satisfies first current-focus-navigation criteria, providing, to the display unit, data to: move the current focus from the first user interface object to the second user interface object, and move the first user interface object back towards the first position and/or tilt the first user interface object back towards the first orientation.
In accordance with some embodiments, an electronic device includes a processing unit. The electronic device is in communication with a display unit. The display unit is configured to display a user interface with a plurality of user interface objects. The processing unit is configured to: provide, to the display unit, data to present the user interface with the plurality of user interface objects, wherein: the plurality of user interface objects includes a first user interface object, and a current focus is on the first user interface object; while the display unit is presenting the user interface, that inactivity criteria are satisfied; in response to determining that the inactivity criteria are satisfied, provide, to the display unit, data to visually distinguish the first user interface object in a first manner from the other user interface objects in the plurality of user interface objects; and, after providing, to the display unit, the data to visually distinguish the first user interface object in the first manner: detect interaction by a user with the electronic device or with another device in communication with the electronic device; and, in response to detecting interaction by the user with the electronic device or with another device in communication with the electronic device, provide, to the display unit, data to cease visually distinguishing the first user interface object in the first manner from the other user interface objects in the plurality of user interface objects.
In accordance with some embodiments, an electronic device includes a processing unit in communication with a display unit configured to display user interfaces. The electronic device is in communication with the display unit. The processing unit is configured to provide, to the display unit, data to present a media information user interface for a first media content item, wherein the media information user interface for the first media content item includes: a plurality of media source objects that correspond to respective media sources for the first media content item, a first media source object of the plurality of media source objects be visually distinguished to indicate selection of the first media source object, the first media source object correspond to a first media source; and a first set of media management objects for the first media content item, wherein the first set of media management objects include one or more media presentation option objects that correspond to the first media content item and the first media source. The processing unit is also configured to, while the display unit is presenting the media information user interface, receive a user input; and, in response to receiving the user input, in accordance with a determination that the user input corresponds to a request to activate a first media presentation option object in the first set of media management objects for the first media content item, initiate provision, to the display unit, of data to play the first media content item us data received from the first media source in accordance with a media presentation option that corresponds to the first media presentation option object.
In accordance with some embodiments, an electronic device includes a processing unit in communication with a display unit. The electronic device in communication with the display unit. The processing unit is configured to provide, to the display unit, data to present a first media information user interface for a first media program, wherein the media information user interface for the first media program includes: a plurality of media source objects, wherein a respective media source object of the plurality of media source objects corresponds to a respective media source for the first media program, a first media source object of the plurality of media source objects be visually distinguished to indicate selection of the first media source object, the first media source object correspond to a first media source; one or more episode objects that correspond to one or more episodes for the first media program available from the first media source, a first episode object of the one or more episode objects be visually distinguished to indicate selection of the first episode object, the first episode object correspond to a first episode of the first media program; and a first set of media management objects for the first episode, wherein the first set of media management objects include one or more media presentation option objects that corresponds to the first episode and the first media source. The processing unit is also configured to, while the display unit is present the media information user interface, receive a user input; and, in response to receiving the user input, in accordance with a determination that the user input corresponds to a request to activate a first media presentation option object in the first set of media management objects, initiate provision, to the display unit, of data to play the first episode us data received from the first media source in accordance with a media presentation option that corresponds to the first media presentation option object.
In accordance with some embodiments, an electronic device is in communication with a display unit that is configured to display media content. The electronic device includes a processing unit. The processing unit is configured to, while the electronic device is operating in a first playback navigation mode: provide, to the display unit, first video information for display, wherein the first video information includes information that corresponds to one or more frames of a video, a scrubber bar that represents a timeline of the video, a first playhead that indicates a current play position in the scrubber bar, and a plurality of playback position markers, distinct from the first playhead, that indicate predetermined playback positions in the video; and receive an input that corresponds to a request by a user to switch to a second playback navigation mode; in response to receiving the input that corresponds to the request by the user to switch to the second playback navigation mode, transition from operating in the first playback navigation mode to operating in the second playback navigation mode; and, while the device is operating in the second playback navigation mode: provide to the display unit, second video information for display, wherein the second video information includes information that corresponds to one or more frames of the video, the scrubber bar, and the first playhead; and cease to provide information that corresponds to the plurality of playback position markers that indicate the predetermined playback positions in the video.
In accordance with some embodiments, an electronic device includes a display, a touch-sensitive surface, optionally one or more sensors to detect intensity of contacts with the touch-sensitive surface, one or more processors, memory, and one or more programs; the one or more programs are stored in the memory and configured to be executed by the one or more processors and the one or more programs include instructions for performing or causing performance of the operations of any of the methods described herein. In accordance with some embodiments, a computer readable storage medium (e.g., a non-transitory computer readable storage medium, or alternatively, a transitory computer readable storage medium) has stored therein instructions which when executed by an electronic device with a display, a touch-sensitive surface, and optionally one or more sensors to detect intensity of contacts with the touch-sensitive surface, cause the device to perform or cause performance of the operations of any of the methods described herein. In accordance with some embodiments, a graphical user interface on an electronic device with a display, a touch-sensitive surface, optionally one or more sensors to detect intensity of contacts with the touch-sensitive surface, a memory, and one or more processors to execute one or more programs stored in the memory includes one or more of the elements displayed in any of the methods described above, which are updated in response to inputs, as described in any of the methods described herein. In accordance with some embodiments, an electronic device includes: a display, a touch-sensitive surface, and optionally one or more sensors to detect intensity of contacts with the touch-sensitive surface; and means for performing or causing performance of the operations of any of the methods described herein. In accordance with some embodiments, an information processing apparatus, for use in an electronic device with a display and a touch-sensitive surface, and optionally one or more sensors to detect intensity of contacts with the touch-sensitive surface, includes means for performing or causing performance of the operations of any of the methods described herein.
Thus, electronic devices in communication with displays are provided with faster, more efficient methods and interfaces for navigating and playing back media content, thereby increasing the effectiveness, efficiency, and user satisfaction with such devices. Such methods and interfaces may complement or replace conventional methods for navigating and playing back media content.
For a better understanding of the various described embodiments, reference should be made to the Description of Embodiments below, in conjunction with the following drawings in which like reference numerals refer to corresponding parts throughout the figures.
Many televisions are controlled by remote controls. For example, when a user wants to move from a first region (e.g., a certain frame or timestamp) of media content (e.g., a video or television program) to another region of media content, the user needs to press and hold a fast forward button to navigate through the media content until the user finds a region that is of interest to the user. If the user passes the region that is of interest to the user, the user needs to press and hold a reverse button to go back until the user finds the region that is of interest to the user. However, due to the speed of fast forward and reverse operations, the user may need to repeat providing user inputs until the desired region is found. Furthermore, if the user decides to go back to the first region, the user needs to press the reverse button to traverse back through the media content until the user finds the first region. Again, if the user passes the first region, the user needs to press the fast forward button to fast forward through the media content until the user finds the first region. Sometimes, the user may become frustrated by having to navigate back and forth through the media content. In the embodiments described below, an improved method for navigating through media content is achieved by providing multiple playback navigation modes. While the device is operating in a continuous playback navigation mode, the user can navigate through the media content with fine resolution, thereby controlling the navigation with precision. While the device is operating in a chapter playback navigation mode, the user can navigate through the media content from chapter to chapter, thereby achieving rapid navigation through the media content. By allowing the user to easily switch between different playback navigation modes, the user can quickly find the region that is of interest to the user, thereby eliminating the need for extra, separate inputs to navigate through the media content.
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Reference will now be made in detail to embodiments, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. In the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the various described embodiments. However, it will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that the various described embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known methods, procedures, components, circuits, and networks have not been described in detail so as not to unnecessarily obscure aspects of the embodiments.
It will also be understood that, although the terms first, second, etc. are, in some instances, used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another. For example, first video information could be termed second video information, and, similarly, second video information could be termed first video information, without departing from the scope of the various described embodiments. The first video information and the second video information are both video information, but they are not the same video information, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
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 “includes,” “including,” “comprises,” and/or “comprising,” 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.
As used herein, the term “if” is, optionally, construed to mean “when” or “upon” or “in response to determining” or “in response to detecting,” depending on the context. Similarly, the phrase “if it is determined” or “if [a stated condition or event] is detected” is, optionally, construed to mean “upon determining” or “in response to determining” or “upon detecting [the stated condition or event]” or “in response to detecting [the stated condition or event],” depending on the context.
Embodiments of electronic devices, user interfaces for such devices, and associated processes for using such devices are described. In some embodiments, the device is a digital media player, such as Apple TV® from Apple Inc. of Cupertino, Calif. In some embodiments, the device is a portable communications device, such as a mobile telephone, that also contains other functions, such as PDA and/or music player functions. Exemplary embodiments of portable multifunction devices include, without limitation, the iPhone®, iPod Touch®, and iPad® devices from Apple Inc. of Cupertino, Calif. Other portable electronic devices, such as laptops or tablet computers with touch-sensitive surfaces (e.g., touch-screen displays and/or touchpads), are, optionally, used. It should also be understood that, in some embodiments, the device is not a portable communications device, but is a desktop computer. In some embodiments, the desktop computer has a touch-sensitive surface (e.g., a touch-screen display and/or a touchpad).
In the discussion that follows, an electronic device that communicates with and/or includes a display and a touch-sensitive surface is described. It should be understood, however, that the electronic device optionally includes one or more other physical user-interface devices, such as a physical keyboard, a mouse and/or a joystick.
The device typically supports a variety of applications, such as one or more of the following: a note taking application, a drawing application, a presentation application, a word processing application, a website creation application, a disk authoring application, a spreadsheet application, a gaming application, a telephone application, a video conferencing application, an e-mail application, an instant messaging application, a workout 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.
The various applications that are executed on the device optionally use at least one common physical user-interface device, such as the touch-sensitive surface. One or more functions of the touch-sensitive surface as well as corresponding information displayed on the device are, optionally, adjusted and/or varied from one application to the next and/or within a respective application. In this way, a common physical architecture (such as the touch-sensitive surface) of the device optionally supports the variety of applications with user interfaces that are intuitive and transparent to the user.
Attention is now directed toward embodiments of portable devices with touch-sensitive displays.
As used in the specification and claims, the term “tactile output” refers to physical displacement of a device relative to a previous position of the device, physical displacement of a component (e.g., a touch-sensitive surface) of a device relative to another component (e.g., housing) of the device, or displacement of the component relative to a center of mass of the device that will be detected by a user with the user's sense of touch. For example, in situations where the device or the component of the device is in contact with a surface of a user that is sensitive to touch (e.g., a finger, palm, or other part of a user's hand), the tactile output generated by the physical displacement will be interpreted by the user as a tactile sensation corresponding to a perceived change in physical characteristics of the device or the component of the device. For example, movement of a 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 actuator button. In some cases, a user will feel a tactile sensation such as an “down click” or “up click” even when there is no movement of a physical actuator button associated with the touch-sensitive surface that is physically pressed (e.g., displaced) by the user's movements. As another example, movement of the touch-sensitive surface is, optionally, interpreted or sensed by the user as “roughness” of the touch-sensitive surface, even when there is no change in smoothness of the touch-sensitive surface. While such interpretations of touch by a user will be subject to the individualized sensory perceptions of the user, there are many sensory perceptions of touch that are common to a large majority of users. Thus, when a tactile output is described as corresponding to a particular sensory perception of a user (e.g., an “up click,” a “down click,” “roughness”), unless otherwise stated, the generated tactile output corresponds to physical displacement of the device or a component thereof that will generate the described sensory perception for a typical (or average) user.
It should be appreciated 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 the components. The various components shown in
Memory 102 optionally includes high-speed random access memory and optionally also includes non-volatile memory, such as one or more magnetic disk storage devices, flash memory devices, or other non-volatile solid-state memory devices. Access to memory 102 by other components of device 100, such as CPU(s) 120 and the peripherals interface 118, is, optionally, controlled by memory controller 122.
Peripherals interface 118 can be used to couple input and output peripherals of the device to CPU(s) 120 and memory 102. The one or more processors 120 run or execute various software programs and/or sets of instructions stored in memory 102 to perform various functions for device 100 and to process data.
In some embodiments, peripherals interface 118, CPU(s) 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 sends RF signals, also called electromagnetic signals. RF circuitry 108 converts electrical signals to/from electromagnetic signals and communicates with communications networks and other communications devices via the 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 referred to as the World Wide Web (WWW), an intranet and/or a wireless network, such as a cellular telephone network, a wireless local area network (LAN) and/or a metropolitan area network (MAN), and other devices by wireless communication. The wireless communication optionally uses any of a plurality of communications standards, protocols and technologies, 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 (HSDPA), Evolution, Data-Only (EV-DO), HSPA, 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, Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) (e.g., IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g and/or IEEE 802.11n), voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), Wi-MAX, a protocol for e-mail (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 Leveraging 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 as of the filing date of this document.
Audio circuitry 110, speaker 111, and microphone 113 provide an audio interface between a user and device 100. Audio circuitry 110 receives audio data from peripherals interface 118, converts the audio data to an electrical signal, and transmits the electrical signal to speaker 111. Speaker 111 converts the electrical signal to human-audible sound waves. Audio circuitry 110 also receives electrical signals converted by microphone 113 from sound waves. Audio circuitry 110 converts the electrical signal to audio data and transmits the audio data to peripherals interface 118 for processing. Audio data is, optionally, retrieved from and/or transmitted to memory 102 and/or RF circuitry 108 by peripherals interface 118. In some embodiments, audio circuitry 110 also includes a headset jack (e.g., 212,
I/O subsystem 106 couples input/output peripherals on device 100, such as touch-sensitive display system 112 and other input or control devices 116, with peripherals interface 118. I/O subsystem 106 optionally includes display controller 156, optical sensor controller 158, intensity sensor controller 159, haptic feedback controller 161, and one or more input controllers 160 for other input or control devices. The one or more input controllers 160 receive/send electrical signals from/to other input or control devices 116. The other input or control devices 116 optionally include physical buttons (e.g., push buttons, rocker buttons, etc.), dials, slider switches, joysticks, click wheels, and so forth. In some alternate embodiments, input controller(s) 160 are, optionally, coupled with any (or none) of the following: a keyboard, infrared port, USB port, stylus, and/or a pointer device such as a mouse. The one or more buttons (e.g., 208,
Touch-sensitive display system 112 provides an input interface and an output interface between the device and a user. Display controller 156 receives and/or sends electrical signals from/to touch-sensitive display system 112. Touch-sensitive display system 112 displays visual output to the user. The visual output optionally includes graphics, text, icons, video, and any combination thereof (collectively termed “graphics”). In some embodiments, some or all of the visual output corresponds to user-interface objects.
Touch-sensitive display system 112 has a touch-sensitive surface, sensor or set of sensors that accepts input from the user based on haptic and/or tactile contact. Touch-sensitive display system 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-sensitive display system 112 and converts the detected contact into interaction with user-interface objects (e.g., one or more soft keys, icons, web pages or images) that are displayed on touch-sensitive display system 112. In some embodiments, a point of contact between touch-sensitive display system 112 and the user corresponds to a finger of the user or a stylus.
Touch-sensitive display system 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-sensitive display system 112 and display controller 156 optionally detect contact and any movement or breaking thereof using any of a plurality 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-sensitive display system 112. In some embodiments, projected mutual capacitance sensing technology is used, such as that found in the iPhone®, iPod Touch®, and iPad® from Apple Inc. of Cupertino, Calif.
Touch-sensitive display system 112 optionally has a video resolution in excess of 100 dpi. In some embodiments, the touch screen video resolution is in excess of 400 dpi (e.g., 500 dpi, 800 dpi, or greater). The user optionally makes contact with touch-sensitive display system 112 using any suitable object or appendage, such as a stylus, a finger, and so forth. In some embodiments, the user interface is designed to work with finger-based contacts and gestures, which can be less precise than stylus-based input due to the larger area of contact of a 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 actions desired by the user.
In some embodiments, in addition to the touch screen, device 100 optionally includes a touchpad (not shown) for activating or deactivating particular functions. In some embodiments, the touchpad is a touch-sensitive area of the device that, unlike the touch screen, does not display visual output. The touchpad is, optionally, a touch-sensitive surface that is separate from touch-sensitive display system 112 or an extension of the touch-sensitive surface formed by the touch screen.
Device 100 also includes 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 portable devices.
Device 100 optionally also includes one or more optical sensors 164.
Device 100 optionally also includes one or more contact intensity sensors 165.
Device 100 optionally also includes one or more proximity sensors 166.
Device 100 optionally also includes one or more tactile output generators 167.
Device 100 optionally also includes one or more accelerometers 168.
In some embodiments, the software components stored in memory 102 include operating system 126, communication module (or set of instructions) 128, contact/motion module (or set of instructions) 130, graphics module (or set of instructions) 132, haptic feedback module (or set of instructions) 133, text input module (or set of instructions) 134, Global Positioning System (GPS) module (or set of instructions) 135, and applications (or sets of instructions) 136. Furthermore, in some embodiments, memory 102 stores device/global internal state 157, as shown in
Operating system 126 (e.g., iOS, Darwin, RTXC, LINUX, UNIX, OS X, 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.
Communication module 128 facilitates communication with other devices over one or more external ports 124 and also includes various software components for handling data received by RF circuitry 108 and/or external port 124. External port 124 (e.g., Universal Serial Bus (USB), FIREWIRE, etc.) is adapted for coupling directly to other devices or indirectly over a network (e.g., the Internet, wireless LAN, etc.). In some embodiments, the external port is 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 in some iPhone®, iPod Touch®, and iPad® devices from Apple Inc. of Cupertino, Calif. In some embodiments, the external port is a Lightning connector that is the same as, or similar to and/or compatible with the Lightning connector used in some iPhone®, iPod Touch®, and iPad® devices from Apple Inc. of Cupertino, Calif.
Contact/motion module 130 optionally detects contact with touch-sensitive display system 112 (in conjunction with display controller 156) and other touch-sensitive devices (e.g., a touchpad or physical click wheel). Contact/motion module 130 includes various software components for performing various operations related to detection of contact (e.g., by a finger or by a stylus), such as determining if contact has occurred (e.g., detecting a finger-down event), determining an intensity of the contact (e.g., the force or pressure of the contact or a substitute for the force or pressure of the contact), determining if there is movement of the contact and tracking the movement across the touch-sensitive surface (e.g., detecting one or more finger-dragging events), and determining if the contact has ceased (e.g., detecting a finger-up event or a break in contact). Contact/motion module 130 receives contact data from the touch-sensitive surface. Determining movement of the point of contact, which is represented by a series of contact data, optionally includes determining speed (magnitude), velocity (magnitude and direction), and/or an acceleration (a change in magnitude and/or direction) of the point of contact. These operations are, optionally, applied to single contacts (e.g., one finger contacts or stylus contacts) or to multiple simultaneous contacts (e.g., “multitouch”/multiple finger contacts). In some embodiments, contact/motion module 130 and display controller 156 detect contact on a touchpad.
Contact/motion module 130 optionally detects a gesture input by a user. Different gestures on the touch-sensitive surface have different contact patterns (e.g., different motions, timings, and/or intensities of detected contacts). Thus, a gesture is, optionally, detected by detecting a particular contact pattern. For example, detecting a finger tap gesture includes detecting a finger-down event followed by detecting a finger-up (lift off) event at the same position (or substantially the same position) as the finger-down event (e.g., at the position of an icon). As another example, detecting a finger swipe gesture on the touch-sensitive surface includes detecting a finger-down event followed by detecting one or more finger-dragging events, and subsequently followed by detecting a finger-up (lift off) event. Similarly, tap, swipe, drag, and other gestures are optionally detected for a stylus by detecting a particular contact pattern for the stylus.
Graphics module 132 includes various known software components for rendering and displaying graphics on touch-sensitive display system 112 or other display, including components for changing the visual impact (e.g., brightness, transparency, saturation, contrast or other visual property) of graphics that are displayed. As used herein, the term “graphics” includes any object that can 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. Graphics module 132 receives, from applications etc., one or more codes specifying graphics to be displayed along with, if necessary, coordinate data and other graphic property data, and then generates screen image data to output to display controller 156.
Haptic feedback module 133 includes various software components for generating instructions used (e.g., instructions used by haptic feedback controller 161) to produce tactile outputs using tactile output generator(s) 167 at one or more locations on device 100 in response to user interactions with device 100.
Text input module 134, which is, optionally, a component of graphics module 132, provides soft keyboards for entering text in various applications (e.g., contacts 137, e-mail 140, IM 141, browser 147, and any other application that needs text input).
GPS module 135 determines the location of the device and provides this information for use in various applications (e.g., to telephone 138 for use in location-based dialing, to camera 143 as picture/video metadata, and to applications that provide location-based services such as weather widgets, local yellow page widgets, and map/navigation widgets).
Applications 136 optionally include the following modules (or sets of instructions), or a subset or superset thereof:
Examples of other applications 136 that are, optionally, stored in memory 102 include other word processing applications, other image editing applications, drawing applications, presentation applications, JAVA-enabled applications, encryption, digital rights management, voice recognition, and voice replication.
In conjunction with touch-sensitive display system 112, display controller 156, contact module 130, graphics module 132, and text input module 134, contacts module 137 includes executable instructions to manage an address book or contact list (e.g., stored in application internal state 192 of contacts module 137 in memory 102 or memory 370), including: adding name(s) to the address book; deleting name(s) from the address book; associating telephone number(s), e-mail address(es), physical address(es) or other information with a name; associating an image with a name; categorizing and sorting names; providing telephone numbers and/or e-mail addresses to initiate and/or facilitate communications by telephone 138, video conference 139, e-mail 140, or IM 141; and so forth.
In conjunction with RF circuitry 108, audio circuitry 110, speaker 111, microphone 113, touch-sensitive display system 112, display controller 156, contact module 130, graphics module 132, and text input module 134, telephone module 138 includes executable instructions to enter a sequence of characters corresponding to a telephone number, access one or more telephone numbers in address book 137, modify a telephone number that has been entered, dial a respective telephone number, conduct a conversation and disconnect or hang up when the conversation is completed. As noted above, the wireless communication optionally uses any of a plurality of communications standards, protocols and technologies.
In conjunction with RF circuitry 108, audio circuitry 110, speaker 111, microphone 113, touch-sensitive display system 112, display controller 156, optical sensor(s) 164, optical sensor controller 158, contact module 130, graphics module 132, text input module 134, contact list 137, and telephone module 138, videoconferencing module 139 includes executable instructions to initiate, conduct, and terminate a video conference between a user and one or more other participants in accordance with user instructions.
In conjunction with RF circuitry 108, touch-sensitive display system 112, display controller 156, contact module 130, graphics module 132, and text input module 134, e-mail client module 140 includes executable instructions to create, send, receive, and manage e-mail in response to user instructions. In conjunction with image management module 144, e-mail client module 140 makes it very easy to create and send e-mails with still or video images taken with camera module 143.
In conjunction with RF circuitry 108, touch-sensitive display system 112, display controller 156, contact module 130, graphics module 132, and text input module 134, the instant messaging module 141 includes executable instructions to enter a sequence of characters corresponding to an instant message, to modify previously entered characters, to transmit a respective instant message (for example, using a Short Message Service (SMS) or Multimedia Message Service (MMS) protocol for telephony-based instant messages or using XMPP, SIMPLE, Apple Push Notification Service (APNs) or IMPS for Internet-based instant messages), to receive instant messages and to view received instant messages. In some embodiments, transmitted and/or received instant messages optionally include graphics, photos, audio files, video files and/or other attachments as are supported in a MMS and/or an Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS). As used herein, “instant messaging” 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, APNs, or IMPS).
In conjunction with RF circuitry 108, touch-sensitive display system 112, display controller 156, contact module 130, graphics module 132, text input module 134, GPS module 135, map module 154, and music player module 146, workout support module 142 includes executable instructions to create workouts (e.g., with time, distance, and/or calorie burning goals); communicate with workout sensors (in sports devices and smart watches); receive workout sensor data; calibrate sensors used to monitor a workout; select and play music for a workout; and display, store and transmit workout data.
In conjunction with touch-sensitive display system 112, display controller 156, optical sensor(s) 164, optical sensor controller 158, contact module 130, graphics module 132, and image management module 144, camera module 143 includes executable instructions to capture still images or video (including a video stream) and store them into memory 102, modify characteristics of a still image or video, and/or delete a still image or video from memory 102.
In conjunction with touch-sensitive display system 112, display controller 156, contact module 130, graphics module 132, text input module 134, and camera module 143, image management module 144 includes executable instructions to arrange, modify (e.g., edit), or otherwise manipulate, label, delete, present (e.g., in a digital slide show or album), and store still and/or video images.
In conjunction with RF circuitry 108, touch-sensitive display system 112, display system controller 156, contact module 130, graphics module 132, and text input module 134, browser module 147 includes executable instructions to browse the Internet in accordance with 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-sensitive display system 112, display system controller 156, contact module 130, graphics module 132, text input module 134, e-mail 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 lists, etc.) in accordance with user instructions.
In conjunction with RF circuitry 108, touch-sensitive display system 112, display system controller 156, contact module 130, graphics module 132, text input module 134, and browser module 147, widget modules 149 are mini-applications that are, optionally, downloaded and used by a user (e.g., weather widget 149-1, stocks widget 149-2, calculator widget 149-3, alarm clock widget 149-4, and dictionary widget 149-5) or created by the user (e.g., user-created widget 149-6). In some embodiments, a widget includes an HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) file, a CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) file, and a JavaScript file. In some embodiments, a widget includes an XML (Extensible Markup Language) file and a JavaScript file (e.g., Yahoo! Widgets).
In conjunction with RF circuitry 108, touch-sensitive display system 112, display system controller 156, contact module 130, graphics module 132, text input module 134, and browser module 147, the widget creator module 150 includes executable instructions to create widgets (e.g., turning a user-specified portion of a web page into a widget).
In conjunction with touch-sensitive display system 112, display system controller 156, contact module 130, graphics module 132, and text input module 134, search module 151 includes executable instructions to search for text, music, sound, image, video, and/or other files in memory 102 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-sensitive display system 112, display system controller 156, contact module 130, graphics module 132, audio circuitry 110, speaker 111, RF circuitry 108, and browser module 147, video and music player module 152 includes executable instructions that allow the user to download and play back recorded music and other sound files stored in one or more file formats, such as MP3 or AAC files, and executable instructions to display, present or otherwise play back videos (e.g., on touch-sensitive display system 112, or on an external display connected wirelessly or via external port 124). In some embodiments, device 100 optionally includes the functionality of an MP3 player, such as an iPod (trademark of Apple Inc.).
In conjunction with touch-sensitive display system 112, display controller 156, contact module 130, graphics module 132, and text input module 134, notes module 153 includes executable instructions to create and manage notes, to do lists, and the like in accordance with user instructions.
In conjunction with RF circuitry 108, touch-sensitive display system 112, display system controller 156, contact module 130, graphics module 132, text input module 134, GPS module 135, and browser module 147, map module 154 includes executable instructions to receive, display, modify, and store maps and data associated with maps (e.g., driving directions; data on stores and other points of interest at or near a particular location; and other location-based data) in accordance with user instructions.
In conjunction with touch-sensitive display system 112, display system controller 156, contact module 130, graphics module 132, audio circuitry 110, speaker 111, RF circuitry 108, text input module 134, e-mail client module 140, and browser module 147, online video module 155 includes executable instructions that allow the user to access, browse, receive (e.g., by streaming and/or download), play back (e.g., on the touch screen 112, or on an external display connected wirelessly or via external port 124), send an e-mail with a link to a particular online video, and otherwise manage online videos in one or more file formats, such as H.264. In some embodiments, instant messaging module 141, rather than e-mail client module 140, is used to send a link to a particular online video.
Each of the above identified modules and applications corresponds to a set of executable instructions for performing one or more functions described above and the methods described in this application (e.g., the computer-implemented methods and other information processing methods described herein). These modules (i.e., 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 re-arranged in various embodiments. In some embodiments, memory 102 optionally stores a subset of the modules and data structures identified above. Furthermore, memory 102 optionally stores additional modules and data structures not described above.
In some embodiments, device 100 is a device where operation of a predefined set of functions on the device is performed exclusively through a touch screen and/or a touchpad. By using a touch screen and/or a touchpad as the primary input control device for operation of device 100, the number of physical input control devices (such as push buttons, dials, and the like) on device 100 is, optionally, reduced.
The predefined set of functions that are performed exclusively through a touch screen and/or a touchpad optionally include navigation between user interfaces. In some embodiments, the touchpad, when touched by the user, navigates device 100 to a main, home, or root menu from any user interface that is displayed on device 100. In such embodiments, a “menu button” is implemented using a touchpad. In some other embodiments, the menu button is a physical push button or other physical input control device instead of a touchpad.
Event sorter 170 receives event information and determines the application 136-1 and application view 191 of application 136-1 to which to deliver the event information. Event sorter 170 includes event monitor 171 and event dispatcher module 174. In some embodiments, application 136-1 includes application internal state 192, which indicates the current application view(s) displayed on touch-sensitive display system 112 when the application is active or executing. In some embodiments, device/global internal state 157 is used by event sorter 170 to determine which application(s) is (are) currently active, and application internal state 192 is used by event sorter 170 to determine application views 191 to which to deliver event information.
In some embodiments, application internal state 192 includes additional information, such as one or more of: resume information to be used when application 136-1 resumes execution, user interface state information that indicates information being displayed or that is ready for display by application 136-1, a state queue for enabling the user to go back to a prior state or view of application 136-1, and a redo/undo queue of previous actions taken by the user.
Event monitor 171 receives event information from peripherals interface 118. Event information includes information about a sub-event (e.g., a user touch on touch-sensitive display system 112, as part of a multi-touch gesture). Peripherals interface 118 transmits information it receives from I/O subsystem 106 or a sensor, such as proximity sensor 166, accelerometer(s) 168, and/or microphone 113 (through audio circuitry 110). Information that peripherals interface 118 receives from I/O subsystem 106 includes information from touch-sensitive display system 112 or a touch-sensitive surface.
In some embodiments, event monitor 171 sends requests to the peripherals interface 118 at predetermined intervals. In response, peripherals interface 118 transmits 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 for more than a predetermined duration).
In some embodiments, event sorter 170 also includes a hit view determination module 172 and/or an active event recognizer determination module 173.
Hit view determination module 172 provides software procedures for determining where a sub-event has taken place within one or more views, when touch-sensitive display system 112 displays more than one view. Views are made up of controls and other elements that a user can see on the display.
Another aspect of the user interface associated with an application is a set of views, sometimes herein called application views or user interface windows, in which information is displayed and touch-based gestures occur. The application views (of a respective application) in which a touch is detected optionally correspond to programmatic levels within a programmatic or view hierarchy of the application. For example, the lowest level view in which a touch is detected is, optionally, called the hit view, and the set of events that are recognized as proper inputs are, optionally, determined based, at least in part, on the hit view of the initial touch that begins a touch-based gesture.
Hit view determination module 172 receives information related to sub-events of a touch-based gesture. When an application has multiple views organized in a hierarchy, hit view determination module 172 identifies a hit view as the lowest view in the hierarchy which should handle the sub-event. In most circumstances, the hit view is the lowest level view in which an initiating sub-event occurs (i.e., the first sub-event in the sequence of sub-events that form an event or potential event). Once the hit view is identified by the hit view determination module, 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.
Active event recognizer determination module 173 determines which view or views within a view hierarchy should receive a particular sequence of sub-events. In some embodiments, 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 a sub-event are actively involved views, and therefore determines that all actively involved views should receive a particular sequence of sub-events. In other embodiments, even if touch sub-events were entirely confined to the area associated with one particular view, views higher in the hierarchy would still remain as actively involved views.
Event dispatcher module 174 dispatches the event information to an event recognizer (e.g., event recognizer 180). In embodiments including active event recognizer determination module 173, event dispatcher module 174 delivers the event information to an event recognizer determined by active event recognizer determination module 173. In some embodiments, event dispatcher module 174 stores in an event queue the event information, which is retrieved by a respective event receiver module 182.
In some embodiments, operating system 126 includes event sorter 170. Alternatively, application 136-1 includes event sorter 170. In yet other embodiments, event sorter 170 is a stand-alone module, or a part of another module stored in memory 102, such as contact/motion module 130.
In some embodiments, application 136-1 includes a plurality of event handlers 190 and one or more application views 191, each of which includes instructions for handling 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, a respective application view 191 includes a plurality of event recognizers 180. In other embodiments, one or more of event recognizers 180 are part of a separate module, such as a user interface kit (not shown) or a higher level object from which application 136-1 inherits methods and other properties. In some embodiments, a respective event handler 190 includes 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 the application internal state 192. Alternatively, one or more of the application views 191 includes one or more respective event handlers 190. Also, 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.
A respective event recognizer 180 receives event information (e.g., event data 179) from event sorter 170, and identifies an event from the event information. Event recognizer 180 includes event receiver 182 and event comparator 184. In some embodiments, event recognizer 180 also includes at least a subset of: metadata 183, and event delivery instructions 188 (which optionally include sub-event delivery instructions).
Event receiver 182 receives event information from event sorter 170. The event information includes information about a sub-event, for example, a touch or a touch movement. Depending on the sub-event, the event information also includes additional information, such as location of the sub-event. When the sub-event concerns motion of a touch, the event information optionally also includes speed and direction of the sub-event. In some embodiments, events include 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 includes corresponding information about the current orientation (also called device attitude) of the device.
Event comparator 184 compares the event information to predefined event or sub-event definitions and, based on the comparison, determines an event or sub-event, or determines or updates the state of an event or sub-event. In some embodiments, event comparator 184 includes event definitions 186. Event definitions 186 contain definitions of events (e.g., predefined sequences of sub-events), for example, event 1 (187-1), event 2 (187-2), and others. In some embodiments, sub-events in an event 187 include, for example, touch begin, touch end, touch movement, touch cancellation, and multiple touching. In one example, the definition for event 1 (187-1) is a double tap on a displayed object. The double tap, for example, comprises a first touch (touch begin) on the displayed object for a predetermined phase, a first lift-off (touch end) for a predetermined phase, a second touch (touch begin) on the displayed object for a predetermined phase, and a second lift-off (touch end) for a predetermined phase. In another example, the definition for event 2 (187-2) is a dragging on a displayed object. The dragging, for example, comprises a touch (or contact) on the displayed object for a predetermined phase, a movement of the touch across touch-sensitive display system 112, and lift-off 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 a definition of an event for a respective user-interface object. 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 in which three user-interface objects are displayed on touch-sensitive display system 112, when a touch is detected on touch-sensitive display system 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 result of the hit test to determine which event handler 190 should be activated. For example, event comparator 184 selects an event handler associated with the sub-event and the object triggering the hit test.
In some embodiments, the definition for a respective event 187 also includes delayed actions that delay delivery of the event information until after it has been determined whether the sequence of sub-events does or does not correspond to the event recognizer's event type.
When a respective event recognizer 180 determines that the series of sub-events do not match any of the events in event definitions 186, the respective event recognizer 180 enters an event impossible, event failed, or event ended state, after which it disregards subsequent sub-events of the touch-based gesture. In this situation, other event recognizers, if any, that remain active for the hit view continue to track and process sub-events of an ongoing touch-based gesture.
In some embodiments, a respective event recognizer 180 includes metadata 183 with configurable properties, flags, and/or lists that indicate how the event delivery system should perform sub-event delivery to actively involved event recognizers. In some embodiments, metadata 183 includes configurable properties, flags, and/or lists that indicate how event recognizers interact, or are enabled to interact, with one another. In some embodiments, metadata 183 includes configurable properties, flags, and/or lists that indicate whether sub-events are delivered to varying levels in the view or programmatic hierarchy.
In some embodiments, a respective event recognizer 180 activates event handler 190 associated with an event when one or more particular sub-events of an event are recognized. In some embodiments, a respective event recognizer 180 delivers event information associated with the event to event handler 190. Activating an event handler 190 is distinct from sending (and deferred sending) sub-events to a respective hit view. In some embodiments, event recognizer 180 throws a flag associated with the recognized event, and event handler 190 associated with the flag catches the flag and performs a predefined process.
In some embodiments, event delivery instructions 188 include sub-event delivery instructions that deliver event information about a sub-event without activating an event handler. Instead, the sub-event delivery instructions deliver event information to event handlers associated with the series of sub-events or to actively involved views. Event handlers associated with the series of sub-events or with actively involved 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, data updater 176 updates the telephone number used in contacts module 137, or stores a video file used in video player module 145. In some embodiments, object updater 177 creates and updates objects used in application 136-1. For example, object updater 176 creates a new user-interface object or updates the position of a user-interface object. GUI updater 178 updates the GUI. For example, GUI updater 178 prepares display information and sends it to graphics module 132 for display on a touch-sensitive display.
In some embodiments, event handler(s) 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 shall be understood that the foregoing discussion regarding event handling of user touches on touch-sensitive displays also applies to other forms of user inputs to operate multifunction devices 100 with input-devices, not all of which are initiated on touch screens. For example, mouse movement and mouse button presses, optionally coordinated with single or multiple keyboard presses or holds; contact movements such as taps, drags, scrolls, etc., on touch-pads; pen stylus inputs; movement of the device; oral instructions; detected eye movements; biometric inputs; and/or any combination thereof are optionally utilized as inputs corresponding to sub-events which define an event to be recognized.
Device 100 optionally also includes one or more physical buttons, such as “home” or menu button 204. As described previously, menu button 204 is, optionally, used to navigate to any application 136 in a set of applications that are, optionally executed on device 100. Alternatively, in some embodiments, the menu button is implemented as a soft key in a GUI displayed on the touch-screen display.
In some embodiments, device 100 includes the touch-screen display, menu button 204, push button 206 for powering the device on/off and locking the device, volume adjustment button(s) 208, Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card slot 210, head set jack 212, and docking/charging external port 124. Push button 206 is, optionally, used to turn the power on/off on the device by depressing the button and holding the button in the depressed state for a predefined time interval; to lock the device by depressing the button and releasing the button before the predefined time interval has elapsed; and/or to unlock the device or initiate an unlock process. In some embodiments, device 100 also accepts verbal input for activation or deactivation of some functions through microphone 113. Device 100 also, optionally, includes one or more contact intensity sensors 165 for detecting intensity of contacts on touch-sensitive display system 112 and/or one or more tactile output generators 167 for generating tactile outputs for a user of device 100.
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Attention is now directed towards embodiments of user interfaces (“UI”) that are, optionally, implemented on portable multifunction device 100.
It should be noted that the icon labels illustrated in
Additionally, while the following examples are given primarily with reference to finger inputs (e.g., finger contacts, finger tap gestures, finger swipe gestures, etc.), it should be understood that, in some embodiments, one or more of the finger inputs are replaced with input from another input device (e.g., a mouse based input or a stylus input), or input of another type, on the same device (e.g., a button press). For example, a swipe gesture is, optionally, replaced with a mouse click (e.g., instead of a contact) followed by movement of the cursor along the path of the swipe (e.g., instead of movement of the contact). As another example, a tap gesture is, optionally, replaced with a mouse click while the cursor is located over the location of the tap gesture (e.g., instead of detection of the contact followed by ceasing to detect the contact). Similarly, when multiple user inputs are simultaneously detected, it should be understood that multiple computer mice are, optionally, used simultaneously, or a mouse and finger contacts are, optionally, used simultaneously.
As used herein, the term “focus selector” refers to an input element that indicates a current part of a user interface with which a user is interacting. In some implementations that include a cursor or other location marker, the cursor acts as a “focus selector,” so that when an input (e.g., a press input) is detected on a touch-sensitive surface (e.g., touchpad 355 in
In some embodiments, all of the operations described below with reference to
In some embodiments, the user interface navigation logic 480 includes one or more modules (e.g., one or more event handlers 190, including one or more object updaters 177 and one or more GUI updaters 178 as described in greater detail above with reference to
In some embodiments, both the display 450 and the touch-sensitive surface 451 are integrated with the computing device (e.g., Computing Device A in
In some embodiments, the touch-sensitive surface 451 is integrated with the computing device while the display 450 is not integrated with the computing device (e.g., Computing Device B in
In some embodiments, the display 450 is integrated with the computing device while the touch-sensitive surface 451 is not integrated with the computing device (e.g., Computing Device C in
In some embodiments, neither the display 450 nor the touch-sensitive surface 451 is integrated with the computing device (e.g., Computing Device D in
In some embodiments, the computing device has an integrated audio system. In some embodiments, the computing device is in communication with an audio system that is separate from the computing device. In some embodiments, the audio system (e.g., an audio system integrated in a television unit) is integrated with a separate display 450. In some embodiments, the audio system (e.g., a stereo system) is a stand-alone system that is separate from the computing device and the display 450.
Attention is now directed towards embodiments of user interfaces (“UI”) and associated processes that may be implemented with an electronic device that communicates with and/or includes a display and a touch-sensitive surface, such as one of Computing Devices A-D in
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Alternatively, when the current focus moves from icon 5015-a to icon 5015-b, icon 5015-b is not tilted as shown in
Thus, icon 5015-e (or any other icon illustrated herein) is tilted by moving the location of input 5022 on touch-sensitive surface 451. In some embodiments, certain icons (e.g., icon 5026 does not tilt in any direction, or icon 5026 does not tilt in a horizontal direction due to its size (or width)).
In some embodiments, one or more layers (e.g., a foreground layer) include a cutout to show a portion of a layer that is behind the one or more layers (e.g., in
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In some embodiments, the foreground layer is enlarged compared to the background layer, as shown in configuration 5044 to provide an enhanced depth perception. However, by enlarging the foreground layer compared to the background layer, one or more portions of the foreground layer extend beyond the boundary of the background layer. For example, in configuration 5044, a portion of the racquet and a portion of the trajectory of the ping pong ball extend beyond the boundary of the background layer. In some embodiments, this protrusion of one or more portions of the foreground layer (outside the boundary of the background layer) is more significant when the icon is tilted.
In configuration 5044, the portions of the foreground layer that extend beyond the boundary of the background layer are cropped. This provide an enhanced visual perception of icon 5015-e, because the rectangular shape of icon 5015-e is maintained regardless of the magnification and/or tilting of icon 5015-e.
In some embodiments, moving the current focus between icons of different types (e.g., moving the current focus from application icon 5015-d to movie poster icon 5062-b and from movie poster icon 5062-a to application icon 5015-d) requires a longer travel by the contact than moving the current focus between icons of the same type (e.g., moving the current focus from movie poster icon 5062-b to movie poster icon 5062-a). For example, to move the current focus from icon 5015-d to icon 5062-b, contact 5422 shown in
In some embodiments, icons that have rectangular shape (e.g., movie poster icons 5062-a through 5062-c in
For example, when there is no input on remote control 5001 for a predefined time period (e.g., 3 minutes), the user interface illustrated in
Alternatively, when there is no input on remote control 5001 for a predefined time period (e.g., 3 minutes), the user interface illustrated in
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FIG. 5AAA shows that, in response to input 5428, product page view 5090 is displayed on display 450. Product page view 5090 includes information about the movie “The Great Climb.” Product page view 5090 also includes a plurality of media source icons 5092-a through 5092-e. Each media source object corresponds to a respective media source (e.g., icon 5092-a corresponds to a “Movieflix” streaming service, icon 5092-b corresponds to a iTunes store, icon 5092-e corresponds to a television broadcaster, etc.). In FIG. 5AAA, media source icon 5092-a is visually distinguished (e.g., highlighted) to indicate that media source icon 5092-a is selected among the media source icons.
Product page view 5090 also includes media management icons 5093-a through 5093-c (e.g., preview icon 5093-a, play icon 5093-b, and “view on Movieflix” icon 5093-c). In FIG. 5AAA, play icon 5093-b is visually distinguished (e.g., enlarged) to indicate that play icon 5093-b is selected among the media management icons.
In some embodiments, the icons included in product page view 5090 can be tilted as described above with respect to
FIG. 5AAA also shows that input 5450 (e.g., a tap gesture) is detected on touch-sensitive surface 451.
FIG. 5BBB illustrate that, in response to detecting input 5450, video playback view 5300 is displayed on display 450. As shown in FIGS. 5BBB-5DDD, video playback view 5300 includes a playback of the movie “The Great Climb.”
FIG. 5DDD also shows that input 5452 pressing on menu button 5002 of remote control 5001 is detected.
FIG. 5EEE illustrates that, in response to input 5452, product page view 5090 is displayed on display 450.
FIG. 5EEE also shows that a movement of contact 5454 (e.g., a right-swipe gesture) is detected on touch-sensitive surface 451.
FIG. 5FFF illustrates that, in response to detecting the movement of contact 5454, the current focus moves from icon 5092-a to icon 5092-b. FIG. 5FFF also illustrates that media management icons shown in FIG. 5EEE are replaced with a different set of media management icons (e.g., icon 5093-a and 5093-c through 5093-f).
In FIG. 5FFF, a movement of contact 5456 (e.g., a long right-swipe gesture) is detected on touch-sensitive surface 451.
FIG. 5GGG illustrates that, in response to the movement of contact 5456, the current focus moves from icon 5092-b to icon 5092-f.
FIG. 5GGG also illustrates that input 5458 (e.g., a tap gesture) is detected on touch-sensitive surface 451.
FIG. 5HHH illustrates that source selection interface 5098 is displayed on display 450 (e.g., source selection interface 5098 is overlaid on product page view 5090). Source selection interface 5098 includes media source objects that are not included in product page view 5090 (e.g., due to the space limitations). For example, source selection interface 5098 in FIG. 5HHH includes additional media source icons 5098-a through 5098-c.
FIG. 5III illustrates that the current focus is on media management icon 5093-c (e.g., “View on Movieflix”). FIG. 5III also shows that input 5460 (e.g., a tap gesture) is detected on touch-sensitive surface 451.
FIG. 5JJJ illustrates that, in response to detecting input 5460, product page 5064 of a different software application (e.g., third party application by Movieflix, such as first video player module 392 in
FIG. 5JJJ also shows input 5462 (e.g., a tap gesture), on touch-sensitive surface 451, which initiates playback of the corresponding media content item (e.g., the movie “The Great Climb”), as shown in FIGS. 5BBB-5DDD.
FIGS. 5KKK-5LLL illustrate navigating to product page view 5090 from a search screen. FIG. 5KKK shows search page view 5066, which includes multiple search results. A current focus is on the movie “The Great Climb” when input 5464 (e.g., a tap gesture) is detected on touch-sensitive surface 451. FIG. 5LLL shows that, in response to input 5464, product page view 5090 is displayed.
FIGS. 5MMM-5NNN illustrate navigating to product page view 5090 from a media content store view (e.g., the iTunes store page). FIG. 5MMM shows media content store view 5060, which includes multiple media content icons 5076-a through 5076-i, including media content icon 5076-b for the movie “The Great Climb.” A current focus is on icon 5076-b when input 5466 (e.g., a tap gesture) is detected on touch-sensitive surface 451. FIG. 5NNN shows that, in response to input 5466, product page view 5090 is displayed.
FIGS. 5OOO-5ZZZ illustrate selecting media presentation options for a program series (e.g., a television program) in accordance with some embodiments.
FIG. 5OOO illustrates product page view 5091 for a television program “Sad Men.” Product Page View 5091 in FIG. 5OOO includes media source icons 5095-a through 5095-e and additional source icon 5095-f (which corresponds to icon 5092-f in FIG. 5GGG). In FIG. 5OOO, a current focus is on icon 5095-a.
Product page view 5091 in FIG. 5OOO also includes media management icons 5096-a through 5096-c that correspond to icon 5095-a, and episode icon 5097-a through 5097-d that correspond to icon 5095-a (e.g., episode icons that correspond to episodes available from all of the available media sources).
In some embodiments, the icons included in product page view 5091 can be tilted as described above with respect to
FIG. 5OOO also illustrates that a movement of contact 5468 (e.g., a right-swipe gesture) is detected on touch-sensitive surface 451.
FIG. 5PPP illustrates that, in response to detecting the movement of contact 5468, the current focus moves from icon 5095-a to icon 5095-b, and media management icons 5096-a through 5096-c are replaced with media management icons 5096-d, 5096-e, 5096-b, 5096-f, and 5096-c that correspond to media source icon 5095-b.
Product page view 5091 also includes pricing information 5099-a through 5099-c for respective episode icons 5097-a through 5097-c.
FIG. 5PPP also shows that a movement of contact 5470 (e.g., a right-swipe gesture) is detected on touch-sensitive surface 451.
FIG. 5QQQ illustrates that, in response to detecting the movement of contact 5470, the current focus moves from media source icon 5095-b to media source icon 5095-c. Media management icons shown in FIG. 5PPP (e.g., media management icons 5096-d, 5096-e, 5096-b, 5096-f, and 5096-c) are replaced with media management icons 5096-f, 5096-b, and 5096-c that correspond to media source icon 5095-c.
FIG. 5QQQ also shows that a movement of contact 5472 (e.g., a long left-swipe gesture) is detected on touch-sensitive surface 451.
FIG. 5RRR illustrates that, in response to detecting the movement of contact 5472, the current focus has moved back to media source icon 5095-a.
FIG. 5RRR also shows that a movement of contact 5474 is detected on touch-sensitive surface 451.
FIG. 5SSS illustrates that, in response to the movement of contact 5474, the current focus moves to media management icon 5096-b.
FIG. 5SSS also shows that input 5476 (e.g., a tap gesture) is detected on touch-sensitive surface 451 while the current focus is on media management icon 5096-b.
FIG. 5TTT illustrates that, in response to input 5476, season selection interface 5498 is displayed (e.g., season selection interface 5498 is overlaid on product page view 5091). Season selection interface 5498 includes season icons 5498-1 through 5498-5 that correspond to respective seasons available for the television program.
FIG. 5TTT also shows that a movement of contact 5478 (e.g., a swipe-down gesture) is detected on touch-sensitive surface 451.
FIG. 5UUU shows that, in response to the movement of contact 5478, the current focus moves from series icon 5498-5 (which corresponds to the fifth season) to series icon 5498-1 (which corresponds to the first season).
FIG. 5UUU also shows that input 5480 (e.g., a tap gesture) is detected on touch-sensitive surface 451.
FIG. 5VVV illustrates that, in response to input 5480, product page view 5091 is displayed. Season icon 5096-b in FIG. 5VVV indicates that the first season is selected for the television program, and product page view 5091 includes episode icons 5097-e through 5097-h from the first season of the television program.
FIG. 5VVV also shows that a movement of contact 5482 is detected on touch-sensitive surface 451.
FIG. 5VVV illustrates that, in response to the movement of contact 5482, the current focus moves from icon 5096-b to icon 5096-a. FIG. 5VVV also shows that input 5484 (e.g., a tap gesture) is detected on touch-sensitive surface 451.
FIG. 5XXX illustrates that, in response to input 5484, video playback view 5300 is displayed, which includes a playback of the television program.
FIG. 5YYY illustrates that input 5486 (e.g., a tap gesture) is detected on touch-sensitive surface 451, when episode icon 5097-e is selected. Pricing information 5099-e indicates that a playback of an episode corresponding to episode icon 5097-e requires a payment of $2.99.
FIG. 5ZZZ illustrates that, in response to input 5486, play confirmation page 5094 is displayed (e.g., play confirmation page 5094 is overlaid on product page view 5091). Play confirmation page 5094 requires a user to confirm whether the user wants to pay for the playback of the selected episode. If the user provides an input confirming the payment, video playback view 5300 shown in FIG. 5XXX is displayed.
FIGS. 5AAAA-5ZZZZ illustrate exemplary user interfaces for navigating through media content in accordance with some embodiments.
FIG. 5AAAA illustrates video playback view 5300, displayed on display 450. Video playback view 5300 is a user interface providing display of a media item (e.g., a movie or television show), in a paused or playing state, and in some embodiments, video playback view 5300 provides display of video information associated with navigation of the media item. FIG. 5AAAA illustrates opening credits of a movie being displayed during normal playback.
FIG. 5AAAA also illustrates that user input 5154 (e.g., a tap gesture) is detected on touch-sensitive surface 451.
FIG. 5BBBB illustrates that, in response to detecting user input 5154 (FIG. 5AAAA), navigation elements such as a scrubber bar 5302 and a first playhead 5304 are displayed in video playback view 5300. For example, a light touch is detected on touch-sensitive surface 451, and the elements shown in FIG. 5BBBB are displayed to remind the user generally how long the movie is, and where in the movie the user is currently watching. In some embodiments, the navigation elements, such as scrubber bar 5302 and first playhead 5304 are displayed in response to detecting a tap and hold gesture or a swipe gesture on touch-sensitive surface 451.
In some embodiments, in response to detecting user input 5154 (or a tap and hold gesture, or a swipe gesture), the media item switches from being in a paused state to a playing state, or vice versa. Alternatively, the displayed media item continues to play regardless of user input 5154.
In some embodiments, total time text 5309 is also displayed, to indicate the total time duration of the media item displayed in video playback view 5300. In some embodiments, scrubber bar 5302 represents a timeline of the total duration of the displayed media item. In some embodiments, first playhead 5304 indicates the position within scrubber bar 5302 that represents the point in time corresponding to a portion (e.g., the single frame, a window of multiple frames, or a window of a certain time period) of the media item currently displayed in video playback view 5300. In some embodiments, text is displayed with first playhead 5304 to indicate the corresponding time within scrubber bar 5302. In some embodiments, in response to detecting user input 5154, the displayed media item remains in a playing state and first playhead 5304 correspondingly moves along scrubber bar 5302 in a smooth, continuous manner. Alternatively, in response to detecting user input 5154, the displayed media item is in a paused state and first playhead 5304 is stationary. In some embodiments, scrubber bar 5302 is displayed as at least partially transparent.
FIG. 5BBBB also illustrates detection of user input 5159 (e.g., a tap gesture) on touch-sensitive surface 451.
FIG. 5CCCC illustrates that the device is in a continuous playback navigation mode. In some embodiments, the device enters the continuous playback navigation mode in response to user input 5159 in FIG. 5BBBB. Alternatively, the device enters the continuous playback navigation mode in response to user input 5154 in FIG. 5AAAA (without user input 5154 or the user interface illustrated in FIG. 5BBBB).
In FIG. 5CCCC, additional navigation elements are displayed in video playback view 5300 (e.g., second playhead 5308). In some embodiments, at any given time, second playhead 5308 indicates a particular navigation position, in the scrubber bar, to which first playhead 5304 will move upon receiving a particular user input (that corresponds to a request to move first playhead 5304 to a location of second playhead 5308). In some embodiments, second playhead text 5312 is displayed, adjacent to second playhead 5308 (e.g., below second playhead 5308). In some embodiments, one or more text elements, such as second playhead text 5312 and/or total time text 5309, are displayed adjacent to second playhead 5308 (optionally, within or overlaid on top of scrubber bar 5302).
In some embodiments, second playhead 5308 is displayed with preview pane 5310 adjacent to second playhead 5308, as shown in FIG. 5CCCC. Preview pane 5310 is optionally centered above or below second playhead 5308. In some embodiments, preview pane 5310 displays visual information corresponding to the location in scrubber bar 5302, indicated by second playhead 5308. For example, if second playhead 5308 is pointing to the 0:00:34 time position within scrubber bar 5302, preview pane 5310 displays a frame that corresponds to the movie at that time. U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/743,955, filed Jun. 18, 2015, entitled “Image Fetching for Timeline Scrubbing of Digital Media,” which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety, describes exemplary operations for retrieving and generating preview images for display in a preview pane, such as preview pane 5310.
In some embodiments, video information corresponding to preview pane 5310 includes at least a subset of the video information corresponding to the media item displayed in video playback view 5300 (e.g., a subset of the frames). For example, preview pane 5310 provides a snapshot of a scene in the movie that the user can skip to, while maintaining display of the media item behind the preview pane. In some embodiments, in response to detecting a user input to invoke display of preview pane 5310 and/or second playhead marker 5308, preview pane 5310 and/or second playhead marker 5308 are initially displayed at the same location in scrubber bar 5302 as first playhead marker 5304, as shown in FIG. 5CCCC.
In some embodiments, while the device is the continuous playback navigation mode, the device moves second playhead 5308 continuously (e.g., in a forward direction toward the end of the media item or in a reverse direction toward the beginning of the media item). In some embodiments, a continuous movement of second playhead 5308 corresponds to changing a position in time that corresponds to second playhead 5308 by a predefined time interval (e.g., one second interval, an interval of a few seconds, a fraction of a second, etc.). In some embodiments, while the device is in the continuous playback navigation mode, playback of the media item is paused. In some embodiments, while the device is in the continuous playback navigation mode, the media item continues to play.
FIG. 5CCCC also illustrates detection of contact 5158-a of user input 5158 (e.g., a right swipe gesture) on touch-sensitive surface 451.
FIG. 5DDDD illustrates display of preview pane 5310, second playhead 5308 and second playhead text 5312 at a new position in scrubber bar 5302, in response to detecting user input 5158 (up to contact point 5158-b). FIG. 5DDDD also illustrates that the displayed media item in video playback view 5300 has been continuously playing while the navigation elements have been displayed, as can be seen by the current scene depicted in FIG. 5DDDD. Second playhead 5308, preview pane 5310 and second playhead text 5312 have been moved to the 0:28:59 mark within the media item being displayed in video playback view 5300. From the example shown in FIG. 5DDDD, the displayed scene in preview pane 5310 at the 0:28:59 mark reveals that Greg the Goat is approaching the first peak of the mountain range, and a user can choose to skip directly to this exciting point in the movie, if desired. FIG. 5DDDD illustrates detection of continued movement of user input 5158 on touch-sensitive surface 451.
FIG. 5EEEE illustrates display of preview pane 5310, second playhead 5308 and second playhead text 5312 at a new position in scrubber bar 5302 (e.g., 0:49:13), in response to detecting user input 5158 (up to contact point 5158-c).
FIG. 5FFFF illustrates that preview pane 5310, second playhead 5308 and/or second playhead text 5312 remain on display subsequent to ceasing to detect any user input (e.g., contact on touch-sensitive surface 451 or a button press on remote control 5001). In some embodiments, preview pane 5310, second playhead 5308 and/or second playhead text 5312 are displayed to have continuously moved from their locations in FIG. 5CCCC to their locations in FIG. 5FFFF (e.g., from 0:00:34 to 0:49:13). In some embodiments, preview pane 5310, second playhead 5308 and/or second playhead text 5312 appear to move incrementally through scrubber bar 5302 in response to detecting user input 5158 (FIGS. 5CCCC-5EEEE).
In some embodiments, preview pane 5310, second playhead 5308 and/or second playhead text 5312 move in accordance with detected user input 5158. For example, the distance of preview pane 5310, second playhead 5308 and/or second playhead text 5312 moving through scrubber bar 5302 is directly proportional to the distance of user input 5158. In another example, the displayed movement of preview pane 5310, second playhead 5308 and/or second playhead text 5312 tracks the motion and pauses in motion of user input 5158. In some embodiments, user input 5158 is a swipe gesture with a detected lift off speed. In some embodiments, preview pane 5310, second playhead 5308 and/or second playhead text 5312 continue to move through scrubber bar 5302 in accordance with the detected lift off speed of a detected swipe gesture (e.g., until the “momentum” of the swipe runs out).
FIG. 5FFFF also illustrates two alternative user inputs 5159-1 (e.g., a tap gesture or a press and hold gesture) and 5159-2 (e.g., a swipe gesture) on touch-sensitive surface 451. These two alternative user inputs 5159-1 and 5159-2 are illustrated together in FIG. 5FFFF to facilitate the understanding of certain operations of the device. However, these two alternative user inputs 5159-1 and 5159-2 do not need to be detected concurrently.
In some embodiments, while preview pane 5310, second playhead 5308 and/or second playhead text 5312 are displayed, a user input is detected on a sub-region (e.g., user input 5159-1 on sub-region 5208-i of touch-sensitive surface 451), and, in response, preview pane 5310, second playhead 5308 and/or second playhead text 5312 move forward or backward along scrubber bar 5302. For example, in response to a user input detected in sub-region 5208-c, 5208-f or 5208-i, preview pane 5310, second playhead 5308 and second playhead text 5312 move forward in time along scrubber bar 5302, and in response to a user input detected in sub-region 5208-a, 5208-d or 5208-g, preview pane 5310, second playhead 5308 and second playhead text 5312 move backward in time along scrubber bar 5302. In some embodiments, in response to a user input detected in sub-region 5208-c, 5208-f or 5208-i, preview pane 5310, second playhead 5308 and second playhead text 5312 move forward in time along scrubber bar 5302 while the user input is detected in sub-region 5208-c, 5208-f, or 5208-i, and in response to a user input detected in sub-region 5208-a, 5208-d or 5208-g, preview pane 5310, second playhead 5308 and second playhead text 5312 move backward in time along scrubber bar 5302 while the user input is detected in sub-region 5208-a, 5208-d, or 5208-g. In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 5FFFF, visual indicator 5319 (e.g., a right circling arrow) is displayed adjacent to preview pane 5310 (e.g., to the right side of preview pane 5310) to indicate that a click (or a tap gesture) on sub-region 5208-c, 5208-f, or 5208-i initiates moving second playhead 5308, preview pane 5310, and/or second playhead text 5312 forward. In some embodiments, another visual indicator (e.g., a left circling arrow) is displayed adjacent to preview pane 5310 (e.g., to the left side of preview pane 5310) (in addition to visual indicator 5319 or instead of visual indicator 5319) to indicate that a click (or a tap gesture) on sub-region 5208-a, 5208-d, or 5208-g initiates moving second playhead 5308, preview pane 5310, and/or second playhead text 5312 backward.
Alternatively, user input 5159-2 (e.g., a rightward swipe gesture) on touch-sensitive surface 451 initiates moving second playhead 5308 (and optionally preview pane 5310 and/or second playhead text 5312) forward in accordance with user input 5159-2.
FIG. 5GGGG illustrates that preview pane 5310, second playhead 5308 and/or second playhead text 5312 move forward in time along scrubber bar 5302 in response to user input 5159-1 (e.g., a tap gesture or a press-and-hold gesture on sub-region 5208-i) or user input 5159-2 (e.g., a rightward swipe gesture).
FIG. 5HHHH illustrate that, in some embodiments, preview pane 5310, second playhead 5308 and/or second playhead text 5312 continue to move along scrubber bar 5302 even when no user input is detected (e.g., due to the inertia from a swipe gesture, such as user input 5159-2 illustrated in FIG. 5FFFF). In some embodiments, preview pane 5310, second playhead 5308 and/or second playhead text 5312 continue to move along scrubber bar 5302 in response to detecting a user input of a particular type (e.g., a swipe gesture as illustrated in FIG. 5FFFF). In some embodiments, the preview pane 5310, second playhead 5308 and/or second playhead text 5312 move at a speed that corresponds to user input 5159-2 upon user input 5159-2 ceasing to be detected (e.g., due to a lift off of the contact in user input 5159-2), and slow down as they move along scrubber bar 5302 while no user input is detected. In some embodiments, preview pane 5310, second playhead 5308 and/or second playhead text 5312 continue to move along scrubber bar 5302 until another user input, such as user input 5190 (FIG. 5HHHH), is detected or one end of scrubber bar 5302 is reached.
FIG. 5IIII illustrates that in some embodiments, when preview pane 5310, second playhead 5308 and/or second playhead text 5312 get close to one end of scrubber bar 5302, preview pane 5310 (and possibly second playhead text 5312) stop moving (e.g., at the point where one edge of preview pane 5310 appears to reach the edge of video playback view 5300). In some embodiments, even after preview pane 5310 stops moving, second playhead 5308 continues to move and the displayed contents of preview pane 5310 continue to change in accordance with the position of second playhead 5308 along scrubber bar 5302 indicated by second playhead 5308, as shown in FIG. 5IIII. In some embodiments, if second playhead text 5312 is too close to total time text 5309, total time text 5309 ceases to be displayed and second playhead text 5312 occupies the space in video playback view 5300 where total time text 5309 was displayed, as shown in FIGS. 5HHHH and 5IIII.
FIG. 5IIII also illustrates detection of user input 5192 (e.g., a left swipe gesture), starting with contact 5192-a on touch-sensitive surface 451.
FIG. 5JJJJ illustrates that in response to detecting user input 5192 (up to contact point 5192-b), preview pane 5310, second playhead 5308 and/or second playhead text 5312 are correspondingly rewound or moved toward the start of the displayed movie. In some embodiments, total time text 5309 reappears after second playhead text 5312 ceases to occupy the space in video playback view 5300 where total time text 5309 is typically displayed.
FIG. 5KKKK shows further leftward progression of the navigation elements in FIG. 5JJJJ. FIG. 5KKKK also illustrates detection of user input 5193 (e.g., a tap gesture) on touch-sensitive surface 451.
FIG. 5LLLL illustrates that, in response to detecting user input 5193 (FIG. 5KKKK), preview pane 5310, second playhead 5308 and/or second playhead text 5312 stop moving.
FIG. 5LLLL also illustrates that user input 5194 (e.g., a downward swipe) is detected on touch-sensitive surface 451.
FIG. 5MMMM illustrates that, in response to detecting user input 5194 (FIG. 5LLLL), the device enters a chapter playback navigation mode. In FIG. 5MMMM, playback position markers 5314 are displayed on scrubber 5302. In some embodiments, playback position markers 5314 represent predefined milestones or positions within the media item displayed in video playback view 5300 (e.g., chapters). In some embodiments, scrubber 5302, first playhead 5304 (and optionally, second playhead 5308) remain on display after the device switches from the continuous playback navigation mode to the chapter playback navigation mode.
FIG. 5MMMM also illustrates two alternative user inputs 5199-1 (e.g., a tap gesture or a press and hold gesture on sub-region 5208-c, 5208-f, or 5208-i) and 5199-2 (e.g., a swipe gesture to the right) on touch-sensitive surface 451. These two alternative user inputs 5199-1 and 5199-2 are illustrated together in FIG. 5MMMM to facilitate the understanding of certain operations of the device. However, these two alternative user inputs 5199-1 and 5199-2 do not need to be detected concurrently.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 5MMMM, visual indicator 5318 is displayed adjacent to preview pane 5310 (e.g., to the right side of preview pane 5310) to indicate that a click (or a tap gesture) on sub-region 5208-c, 5208-f, or 5208-i initiates moving second playhead 5308, preview pane 5310, and/or second playhead text 5312 forward.
FIG. 5NNNN illustrates that, in response to detecting user input 5199-1 or 5199-2, preview pane 5310, second playhead 5308 and/or second playhead text 5312 move to the closest playback position marker 5314-b in the direction represented by the detected user input. For example, second playhead 5308 moves to closest playback position marker 5314-b on the right side of the current location of second playhead 5308 in response to right swipe gesture 5199-2, or tap gesture 5199-1 on a right sub-region (e.g., sub-region 5208-c, 5208-f, or 5208-i shown in FIG. 5MMMM) of touch-sensitive surface 451. In some embodiments, second playhead 5308 jumps directly to the position of the closest playback position marker 5314-b.
FIG. 5NNNN also illustrates detection of two alternative user inputs 5198-1 (e.g., a tap gesture or a press and hold gesture on sub-region 5208-a, 5208-d, or 5208-g) and 5198-2 (e.g., a swipe gesture to the left) on touch-sensitive surface 451. These two alternative user inputs 5198-1 and 5198-2 are illustrated together in FIG. 5NNNN to facilitate the understanding of certain operations of the device. However, these two alternative user inputs 5198-1 and 5198-2 do not need to be detected concurrently.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 5NNNN, visual indicator 5320 is displayed (in addition to visual indicator 5318 or instead of visual indicator 5318) adjacent to preview pane 5310 (e.g., to the left side of preview pane 5310) to indicate that a click (or a tap gesture) on sub-region 5208-a, 5208-d, or 5208-g initiates moving second playhead 5308, preview pane 5310, and/or second playhead text 5312 backward. In some embodiments, visual indicator 5318 (e.g., a fast-forward icon illustrated in FIG. 5MMMM) is displayed in accordance with a determination that a touch input is resting on a right side (e.g., a right half) of touch-sensitive surface 451 and visual indicator 5320 (e.g., a reverse icon illustrated in FIG. 5NNNN) is displayed in accordance with a determination that a touch input is resting on a left side (e.g., a left half) of touch-sensitive surface 451.
FIG. 5OOOO illustrates that, in response to detecting user input 5198-1 or 5198-2, preview pane 5310, second playhead 5308 and/or second playhead text 5312 move from one playback position marker 5314-b, to a closest playback position marker 5314-a in the direction represented by the detected user input. For example, second playhead 5308 moves to playback position marker 5314-a in response to a left swipe gesture, or a tap gesture on a left sub-region (e.g., sub-region 5208-a, 5208-d, or 5208-g shown in FIG. 5FFFF) of touch-sensitive surface 451.
FIG. 5OOOO also illustrates detection of user input 5170 (e.g., a button press on menu button 5002).
FIGS. 5PPPP to 5SSSS illustrate an exemplary animation displayed in response to user input 5170. The animation shows disappearance of scrubber 5302, first playhead 5304, second playhead 5308, preview pane 5310, second playhead text 5312, and playback position markers 5314. In some embodiments, in response to detecting a user input corresponding to a command to exit a chapter navigation mode (e.g., user input 5170), one or more navigation elements are immediately removed from display in video playback view 5300 (e.g., without an animation). In some embodiments, in response to detecting a user input corresponding to a command to exit a chapter navigation mode, one or more navigation elements remain on display (e.g., scrubber bar 5302, first playhead 5304), until preview pane 5310 completely ceases to be displayed.
FIG. 5SSSS also illustrates detection of user input 5172 (e.g., a tap gesture) on touch-sensitive surface 451.
FIG. 5TTTT illustrates that, in response to user input 5172, the device enters the continuous playback navigation mode. Alternatively or additionally, the device enters the continuous playback navigation mode in response to detecting a swipe gesture or a tap and hold gesture on touch-sensitive surface 451.
FIG. 5TTTT also illustrates that user input 5173 (e.g., a downward swipe gesture) is subsequently detected on touch-sensitive surface 451.
FIG. 5UUUU illustrates that, in response to detecting user input 5173, the device enters the chapter playback navigation mode.
FIG. 5UUUU also illustrates that user input 5174 (e.g., an upward swipe gesture) is detected on touch-sensitive surface 451.
FIG. 5VVVV illustrates that, in response to detecting user input 5174, the device enters the continuous playback navigation mode.
FIG. 5VVVV also illustrates detection of user input 5175 (e.g., a right swipe gesture) on touch-sensitive surface 451.
FIG. 5WWWW illustrates that, in response to detecting user input 5175, preview pane 5310, second playhead 5308 and second playhead text 5312 have moved to a particular position within scrubber bar 5302 corresponding to the 1:01:44 mark of the paused movie. Preview pane 5310 shows a clip of the dramatic scene as Greg the Goat approaches the ultimate challenge on his journey home.
FIG. 5WWWW also illustrates that user input 5179 (e.g., a tap gesture) is detected on touch-sensitive surface 451.
FIG. 5XXXX illustrates that, in response to detecting a user input (e.g., user input 5179 illustrated in FIG. 5WWWW), first playhead 5304 jumps to the (temporal) position indicated by second playhead 5308. In some embodiments, after first playhead 5304 jumps to the position indicated by second playhead 5308, one or more navigation elements (e.g., second playhead 5308, preview pane 5310 and/or second playhead text 5312) cease to be displayed in video playback view 5300. In some embodiments, first playhead 5304 and scrubber bar 5302 also cease to be displayed after first playhead 5304 jumps to the position indicated by second playhead 5308. In some embodiments, the navigation elements cease to be displayed after one or more inactivity criteria are met (e.g., a predetermined amount of time has elapsed since detection of the last user input, or detection of remote controller 5001 being placed on a flat surface). In some embodiments, the navigation elements cease to be displayed in response to detecting user input 5178 (e.g., a tap-and-hold gesture).
FIG. 5YYYY illustrates that the navigation elements cease to be displayed and the device enters a normal playback mode. While the device is in the normal playback mode, view playback view 5300 displays playback of the media item.
In some embodiments, navigation of the displayed media item is enabled during the normal playback mode, even though no navigation elements are displayed in video playback view 5300 (e.g., scrubber bar, playheads or time text are not displayed in video playback view 5300). FIG. 5YYYY also illustrates detection of user input 5180 (e.g., a click, tap or press and hold gesture) in sub-region 5208-f on touch-sensitive surface 451.
FIG. 5ZZZZ illustrates display of the media item of video playback view 5300 has temporally advanced or fast forwarded by a predefined time interval, in response to detecting user input 5180. For example, user input 5180 was a click press in the right half of touch-sensitive surface 451, and the device skips playback of the media item by a predefined time interval (e.g., 10, 30, or 90 seconds), showing Greg the Goat having traversed the great peak of the mountain range, after the predefined time interval from the scene portrayed in FIG. 5YYYY.
As described below, method 600 provides an intuitive way to interact with screensavers. The method reduces the cognitive burden on a user when interacting with screensavers, thereby creating a more efficient human-machine interface. For battery-operated electronic devices, enabling a user to interact with a screensaver to obtain additional information faster and more efficiently conserves power and increases the time between battery charges.
While the device is operating in a screensaver mode, the device provides (602), to the display, to present a first media (item), that includes a first visual motion effect (e.g., a first panning and/or zooming effect on a still image or playback of a first video, such as a (slow) zooming in on a first scene, as shown in
While the display is presenting the first media that includes the first visual motion effect, the device receives (604) a user input on the remote user input device (e.g., contact 5401 in
In accordance with determining that the user input on the remote user input device is a user input of a first type (e.g., resting a finger on a touch-sensitive surface of the remote control as represented by contact 5401 in
In accordance with determining that the user input on the remote user input device is a user input of a second type (e.g., pressing a menu button on the remote control), distinct from the first type, the device exits (610) the screensaver mode (e.g., in
In some embodiments, after determining that the user input is of the first type, while the display is presenting the first media that includes the second visual motion effect, the device determines (612) that the user input of the first type has ceased to be detected on the remote user input device, and in response to determining that the user input of the first type has ceased to be detected on the remote user input device, the device provides, to the display, data to present a media that includes the first visual motion effect. (e.g., resuming play of the first video from when the user input on the first type has ceased to be detected on the remote user input device, or displaying another video, distinct from the first video, with the first panning and/or zooming effect when the user input on the first type has ceased to be detected on the remote user input device). For example, when contact 5401 ceases to be detected on touch-sensitive surface 451 as shown in
In some embodiments, in response to receiving the user input on the remote user input device, in accordance with determining that the user input on the remote user input device is a user input of a third type (e.g., a tap gesture on a touch-sensitive surface of the remote control), the device provides (614,
In some embodiments, in response to receiving the user input on the remote user input device, in accordance with determining that the user input on the remote user input device is a user input of a fourth type (e.g., right-swipe gesture 5406 in
In some instances, the panning and/or zooming effect is applied to a respective still image selected from a plurality of still images, to form a first video. In some embodiments, in response to receiving a user input on the remote user input device, in accordance with determining that the user input on the remote user input device is a user input of a particular type (e.g., a swipe to the right), the device provides, to the display, data to replace presentation of the first still image that includes the first panning and/or zooming effect with presentation of a second still image selected from the plurality of still images (e.g., a next still image in the same collection of still images or in a different collection), the presentation of the second still image including the third visual motion effect (e.g., the third panning and/or zooming effect).
In some embodiments, in response to receiving the user input on the remote user input device, in accordance with determining that the user input on the remote user input device is a user input of a fifth type (e.g., picking up the remote control as shown in
In some embodiments, the electronic device enters (620) the screensaver mode in accordance with a determination that one or more screensaver activation criteria have been satisfied, where the one or more screensaver activation criteria are satisfied in accordance with determining that the remote user input device is stationary (e.g., for a predefined time duration). In some embodiments, the one or more screensaver activation criteria are satisfied in accordance with determining that the remote user input device has been placed down on a stationary surface.
In some embodiments, in response to receiving the user input on the remote user input device, in accordance with determining that the user input on the remote user input device is a user input of a sixth type (e.g., dragging a finger on a touch-sensitive surface of the remote user input device in a first direction), the device changes (622) a visual motion effect for presenting the first media on the display. For example, in response to a swipe down gesture (e.g., the movement of contact 5403 shown in
In some embodiments, in response to receiving the user input on the remote user input device and in accordance with determining that the user input on the remote user input device is a user input of the second type, the device provides (624,
In some embodiments, providing, to the display, data to present the first media, that includes the first visual motion effect includes providing, to the display, data to present a playback of a first video. In some embodiments, in accordance with determining that the user input on the remote user input device is a user input of a seventh type, the device changes (629) a playback direction of the first video in accordance with the user input (e.g., in response to a left-swipe gesture shown in
It should be understood that the particular order in which the operations in
As described below, method 700 provides an intuitive way to move a current focus over user interface objects. The method reduces the cognitive burden on a user when moving current focuses, thereby creating a more efficient human-machine interface. For battery-operated electronic devices, enabling a user to move a current focus faster and more efficiently conserves power and increases the time between battery charges.
In some embodiments, the electronic device provides (702), to the display, data (e.g., instructions, video signals, image files, or other information) to present a user interface with a plurality of user interface objects. In some embodiments, the plurality of user interface objects is displayed in a scrollable two-dimensional array on the display. In some embodiments, the user interface objects are application icons, channel icons, content icons, or content group icons, which, when activated (e.g., with a tap gesture, pressing of a selection button, a voice command, etc.), lead to the display of a corresponding application, channel, content, or content group on the display. The plurality of user interface objects includes: a first user interface object and a second user interface object that is adjacent to the first user interface object on the display. In some embodiments, there is a gap between adjacent user interface objects. In some embodiments, the gap between adjacent user interface objects is reduced as one user interface object moves towards the other user interface object. In some embodiments, the gap between adjacent user interface objects is eliminated as one user interface object moves towards the other user interface object. A current focus is on the first user interface object of the plurality of user interface objects. In some embodiments, while the current focus is on a respective user interface object, the respective user interface object is visually distinguished from the other user interface objects in the plurality of user interface objects.
While the display is presenting the user interface, the electronic device receives (704) a first input that corresponds to a request to move the current focus in the user interface (e.g., receiving an input that corresponds to a gesture on a touch-sensitive surface in communication with the electronic device, an activation of a button in communication with the device, and/or a voice command). In some embodiments, the touch sensitive surface or button is integrated with the electronic device. In some embodiments, the touch sensitive surface or button is separate from the electronic device.
In response to receiving the first input that corresponds to the request to move the current focus in the user interface, the electronic device provides (706), to the display, data to: move the first user interface object from a first position (e.g., an initial position of the first user interface object on the display relative to the positions of other objects, in the plurality of objects, around the first user interface object on the display) towards the second user interface object and/or tilt the first user interface object from a first orientation (e.g., an initial orientation for the first user interface object that visually appears to be in the plane of the display) towards the second user interface object (e.g., as shown in
In some embodiments, in response to receiving the first input that corresponds to the request to move the current focus in the user interface, the electronic device provides (708), to the display, data to: decrease the size of the first user interface object on the display and increase the size of the second user interface object on the display (e.g., as shown in
In some embodiments, a name (or other descriptor) of the first user interface object is displayed on or adjacent to the first interface object while the current focus is on the first user interface object. In response to receiving the first input that corresponds to the request to move the current focus in the user interface, the electronic device provides (710), to the display, data to: cease display of the name of the first user interface object and display a name of the second user interface object on or adjacent to the second interface object while the current focus is on the second user interface object. For example, as shown in
In some embodiments, the first user interface object includes (712,
In some embodiment, the first user interface object includes (714) one or more reflections and the one or more reflections change in accordance with the tilting of the first user interface object. In some embodiment, a respective user interface object (e.g., an icon that corresponds to a particular piece of content) includes a reflection that shifts, moves, or otherwise changes as the respective user interface object tilts (e.g., in response to inputs that move the current focus on the display). For example,
In some embodiment, the first user interface object includes (716) one or more colors and the one or more colors change in accordance with the tilting of the first user interface object. In some embodiment, a respective user interface object (e.g., an icon that corresponds to a particular piece of content) includes colors that change as the respective user interface object tilts (e.g., in response to inputs that move the current focus on the display). In some embodiments, a color of a user interface object changes as the object tilts/rotates about a roll axis (e.g., the y axis). In some embodiment, for a respective user interface object, a virtual reflection on the object moves as the object tilts/rotates about a first axis (e.g., the x axis) and one or more colors for the object change as the object tilts/rotates about a second axis (e.g., the y axis).
In some embodiment, a magnitude of the movement of the first user interface object towards the second user interface object decreases (718) as a speed of moving the current focus from the first user interface object to the second user interface object increases. For example, when the current focus moves rapidly from icon 5015-b to icon 5015-e, as shown in
In some embodiment, a magnitude of the tilt of the first user interface object towards the second user interface object decreases (720) as a speed of moving the current focus from the first user interface object to the second user interface object increases. For example, when the current focus moves rapidly from icon 5015-b to icon 5015-e, as shown in
In some embodiment, moving the current focus from the first user interface object to the second user interface object in response to receiving the first input occurs (722) without (continuously) moving any user interface object from the first user interface object to the second user interface object. In some embodiment, there is no movement of a cursor, focus selection ring, or other user interface object from a respective user interface object to an adjacent user interface object when the current focus moves from the respective user interface object to the adjacent user interface object. In some embodiment, there is no movement of a cursor, focus selection ring, or other user interface object over a series of adjacent user interface objects when the current focus moves over the series of adjacent user interface objects.
In some embodiment, while the current focus is on the second user interface object, the electronic device receives (724,
In some embodiments, while the current focus is on the third user interface object, the electronic device receives (726) a third input (e.g., receiving a movement of contact 5410 on touch-sensitive surface 451 of remote control 5001 as shown in
It should be understood that the particular order in which the operations in
As described below, method 800 provides an intuitive way to move a current focus over user interface objects. The method reduces the cognitive burden on a user when moving current focuses, thereby creating a more efficient human-machine interface. For battery-operated electronic devices, enabling a user to move a current focus faster and more efficiently conserves power and increases the time between battery charges.
In some embodiments, the electronic device provides (802), to the display, data (e.g., instructions, video signals, image files, or other information) to present a user interface with a plurality of user interface objects. In some embodiments, the plurality of user interface objects is displayed in a scrollable two-dimensional array on the display. In some embodiments, the user interface objects are application icons, channel icons, content icons, or content group icons, which when activated (e.g., with a tap gesture, pressing of a selection button, a voice command, etc.), lead to the display of a corresponding application, channel, content, or content group on the display. The plurality of user interface objects includes: a first user interface object and a second user interface object that is adjacent to the first user interface object on the display. In some embodiments, there is a gap between adjacent user interface objects. In some embodiments, the gap between adjacent user interface objects is reduced as one user interface object moves towards the other user interface object. In some embodiments, the gap between adjacent user interface objects is eliminated as one user interface object moves towards the other user interface object. A current focus is on the first user interface object of the plurality of user interface objects. In some embodiments, while the current focus is on a respective user interface object, the respective user interface object is visually distinguished from the other user interface objects in the plurality of user interface objects.
While the display is presenting the user interface, the electronic device receives (804) a first input (e.g., receiving an input that corresponds to a gesture on a touch-sensitive surface in communication with the electronic device, such as touch-sensitive surface 451 of remote control 5001). In some embodiments, the touch sensitive surface or button is integrated with the electronic device. In some embodiments, the touch sensitive surface or button is separate from the electronic device.
In response to receiving the first input, the electronic device provides (806), to the display, data to: move the first user interface object from a first position (e.g., an initial position of the first user interface object on the display relative to the positions of other objects, in the plurality of objects, around the first user interface object on the display) towards the second user interface object and/or tilt the first user interface object from a first orientation (e.g., an initial orientation for the first user interface object that visually appears to be in the plane of the display) towards the second user interface object (e.g., as shown in
In some embodiments, the first user interface object includes (808) graphics in two or more overlapping layers arranged in a z-order from a foreground layer to a background layer and the layers shift on the display in accordance with the tilting of the first user interface object (e.g., as shown in FIGS. 5MMM-5NN, icon 5015-e includes two or more layers of images arranged in a z-order and the layers shift on the display to provide a parallax effect). In some embodiments, the two or more overlapping layers include one or more intervening layers between the foreground layer and the background layer (e.g., layers 5030 and 5032 between foreground layer 5028 and background layer 5034 as shown in
In some embodiments, the tilting of the first user interface object includes (810) forgoing display of one or more regions of the two or more overlapping layers, other than the background layer (e.g., the foreground layer and any intervening layers between the foreground layer and the background layer) that extend beyond a boundary of the background layer (e.g., one or more of the upper layers are masked based on the background layer). For example, as shown in configuration 5046 of
In some embodiments, a projected depth between the foreground layer and the background layer is (812) independent of a number of intervening layers (e.g., zero, one, two, etc.) between the foreground layer and the background layer (e.g., in
After moving the first user interface object from the first position towards the second user interface object and/or tilting the first user interface object towards the second user interface object: in accordance with a determination that the first input satisfies first current-focus-navigation criteria (e.g., in
In some embodiments, a name (or other descriptor) of the first user interface object is displayed on or adjacent to the first interface object while the current focus is on the first user interface object. In accordance with the determination that the first input satisfies the first current-focus-navigation criteria, the electronic device provides (816), to the display, data to: cease display of the name of the first user interface object; and display a name of the second user interface object on or adjacent to the second interface object while the current focus is on the second user interface object. For example, as shown in
In some embodiments, the first user interface object includes (818) one or more reflections. In accordance with the determination that the first input satisfies the first current-focus-navigation criteria, the electronic device provides, to the display, data to: cease display of the one or more reflections of the first user interface object; and display one or more reflections of the second user interface object. For example,
In some embodiments, in response to moving the current focus from the first user interface object to the second user interface object, the electronic device provides (820), to the display, data to: decrease the size of the first user interface object on the display; and increase the size of the second user interface object on the display (e.g., as shown in
In some embodiments, the top layer includes a cut out through which portions of one or more of the lower layers can be seen. In some embodiments, the top layer includes a shape that is surrounded by a transparent region, so that lower layers can be seen in the region surrounding the shape (e.g., configuration 5038 in
In some embodiments, while the current focus is on the second user interface object, the electronic device receives (822,
In some embodiments, the first current-focus-navigation criteria and the second current-focus-navigation criteria are (824) distinct (e.g., in some embodiments, the first current-focus-navigation criteria and the second current-focus-navigation criteria are different when the first current-focus-navigation criteria are used for moving the current focus horizontally and the second current-focus-navigation criteria are used for moving the current focus vertically). In some embodiments, the first current-focus-navigation criteria are satisfied in response to detecting a gesture on a touch-sensitive surface in communication with the electronic device that satisfies a first distance criterion and the second current-focus-navigation criteria are satisfied in response to detecting a gesture on the touch-sensitive surface that satisfies a second distance criterion that is distinct from the first distance criterion. In some embodiments, a distance criterion is determined based on a width and/or a height of a respective user interface object (e.g., the first user interface object). In some embodiments, for a user interface object with a width that is greater than a height of the user interface object, a distance criterion for a horizontal movement of the current focus requires a longer travel of the gesture than a distance criterion for a vertical movement of the current focus. In some embodiments, for a user interface object with a width that is less than a height of the user interface object (e.g., movie poster icons 5062-a through 5062-c shown in
In some embodiments, the first input corresponds (826) to a request to move the current focus horizontally in the user interface and the second input corresponds to a request to move the current focus vertically in the user interface (e.g., a horizontal movement of the current focus from icon 5062-b to icon 5062-a as shown in
In some embodiments, the first input corresponds (828) to a request to move the current focus between user interface objects of a same type (e.g., a movement of the current focus between movie poster icons 5062-b and 5062-a as shown in
In some embodiments, after moving the first user interface object from the first position towards the second user interface object and/or tilting the first user interface object towards the second user interface object: in accordance with a determination that the first input does not satisfy the first current-focus-navigation criteria, the electronic device provides (830), to the display, data to: maintain the current focus on the first user interface object, and move the first user interface object back towards the first position and/or tilt the first user interface object back towards the first orientation. In some embodiments, the first user interface object returns to the first position. For example, as shown in
It should be understood that the particular order in which the operations in
As described below, method 900 provides an intuitive way to indicate an inactivity state of the device. The method reduces the cognitive burden on a user when resuming activity on the device (e.g., by providing visual distinction of a user interface object with a current focus while in an inactive state), thereby creating a more efficient human-machine interface. For battery-operated electronic devices, enabling a user to identify a user interface object with the current focus faster and more efficiently conserves power and increases the time between battery charges.
The electronic device provides (902), to the display, data (e.g., instructions, video signals, image files, or other information) to present a user interface with a plurality of user interface objects (e.g., home screen user interface 5018 in
While the display is presenting the user interface, the electronic device determines (904) that inactivity criteria are satisfied. In some embodiments, the inactivity criteria are (906) satisfied when no user input has been detected by the electronic device or another device in communication with the electronic device (e.g., remote control 5001) for a predefined duration. In some embodiments, the inactivity criteria are (908) satisfied when the electronic device or a remote control in communication with the electronic device detects that the remote control is stationary. In some embodiments, another device is a remote control. In some embodiments, the remote control includes an accelerometer to detect whether the remote control is moving (e.g., the remote control is being held in a user's hand and moves as the user's hand moves) or stationary (e.g., the remote control has been placed on a stable surface, such as a table. In some embodiments, the remote controller includes a contact switch that is configured to detect that the remote controller has been placed down.
In response to determining that the inactivity criteria are satisfied, the electronic device provides (910,
In some embodiments, visually distinguishing the first user interface object in the first manner includes (912) highlighting the first user interface object (e.g., icon 5015-d in
In some embodiments, visually distinguishing the first user interface object in the first manner includes (914) dimming one or more portions of the user interface other than the first user interface object (e.g., the rest of the user interface is dimmed in
In some embodiments, in response to determining that dark screen criteria are satisfied, the electronic device provides (916), to the display, data to display a blank screen (e.g., in
In some embodiments, in response to determining that dark screen criteria are satisfied, the electronic device provides (918), to the display, data to dim the entire user interface including the first user interface object (e.g., in
After providing, to the display, the data to visually distinguish the first user interface object in the first manner: the electronic device detects (920) interaction by a user with the electronic device or with another device (e.g., a remote control) in communication with the electronic device (e.g., detecting lifting of a remote control, touching a touch-sensitive surface of the remote control, or pressing a button of the remote control). In response to detecting interaction by the user with the electronic device or with another device in communication with the electronic device, the electronic device provides, to the display, data to cease visually distinguishing the first user interface object in the first manner from the other user interface objects in the plurality of user interface objects. For example, as shown in
In some embodiments, visually distinguishing the first user interface object in the first manner includes (922) increasing the size of the first user interface object from a first size to a second size. For example, although icon 5015-d is enlarged when the current focus moves on to icon 5015-d, icon 5015-d is further enlarged when the inactivity criteria are satisfied as shown in
In some embodiments, ceasing to visually distinguish the first user interface object in the first manner includes (924) reducing the size of the first user interface object to the first size (e.g., when the device detects a user picking up remote control 5001 while enlarged icon 5015-d is displayed as shown in
It should be understood that the particular order in which the operations in
As described below, method 1000 provides an efficient way to select a media presentation option. The method reduces the number, extent, and/or nature of the inputs from a user when navigating through media content, thereby creating a more efficient human-machine interface. For battery-operated electronic devices, enabling a user to select a media presentation option faster and more efficiently conserves power and increases the time between battery charges.
In some embodiments, the device provides (1002), to the display, data to present a media information user interface for a first media content item (e.g., a movie, etc.). For example, in response to activating movie poster icon 5062-a in
In some embodiments, the plurality of media source objects has (1004) an order determined in accordance with predefined source ordering criteria (e.g., based on cost of playing the first media content item and quality of the first media content item, such as a video resolution, a frame rate, and whether or not advertisements are included). For example, in FIG. 5AAA, icon 5092-a has the first position among icons 5092-a through 5092-e, because the movie “The Great Climb” is available for free from the corresponding media source.
In some embodiments, the plurality of media source objects includes (1006) an additional sources object (e.g., icon 5092-f in FIG. 5AAA), which, when activated, initiates displaying a list of additional source objects that correspond to additional sources for the first media content item (e.g., activation of icon 5092-f initiates display of source selection interface 5098 shown in FIG. 5HHH).
In some embodiments, the media information user interface includes (1008) a set of media objects that corresponds to a set of media content items (e.g., recommended movies/TV shows) that are distinct from the first media content item (e.g., product page view 5090 in FIG. 5AAA includes “also watched” movie icons, which are different from the movie “The Great Climb.”
In some embodiments, the media information user interface is (1010) a user interface of a first software application (e.g., an integrated media presentation application, such as video & music player module 152 in
While the display is presenting the media information user interface, the device receives (1012,
In response to receiving (1014) the user input, in accordance with a determination that the user input corresponds to a request to activate a first media presentation option object in the first set of media management objects for the first media content item (e.g., pressing a play button or providing a tap gesture on touch-sensitive surface 451 while a current focus is displayed on the first media presentation option object, as shown in FIG. 5AAA), the device initiates (1016) provision, to the display, of data (e.g., video data or other multimedia data) to play the first media content item using data received from the first media source in accordance with a media presentation option that corresponds to the first media presentation option object (e.g., as shown in FIG. 5BBB, video playback view 5300 with the movie “The Great Climb” is presented on display 450). In some embodiments, the method includes, in response to receiving the user input, in accordance with a determination that the user input corresponds to a request to activate a second media presentation option object of the first set of media management objects for the first media content item, initiating provision, to the display, of data to play the first media content item using data received from the first media source in accordance with a media presentation option that corresponds to the second media presentation option object.
In some embodiments, in response to receiving (1014) the user input, in accordance with a determination that the user input corresponds to a request to select a second media source object, that is distinct from the first media source object, of the plurality of media source objects (e.g., right-swipe gesture 5454 on touch-sensitive surface 451 of remote control 5001), the device also provides (1018), to the display, data to update the media information user interface for the first media content item. In some embodiments, the updated media information user interface for the first media content item includes the plurality of media source objects that correspond to respective media sources for the first media content item (e.g., icons 5092-a through 5092-e), the second media source object (e.g., icon 5092-b) of the plurality of media source objects being visually distinguished to indicate selection of the second media source object, the second media source object corresponding to a second media source that is distinct from the first media source (e.g., icon 5092-b corresponds to Apple iTunes). In some embodiments, the first media source object ceases to be visually distinguished in the updated media information user interface (e.g., the size of icon 5093-a is reduced from its enlarged state). In some embodiments, the updated media information user interface for the first media content item also includes a second set of media management objects that corresponds to the first media content item and the second media source (e.g., icon 5093-a and icons 5093-c through 5093-f). The second set of media management objects is distinct from the first set of media management objects. In some embodiments, display of the first set of media management objects is replaced with display of the second set of media management objects. In some embodiments, the first set of media management objects ceases to be displayed. In some embodiments, the second set of media management objects includes one or more media management objects that are not included in the first set of media management objects. In some embodiments, the first set of media management objects includes one or more media management objects that are not included in the second set of media management objects. In some embodiments, the first set of media management objects and the second set of media management objects include one or more common media management objects. In some embodiments, the first set of media management objects and the second set of media management objects do not include any common media management objects.
In some embodiments, the method includes receiving a second user input; and, in response to receiving the second user input, in accordance with a determination that the second user input corresponds to a request to activate a particular media presentation option object of the second set of media management objects, initiating provision, to the display, of data to play the first media content item using data received from the second media source in accordance with a media presentation option that corresponds to the particular media presentation option object (e.g., activation of icon 5093-d or icon 5093-e in FIG. 5FFF initiates display of the movie “The Great Climb” on display 450 based on data from Apple iTunes, after an optional payment confirmation).
In some embodiments, the second set of media management objects includes (1020) a rent object (e.g., icon 5093-e in FIG. 5FFF), which, when activated (e.g., with a tap on the touch-sensitive surface of the remote user input device while the current focus is displayed on the rent object), initiates renting the first media content item from the second media source. In some embodiments, the first media content item is rented in response to activating the rent object. In some embodiments, activating the rent object initiates providing data to display a media content item rental user interface (e.g., a confirmation page) to rent the first media content item. In some embodiments, the rent object, when activated, also initiates providing, to the display, data to play the first media content item using data received from the second media source. In some embodiments, the second set of media management objects also includes a purchase object (e.g., icon 5093-d in FIG. 5FFF), which, when activated (e.g., with a tap on the touch-sensitive surface of the remote user input device while the current focus is displayed on the purchase object), initiates purchasing the first media content item from the second media source. In some embodiments, the first media content item is purchased in response to activating the purchase object. In some embodiments, activating the purchase object initiates providing data to display a media content item purchase interface (e.g., a confirmation page) to purchase the first media content item. In some embodiments, the purchase object, when activated, also initiates providing to the display, data to play the first media content item using data received from the second media source.
In some embodiments, the rent object is displayed with a price of renting the first media content item from the second media source (e.g., in FIG. 5FFF, icon 5093-e is displayed with the rental price of $2.99). In some embodiments, the buy object is displayed with a price of purchasing the first media content item from the second media source (e.g., in FIG. 5FFF, icon 5093-d is displayed with the purchase price of $9.99).
In some embodiments, the second set of media management objects include an out-of-application play object (e.g., icon 5093-c), which, when activated, initiates launching a third software application (e.g., iTunes software) that is distinct from the first software application and the second software application and associated with the second media source (for playing the first media content item using data received from the second media source in a user interface of the third software application).
In some embodiments, the second set of media management objects includes (1022) a watchlist object (e.g., icon 5093-f in FIG. 5FFF), which, when activated (e.g., with a tap on the touch-sensitive surface of the remote user input device while the current focus is displayed on the watchlist object), initiates adding the first media content item to a list of selected media content items.
In some embodiments, while the display is displaying a media content browser user interface, the device receives (1024,
It should be understood that the particular order in which the operations in
As described below, method 1100 provides an efficient way to select a media presentation option. The method reduces the number, extent, and/or nature of the inputs from a user when navigating through media content, thereby creating a more efficient human-machine interface. For battery-operated electronic devices, enabling a user to select a media presentation option faster and more efficiently conserves power and increases the time between battery charges.
The device provides (1102), to the display, data to present a first media information user interface for a first media program (e.g., a television series, such as “Sad Men”). The media information user interface for the first media program includes a plurality of media source objects (e.g., iTunes, a first third party streaming service provider, a second third party streaming service provider, a television channel, etc., such as icons 5095-b through 5095-e in FIG. 5OOO). A respective media source object of the plurality of media source objects corresponds to a respective media source for the first media program, a first media source object of the plurality of media source objects being visually distinguished to indicate selection of the first media source object, the first media source object corresponding to a first media source. In some embodiments, the media information user interface for the first media program also includes one or more episode objects (e.g., icons 5097-a through 5097-d in FIG. 5OOO) that correspond to one or more episodes for the first media program available from the first media source, a first episode object (e.g., icon 5097-a in FIG. 5OOO) of the one or more episode objects being visually distinguished to indicate selection of the first episode object, the first episode object corresponding to a first episode of the first media program. In some embodiments, a respective episode object includes a thumbnail of a corresponding episode. Additionally, the media information user interface for the first media program includes a first set of media management objects for the first episode (e.g., icons 5096-a through 5096-c in FIG. 5OOO). The first set of media management objects include one or more media presentation option objects (e.g., play icon 5096-a) that corresponds to the first episode and the first media source.
In some embodiments, the first set of media management objects includes (1104) an episode purchase object (e.g., icon 5096-d in FIG. 5PPP), which, when activated (e.g., with a tap on a touch-sensitive surface of the remote user input device while a current focus is displayed on the episode purchase object), initiates purchasing the first episode of the first media content program from the first media source. In some embodiments, the episode purchase object, when activated, also initiates providing to the display, data to play the first episode using data received from the first media source. In some embodiments, the first set of media management objects also includes a season purchase object (e.g., icon 5096-e in FIG. 5PPP), which, when activated (e.g., with a tap on a touch-sensitive surface of the remote user input device while a current focus is displayed on the season purchase object), initiates purchasing a single season, that includes the first episode, of the first media program from the first media source. In some embodiments, the episode purchase object, when activated, also initiates providing to the display, data to play the first episode using data received from the first media source.
In some embodiments, the media information user interface is (1106) a user interface of a first software application (e.g., an integrated media application, such as video & music player module 152 in
While the display is presenting the media information user interface, the device receives (1108) a user input (e.g., on a remote user input device that is in communication with the electronic device).
In response to receiving (1110) the user input, in accordance with a determination that the user input corresponds to a request to activate a first media presentation option object in the first set of media management objects (e.g., pressing a play button or providing a tap gesture on touch-sensitive surface 451 of remote control 5001 while a current focus is displayed on icon 5096-d in FIG. 5PPP), the device initiates (1112) provision, to the display, of data (e.g., video data or other multimedia data) to play the first episode using data received from the first media source in accordance with a media presentation option that corresponds to the first media presentation option object.
In some embodiments, in response to receiving the user input, in accordance with determining that the user input corresponds to a request to activate a second media presentation option object (e.g., icon 5096-e in FIG. 5PPP) of the first set of media management objects, the device initiates provision, to the display, of data to play the first episode using data received from the first media source in accordance with a media presentation option that corresponds to the second media presentation option object.
In some embodiments, the media information user interface for the first media program includes (1114) an integrated media source object (e.g., icon 5095-a in FIG. 5OOO), distinct from the plurality of media source objects, that is associated with multiple media sources for the first media program, and in response to receiving the user input, in accordance with determining that the user input corresponds to a request to select the integrated media source object, (e.g., left-swipe gesture 5472 on touch-sensitive surface 451 of remote control 5001 as shown in FIG. 5QQQ) the device provides, to the display, data to update the media information user interface for the first media program. The updated media information user interface for the first media program includes the plurality of media source objects (e.g., icons 5095-a through 5095-e); one or more episode objects that correspond to one or more episodes for the first media program available from the multiple media sources (e.g., icons 5097-a through 5097-d); and a second set of one or more media management objects that corresponds to the multiple media sources associated with the integrated media source object (e.g., icons 5096-a through 5096-c), and a selected episode object (e.g., icon 5097-a) of the one or more episode objects that correspond to the one or more episodes for the first media program available from the multiple media sources. In some embodiments, the one or more episode objects in the updated media information user interface are identical to the one or more episode objects that correspond to the one or more episodes for the first media program available from the first media source. In some embodiments, the one or more episode objects in the updated media information user interface are distinct from the one or more episode objects that correspond to the one or more episodes for the first media program available from the first media source. In some embodiments, the selected episode object is visually distinguished to indicate selection of the selected episode object.
In some embodiments, the second set of media management objects is distinct from the first set of media management objects. In some embodiments, the second set of media management objects includes one or more media management objects that are not included in the first set of media management objects. In some embodiments, the first set of media management objects includes one or more media management objects that are not included in the second set of media management objects. In some embodiments, the first set of media management objects and the second set of media management objects include one or more common media management objects. In some embodiments, the first set of media management objects and the second set of media management objects do not include any common media management objects.
In some embodiments, the integrated media source object is visually distinguished from the plurality of media source objects to indicate selection of the integrated media source object. In some embodiments, the first media source object ceases to be visually distinguished in the updated media information user interface.
In some embodiments, the second set of one or more media management objects includes (1116) a play object (e.g., icon 5096-a in FIG. 5RRR), which, when activated, initiates provision, to the display, of data to play the first episode using data received from one of the multiple media sources associated with the integrated media source object. In some embodiments, one of the multiple media sources is selected based on predefined source selection criteria (e.g., based on cost of playing the first episode and quality of the first episode, such as a video resolution, a frame rate, and/or whether or not advertisements are included).
In some embodiments, the updated media information user interface for the first media program includes (1118) cost information for respective episode objects that correspond to respective episodes that are available for a non-zero cost (e.g., episode objects for episodes that are available for no additional cost (e.g., due to an existing subscription) are not displayed with cost information, and episode objects for episodes that are only available for additional cost are displayed with cost information). For example, in FIG. 5PPP, icons 5097-a through 5097-c are displayed with cost information, and icon 5097-d is not displayed with cost information, because the episode associated with icon 5097-d is available at no additional cost.
In some embodiments, in response to receiving (1110) the user input, in accordance with a determination that the user input corresponds to a request to select a second media source object, that is distinct from the first media source object, of the plurality of media source objects (e.g., right-swipe gesture 5470 on touch-sensitive surface 451 of remote control 5001 as shown in FIG. 5PPP), the device provides (1120), to the display, data to update the media information user interface for the first media program. The updated media information user interface for the first media program includes the plurality of media source objects, in which the second media source object is visually distinguished to indicate selection of the second media source object (e.g., in FIG. 5QQQ, icon 5095-c is visually distinguished among icons 5095-a through 5095-f), the second media source object corresponding to a second media source that is distinct from the first media source. In some embodiments, the first media source object ceases to be visually distinguished in the updated media information user interface.
In some embodiments, the updated media information user interface for the first media program also includes a third set of media management objects that corresponds to the first episode and the second media source (e.g., icons 5096-f, 5096-b, and 5096-c in FIG. 5QQQ). The third set of media management objects is distinct from the first set of media management objects. In some embodiments, the first set of media management objects is replaced with the third set of media management objects. In some embodiments, the first set of media management objects ceases to be displayed. In some embodiments, the third set of media management objects includes one or more media management objects that are not included in the first set of media management objects. In some embodiments, the first set of media management objects includes one or more media management that are not included in the third set of media management objects. In some embodiments, the first set of media management objects and the third set of media management objects include one or more common media management objects. In some embodiments, the first set of media management objects and the third set of media management objects do not include any common media management objects.
In some embodiments, the second media source is a subscription-based source (e.g., a source that requires a paid subscription to receive data to play the first episode). In accordance with determining that the electronic device does not have subscription to the second media source, the third set of media management objects includes a subscription object, which, when activated, initiates displaying a subscription user interface.
In some embodiments, the media information user interface for the first media program includes (1122) a season selection object (e.g., icon 5096-b in FIG. 5SSS), which indicates a first selected season for the first media program (e.g., Season 5 as shown in FIG. 5SSS). The one or more episode objects in the media information user interface correspond to one or more episodes for the first selected season of the first media program. The season selection object, when activated, initiates displaying a list of seasons, of the first media program, that are available from the first media source (e.g., season selection interface 5498 in FIG. 5TTT). The device further receives a selection of a second selected season in the list of seasons that is distinct from the first selected season (e.g., receiving tap gesture 5480 or a press of a selection button while a current focus is displayed on user interface object 5498-1 that corresponds to the second selected season in FIG. 5UUU). In response to receiving (1124) the selection of the second selected season in the list of seasons, the device updates (1126) the season selection object to indicate the second selected season (e.g., icon 5096-b indicates Season 1, in FIG. 5VVV), and replaces (1128) display of the one or more episode objects in the media information user interface that correspond to the one or more episodes for the first selected season of the first media program with display of one or more episode objects that correspond to one or more episodes for the second selected season of the first media program (e.g., in FIG. 5VVV, display of icons 5097-e through 5097-h replaces display of icons 5097-a through 5097-d). In some embodiments, the one or more episode objects are arranged in a chronological order (e.g., Episode 1 followed by Episode 2, followed by Episode 3, etc.) of the corresponding episodes, as shown in FIG. 5VVV, if the selected season is closed (e.g., the season has ended). This helps a user watch the episodes in a chronological order. In some embodiments, the one or more episode objects are arranged in a reverse-chronological order (e.g., Episode 3 before Episode 2, which is before Episode 1) of the corresponding episodes, as shown in FIG. 5SSS, if the selected season is open (e.g., the season has not ended). This helps the user to identify a most recent episode.
In some embodiments, the one or more episode objects include an episode object for a future episode. In some embodiments, the episode object for the future episode is displayed with an airtime of the future episode. In some embodiments, the episode object for the future episode, when activated, initiates displaying a user interface for setting a reminder for the airtime of the future episode.
In some embodiments, while the display is displaying a media content browser user interface, the device receives (1130,
It should be understood that the particular order in which the operations in
As described below, method 1200 provides an efficient way to navigate through media content using two different playback navigation modes. The method reduces the reduce the number, extent, and/or nature of the inputs from a user when navigating through media content, thereby creating a more efficient human-machine interface. For battery-operated electronic devices, enabling a user to navigate through media content faster and more efficiently conserves power and increases the time between battery charges.
While the device is operating (1202) in a first playback navigation mode (e.g., a chapter playback navigation mode), the device provides (1204), to the display, first video information for display. The first video information includes information that corresponds to one or more frames of a video, a scrubber bar that represents a timeline of the video, a first playhead (e.g., a play-progress playhead) that indicates a current play position in the scrubber bar, and a plurality of playback position markers, distinct from the first playhead, that indicate predetermined playback positions in the video (e.g., chapter markers or other milestone markers in the scrubber bar). For example, as shown in FIG. 5UUUU, the device has provided to display 450, first video information corresponding to the first playback navigation mode, or chapter playback navigation mode. In this example, the first video information includes information corresponding to one or more frames of a video, a scrubber bar 5302, a first playhead 5304, and a plurality of playback position markers 5314. In some embodiments, the one or more frames of the video correspond to the first playhead position in the scrubber bar (e.g., the one or more frames of the video sent to the display are centered around the first playhead position). In some embodiments, the first playhead indicates a current play position in the scrubber bar at which the video is currently playing or currently paused. In some embodiments, the playback position markers are chapter markers or other milestone markers in the timeline of the video being displayed.
While the device is operating (1202) in the first playback navigation mode, the device also receives (1206) an input that corresponds to a request by a user to switch to a second playback navigation mode (e.g., a continuous playback navigation mode). For example, the device receives an input that corresponds to the playback navigation mode-switching gesture on a touch-sensitive surface that is in communication with the device. For example, in FIG. 5UUUU, user input 5174 (e.g., an upward swipe gesture) is detected on touch-sensitive surface 451 of a user input device. In some embodiments, the user input device is a remote control 5001 that is separate from the device and the device receives from remote controller 5001 a signal that corresponds to user input 5174. In some embodiments, the device itself detects the input (e.g., pressing a button on the device). In some embodiments, the input is a gesture (e.g., swipe, drag or tap) detected on a touch-sensitive surface (e.g., surface 451), a button press, or movement of the user input device (e.g., raising or lowering remote control 5001). In some embodiments, the mode-switching gesture is performed anywhere on the touch-sensitive surface.
In response to receiving the input that corresponds to the request by the user to switch to the second playback navigation mode, the device transitions (1208) from operating in the first playback navigation mode to operating in the second playback navigation mode (e.g., a continuous or fine playback navigation mode). For example, as shown in FIG. 5VVVV, in response to receiving user input 5174 shown in FIG. 5UUUU, the device transitions from operating in the first playback navigation mode displayed in FIG. 5UUUU, to the second playback navigation mode displayed in FIG. 5VVVV. In some embodiments, the first playback navigation mode allows for navigation through a video being displayed on display 450 based on predefined position markers (e.g., chapter markers). In some embodiments, the second playback navigation mode allows for navigation through a video being displayed on display 450 on a finer scale (e.g., second-by-second basis or a fraction thereof).
While the device is operating (1210) in the second playback navigation mode, the device provides (1212), to the display, second video information for display. The second video information includes information that corresponds to one or more frames of the video, the scrubber bar, and the first playhead (e.g., FIG. 5VVVV).
In some embodiments, the second video information includes (1214,
In some embodiments, the second video information includes (1218) information that corresponds to a preview pane (e.g., preview pane 5310 in FIG. 5VVVV). In some embodiments, the preview pane is configured for display adjacent to (e.g., above) the second playhead in the scrubber bar. The preview pane includes one or more frames of the video that corresponds to a navigation position of the second playhead on the scrubber bar. In some embodiments, the preview pane also includes metadata for the one or more frames (e.g., timestamps, subtitles, etc.). For example, FIG. 5CCCC illustrates display of preview pane 5310. In this example, information to display preview pane 5310 includes at least the frame currently displayed, corresponding to second playhead 5308 and second playhead text 5312. In this example, the second playhead 5308 and second playhead text 5312 correspond to the same location in scrubber bar 5302 as first playhead 5304 (e.g., immediately upon display of preview pane 5310), so preview pane 5310 displays a frame of the video at the same time as that frame is displayed in video playback view 5300. In some embodiments, the first video information also includes information that corresponds to the preview pane.
In some embodiments, preview pane 5310 follows second playhead 5308 so that second playhead 5308 is centered below preview pane 5310. An example of this can be seen in FIG. 5DDDD. As can be seen in FIG. 5CCCC, however, in some embodiments, preview pane 5310 is displayed offset from second playhead 5308 (e.g., preview pane 5310 is off-center from second playhead 5308). In this example, second playhead 5308 is displayed far to the left along scrubber bar 5302, and preview pane 5310 is displayed above second playhead 5308 such that one edge of preview pane 5308 is displayed along an edge of display 450 or video playback view 5300. In some embodiments, preview pane 5310 remains displayed in a fixed position (e.g., at the left-most edge or right-most edge of display 450), while second playhead 5308 moves in a first direction (e.g., toward the right side), until the second playhead 5308 is centered relative to preview pane 5310, at which time both preview pane 5310 and second playhead 5308 move in the first direction.
In some embodiments, the device receives (1220) an input that corresponds to a request to display the preview pane, and in response to receiving the input that corresponds to a request to display the preview pane, provides, to the display, the information that corresponds to the preview pane, for display. For example, as illustrated in FIGS. 5BBBB and 5CCCC, user input 5159 (e.g., a tap gesture) is detected on touch-sensitive surface 451 (e.g., device 100 or 300 receives a signal corresponding to this input), and in response to receiving user input 5159, preview pane 5310 and second playhead 5308 are displayed in video playback view 5300, shown in FIG. 5CCCC.
While the device is operating (1210) in the second playback navigation mode (e.g., the continuous playback navigation mode), the device ceases (1222,
In some embodiments, while operating in the second playback navigation mode (e.g., the continuous playback navigation mode), the device receives (1224,
In some embodiments, while operating in the first playback navigation mode (e.g., the chapter playback navigation mode), the device receives an input that corresponds to a request to move the second playhead forward. In some embodiments, the input that corresponds to the request to fast forward the video that is received while operating in the second playback navigation mode is the same as the input that corresponds to the request to fast forward the video that is received while operating in the first playback navigation mode (e.g., both inputs correspond to the same gesture or to activation of the same button). In some embodiments, the input that corresponds to the request to fast forward the video is that is received while operating in the second playback navigation mode is distinct from the input that corresponds to the request to fast forward the video that is received while operating in the first playback navigation mode (e.g., the inputs correspond to different gestures or to activation of different buttons). The device, in response to receiving the input that corresponds to the request to move the second playhead forward, provides, to the display, data to skip the second playhead forward in the scrubber bar to a next playback position marker. In some embodiments, the device provides video information in which the information that corresponds to the one or more frames of the video is updated to match the next playback position marker in the scrubber.
In some embodiments, while operating in the second playback navigation mode (e.g., the continuous playback navigation mode), the device receives (1226) an input that corresponds to a request to move the second playhead backward (e.g., an input that corresponds to a leftward swipe gesture, a tap gesture in a predefined area on the left side of a touch-sensitive surface in communication with the device, or other similar gesture on the touch-sensitive surface, or activation of a rewind/reverse button on a remote control in communication with the device, etc.). The device, in response to receiving the input that corresponds to the request to move the second playhead backward, provides, to the display, data to continuously move the second playhead in a reverse direction in the scrubber bar. In some embodiments, the second playhead moves continuously backward while the input is detected and then stops when the input ceases. In some embodiments, the second playhead rewinds until a distinct user input, such as a separate tap gesture or a separate button press, is detected. In some embodiments, the device provides video information in which the information corresponding to the one or more frames of the video is updated to match the movement of the second playhead in the scrubber bar.
In some embodiments, while operating in the first playback navigation mode (e.g., the chapter playback navigation mode), the device receives an input that corresponds to a request to move the second playhead backward. In some embodiments, the input that corresponds to the request to rewind the video that is received while operating in the second playback navigation mode is the same as the input that corresponds to the request to rewind the video that is received while operating in the first playback navigation mode (e.g., both inputs correspond to the same gesture or to activation of the same button). In some embodiments, the input that corresponds to the request to rewind the video that is received while operating in the second playback navigation mode is distinct from the input that corresponds to the request to rewind the video that is received while operating in the first playback navigation mode (e.g., the inputs correspond to different gestures or to activation of different buttons). The device, in response to receiving the input that corresponds to the request to move the second playhead backward, provides, to the display, data to skip the second playhead backward in the scrubber bar to a previous playback position marker. For example, in FIG. 5IIII, while the device is operating in the second playback navigation mode, user input 5192 is detected. In this example, in response to receiving user input 5192, second playhead 5308, preview pane 5310 and second playhead text 5312 move in a reverse direction along scrubber bar 5302, as shown in FIGS. 5JJJJ and 5KKKK.
In some embodiments, while the device is operating in either the first playback navigation mode (e.g., the chapter playback navigation mode) or the second playback navigation mode (e.g., the continuous playback navigation mode), and the display is displaying the scrubber bar, the first playhead, the second playhead, and a preview pane adjacent to the second playhead, the device receives (1228,
In some embodiments, while the device is operating in either the first playback navigation mode or the second playback navigation mode, and the display is displaying the scrubber bar, the first playhead, and the second playhead, the device receives (1230) an input that corresponds to a request to play the video at the first navigation position in the scrubber bar (e.g., user input 5179 in FIG. 5WWWW). The device, in response to receiving the input that corresponds to the request to play the video at the first navigation position in the scrubber bar, the device resumes play of the video at a point in the video that corresponds to the first navigation position in the scrubber bar (e.g., FIG. 5XXXX). For example, as shown in FIG. 5WWWW, preview pane 5310, second playhead 5308 and second playhead text 5312 indicate the first navigation position in the scrubber bar (e.g., 1:01:44 into the video). In response to receiving a signal corresponding to detection of user input 5179 on touch-sensitive surface 451, first playhead 5304 moves to the location in scrubber bar 5302 that corresponds to the first navigation position, and the video displayed in video playback view 5300 resumes play at the first navigation position, as illustrated in FIG. 5XXXX.
In some embodiments, while operating in the second playback navigation mode (e.g., the continuous playback navigation mode), the device receives (1232,
In some embodiments, while operating in the second playback navigation mode (or the continuous playback navigation mode), the device receives (1234) an input that corresponds to a request to switch to a play mode, and in response to receiving the input that corresponds to the request to switch to the play mode, the device transitions from operating in the second navigation mode to operating in a play mode that plays the video on the display and ceases to display the scrubber bar, the first playback head, and the second playback head. In some embodiments, the plurality of playback position markers is not displayed in the play mode. For example, in FIG. 5XXXX, while operating in the second playback navigation mode (e.g., the continuous playback navigation mode), the device receives a signal corresponding to detection of user input 5178 (e.g., a tap and hold gesture). FIG. 5YYYY illustrates a resulting switch to operating in a play mode. While operating in the play mode as shown in FIG. 5YYYY, the various navigational elements displayed in FIG. 5XXXX such as scrubber bar 5302, first playback head 5304, and second playback head 5308, cease to be displayed. In some embodiments, the request to switch to the play mode initiates collapsing the first playhead and the second playhead so that only one playhead is displayed that corresponds to a current playback position within the content.
In some embodiments, while operating in the first playback navigation mode (or the chapter playback navigation mode), the device receives an input that corresponds to a request to switch to the play mode, and in response to receiving the input that corresponds to the request to switch to the play mode, the device transitions from operating in the first navigation mode to operating in the play mode that plays the video on the display and ceases to display the scrubber bar and the first playback head (and the second playback head, if present).
In some embodiments, while operating in the play mode, the device receives (1236) an input that corresponds to a request to fast forward or rewind the video. In some embodiments, detecting the input includes detecting a press gesture (e.g., detecting a click of a mechanical button, or detecting an increased intensity of a contact by more than a predetermined amount or above a predetermined intensity threshold) after detecting a contact on an edge of a touch-sensitive surface for at least a predetermined amount of time. The device, in response to receiving the input that corresponds to a request to fast forward or rewind the video, provides, to the display, data to skip the video by a predefined time interval in accordance with the input. For example, in FIG. 5YYYY, user input 5180 is detected in sub-region 5208-f, while the device is operating in the play mode. FIG. 5ZZZZ illustrates advancement (e.g., forwarding) of the playback of the video by a predefined increment of time (e.g., 10, 30, or 90 seconds). This can be observed by noticing the change in position of Greg the Goat on the mountain, as displayed in video playback view 5300. In some embodiments, the device provides data to skip M seconds (in a fast forward direction) in response to receiving the input that corresponds to a request by the user to fast forward the video. In some embodiments, the device provides data to skip N seconds (in a reverse direction) in response to receiving the input that corresponds to a request by the user to rewind the video. In some embodiments, M is more than 1. In some embodiments, N is more than 1. In some embodiments, M is identical to N (e.g., both M and N are 1). In some embodiments, M is distinct from N.
In some embodiments, while operating in the play mode, the device receives (1238) an input that corresponds to a request to switch to the second playback navigation mode (e.g., the continuous playback navigation mode). For example, the device receives an input that corresponds to a mode-switching gesture on a touch-sensitive surface that is in communication with the device. In some embodiments, the mode-switching gesture is performed anywhere on the touch-sensitive surface. In some embodiments, the mode-switching gesture is a swipe gesture or a tap gesture. In some embodiments, the mode-switching gesture is a button press. The device, in response to receiving the input that corresponds to a request to switch to the second playback navigation mode, transitions from the play mode to the second playback navigation mode (e.g., the continuous playback navigation mode). For example, in FIG. 5AAAA, the device is operating in the play mode while user input 5154 is detected. FIG. 5BBBB illustrates that scrubber bar 5302, first playhead 5304 and total time text 5309 are displayed, in response to receiving a signal that corresponds to detection of user input 5154, while the device is operating in the second navigation playback mode (e.g., the continuous playback navigation mode).
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Processing unit 1309 is configured to: while the device is operating in a screensaver mode: provide (e.g., with data provision unit 1308), to display unit 1302, data to present a first media, that includes a first visual motion effect; while the display unit is presenting the first media that includes the first visual motion effect, receive (e.g., with input receiving unit 1310), a user input on remote user input unit 1304; and, in response to receiving the user input on remote user input unit 1304: determine (e.g., with determining unit 1312) a type of the user input on remote user input unit 1304; in accordance with determining that the user input on remote user input unit 1304 is a user input of a first type, provide (e.g., with data provision unit 1308), to display unit 1302, data to present the first media that includes a second visual motion effect without exiting the screensaver mode, wherein the second visual motion effect is distinct from the first visual motion effect; and, in accordance with determining that the user input on remote user input unit 1304 is a user input of a second type, distinct from the first type, exit (e.g., with exiting unit 1314) the screensaver mode.
In some embodiments, processing unit 1309 is configured to, after determining that the user input is of the first type, while display unit 1302 is presenting the first media that includes the second visual motion effect, determine (e.g., with determining unit 1314) that the user input of the first type has ceased to be detected on remote user input unit 1304; and, in response to determining that the user input of the first type has ceased to be detected on remote user input unit 1304, provide (e.g., using data provision unit 1308), to display unit 1302, data to present a media that includes the first visual motion effect.
In some embodiments, processing unit 1309 is configured to, in response to receiving the user input on remote user input unit 1304 in accordance with determining that the user input on remote user input unit 1304 is a user input of a fourth type, provide (e.g., using data provision unit 1308), to display unit 1302, data to replace the first media that includes the first visual motion effect with a second media, selected from a plurality of media, that includes a third visual motion effect.
In some embodiments, processing unit 1309 is configured to: in response to receiving the user input on remote user input unit 1304: in accordance with determining that the user input on remote user input unit 1304 is a user input of a third type, provide (e.g., using data provision unit 1308), to display unit 1302, data to present the first media, that includes the first visual motion effect, with corresponding descriptive text.
In some embodiments, processing unit 1309 is configured to: in response to receiving the user input on remote user input unit 1304: in accordance with determining that the user input on remote user input unit 1304 is a user input of a fifth type, provide (e.g., using data provision unit 1308), to display unit 1302, data to present the first media, that includes the first visual motion effect, with information that indicates current time and/or date.
In some embodiments, the electronic device enters the screensaver mode in accordance with a determination that one or more screensaver activation criteria have been satisfied, wherein the one or more screensaver activation criteria are satisfied in accordance with determining that remote user input unit 1304 is stationary.
In some embodiments, processing unit 1309 is configured to: in response to receiving the user input on remote user input unit 1304 and in accordance with determining that the user input on remote user input unit 1304 is a user input of the second type, provide (e.g., using data provision unit 1308), to display unit 1302, data to replace the first media that includes the first visual motion effect with a user interface with a plurality of objects, wherein: the plurality of objects includes: a first object, and a second object that is adjacent to the first object on display unit 1302; and a current focus is on the first object of the plurality of objects.
In some embodiments, processing unit 1309 is configured to: in response to receiving the user input on remote user input unit 1304: in accordance with determining that the user input on remote user input unit 1304 is a user input of a sixth type, change (e.g., with changing unit 1316) a visual motion effect for presenting the first media on display unit 1302.
In some embodiments, providing to display unit 1302, data to present the first media, that includes the first visual motion effect, includes providing, to the display unit, data to present a playback of a first video; and processing unit 1309 is configured to, in accordance with determining that the user input on remote user input unit 1304 is a user input of a seventh type, change (e.g., with changing unit 1316) a playback direction of the first video in accordance with user input.
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Processing unit 1404 is configured to: provide (e.g., with data provision unit 1406), to display unit 1402, data to present the user interface with the plurality of user interface objects, wherein: the plurality of user interface objects includes: a first user interface object and a second user interface object that is adjacent to the first user interface object on the display unit; a current focus is on the first user interface object of the plurality of user interface objects; while the display unit is presenting the user interface, receive (e.g., with input receiving unit 1408) a first input that corresponds to a request to move the current focus in the user interface; and, in response to receiving the first input that corresponds to the request to move the current focus in the user interface, provide (e.g., with data provision unit 1406), to display unit 1402, data to: move the first user interface object from a first position towards the second user interface object and/or tilt the first user interface object from a first orientation towards the second user interface object; and, after moving the first user interface object from the first position towards the second user interface object and/or tilting the first user interface object towards the second user interface object: move the current focus from the first user interface object to the second user interface object, and move the first user interface object back towards the first position and/or tilt the first user interface object back towards the first orientation.
In some embodiments, in response to receiving the first input that corresponds to the request to move the current focus in the user interface, processing unit 1404 is configured to provide (e.g., with data provision unit 1406), to display unit 1402, data to: decrease the size of the first user interface object on display unit 1402 and increase the size of the second user interface object on display unit 1402.
In some embodiments, a name of the first user interface object is displayed on or adjacent to the first interface object while the current focus is on the first user interface object, and processing unit 1404 is configured to, in response to receiving the first input that corresponds to the request to move the current focus in the user interface, provide (e.g., with data provision unit 1406), to display unit 1402, data to: cease display of the name of the first user interface object and display a name of the second user interface object on or adjacent to the second interface object while the current focus is on the second user interface object.
In some embodiments, the first user interface object includes graphics in two or more overlapping layers arranged in a z-order and the layers shift on the display unit in accordance with the tilting of the first user interface object.
In some embodiments, the first user interface object includes one or more reflections and the one or more reflections change in accordance with the tilting of the first user interface object.
In some embodiments, the first user interface object includes one or more colors and the one or more colors change in accordance with the tilting of the first user interface object.
In some embodiments, a magnitude of the movement of the first user interface object towards the second user interface object decreases as a speed of moving the current focus from the first user interface object to the second user interface object increases.
In some embodiments, a magnitude of the tilt of the first user interface object towards the second user interface object decreases as a speed of moving the current focus from the first user interface object to the second user interface object increases.
In some embodiments, moving the current focus from the first user interface object to the second user interface object in response to receiving the first input occurs without moving any user interface object from the first user interface object to the second user interface object.
In some embodiments, processing unit 1404 is configured to, while the current focus is on the second user interface object, receive (e.g., with input receiving unit 1408) a second input that corresponds to a request to move the current focus in the user interface; and, in response to receiving the second input that corresponds to the request to move the current focus in the user interface, provide (e.g., with data provision unit 1406), to display unit 1402, data to: move the second user interface object from a second position towards a third user interface object, adjacent to the second user interface object, and/or tilt the second user interface object from a second orientation towards the third user interface object; and, after moving the second user interface object from the second position towards the third user interface object and/or tilting the second user interface object towards the third user interface object: move the current focus from the second user interface object to the third user interface object, and move the second user interface object back towards the second position and/or tilt the second user interface object back towards the second orientation.
In some embodiments, processing unit 1404 is configured to, while the current focus is on the third user interface object, receive (e.g., with input receiving unit 1408) a third input; and, in response to receiving the third input, provide (e.g., with data provision unit 1406), to display unit 1402, data to: move the third user interface object from a third position towards a fourth user interface object, adjacent to the third user interface object, and/or tilt the third user interface object from a third orientation towards the fourth user interface object; and, after moving the third user interface object from the third position towards the fourth user interface object and/or tilting the third user interface object towards the fourth user interface object: maintain the current focus on the third user interface object, and move the third user interface object back towards the third position and/or tilt the third user interface object back towards the third orientation.
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Processing unit 1504 is configured to provide (e.g., with data provision unit 1506), to display unit 1502, data to present the user interface with the plurality of user interface objects, wherein: the plurality of user interface objects includes: a first user interface object and a second user interface object that is adjacent to the first user interface object on display unit 1502; a current focus is on the first user interface object of the plurality of user interface objects; while the display unit is presenting the user interface, receive (e.g., with input receiving unit 1508) a first input; and, in response to receiving the first input, provide (e.g., with data provision unit 1506), to display unit 1502, data to: move the first user interface object from a first position towards the second user interface object and/or tilt the first user interface object from a first orientation towards the second user interface object; and, after moving the first user interface object from the first position towards the second user interface object and/or tilting the first user interface object towards the second user interface object: in accordance with a determination that the first input satisfies first current-focus-navigation criteria, providing, to display unit 1502, data to: move the current focus from the first user interface object to the second user interface object, and move the first user interface object back towards the first position and/or tilt the first user interface object back towards the first orientation.
In some embodiments, processing unit 1504 is configured to, after moving the first user interface object from the first position towards the second user interface object and/or tilting the first user interface object towards the second user interface object: in accordance with a determination that the first input does not satisfy the first current-focus-navigation criteria, provide (e.g., with data provision unit 1506), to display unit 1502, data to: maintain the current focus on the first user interface object, and move the first user interface object back towards the first position and/or tilt the first user interface object back towards the first orientation.
In some embodiments, a name of the first user interface object is displayed on or adjacent to the first interface object while the current focus is on the first user interface object, and processing unit 1504 is configured to: in accordance with the determination that the first input satisfies the first current-focus-navigation criteria, provide (e.g., with data provision unit 1506), to display unit 1502, data to: cease display of the name of the first user interface object; and display a name of the second user interface object on or adjacent to the second interface object while the current focus is on the second user interface object.
In some embodiments, the first user interface object includes one or more reflections, and processing unit 1504 is configured to: in accordance with the determination that the first input satisfies the first current-focus-navigation criteria, provide (e.g., with data provision unit 1506), to display unit 1502, data to: cease display of the one or more reflections of the first user interface object; and display one or more reflections of the second user interface object.
In some embodiments, processing unit 1504 is configured to: while the current focus is on the second user interface object, receive (e.g. with input receiving unit 1508) a second input; and, in response to receiving the second input, provide (e.g., with data provision unit 1506), to display unit 1502, data to: move the second user interface object from a second position towards a third user interface object, adjacent to the second user interface object, and/or tilt the second user interface object from a second orientation towards the third user interface object; and, after moving the second user interface object from the second position towards the third user interface object and/or tilting the second user interface object towards the third user interface object: in accordance with a determination that the second input satisfies second current-focus-navigation criteria, provide, to the display unit, data to: move the current focus from the second user interface object to the third user interface object, and move the second user interface object back towards the second position and/or tilt the second user interface object back towards the second orientation.
In some embodiments, the first current-focus-navigation criteria and the second current-focus-navigation criteria are distinct.
In some embodiments, the first input corresponds to a request to move the current focus horizontally in the user interface and the second input corresponds to a request to move the current focus vertically in the user interface.
In some embodiments, the first input corresponds to a request to move the current focus between user interface objects of a same type and the second input corresponds to a request to move the current focus between user interface objects of different types.
In some embodiments, the first user interface object includes graphics in two or more overlapping layers arranged in a z-order from a foreground layer to a background layer and the layers shift on display unit 1502 in accordance with the tilting of the first user interface object.
In some embodiments, the tilting of the first user interface object includes forgoing display of one or more regions of the two or more overlapping layers, other than the background layer, that extend beyond a boundary of the background layer.
In some embodiments, a projected depth between the foreground layer and the background layer is independent of a number of intervening layers between the foreground layer and the background layer.
In some embodiments, processing unit 1504 is configured to: in response to moving the current focus from the first user interface object to the second user interface object, provide (e.g., with data provision unit 1506), to display unit 1502, data to: decrease the size of the first user interface object on the display unit; and increase the size of the second user interface object on the display unit, wherein: the second user interface object includes graphics in two or more overlapping layers arranged in a z-order from a foreground layer to a background layer; increasing the size of the second user interface object on display unit 1502 includes increasing the sizes of respective layers of the two or more overlapping layers by respective magnification ratios; and a magnification ratio for the foreground layer is higher than a magnification ratio for the background layer.
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Processing unit 1604 is configured to provide (e.g., with data provision unit 1606), to display unit 1602, data to present the user interface with the plurality of user interface objects, wherein: the plurality of user interface objects includes a first user interface object, and a current focus is on the first user interface object; while the display unit is presenting the user interface, determine (e.g., with determining unit 1608) that inactivity criteria are satisfied; in response to determining that the inactivity criteria are satisfied, provide (e.g., with data provision unit 1606), to display unit 1602, data to visually distinguish the first user interface object in a first manner from the other user interface objects in the plurality of user interface objects; and, after providing, to the display unit, the data to visually distinguish the first user interface object in the first manner: detect (e.g., with detecting unit 1610) interaction by a user with the electronic device or with another device in communication with the electronic device; and, in response to detecting interaction by the user with the electronic device or with another device in communication with the electronic device, provide (e.g., with data provision unit 1606), to display unit 1602, data to cease visually distinguishing the first user interface object in the first manner from the other user interface objects in the plurality of user interface objects.
In some embodiments, the inactivity criteria are satisfied when no user input has been detected by the electronic device or another device in communication with the electronic device for a predefined duration.
In some embodiments, the inactivity criteria are satisfied when the electronic device or a remote control in communication with the electronic device detects that the remote control is stationary.
In some embodiments, visually distinguishing the first user interface object in the first manner includes increasing the size of the first user interface object from a first size to a second size.
In some embodiments, ceasing to visually distinguish the first user interface object in the first manner includes reducing the size of the first user interface object to the first size.
In some embodiments, visually distinguishing the first user interface object in the first manner includes highlighting the first user interface object.
In some embodiments, visually distinguishing the first user interface object in the first manner includes dimming one or more portions of the user interface other than the first user interface object.
In some embodiments, processing unit 1604 is configured to: in response to determining that dark screen criteria are satisfied, provide (e.g., with data provision unit 1606), to display unit 1602, data to display a blank screen.
In some embodiments, processing unit 1604 is configured to: in response to determining that dark screen criteria are satisfied, provide (e.g., with data provision unit 1606), to display unit 1602, data to dim the entire user interface including the first user interface object.
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Processing unit 1704 is configured to provide, to display unit 1702 (e.g., using display data provision unit 1706), data to present a media information user interface for a first media content item. The media information user interface for the first media content item includes: (a) a plurality of media source objects that correspond to respective media sources for the first media content item, a first media source object of the plurality of media source objects be visually distinguished to indicate selection of the first media source object, the first media source object correspond to a first media source; and (b) a first set of media management objects for the first media content item. The first set of media management objects include one or more media presentation option objects that correspond to the first media content item and the first media source.
In some embodiments, the plurality of media source objects has an order determined in accordance with predefined source ordering criteria.
In some embodiments, the plurality of media source objects includes an additional sources object, which, when activated, initiates displaying a list of additional source objects that correspond to additional sources for the first media content item.
In some embodiments, the media information user interface includes a set of media objects that corresponds to a set of media content items that are distinct from the first media content item.
In some embodiments, the media information user interface is a user interface of a first software application; and the media presentation option objects include: (a) an in-application play object, which, when activated, initiates providing, to display unit 1702 (e.g., using display data provision unit 1706), data to play the first media content item using data received (e.g. with input receiving unit 1708 or, optionally in conjunction with remote user input device unit 1710) from the first media source in a user interface of the first software application; (b) an out-of-application play object, which, when activated, initiates launching a second software application that is distinct from the first software application and associated with the first media source.
In some embodiments, processing unit 1704 is configured to, while display unit 1702 is presenting the media information user interface, receive (e.g. with input receiving unit 1708 or, optionally in conjunction with remote user input device unit 1710) a user input.
In some embodiments, in response to receiving the user input, in accordance with a determination that the user input corresponds to a request to activate a first media presentation option object in the first set of media management objects for the first media content item, processing unit 1704 is configured to initiate provision, to display unit 1702 (e.g., using display data provision unit 1706), of data to play the first media content item us data received from the first media source in accordance with a media presentation option that corresponds to the first media presentation option object.
In some embodiments, in response to receiving the user input, in accordance with a determination that the user input corresponds to a request to select a second media source object, that is distinct from the first media source object, of the plurality of media source objects, processing unit 1704 is configured to provide, to display unit 1702 (e.g., using display data provision unit 1706), data to update the media information user interface for the first media content item. The updated media information user interface for the first media content item includes: (a) the plurality of media source objects that correspond to respective media sources for the first media content item, the second media source object of the plurality of media source objects being visually distinguished to indicate selection of the second media source object, the second media source object corresponding to a second media source that is distinct from the first media source; and (b) a second set of media management objects that corresponds to the first media content item and the second media source, wherein the second set of media management objects is distinct from the first set of media management objects.
In some embodiments, the second set of media management objects includes: (a) a rent object, which, when activated, initiates renting the first media content item from the second media source; and (b) a purchase object, which, when activated, initiates purchasing the first media content item from the second media source.
In some embodiments, the second set of media management objects includes a watchlist object, which, when activated, initiates adding the first media content item to a list of selected media content items.
In some embodiments, processing unit 1704 is configured to: while display unit 1702 is displaying a media content browser user interface, receive a selection of the first media content item (e.g., with input receiving unit 1708 and, optionally in conjunction with remote user input device unit 1710); in response to receiving the selection of the first media content item while the display unit is displaying the media content browser user interface, provide (e.g., with display data provision unit 1706), to display unit 1702, data to replace the display of the media content browser user interface with the media information user interface for the first media content item; while display unit 1702 is displaying a search user interface, receive a selection of the first media content item (e.g., with input receiving unit 1708 and, optionally in conjunction with remote user input device unit 1710); in response to receiving the selection of the first media content item while display unit 1702 is displaying the search user interface, provide (e.g., with display data provision unit 1706), to display unit 1702, data to replace the display of the search user interface with the media information user interface for the first media content item; while display unit 1702 is displaying a media content store user interface, receive a selection of the first media content item (e.g., with input receiving unit 1708 and, optionally in conjunction with remote user input device unit 1710); and, in response to receiving the selection of the first media content item while display unit 1702 is displaying the media content store user interface, provide (e.g., with display data provision unit 1706), to display unit 1702, data to replace the display of the media content store user interface with the media information user interface for the first media content item.
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Processing unit 1804 is configured to provide, to display unit 1802 (e.g., using display data provision unit 1806), data to present a first media information user interface for a first media program. The media information user interface for the first media program includes a plurality of media source objects. A respective media source object of the plurality of media source objects corresponds to a respective media source for the first media program, a first media source object of the plurality of media source objects be visually distinguished to indicate selection of the first media source object, the first media source object correspond to a first media source. The media information user interface for the first media program also includes one or more episode objects that correspond to one or more episodes for the first media program available from the first media source, a first episode object of the one or more episode objects be visually distinguished to indicate selection of the first episode object, the first episode object correspond to a first episode of the first media program; and a first set of media management objects for the first episode, wherein the first set of media management objects include one or more media presentation option objects that corresponds to the first episode and the first media source.
In some embodiments, the first set of media management objects includes an episode purchase object, which, when activated, initiates purchasing (e.g., with purchasing unit 1812) the first episode of the first media content program from the first media source; and/or a season purchase object, which, when activated, initiates purchasing a single season, that includes the first episode, of the first media program from the first media source.
In some embodiments, the media information user interface is a user interface of a first software application and the first set of media management objects includes an out-of-application play object, which, when activated, initiates launch (e.g., with launching unit 1814) a second software application that is distinct from the first software application and associated with the first media source.
In some embodiments, processing unit 1804 is configured to, while display unit 1802 (e.g., using display data provision unit 1806) is present the media information user interface, receive a user input (e.g. with input receiving unit 1808 or, optionally in conjunction with remote user input device unit 1810).
In some embodiments, in response to receiving the user input, in accordance with a determination that the user input corresponds to a request to activate a first media presentation option object in the first set of media management objects, processing unit 1804 is configured to initiate provision, to display unit 1802 (e.g., using display data provision unit 1806), of data to play the first episode us data received from the first media source in accordance with a media presentation option that corresponds to the first media presentation option object.
In some embodiments, the media information user interface for the first media program includes an integrated media source object, distinct from the plurality of media source objects, that is associated with multiple media sources for the first media program; and processing unit 1804 is configured to, in response to receiving the user input, in accordance with determining that the user input corresponds to a request to select the integrated media source object, provide, to the display unit 1802 (e.g., using display data provision unit 1806), data to update the media information user interface for the first media program. The updated media information user interface for the first media program includes: (a) the plurality of media source objects; (b) one or more episode objects that correspond to one or more episodes for the first media program available from the multiple media sources; and (c) a second set of one or more media management objects that corresponds to the multiple media sources associated with the integrated media source object, and a selected episode object of the one or more episode objects that correspond to the one or more episodes for the first media program available from the multiple media sources. In some embodiments, the second set of media management objects is distinct from the first set of media management objects; and the integrated media source object is visually distinguished from the plurality of media source objects to indicate selection of the integrated media source object.
In some embodiments, the second set of one or more media management objects includes a play object, which, when activated, initiates provision, to display unit 1802 (e.g., using display data provision unit 1806), of data to play the first episode us data received from one of the multiple media sources associated with the integrated media source object.
In some embodiments, the updated media information user interface for the first media program includes cost information for respective episode objects that correspond to respective episodes that are available for a non-zero cost.
In some embodiments, the process unit is configured to, in response to receiving the user input, in accordance with a determination that the user input corresponds to a request to select a second media source object, that is distinct from the first media source object, of the plurality of media source objects, provide, to the display unit 1802 (e.g., using display data provision unit 1806), data to update the media information user interface for the first media program. The updated media information user interface for the first media program includes: (a) the plurality of media source objects, in which the second media source object is visually distinguished to indicate selection of the second media source object, the second media source object correspond to a second media source that is distinct from the first media source; and (b) a third set of media management objects that corresponds to the first episode and the second media source, wherein the third set of media management objects is distinct from the first set of media management objects.
In some embodiments, the media information user interface for the first media program includes a season selection object, which indicates a first selected season for the first media program. In some embodiments, the one or more episode objects in the media information user interface correspond to one or more episodes for the first selected season of the first media program. In some embodiments, the season selection object, when activated, initiates display a list of seasons, of the first media program, that are available from the first media source. In some embodiments, process unit 1804 is configured to: receive (e.g. with input receiving unit 1808 or, optionally in conjunction with remote user input device unit 1810) a selection of a second selected season in the list of seasons that is distinct from the first selected season; and, in response to receiving the selection of the second selected season in the list of seasons, update the season selection object to indicate the second selected season; and replace display of the one or more episode objects in the media information user interface that correspond to the one or more episodes for the first selected season of the first media program with display of one or more episode objects that correspond to one or more episodes for the second selected season of the first media program.
In some embodiments, processing unit 1804 is configured to: while display unit 1802 is displaying a media content browser user interface, receive (e.g., with input receiving unit 1808, and optionally in conjunction with remote user input device unit 1810) a selection of the first media program; in response to receiving the selection of the first media program while display unit 1802 is displaying the media content browser user interface, provide (e.g., with display data provision unit 1806), to display unit 1802, data to replace the display of the media content browser user interface with the media information user interface for the first media program; while display unit 1802 is displaying a search user interface, receive (e.g., with input receiving unit 1808, and optionally in conjunction with remote user input device unit 1810) a selection of the first media program; in response to receiving the selection of the first media program while display unit 1802 is displaying the search user interface, provide (e.g., with display data provision unit 1806), to display unit 1802, data to replace the display of the search user interface with the media information user interface for the first media program; while display unit 1802 is displaying a media content store user interface, receive (e.g., with input receiving unit 1808, and optionally in conjunction with remote user input device unit 1810) a selection of the first media program; and, in response to receiving the selection of the first media program while display unit 1802 is displaying the media content store user interface, provide (e.g., with display data provision unit 1806), to display unit 1802, data to replace the display of the media content store user interface with the media information user interface for the first media program.
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Processing unit 1904 is configured to, while the device is operating in a first playback navigation mode: provide (e.g., with video information provision unit 1906), to display unit 1902, first video information for display, wherein the first video information includes information that corresponds to one or more frames of a video, a scrubber bar that represents a timeline of the video, a first playhead that indicates a current play position in the scrubber bar, and a plurality of playback position markers, distinct from the first playhead, that indicate predetermined playback positions in the video; and receive (e.g. with input receiving unit 1908) an input that corresponds to a request by a user to switch to a second playback navigation mode; in response to receiving the input that corresponds to the request by the user to switch to the second playback navigation mode, transition (e.g., with playback navigation mode transition unit 1910) from operating in the first playback navigation mode to operating in the second playback navigation mode; and, while the device is operating in the second playback navigation mode: provide (e.g., with video information provision unit 1906), to display unit 1902, second video information for display, wherein the second video information includes information that corresponds to one or more frames of the video, the scrubber bar, and the first playhead; and cease to provide (e.g., with video information provision unit 1906) information that corresponds to the plurality of playback position markers that indicate the predetermined playback positions in the video.
In some embodiments, the second video information includes information that corresponds to a second playhead that indicates a first navigation position in the scrubber bar.
In some embodiments, the second video information includes text that indicates the first navigation position in the scrubber bar.
In some embodiments, processing unit 1904 is configured to: while operating in the second playback navigation mode: receive (e.g. with input receiving unit 1908) an input that corresponds to a request to move the second playhead forward; and, in response to receiving the input that corresponds to the request to move the second playhead forward, provide (e.g., with data provision unit 1912), to display unit 1902, data to continuously advance the second playhead in a forward direction in the scrubber bar; and, while operating in the first playback navigation mode: receive (e.g. with input receiving unit 1908) an input that corresponds to a request to move the second playhead forward; and, in response to receiving the input that corresponds to the request to move the second playhead forward, provide (e.g., with data provision unit 1912), to display unit 1902, data to skip the second playhead forward in the scrubber bar to a next playback position marker.
In some embodiments, processing unit 1904 is configured to: while operating in the second playback navigation mode: receive (e.g. with input receiving unit 1908) an input that corresponds to a request to move the second playhead backward; and, in response to receiving the input that corresponds to the request to move the second playhead backward, provide (e.g., with data provision unit 1912), to display unit 1902, data to continuously move the second playhead in a reverse direction in the scrubber bar; and, while operating in the first playback navigation mode: receive (e.g. with input receiving unit 1908) an input that corresponds to a request to move the second playhead backward; and, in response to receiving the input that corresponds to the request to move the second playhead backward, provide (e.g., with data provision unit 1912), to display unit 1902, data to skip the second playhead backward in the scrubber bar to a previous playback position marker.
In some embodiments, processing unit 1904 is configured to: while the device is operating in either the first playback navigation mode or the second playback navigation mode, and display unit 1902 is displaying the scrubber bar, the first playhead that indicates the current play position in the scrubber bar, the second playhead that indicates the first navigation position in the scrubber bar, and a preview pane adjacent to the second playhead: receive (e.g. with input receiving unit 1908) an input that corresponds to a request to resume playing the video at the current play position in the scrubber bar; and, in response to receiving the input that corresponds to the request to resume playing the video at the current play position in the scrubber bar, provide (e.g., with video information provision unit 1906), to display unit 1902, third video information that corresponds to an animation of the preview pane moving to a position at or adjacent to the current play position, and, after the preview pane has moved to the position at or adjacent to the current play position, cease to display, (e.g., with display ceasing unit 1914), the preview pane and resume play (e.g., with play unit 1916) of the video at a point in the video that corresponds to the current play position in the scrubber bar.
In some embodiments, processing unit 1904 is configured to: while the device is operating in either the first playback navigation mode or the second playback navigation mode, and display unit 1902 is displaying the scrubber bar, the first playhead that indicates the current play position in the scrubber bar, and the second playhead that indicates the first navigation position in the scrubber bar: receive (e.g. with input receiving unit 1908) an input that corresponds to a request to play the video at the first navigation position in the scrubber bar; and, in response to receiving the input that corresponds to the request to play the video at the first navigation position in the scrubber bar, resume play (e.g., with play unit 1916) of the video at a point in the video that corresponds to the first navigation position in the scrubber bar.
In some embodiments, processing unit 1904 is configured to: while operating in the second playback navigation mode, receive (e.g. with input receiving unit 1908) an input that corresponds to a request by the user to switch to the first playback navigation mode; and, in response to receiving the input that corresponds to the request to switch to the first playback navigation mode: transition (e.g. with playback navigation mode transition unit 1910) from operating in the second playback navigation mode to operating in the first playback navigation mode; and provide (e.g., with video information provision unit 1906), to display unit 1902, fourth video information for display, wherein the fourth video information includes information that corresponds to one or more frames of the video, the scrubber bar, the first playhead, and the plurality of playback position markers, distinct from the first playhead, that indicate predetermined playback positions in the video.
In some embodiments, processing unit 1904 is configured to: while operating in the second playback navigation mode, receive (e.g. with input receiving unit 1908) an input that corresponds to a request to switch to a play mode; and, in response to receiving the input that corresponds to the request to switch to the play mode: transition (e.g. with playback navigation mode transition unit 1910) from operating in the second navigation mode to operating in a play mode that plays the video on display unit 1902 and ceases to display the scrubber bar, the first playback head, and the second playback head.
In some embodiments, processing unit 1904 is configured to: while operating in the play mode: receive (e.g. with input receiving unit 1908) an input that corresponds to a request to fast forward or rewind the video; and in response to receiving the input that corresponds to a request to fast forward or rewind the video, provide (e.g., with data provision unit 1912), to display unit 1902, data to skip the video by a predefined time interval in accordance with the input.
In some embodiments, processing unit 1904 is configured to: while operating in the play mode, receive (e.g. with input receiving unit 1908) an input that corresponds to a request to switch to the second playback navigation mode; and, in response to receiving the input that corresponds to a request to switch to the second playback navigation mode, transition (e.g. with playback navigation mode transition unit 1910) from the play mode to the second playback navigation mode.
In some embodiments, the second video information includes information that corresponds to a preview pane, wherein the preview pane includes one or more frames of the video that corresponds to a navigation position of the second playhead on the scrubber bar.
In some embodiments, processing unit 1904 is configured to: receive (e.g. with input receiving unit 1908) an input that corresponds to a request to display the preview pane; and, in response to receiving the input that corresponds to a request to display the preview pane, provide (e.g., with video information provision unit 1906), to display unit 1902, the information that corresponds to the preview pane, for display.
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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 view of the above teachings. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical applications, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best use the invention and various described embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.
This application is a continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/868,298, filed Sep. 28, 2015, which was a continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/867,004, filed Sep. 27, 2015, entitled “Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for Navigating Media Content,” which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62/181,698, filed Jun. 18, 2015, entitled “Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for Navigating Media Content,” and U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62/215,644, filed Sep. 8, 2015, entitled “Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for Navigating Media Content,” all of which are incorporated by reference herein in their entireties. This relates to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/743,955, filed Jun. 18, 2015, entitled “Image Fetching for Timeline Scrubbing of Digital Media;” U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62/215,252, filed Sep. 8, 2015, entitled “Devices, Methods, and Graphical User Interfaces for Moving a Current Focus Using a Touch-Sensitive Remote Control;” and U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62/215,244, filed Sep. 8, 2015, entitled “Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for Providing Audiovisual Feedback,” all of which are incorporated by reference herein in their entireties.
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