Patent Application
20230394955
The present disclosure relates generally to computer user interfaces, and more specifically to techniques for managing a time-based event.
Electronic devices are configured to establish connections with external electronic devices so that users of the electronic devices can communicate with one another. Electronic devices include the ability to initiate and receive phone calls, send and receive electronic messages, and/or send and receive audio messages. Electronic devices can also output notifications related to communications with external electronic devices.
Some techniques for managing a time-based event using electronic devices, however, are generally cumbersome and inefficient. For example, some existing techniques use a complex and time-consuming user interface, which may include multiple key presses or keystrokes. As another example, some existing techniques do not establish communication between devices that lasts a finite time, which can reduce privacy and/or security of users. Existing techniques require more time than necessary, wasting user time and device energy. This latter consideration is particularly important in battery-operated devices.
Accordingly, the present technique provides electronic devices with faster, more efficient methods and interfaces for managing a time-based event. Such methods and interfaces optionally complement or replace other methods for managing a time-based event. Such methods and interfaces reduce the cognitive burden on a user and produce a more efficient human-machine interface. Such methods and interfaces increase an amount of privacy and/or security for users. For battery-operated computing devices, such methods and interfaces conserve power and increase the time between battery charges.
In accordance with some embodiments, a method is described. The method is performed at a computer system that is in communication with one or more audio output devices. The method comprises: receiving an indication of an event; in response to receiving the indication of the event, initiating a first time-based process, where during the first time-based process, captured sound is outputted via the one or more audio output devices; at a first time while the first time-based process is active: receiving a first captured sound; and outputting, via the one or more audio output devices, a first audio output that is based on the first captured sound; and at a second time while the first time-based process is active: in accordance with a determination that a set of one or more process-termination criteria are met, where the set of one or more process-termination criteria includes a criterion that is met when a predetermined time has elapsed since a third time, terminating the first time-based process; and in accordance with a determination that the set of one or more process-termination criteria are not met, maintaining the first time-based process.
In accordance with some embodiments, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium is described. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium stores one or more programs configured to be executed by one or more processors of a computer system that is in communication with one or more audio output devices, the one or more programs including instructions for: receiving an indication of an event; in response to receiving the indication of the event, initiating a first time-based process, where during the first time-based process, captured sound is outputted via the one or more audio output devices; at a first time while the first time-based process is active: receiving a first captured sound; and outputting, via the one or more audio output devices, a first audio output that is based on the first captured sound; and at a second time while the first time-based process is active: in accordance with a determination that a set of one or more process-termination criteria are met, where the set of one or more process-termination criteria includes a criterion that is met when a predetermined time has elapsed since a third time, terminating the first time-based process; and in accordance with a determination that the set of one or more process-termination criteria are not met, maintaining the first time-based process.
In accordance with some embodiments, a transitory computer-readable storage medium is described. The transitory computer-readable storage medium stores one or more programs configured to be executed by one or more processors of a computer system that is in communication with one or more audio output devices, the one or more programs including instructions for: receiving an indication of an event; in response to receiving the indication of the event, initiating a first time-based process, where during the first time-based process, captured sound is outputted via the one or more audio output devices; at a first time while the first time-based process is active: receiving a first captured sound; and outputting, via the one or more audio output devices, a first audio output that is based on the first captured sound; and at a second time while the first time-based process is active: in accordance with a determination that a set of one or more process-termination criteria are met, where the set of one or more process-termination criteria includes a criterion that is met when a predetermined time has elapsed since a third time, terminating the first time-based process; and in accordance with a determination that the set of one or more process-termination criteria are not met, maintaining the first time-based process.
In accordance with some embodiments, a computer system is described. The computer system is in communication with one or more audio output devices. The computer system comprises: one or more processors; and memory storing one or more programs configured to be executed by the one or more processors, the one or more programs including instructions for: receiving an indication of an event; in response to receiving the indication of the event, initiating a first time-based process, where during the first time-based process, captured sound is outputted via the one or more audio output devices; at a first time while the first time-based process is active: receiving a first captured sound; and outputting, via the one or more audio output devices, a first audio output that is based on the first captured sound; and at a second time while the first time-based process is active: in accordance with a determination that a set of one or more process-termination criteria are met, where the set of one or more process-termination criteria includes a criterion that is met when a predetermined time has elapsed since a third time, terminating the first time-based process; and in accordance with a determination that the set of one or more process-termination criteria are not met, maintaining the first time-based process.
In accordance with some embodiments, a computer system is described. The computer system is in communication with and one or more audio output devices. The computer system comprises: means for receiving an indication of an event; means for, in response to receiving the indication of the event, initiating a first time-based process, where during the first time-based process, captured sound is outputted via the one or more audio output devices; means for, at a first time while the first time-based process is active: receiving a first captured sound; and outputting, via the one or more audio output devices, a first audio output that is based on the first captured sound; and means for, at a second time while the first time-based process is active: in accordance with a determination that a set of one or more process-termination criteria are met, where the set of one or more process-termination criteria includes a criterion that is met when a predetermined time has elapsed since a third time, terminating the first time-based process; and in accordance with a determination that the set of one or more process-termination criteria are not met, maintaining the first time-based process.
In accordance with some embodiments, a computer program product is described. The computer program product comprises one or more programs configured to be executed by one or more processors of a computer system that is in communication with one or more audio output devices, the one or more programs including instructions for: receiving an indication of an event; in response to receiving the indication of the event, initiating a first time-based process, where during the first time-based process, captured sound is outputted via the one or more audio output devices; at a first time while the first time-based process is active: receiving a first captured sound; and outputting, via the one or more audio output devices, a first audio output that is based on the first captured sound; and at a second time while the first time-based process is active: in accordance with a determination that a set of one or more process-termination criteria are met, where the set of one or more process-termination criteria includes a criterion that is met when a predetermined time has elapsed since a third time, terminating the first time-based process; and in accordance with a determination that the set of one or more process-termination criteria are not met, maintaining the first time-based process.
In accordance with some embodiments, a method is described. The method is performed at a computer system that is in communication with one or more audio detection devices. The method comprises: receiving an indication of an event; in response to receiving the indication of the event, initiating a first time-based process, where during the first time-based process, audio data associated with sound captured via the one or more audio detection devices is enabled to be transmitted to an external computer system; at a first time while the first time-based process is active: transmitting the audio data associated with sound captured via the one or more audio detection devices; and outputting feedback indicative of the transmission of the audio data associated with sound captured via the one or more audio detection devices; and at a second time while the first time-based process is active: in accordance with a determination that a set of one or more process-termination criteria are met, wherein the set of one or more process-termination criteria includes a criterion that is met when a predetermined time has elapsed since a third time, terminating the first time-based process; in accordance with a determination that the set of one or more process-termination criteria are not met, maintaining the first time-based process.
In accordance with some embodiments, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium is described. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium stores one or more programs configured to be executed by one or more processors of a computer system that is in communication with one or more audio detection devices, the one or more programs including instructions for: receiving an indication of an event in response to receiving the indication of the event, initiating a first time-based process, where during the first time-based process, audio data associated with sound captured via the one or more audio detection devices is enabled to be transmitted to an external computer system; at a first time while the first time-based process is active: transmitting the audio data associated with sound captured via the one or more audio detection devices; and outputting feedback indicative of the transmission of the audio data associated with sound captured via the one or more audio detection devices; and at a second time while the first time-based process is active: in accordance with a determination that a set of one or more process-termination criteria are met, wherein the set of one or more process-termination criteria includes a criterion that is met when a predetermined time has elapsed since a third time, terminating the first time-based process; in accordance with a determination that the set of one or more process-termination criteria are not met, maintaining the first time-based process.
In accordance with some embodiments, a transitory computer-readable storage medium is described. The transitory computer-readable storage medium stores one or more programs configured to be executed by one or more processors of a computer system that is in communication with one or more audio detection devices, the one or more programs including instructions for: receiving an indication of an event in response to receiving the indication of the event, initiating a first time-based process, where during the first time-based process, audio data associated with sound captured via the one or more audio detection devices is enabled to be transmitted to an external computer system; at a first time while the first time-based process is active: transmitting the audio data associated with sound captured via the one or more audio detection devices; and outputting feedback indicative of the transmission of the audio data associated with sound captured via the one or more audio detection devices; and at a second time while the first time-based process is active: in accordance with a determination that a set of one or more process-termination criteria are met, wherein the set of one or more process-termination criteria includes a criterion that is met when a predetermined time has elapsed since a third time, terminating the first time-based process; in accordance with a determination that the set of one or more process-termination criteria are not met, maintaining the first time-based process.
In accordance with some embodiments, a computer system is described. The computer system is in communication with one or more audio detection devices. The computer system comprises: one or more processors; and memory storing one or more programs configured to be executed by the one or more processors, the one or more programs including instructions for: receiving an indication of an event; in response to receiving the indication of the event, initiating a first time-based process, where during the first time-based process, audio data associated with sound captured via the one or more audio detection devices is enabled to be transmitted to an external computer system; at a first time while the first time-based process is active: transmitting the audio data associated with sound captured via the one or more audio detection devices; and outputting feedback indicative of the transmission of the audio data associated with sound captured via the one or more audio detection devices; and at a second time while the first time-based process is active: in accordance with a determination that a set of one or more process-termination criteria are met, wherein the set of one or more process-termination criteria includes a criterion that is met when a predetermined time has elapsed since a third time, terminating the first time-based process; in accordance with a determination that the set of one or more process-termination criteria are not met, maintaining the first time-based process.
In accordance with some embodiments, a computer system is described. The computer system is in communication with one or more audio detection devices. The computer system comprises: means for receiving an indication of an event; means for, in response to receiving the indication of the event, initiating a first time-based process, where during the first time-based process, audio data associated with sound captured via the one or more audio detection devices is enabled to be transmitted to an external computer system; means for, at a first time while the first time-based process is active: transmitting the audio data associated with sound captured via the one or more audio detection devices; and outputting feedback indicative of the transmission of the audio data associated with sound captured via the one or more audio detection devices; and means for, at a second time while the first time-based process is active: in accordance with a determination that a set of one or more process-termination criteria are met, wherein the set of one or more process-termination criteria includes a criterion that is met when a predetermined time has elapsed since a third time, terminating the first time-based process; in accordance with a determination that the set of one or more process-termination criteria are not met, maintaining the first time-based process.
In accordance with some embodiments, a computer program product is described. The computer program product comprises one or more programs configured to be executed by one or more processors of a computer system that is in communication with one or more audio detection devices, the one or more programs including instructions for: receiving an indication of an event in response to receiving the indication of the event, initiating a first time-based process, where during the first time-based process, audio data associated with sound captured via the one or more audio detection devices is enabled to be transmitted to an external computer system; at a first time while the first time-based process is active: transmitting the audio data associated with sound captured via the one or more audio detection devices; and outputting feedback indicative of the transmission of the audio data associated with sound captured via the one or more audio detection devices; and at a second time while the first time-based process is active: in accordance with a determination that a set of one or more process-termination criteria are met, wherein the set of one or more process-termination criteria includes a criterion that is met when a predetermined time has elapsed since a third time, terminating the first time-based process; in accordance with a determination that the set of one or more process-termination criteria are not met, maintaining the first time-based process.
In accordance with some embodiments, a method is described. The method is performed at a computer system that is in communication with a display generation component. The method comprises: displaying, via the display generation component, a user interface, the user interface including: a first user interface object that, when selected, modifies the state of a first setting, where the first setting, when in a first state, enables the computer system to report an event based on a sound of a first type that is detected by at least a first external computer system of a set of one or more external computer systems; a second user interface object that, when selected, modifies the state of a second setting, where the second setting, when in a second state, enables the computer system to report an event based on a sound of a second type, different from the first type, that is detected by at least a second external computer system of the set of one or more external computer systems; a third user interface object that, when selected, modifies the state of a third setting, where the third setting, when in a third state, causes a third external computer system to be included in the set of one or more external computer systems; and a fourth user interface object that, when selected, modifies the state of a fourth setting, where the fourth setting, when in a fourth state, causes a fourth external computer system, different from the third external computer system, to be included in the set of one or more external computer systems.
In accordance with some embodiments, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium is described. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium stores one or more programs configured to be executed by one or more processors of a computer system that is in communication with a display generation component, the one or more programs including instructions for: displaying, via the display generation component, a user interface, the user interface including: a first user interface object that, when selected, modifies the state of a first setting, where the first setting, when in a first state, enables the computer system to report an event based on a sound of a first type that is detected by at least a first external computer system of a set of one or more external computer systems; a second user interface object that, when selected, modifies the state of a second setting, where the second setting, when in a second state, enables the computer system to report an event based on a sound of a second type, different from the first type, that is detected by at least a second external computer system of the set of one or more external computer systems; a third user interface object that, when selected, modifies the state of a third setting, where the third setting, when in a third state, causes a third external computer system to be included in the set of one or more external computer systems; and a fourth user interface object that, when selected, modifies the state of a fourth setting, where the fourth setting, when in a fourth state, causes a fourth external computer system, different from the third external computer system, to be included in the set of one or more external computer systems.
In accordance with some embodiments, a transitory computer-readable storage medium is described. The transitory computer-readable storage medium stores one or more programs configured to be executed by one or more processors of a computer system that is in communication with a display generation component, the one or more programs including instructions for: displaying, via the display generation component, a user interface, the user interface including: a first user interface object that, when selected, modifies the state of a first setting, where the first setting, when in a first state, enables the computer system to report an event based on a sound of a first type that is detected by at least a first external computer system of a set of one or more external computer systems; a second user interface object that, when selected, modifies the state of a second setting, where the second setting, when in a second state, enables the computer system to report an event based on a sound of a second type, different from the first type, that is detected by at least a second external computer system of the set of one or more external computer systems; a third user interface object that, when selected, modifies the state of a third setting, where the third setting, when in a third state, causes a third external computer system to be included in the set of one or more external computer systems; and a fourth user interface object that, when selected, modifies the state of a fourth setting, where the fourth setting, when in a fourth state, causes a fourth external computer system, different from the third external computer system, to be included in the set of one or more external computer systems.
In accordance with some embodiments, a computer system is described. The computer system is in communication with a display generation component. The computer system comprises: one or more processors; and memory storing one or more programs configured to be executed by the one or more processors, the one or more programs including instructions for: displaying, via the display generation component, a user interface, the user interface including: a first user interface object that, when selected, modifies the state of a first setting, where the first setting, when in a first state, enables the computer system to report an event based on a sound of a first type that is detected by at least a first external computer system of a set of one or more external computer systems; a second user interface object that, when selected, modifies the state of a second setting, where the second setting, when in a second state, enables the computer system to report an event based on a sound of a second type, different from the first type, that is detected by at least a second external computer system of the set of one or more external computer systems; a third user interface object that, when selected, modifies the state of a third setting, where the third setting, when in a third state, causes a third external computer system to be included in the set of one or more external computer systems; and a fourth user interface object that, when selected, modifies the state of a fourth setting, where the fourth setting, when in a fourth state, causes a fourth external computer system, different from the third external computer system, to be included in the set of one or more external computer systems.
In accordance with some embodiments, a computer system is described. The computer system is in communication with a display generation component. The computer system comprises: means for displaying, via the display generation component, a user interface, the user interface including: a first user interface object that, when selected, modifies the state of a first setting, where the first setting, when in a first state, enables the computer system to report an event based on a sound of a first type that is detected by at least a first external computer system of a set of one or more external computer systems; a second user interface object that, when selected, modifies the state of a second setting, where the second setting, when in a second state, enables the computer system to report an event based on a sound of a second type, different from the first type, that is detected by at least a second external computer system of the set of one or more external computer systems; a third user interface object that, when selected, modifies the state of a third setting, where the third setting, when in a third state, causes a third external computer system to be included in the set of one or more external computer systems; and a fourth user interface object that, when selected, modifies the state of a fourth setting, where the fourth setting, when in a fourth state, causes a fourth external computer system, different from the third external computer system, to be included in the set of one or more external computer systems.
In accordance with some embodiments, a computer program product is described. The computer program product comprises one or more programs configured to be executed by one or more processors of a computer system that is in communication with a display generation component, the one or more programs including instructions for: displaying, via the display generation component, a user interface, the user interface including: a first user interface object that, when selected, modifies the state of a first setting, where the first setting, when in a first state, enables the computer system to report an event based on a sound of a first type that is detected by at least a first external computer system of a set of one or more external computer systems; a second user interface object that, when selected, modifies the state of a second setting, where the second setting, when in a second state, enables the computer system to report an event based on a sound of a second type, different from the first type, that is detected by at least a second external computer system of the set of one or more external computer systems; a third user interface object that, when selected, modifies the state of a third setting, where the third setting, when in a third state, causes a third external computer system to be included in the set of one or more external computer systems; and a fourth user interface object that, when selected, modifies the state of a fourth setting, where the fourth setting, when in a fourth state, causes a fourth external computer system, different from the third external computer system, to be included in the set of one or more external computer systems.
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.
Thus, devices are provided with faster, more efficient methods and interfaces for managing a time-based event, thereby increasing the effectiveness, efficiency, and user satisfaction with such devices. Such methods and interfaces may complement or replace other methods for managing a time-based event.
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.
The following description sets forth exemplary methods, parameters, and the like. It should be recognized, however, that such description is not intended as a limitation on the scope of the present disclosure but is instead provided as a description of exemplary embodiments.
There is a need for electronic devices that provide efficient methods and interfaces for managing a time-based event. For example, there is a need for electronic devices that increase security and/or privacy for users of electronic devices by establishing communication with an external device for a finite amount of time. As another example, there is a need for electronic devices that are able to configure external devices to detect one or more security events and/or to enable communication with the electronic device to be initiated and/or established when a security event is detected. Such techniques can reduce the cognitive burden on a user who manages a time-based event, thereby enhancing productivity. Further, such techniques can reduce processor and battery power otherwise wasted on redundant user inputs.
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The processes described below enhance the operability of the devices and make the user-device interfaces more efficient (e.g., by helping the user to provide proper inputs and reducing user mistakes when operating/interacting with the device) through various techniques, including by providing improved visual feedback to the user, reducing the number of inputs needed to perform an operation, providing additional control options without cluttering the user interface with additional displayed controls, performing an operation when a set of conditions has been met without requiring further user input, increasing privacy and/or security, and/or additional techniques. These techniques also reduce power usage and improve battery life of the device by enabling the user to use the device more quickly and efficiently.
In addition, in methods described herein where one or more steps are contingent upon one or more conditions having been met, it should be understood that the described method can be repeated in multiple repetitions so that over the course of the repetitions all of the conditions upon which steps in the method are contingent have been met in different repetitions of the method. For example, if a method requires performing a first step if a condition is satisfied, and a second step if the condition is not satisfied, then a person of ordinary skill would appreciate that the claimed steps are repeated until the condition has been both satisfied and not satisfied, in no particular order. Thus, a method described with one or more steps that are contingent upon one or more conditions having been met could be rewritten as a method that is repeated until each of the conditions described in the method has been met. This, however, is not required of system or computer readable medium claims where the system or computer readable medium contains instructions for performing the contingent operations based on the satisfaction of the corresponding one or more conditions and thus is capable of determining whether the contingency has or has not been satisfied without explicitly repeating steps of a method until all of the conditions upon which steps in the method are contingent have been met. A person having ordinary skill in the art would also understand that, similar to a method with contingent steps, a system or computer readable storage medium can repeat the steps of a method as many times as are needed to ensure that all of the contingent steps have been performed.
Although the following description uses terms “first,” “second,” etc. to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by the terms. In some embodiments, these terms are used to distinguish one element from another. For example, a first touch could be termed a second touch, and, similarly, a second touch could be termed a first touch, without departing from the scope of the various described embodiments. In some embodiments, the first touch and the second touch are two separate references to the same touch. In some embodiments, the first touch and the second touch are both touches, but they are not the same touch.
The terminology used in the description of the various described embodiments herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. As used in the description of the various described embodiments and the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will also be understood that the term “and/or” as used herein refers to and encompasses any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. It will be further understood that the terms “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.
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 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, California. 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 with a touch-sensitive surface (e.g., a touch screen display and/or a touchpad). In some embodiments, the electronic device is a computer system that is in communication (e.g., via wireless communication, via wired communication) with a display generation component. The display generation component is configured to provide visual output, such as display via a CRT display, display via an LED display, or display via image projection. In some embodiments, the display generation component is integrated with the computer system. In some embodiments, the display generation component is separate from the computer system. As used herein, “displaying” content includes causing to display the content (e.g., video data rendered or decoded by display controller 156) by transmitting, via a wired or wireless connection, data (e.g., image data or video data) to an integrated or external display generation component to visually produce the content.
In the discussion that follows, an electronic device that 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 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 “intensity” of a contact on a touch-sensitive surface refers to the force or pressure (force per unit area) of a contact (e.g., a finger contact) on the touch-sensitive surface, or to a substitute (proxy) for the force or pressure of a contact on the touch-sensitive surface. The intensity of a contact has a range of values that includes at least four distinct values and more typically includes hundreds of distinct values (e.g., at least 256). Intensity of a contact is, optionally, determined (or measured) using various approaches and various sensors or combinations of sensors. For example, one or more force sensors underneath or adjacent to the touch-sensitive surface are, optionally, used to measure force at various points on the touch-sensitive surface. In some implementations, force measurements from multiple force sensors are combined (e.g., a weighted average) to determine an estimated force of a contact. Similarly, a pressure-sensitive tip of a stylus is, optionally, used to determine a pressure of the stylus on the touch-sensitive surface. Alternatively, the size of the contact area detected on the touch-sensitive surface and/or changes thereto, the capacitance of the touch-sensitive surface proximate to the contact and/or changes thereto, and/or the resistance of the touch-sensitive surface proximate to the contact and/or changes thereto are, optionally, used as a substitute for the force or pressure of the contact on the touch-sensitive surface. In some implementations, the substitute measurements for contact force or pressure are used directly to determine whether an intensity threshold has been exceeded (e.g., the intensity threshold is described in units corresponding to the substitute measurements). In some implementations, the substitute measurements for contact force or pressure are converted to an estimated force or pressure, and the estimated force or pressure is used to determine whether an intensity threshold has been exceeded (e.g., the intensity threshold is a pressure threshold measured in units of pressure). Using the intensity of a contact as an attribute of a user input allows for user access to additional device functionality that may otherwise not be accessible by the user on a reduced-size device with limited real estate for displaying affordances (e.g., on a touch-sensitive display) and/or receiving user input (e.g., via a touch-sensitive display, a touch-sensitive surface, or a physical/mechanical control such as a knob or a button).
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. Memory controller 122 optionally controls access to memory 102 by other components of device 100.
Peripherals interface 118 can be used to couple input and output peripherals of the device to CPU 120 and memory 102. The one or more processors 120 run or execute various software programs (such as computer programs (e.g., including instructions)) 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 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 RF circuitry 108 optionally includes well-known circuitry for detecting near field communication (NFC) fields, such as by a short-range communication radio. 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 (HSUPA), 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, Bluetooth Low Energy (BTLE), Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) (e.g., IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, and/or IEEE 802.11ac), voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), Wi-MAX, 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 screen 112 and other input control devices 116, to peripherals interface 118. I/O subsystem 106 optionally includes display controller 156, optical sensor controller 158, depth camera controller 169, 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 control devices 116. The other input 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 embodiments, input controller(s) 160 are, optionally, coupled to any (or none) of the following: a keyboard, an infrared port, a USB port, and a pointer device such as a mouse. The one or more buttons (e.g., 208,
A quick press of the push button optionally disengages a lock of touch screen 112 or optionally begins a process that uses gestures on the touch screen to unlock the device, as described in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/322,549, “Unlocking a Device by Performing Gestures on an Unlock Image,” filed Dec. 23, 2005, U.S. Pat. No. 7,657,849, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. A longer press of the push button (e.g., 206) optionally turns power to device 100 on or off. The functionality of one or more of the buttons are, optionally, user-customizable. Touch screen 112 is used to implement virtual or soft buttons and one or more soft keyboards.
Touch-sensitive display 112 provides an input interface and an output interface between the device and a user. Display controller 156 receives and/or sends electrical signals from/to touch screen 112. Touch screen 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 optionally corresponds to user-interface objects.
Touch screen 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 screen 112 and display controller 156 (along with any associated modules and/or sets of instructions in memory 102) detect contact (and any movement or breaking of the contact) on touch screen 112 and convert the detected contact into interaction with user-interface objects (e.g., one or more soft keys, icons, web pages, or images) that are displayed on touch screen 112. In an exemplary embodiment, a point of contact between touch screen 112 and the user corresponds to a finger of the user.
Touch screen 112 optionally uses LCD (liquid crystal display) technology, LPD (light emitting polymer display) technology, or LED (light emitting diode) technology, although other display technologies are used in other embodiments. Touch screen 112 and display controller 156 optionally detect contact and any movement or breaking thereof using any of a 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 screen 112. In an exemplary embodiment, projected mutual capacitance sensing technology is used, such as that found in the iPhone® and iPod Touch® from Apple Inc. of Cupertino, California.
A touch-sensitive display in some embodiments of touch screen 112 is, optionally, analogous to the multi-touch sensitive touchpads described in the following U.S. Pat. No. 6,323,846 (Westerman et al.), U.S. Pat. No. 6,570,557 (Westerman et al.), and/or U.S. Pat. No. 6,677,932 (Westerman), and/or U.S. Patent Publication 2002/0015024A1, each of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. However, touch screen 112 displays visual output from device 100, whereas touch-sensitive touchpads do not provide visual output.
A touch-sensitive display in some embodiments of touch screen 112 is described in the following applications: (1) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/381,313, “Multipoint Touch Surface Controller,” filed May 2, 2006; (2) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/840,862, “Multipoint Touchscreen,” filed May 6, 2004; (3) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/903,964, “Gestures For Touch Sensitive Input Devices,” filed Jul. 30, 2004; (4) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/048,264, “Gestures For Touch Sensitive Input Devices,” filed Jan. 31, 2005; (5) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/038,590, “Mode-Based Graphical User Interfaces For Touch Sensitive Input Devices,” filed Jan. 18, 2005; (6) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/228,758, “Virtual Input Device Placement On A Touch Screen User Interface,” filed Sep. 16, 2005; (7) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/228,700, “Operation Of A Computer With A Touch Screen Interface,” filed Sep. 16, 2005; (8) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/228,737, “Activating Virtual Keys Of A Touch-Screen Virtual Keyboard,” filed Sep. 16, 2005; and (9) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/367,749, “Multi-Functional Hand-Held Device,” filed Mar. 3, 2006. All of these applications are incorporated by reference herein in their entirety.
Touch screen 112 optionally has a video resolution in excess of 100 dpi. In some embodiments, the touch screen has a video resolution of approximately 160 dpi. The user optionally makes contact with touch screen 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 primarily 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 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 screen 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 depth camera sensors 175.
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, 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 (
Operating system 126 (e.g., Darwin, RTXC, LINUX, UNIX, OS X, iOS, WINDOWS, or an embedded operating system such as VxWorks) includes various software components and/or drivers for controlling and managing general system tasks (e.g., memory management, storage device control, power management, etc.) and facilitates communication between various hardware and software components.
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 on iPod® (trademark of Apple Inc.) devices.
Contact/motion module 130 optionally detects contact with touch screen 112 (in conjunction with display controller 156) and other touch-sensitive devices (e.g., a touchpad or physical click wheel). Contact/motion module 130 includes various software components for performing various operations related to detection of contact, 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 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.
In some embodiments, contact/motion module 130 uses a set of one or more intensity thresholds to determine whether an operation has been performed by a user (e.g., to determine whether a user has “clicked” on an icon). In some embodiments, at least a subset of the intensity thresholds are determined in accordance with software parameters (e.g., the intensity thresholds are not determined by the activation thresholds of particular physical actuators and can be adjusted without changing the physical hardware of device 100). For example, a mouse “click” threshold of a trackpad or touch screen display can be set to any of a large range of predefined threshold values without changing the trackpad or touch screen display hardware. Additionally, in some implementations, a user of the device is provided with software settings for adjusting one or more of the set of intensity thresholds (e.g., by adjusting individual intensity thresholds and/or by adjusting a plurality of intensity thresholds at once with a system-level click “intensity” parameter).
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 (liftoff) 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 (liftoff) event.
Graphics module 132 includes various known software components for rendering and displaying graphics on touch screen 112 or other display, including components for changing the visual impact (e.g., brightness, transparency, saturation, contrast, or other visual 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 by tactile output generator(s) 167 to produce tactile outputs 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 screen 112, display controller 156, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, and text input module 134, contacts module 137 are, optionally, used 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 or e-mail addresses to initiate and/or facilitate communications by telephone 138, video conference module 139, e-mail 140, or IM 141; and so forth.
In conjunction with RF circuitry 108, audio circuitry 110, speaker 111, microphone 113, touch screen 112, display controller 156, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, and text input module 134, telephone module 138 are optionally, used to enter a sequence of characters corresponding to a telephone number, access one or more telephone numbers in contacts module 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 screen 112, display controller 156, optical sensor 164, optical sensor controller 158, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, text input module 134, contacts module 137, and telephone module 138, video conference 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 screen 112, display controller 156, contact/motion 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 screen 112, display controller 156, contact/motion 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, 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 an 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, or IMPS).
In conjunction with RF circuitry 108, touch screen 112, display controller 156, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, text input module 134, GPS module 135, map module 154, and music player module, workout support module 142 includes executable instructions to create workouts (e.g., with time, distance, and/or calorie burning goals); communicate with workout sensors (sports devices); 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 screen 112, display controller 156, optical sensor(s) 164, optical sensor controller 158, contact/motion 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, or delete a still image or video from memory 102.
In conjunction with touch screen 112, display controller 156, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, text input module 134, and camera module 143, image management module 144 includes executable instructions 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 screen 112, display controller 156, contact/motion 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 screen 112, display controller 156, contact/motion 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 screen 112, display controller 156, contact/motion 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 screen 112, display controller 156, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, text input module 134, and browser module 147, the widget creator module 150 are, optionally, used by a user to create widgets (e.g., turning a user-specified portion of a web page into a widget).
In conjunction with touch screen 112, display controller 156, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, and text input module 134, search module 151 includes executable instructions 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 screen 112, display controller 156, contact/motion 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 screen 112 or on an external, connected display 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 screen 112, display controller 156, contact/motion 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 screen 112, display controller 156, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, text input module 134, GPS module 135, and browser module 147, map module 154 are, optionally, used 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 screen 112, display controller 156, contact/motion 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 instructions that allow the user to access, browse, receive (e.g., by streaming and/or download), play back (e.g., on the touch screen or on an external, connected display 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. Additional description of the online video application can be found in U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/936,562, “Portable Multifunction Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for Playing Online Videos,” filed Jun. 20, 2007, and U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/968,067, “Portable Multifunction Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for Playing Online Videos,” filed Dec. 31, 2007, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.
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 (e.g., sets of instructions) need not be implemented as separate software programs (such as computer programs (e.g., including instructions)), procedures, or modules, and thus various subsets of these modules are, optionally, combined or otherwise rearranged in various embodiments. For example, video player module is, optionally, combined with music player module into a single module (e.g., video and music player module 152,
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 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 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 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, peripherals 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 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 (e.g., 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 172, the hit view typically receives all sub-events related to the same touch or input source for which it was identified as the hit view.
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 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 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 include 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 (e.g., 187-1 and/or 187-2) 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 liftoff (touch end) for a predetermined phase, a second touch (touch begin) on the displayed object for a predetermined phase, and a second liftoff (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 112, and liftoff of the touch (touch end). In some embodiments, the event also includes information for one or more associated event handlers 190.
In some embodiments, event definitions 186 include 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 112, when a touch is detected on touch-sensitive display 112, event comparator 184 performs a hit test to determine which of the three user-interface objects is associated with the touch (sub-event). If each displayed object is associated with a respective event handler 190, the event comparator uses the 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. In some embodiments, object updater 177 creates and updates objects used in application 136-1. For example, object updater 177 creates a new user-interface object or updates the 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 touchpads; 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 include 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 touch screen 112.
In some embodiments, device 100 includes touch screen 112, 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, headset 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 an alternative embodiment, 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 screen 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 that are, optionally, implemented on, for example, portable multifunction device 100.
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Although some of the examples that follow will be given with reference to inputs on touch screen display 112 (where the touch-sensitive surface and the display are combined), in some embodiments, the device detects inputs on a touch-sensitive surface that is separate from the display, as shown in
Additionally, while the following examples are given primarily with reference to finger inputs (e.g., finger contacts, finger tap gestures, finger swipe gestures), 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 stylus input). 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.
Exemplary techniques for detecting and processing touch intensity are found, for example, in related applications: International Patent Application Serial No. PCT/US2013/040061, titled “Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for Displaying User Interface Objects Corresponding to an Application,” filed May 8, 2013, published as WIPO Publication No. WO/2013/169849, and International Patent Application Serial No. PCT/US2013/069483, titled “Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for Transitioning Between Touch Input to Display Output Relationships,” filed Nov. 11, 2013, published as WIPO Publication No. WO/2014/105276, each of which is hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.
In some embodiments, device 500 has one or more input mechanisms 506 and 508. Input mechanisms 506 and 508, if included, can be physical. Examples of physical input mechanisms include push buttons and rotatable mechanisms. In some embodiments, device 500 has one or more attachment mechanisms. Such attachment mechanisms, if included, can permit attachment of device 500 with, for example, hats, eyewear, earrings, necklaces, shirts, jackets, bracelets, watch straps, chains, trousers, belts, shoes, purses, backpacks, and so forth. These attachment mechanisms permit device 500 to be worn by a user.
Input mechanism 508 is, optionally, a microphone, in some examples. Personal electronic device 500 optionally includes various sensors, such as GPS sensor 532, accelerometer 534, directional sensor 540 (e.g., compass), gyroscope 536, motion sensor 538, and/or a combination thereof, all of which can be operatively connected to I/O section 514.
Memory 518 of personal electronic device 500 can include one or more non-transitory computer-readable storage mediums, for storing computer-executable instructions, which, when executed by one or more computer processors 516, for example, can cause the computer processors to perform the techniques described below, including processes 700, 800, and/or 1000 (
As used here, the term “affordance” refers to a user-interactive graphical user interface object that is, optionally, displayed on the display screen of devices 100, 300, and/or 500 (
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
As used in the specification and claims, the term “characteristic intensity” of a contact refers to a characteristic of the contact based on one or more intensities of the contact. In some embodiments, the characteristic intensity is based on multiple intensity samples. The characteristic intensity is, optionally, based on a predefined number of intensity samples, or a set of intensity samples collected during a predetermined time period (e.g., 0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1, 2, 10 seconds) relative to a predefined event (e.g., after detecting the contact, prior to detecting liftoff of the contact, before or after detecting a start of movement of the contact, prior to detecting an end of the contact, before or after detecting an increase in intensity of the contact, and/or before or after detecting a decrease in intensity of the contact). A characteristic intensity of a contact is, optionally, based on one or more of: a maximum value of the intensities of the contact, a mean value of the intensities of the contact, an average value of the intensities of the contact, a top 10 percentile value of the intensities of the contact, a value at the half maximum of the intensities of the contact, a value at the 90 percent maximum of the intensities of the contact, or the like. In some embodiments, the duration of the contact is used in determining the characteristic intensity (e.g., when the characteristic intensity is an average of the intensity of the contact over time). In some embodiments, the characteristic intensity is compared to a set of one or more intensity thresholds to determine whether an operation has been performed by a user. For example, the set of one or more intensity thresholds optionally includes a first intensity threshold and a second intensity threshold. In this example, a contact with a characteristic intensity that does not exceed the first threshold results in a first operation, a contact with a characteristic intensity that exceeds the first intensity threshold and does not exceed the second intensity threshold results in a second operation, and a contact with a characteristic intensity that exceeds the second threshold results in a third operation. In some embodiments, a comparison between the characteristic intensity and one or more thresholds is used to determine whether or not to perform one or more operations (e.g., whether to perform a respective operation or forgo performing the respective operation), rather than being used to determine whether to perform a first operation or a second operation.
Electronic device 580 includes speaker 586 for outputting audio. Device 580 can include audio circuitry (e.g., in I/O section 594) that receives audio data, converts the audio data to an electrical signal, and transmits the electrical signal to speaker 586. Speaker 586 converts the electrical signal to human-audible sound waves. The audio circuitry (e.g., in I/O section 594) also receives electrical signals converted by a microphone (e.g., input mechanism 588) from sound waves. The audio circuitry (e.g., in I/O section 594) converts the electrical signal to audio data. Audio data is, optionally, retrieved from and/or transmitted to memory 598 and/or RF circuitry (e.g., in communication unit 590) by I/O section 594.
Memory 598 of personal electronic device 580 can include one or more non-transitory computer-readable storage mediums, for storing computer-executable instructions, which, when executed by one or more computer processors 596, for example, can cause the computer processors to perform the techniques described below, including processes 700, 800, and/or 1000 (
Attention is now directed towards embodiments of user interfaces (“UP”) and associated processes that are implemented on an electronic device, such as portable multifunction device 100, device 300, or device 500.
As set forth below, electronic device 602 displays user interfaces that enable communication between electronic device 602 (and, optionally, another electronic device (e.g., electronic device 652)) and one or more devices of the set of devices of home 604 when an event occurs within home 604. For instance, in some embodiments, electronic device 602 displays user interfaces that enable electronic device to output audio that is based on sound captured by kitchen speaker 606b, dining room speaker 606c, bedroom speaker 606f, and/or living room speakers 606g. In some embodiments, kitchen speaker 606b, dining room speaker 606c, bedroom speaker 606f, and/or living room speakers 606g are configured to detect one or more predetermined sounds and/or noise within home 604 that are indicative of a predefined event, such as an event that is related to safety and/or security of home 604. In some embodiments, kitchen speaker 606b, dining room speaker 606c, bedroom speaker 606f, and/or living room speakers 606g detect sound indicative of kitchen sensor 606a and/or bedroom sensor 606e being activated and/or triggered. In some embodiments, kitchen sensor 606a and/or bedroom sensor 606e include a smoke alarm, a carbon monoxide detector, a security alarm, a glass breaking sensor, and/or a baby monitor. In some embodiments, kitchen sensor 606a and/or bedroom sensor 606e are in communication with kitchen speaker 606b, dining room speaker 606c, bedroom speaker 606f, and/or living room speakers 606g and provide (e.g., transmit and/or otherwise direct) information indicative of kitchen sensor 606a and/or bedroom sensor 606e activating and/or detecting an event to kitchen speaker 606b, dining room speaker 606c, bedroom speaker 606f, and/or living room speakers 606g. As such, kitchen speaker 606b, dining room speaker 606c, bedroom speaker 606f, and/or living room speakers 606g are configured to detect the event via detection of sound and/or noise output via kitchen sensor 606a and/or bedroom sensor 606e and/or via information received from kitchen sensor 606a and/or bedroom sensor 606e.
As set forth in detail below, after one or more of the devices of the set of devices of home 604 detect an event, a time-based process is initiated. The time-based process allows one or more of the devices of the set of devices of home 604 to transmit and/or provide audio data to one or more external devices (e.g., one or more devices that are remote from home 604, such as electronic device 602 and/or electronic device 652), where the audio data is based on sound and/or noise captured by the one or more devices. The external device is configured to output audio that is based on the sound captured by the one or more devices so that a user that is not present and/or located in home 604 can obtain additional information about the detected event. The time-based process is configured to last for a predefined amount of time so that the user of the external device cannot cause the external device to output the audio based on the captured sound after the predefined amount of time has expired. In some embodiments, the predefined amount of time begins and/or starts to elapse at a time when the event is detected (e.g., detected by kitchen speaker 606b, dining room speaker 606c, bedroom speaker 606f, and/or living room speakers 606g), a time at which audio based on the captured sound is output by an external device (e.g., electronic device 602), and/or a time at which sound associated with the event was last detected (e.g., detected by kitchen speaker 606b, dining room speaker 606c, bedroom speaker 606f, and/or living room speakers 606g). In some embodiments, the predefined amount of time is fifteen minutes. In some embodiments, the predefined amount of time continues to elapse even after sound associated with the event is no longer outputted and/or no longer detected (e.g., detected by kitchen speaker 606b, dining room speaker 606c, bedroom speaker 606f, and/or living room speakers 606g). In some embodiments, the predefined amount of time stops and/or the time-based process ceases in response to detecting one or more user inputs (e.g., one or more user inputs detected by kitchen speaker 606b, dining room speaker 606c, bedroom speaker 606f, living room speakers 606g, and/or electronic device 602).
In some embodiments, each of the devices of the set of devices are smart devices that are directly connected to one or more other devices (e.g., of the set) or indirectly connected to one or more other devices via one or more networks (e.g., wireless networks (e.g., Bluetooth, NFC, Wi-Fi, 4G)). In some embodiments, each of the devices of the set of devices are directly connected to electronic device 602 and/or are indirectly connected to electronic device 602 via one or more networks (e.g., wireless networks (e.g., Bluetooth, NFC, Wi-Fi, 4G)). Accordingly, in response to detecting a predetermined event, one or more of the devices of the set of devices are configured to provide an indication of the predetermined event to electronic device 602.
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In some embodiments, when kitchen speaker 606b detects sound 610, kitchen speaker 606b (and/or another electronic device, such as electronic device 602) can request information from other devices (e.g., kitchen sensor 606a, dining room speaker 606c, dining room camera 606d, bedroom sensor 606e, bedroom speaker 606f, and/or living room speakers 606g) to confirm that an event has occurred and/or to obtain additional information about the event. For instance, in some embodiments, kitchen speaker 606b requests information from dining room speaker 606c to determine whether dining room speaker 606c is detecting and/or detected sound 610. As another example, in some embodiments, kitchen speaker 606b requests information from dining room camera 606d to determine whether an image captured by dining room camera 606d indicates that smoke is present in home 604 and/or an intruder is present in home 604. In some embodiment, after receiving information from one or more devices of home 604, kitchen speaker 606b (and/or another electronic device) can determine whether to perform an action based on the event and/or the information from the one or more devices of home 604. For instance, when kitchen speaker 606b (and/or another electronic device) determines that a large amount of smoke is present in home 604, kitchen speaker 606b can initiate a phone call to an emergency service (e.g., 911) and/or to an emergency contact associated with home 604 (e.g., an emergency contact associated with the home automation system). Accordingly, kitchen speaker 606b and/or other devices of home 604 can perform actions after detecting the event and/or after receiving additional information that can mitigate the effects of the event.
In some embodiments, after detecting sound 610, kitchen speaker 606b (and, optionally, dining room speaker 606c, bedroom speaker 606f, and/or living room speakers 606g) monitor home 604 for additional sounds, such as voices of people calling for help and/or requesting assistance. In some embodiments, in response to detecting a predetermined sound (e.g., speech and/or an utterance requesting assistance), kitchen speaker 606b (and/or another electronic device) can perform an action, such as initiate a phone call to an emergency service and/or an emergency contact associated with home 604.
In some embodiments, in response to detecting sound 610, kitchen speaker 606b outputs audio requesting a response from any individuals that are within the vicinity of kitchen speaker 606b. For instance, in some embodiments, kitchen speaker 606b outputs audio including speech that asks about a status of the individuals. In some embodiments, kitchen speaker 606b outputs audio including speech that asks whether an individual within the vicinity of kitchen speaker 606b wants to record sound captured by kitchen speaker 606b and/or record video, if available. For instance, in some embodiments, kitchen speaker 606b (and/or another electronic device) can cause dining room camera 606d to record video and/or images after kitchen speaker 606b detects sound 610 and/or after kitchen speaker 606b detects authorization from an individual to record the video and/or images.
In some embodiments, when audio and/or video is recorded, kitchen speaker 606b, electronic device 602, and/or another device can analyze recorded audio and/or video to determine whether to perform a predetermined action. For instance, in some embodiments, kitchen speaker 606b (and/or another electronic device) analyzes (e.g., via sound analysis) recorded audio corresponding to sound captured by kitchen speaker 606b to determine whether the recorded audio includes speech from an individual present in home 604 requesting assistance (e.g., an individual present in home 604 is calling for help). In some embodiments, when kitchen speaker 606b (and/or another electronic device) determines that the recorded audio includes speech from an individual requesting assistance, kitchen speaker 606b (and/or another electronic device) can initiate a phone call to an emergency service (e.g., 911) and/or to an emergency contact associated with home 604. Similarly, in some embodiments, kitchen speaker 606b (and/or another electronic device) can analyze (e.g., via photo and/or video analysis) recorded images from dining room camera 606d to determine whether to perform a predetermined action.
Based on receiving the indication of the event, electronic device 602 displays and/or outputs notification 612 associated with the event on first user interface 608. For instance, at
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In some embodiments, another electronic device (e.g., electronic device 652 and/or an electronic device that is different from electronic device 602 and electronic device 652) is also able to display a notification similar to notification 612 when kitchen speaker 606b detects sound 610. For instance, another electronic device that has authorization to receive captured sound from kitchen speaker 606b can display a notification similar to notification 612. Therefore, multiple electronic devices can output the sound captured by kitchen speaker 606b concurrently and/or at the same time after kitchen speaker 606b detects sound 610 and while the time-based process is active.
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In some embodiments, electronic device 602 is not displaying first user interface 608 when the event is detected (e.g., by kitchen speaker 606b). In some embodiments, electronic device 602 is configured to display and/or otherwise output a notification corresponding to the event so that user is alerted to the occurrence of the event even when electronic device 602 is not displaying first user interface 608. In some embodiments, electronic device 602 detects user input dismissing the notification of the event and/or does not otherwise detect user input selecting the notification associated with the event. In some embodiments, electronic device 602 receives one or more user inputs requesting to navigate to an application of electronic device 602 associated with the home automation system, and in response to receiving the one or more user inputs, displays home user interface 618 with notification 616 (e.g., when a current time is within the predefined time of the time-based process), as shown at
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In some embodiments, kitchen speaker 606b is configured to output light 620 and/or audio 622 continuously while kitchen speaker 606b transmits audio data that is based on sound captured by kitchen speaker 606b. In some embodiments, kitchen speaker 606b ceases and/or stops outputting light 620 and/or audio 622 when kitchen speaker 606b receives an indication to stop transmitting audio data based on the captured sound (e.g., receives an indication from electronic device 602 based on one or more user inputs received at electronic device 602). In some embodiments, kitchen speaker 606b ceases and/or stops outputting light 620 and/or audio 622 after the predefined amount of time of the time-based process has elapsed. As set forth below, kitchen speaker 606b is configured to cease and/or stop transmitting audio data that is based on the captured sound in response to detecting user input on one or more input devices of kitchen speaker 606b. In some embodiments, in response to detecting user input on the one or more input devices of kitchen speaker 606b, kitchen speaker 606b ceases and/or stops the time-based process, transmitting the audio data, outputting light 620, and/or outputting audio 622.
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In some embodiments, communication user interface 614 provides an ability to record the sound captured by kitchen speaker 606b. For instance, in some embodiments, communication user interface 614 includes a record user interface object that causes electronic device 602 and/or kitchen speaker 606b to record the sound captured by kitchen speaker 606b. In some embodiments, communication user interface 614 provides an ability to capture images from a camera device (e.g., dining room camera 606d). Accordingly, a user that is remote from home 604 can record audio, video, and/or images so that the user can document and/or otherwise access information about the event at a later time.
As set forth above, in some embodiments, another electronic device (e.g., electronic device 652 and/or an electronic device that is different from electronic device 602 and electronic device 652) is also able to output the sound captured by kitchen speaker 606b concurrently and/or at the same time as electronic device 602. Accordingly, multiple electronic devices, when authorized, can output the sound captured by the kitchen speaker 606b simultaneously so that multiple users that are remote from home 604 can obtain information about the event.
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In some embodiments, when dining room speaker 606c detects the event (e.g., by detecting sound 610 and/or receiving an indication from kitchen sensor 606a), the predefined amount of time of the time-based process does not reset and/or restart. In other words, in some embodiments, when a first device of the set of devices of home 604 detects the event, the predefined amount of time of the time-based process begins and does not extend, restart, and/or reset when a second device of the set of devices of home 604 detects the event. In some embodiments, when dining room speaker 606c detects the event (e.g., by detecting sound 610 and/or receiving an indication from kitchen sensor 606a), a second time-based process is initiated that is different from the time-based process initiated when kitchen speaker 606b detects the event. In other words, a second and separate time-based process is initiated when dining room speaker 606c detects the event, where the second time-based event includes a second predefined amount of time that is independent of the predefined amount of time associated with the time-based process initiated when kitchen speaker 606b detects the event. In some embodiments, electronic device 602 is configured to output audio based on sound captured by dining room speaker 606c at a time that is after the predefined amount of time associated with the time-based process initiated when kitchen speaker 606b detects the event (e.g., so long as the time is within the second predefined amount of time associated with the second time-based process).
Based on receiving an indication that dining room speaker 606c detected the event, electronic device 602 displays and/or outputs notification 632 associated with the event on home user interface 618 at the fourth time (e.g., 10:12). As set forth above, the fourth time is within the predefined amount of time of the time-based process that was initiated in response to and/or after kitchen speaker 606b detected the event. At
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In some embodiments, dining room speaker 606c includes a microphone and/or another sound detection device that enables dining room speaker 606c to capture sound in a physical environment in which dining room speaker 606c is located (e.g., dining room 604b of home 604). When electronic device 602 detects one or more user inputs requesting to output audio based on sound captured by dining room speaker 606c, dining room speaker 606c receives the request from electronic device 602. Based on receiving the request from electronic device 602, dining room speaker 606c is configured to transmit audio data based on the sound captured by dining room speaker for the predefined amount of time and/or the second predefined amount of time.
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When dining room speaker 606c begins transmitting the audio data (e.g., to electronic device 602 and/or to another electronic device), dining room speaker 606c outputs feedback to alert people that are present and/or located near dining room speaker 606c that sound is being captured and the audio data is being transmitted (e.g., listened to by a user of electronic device 602 who is remote from home 604). For instance, at
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In some embodiments, dining room speaker 606c is configured to output light 636 and/or audio 638 continuously while dining room speaker 606c transmits audio data that is based on sound captured by dining room speaker 606c. In some embodiments, dining room speaker 606c ceases and/or stops outputting light 636 and/or audio 638 when dining room speaker 606c receives an indication to stop transmitting audio data based on the captured sound (e.g., receives an indication from electronic device 602 based on one or more user inputs received at electronic device 602). In some embodiments, dining room speaker 606c ceases and/or stops outputting light 636 and/or audio 638 after the predefined amount of time of the time-based process has passed. As set forth below, dining room speaker 606c is configured to cease and/or stop transmitting audio data that is based on the captured sound in response to detecting user input (e.g., user input 650f) on one or more input devices of dining room speaker 606c. In some embodiments, in response to detecting user input (e.g., user input 650f) on the one or more input devices of dining room speaker 606c, dining room speaker 606c ceases and/or stops transmitting the audio data, outputting light 636, and/or outputting audio 638.
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Camera view user interface object 634e includes one or more images and/or video (e.g., live video) based on information received from dining room camera 606d. In some embodiments, communication user interface 634 (and, optionally, communication user interface 614) includes camera view user interface object 634e when a camera device is associated with a same room as a device that is transmitting audio data (e.g., dining room speaker 606c). For instance, in some embodiments, devices of home 604 are programmatically mapped to different areas and/or locations within home 604 (e.g., based on receiving one or more user inputs associating a respective device with a respective area and/or location of home 604). In some embodiments, dining room speaker 606c and dining room camera 606d are both associated with dining room 604b, and thus, communication user interface 634 includes camera view user interface object 634e that enables a user of electronic device 602 to view one or more images and/or video based on information received from dining room camera 606d. In some embodiments, dining room camera 606d is not associated with kitchen 604a and no additional camera device is associated with kitchen 604a of home 604. Therefore, in some embodiments, communication user interface 614 does not include camera view user interface object 634e because communication user interface 614 is associated with kitchen speaker 606b, which is associated with kitchen 604a (and not dining room 604b).
In some embodiments, communication user interface 634 can enable video from dining room camera 606d to be recorded. For instance, in some embodiments, communication user interface 634 includes a record user interface object that enables the sound captured by dining room speaker 606c, video and/or images captured by dining room camera 606d, and/or sound captured by dining room camera 606d to be recorded. Accordingly, a user that is remote from home 604 can record audio, video, and/or images so that the user can document and/or otherwise access information about the event at a later time.
In some embodiments, camera view user interface object 634e includes a camera view of a camera that is in communication with dining room speaker 606c and/or that is associated with the same room as dining room speaker 606c. In some embodiments, communication user interface 634 is a user interface associated with a real-time communication session between electronic device 602, dining room speaker 606c, and/or another electronic device. Accordingly, a user of electronic device 602 can easily communicate and/or converse with individuals that are located in home 604 to obtain additional information about the event.
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In some embodiments, in response to detecting user input 650f, dining room speaker 606c ceases and/or stops transmitting the audio data based on sound captured by dining room speaker 606c, but the time-based process is not ceased. Accordingly, in some embodiments, dining room speaker 606c can re-initiate the transmission of audio data based on sound captured by dining room speaker 606c when electronic device 602 provides an indication of a request to receive the audio data (e.g., via user input on notification 632). For instance, in some embodiments, in response to detecting user input 650f, dining room speaker 606c ceases and/or stops transmitting the audio data based on sound captured by dining room speaker 606c to electronic device 602. After dining room speaker 606c detects user input 650f, electronic device 602 ceases to display communication user interface 634 and displays home user interface 618 that still includes display of notification 632, as shown at
In some embodiments, user input 650f includes an authentication user input, such as a password (e.g., a voice password and/or an alphanumeric password) and/or authentication of a biometric feature of an individual providing user input 650f. In some embodiments, when dining room speaker 606c detects user input corresponding to region 640, dining room speaker 606c outputs a prompt to provide an authentication user input. In some embodiments, when dining room speaker 606c does not receive the authentication user input and/or does not confirm that the authentication user input corresponds to an authorized user, dining room speaker 606c continues to transmit the audio data based on sound captured by dining room speaker 606c. Accordingly, in some embodiments, dining room speaker 606c does not cease transmitting the audio data when an unauthorized individual attempts to cease the transmission of audio data.
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In some embodiments, in response to detecting user input corresponding to selection of notification 616, electronic device 602 displays communication user interface 614 (e.g., as shown at
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In some embodiments, when the time-based process ends while electronic device 602 is outputting audio based on sound captured by a respective device of home 604 (e.g., electronic device is displaying communication user interface 614 and/or communication user interface 634), electronic device 602 ceases to output the audio based on sound captured by the respective device (and, optionally, ceases to display communication user interface 614 and/or communication user interface 634). As such, electronic device 602 automatically ceases outputting the audio based on sound captured by the respective device in response to receiving an indication and/or detecting that the time-based process has ended.
As set forth above, multiple devices of home 604 are configured to detect an event and cause the time-based process (and/or separate time-based processes) to initiate. For instance, at
First notification 644 corresponds to bedroom speaker 606f detecting sound 642 two minutes ago (e.g., at 11:29). In some embodiments, electronic device 602 output and/or displayed first notification 644 two minutes ago (e.g., at 11:29) based on receiving an indication that bedroom speaker 606f detected sound 642. At
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Accordingly, electronic device 602 is configured to output and/or display notifications at different times based on respective devices of home 604 detecting an event (e.g., the same event and/or different events). In some embodiments, electronic device 602 is configured to output audio that is based on sound captured by a respective device (e.g., bedroom speaker 606f, dining room speaker 606c, or kitchen speaker 606b) in response to detecting user input selecting a respective notification 644, 646, or 648. In some embodiments, electronic device 602 consolidates notifications 644, 646, and 648 into a single notification and, in response to detecting user input selecting the single notification, displays selectable options corresponding to the respective devices (e.g., bedroom speaker 606f, dining room speaker 606c, or kitchen speaker 606b). Therefore, a user of electronic device 602 can choose and/or select a particular device of home 604 that causes electronic device 602 to output audio based on sound captured by the chosen and/or selected device.
In some embodiments, electronic device 602 (e.g., and/or another device, such as a server) determines which of the respective devices that detect sound 642 is best suited for establishing a communication with electronic device 602. For instance, in some embodiments, electronic device 602 determines that outputting sound captured by bedroom speaker 606f would provide the user of electronic device 602 with the most accurate information about the event because bedroom speaker 606f detected sound 642 first, and therefore, is closest in proximity to the event. In some embodiments, electronic device 602 determines that outputting sound captured by kitchen speaker 606b would provide the user of electronic device 602 with the most accurate information about the event because kitchen speaker 606b detected sound 642 after bedroom speaker 606f and dining room speaker 606c, and therefore, sound 642 may not interrupt and/or interfere with a communication to an individual that is located in home 604. In some embodiments, electronic device 602 displays a single notification corresponding to the respective device for which electronic device 602 determines is best suited for establishing a communication.
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In some embodiments, when multiple alarms (e.g., 606a and 606e) are activated at the same time (e.g., detecting the same and/or separate events concurrently), a voice assistant is activated on one or more of devices 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g. In some embodiments, the voice assistant outputs feedback prompting an individual in the vicinity of the one or more devices to provide a status of their wellbeing and/or a status of home 604. In some embodiments, the voice assistant asks an individual to respond if the individual needs assistance. In some embodiments, in response to receiving an indication that the individual needs assistance, one or more of devices 606b, 606c, 606f, 606g, and/or another electronic device initiates a phone call to an emergency service (e.g., 911) and/or to an emergency contact associated with home 604. In some embodiments, when multiple alarms (e.g., 606a and 606e) are activated at the same time (e.g., detecting the same and/or separate events concurrently), the one or more devices 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g detect sounds output by the multiple alarms and provide an indication to electronic device 602. In some embodiments, electronic device 602 outputs multiple notifications corresponding to detection of the respective alarms and groups the notifications based on a room and/or area of home 604 where the sound was first detected (e.g., by a device located in the room and/or area of home 604 and/or closest to the room and/or area of home 604).
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In some embodiments, in response to detecting user input corresponding to selection of voice user interface object 656d, electronic device 652 is configured to display a user interface similar to communication user interface 614 shown at
As described below, method 700 provides an intuitive way for initiating a time-based event that includes outputting captured audio. The method reduces the cognitive burden on a user for outputting captured audio, thereby creating a more efficient human-machine interface. For battery-operated computing devices, enabling a user to output captured audio faster and more efficiently conserves power and increases the time between battery charges.
The computer system (e.g., 100, 300, 500, 580, 602, and/or 652) receives (702) (e.g., from an external device) an indication of an event (e.g., kitchen sensor 606a outputting sound 610 and/or bedroom sensor 606e outputting sound 642) (e.g., an event detected by an external computer system (e.g., a smart speaker, a smart camera, and/or a smart alarm) that is in communication with the computer system, such as an audio event indicative of an activated smoke alarm, an activated carbon monoxide detector, glass breaking, and/or a baby crying). In some embodiments, the computer system receives the indication of the event from an external computer system (e.g., 606a, 606b, 606c, 606e, 606f, and/or 606g) that detects the event. In some embodiments, the computer system receives the indication of the event via an external computer system, such as a server, that does not detect the event. In some embodiments, the indication of the event is detected by an external computer system (e.g., 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g) via sound recognition (e.g., the external computer system includes one or more microphones that are configured to detect one or more predetermined sounds and/or noises). In some embodiments, the indication of the event is received by an external computer system (e.g., 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g) based on a communication from an alarm and/or a sensor (e.g., 606a and/or 606e) in communication with the external computer system (e.g., 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g), and the indication of the event is directed (e.g., transmitted) to the computer system.
In response to receiving the indication of the event, the computer system (e.g., 100, 300, 500, 580, 602, and/or 652) initiates (704) a first time-based process (e.g., a process that is configured to execute and/or continue for a predetermined duration of time that starts from a time at which the first time-based process is initiated and ends after the expiration of the predetermined duration of time (e.g., the process stops, does not execute, and/or ceases after the predetermined duration of time elapses) and/or when a set of one or more process-termination criteria are met). During the first time-based process (e.g., during a phase of the process after receiving a user input (e.g., an input on a notification)), captured sound (e.g., 610, 628, and/or 642) (e.g., audible noise (e.g., machine generated and/or non-machine generated noise) that is present within an environment of an external computer system that is configured to detect, record, and/or capture the audible noise via an audio detection device (e.g., a microphone)) is outputted via the one or more audio output devices (e.g., the computer system is configured (e.g., changed from a state in which it cannot output audio based on captured sound (e.g., captured at an external device) to being able to do so) to output, via a speaker and/or headphones, captured audio that is captured by an external computer system (e.g., via a microphone of the external computer system), such as an external computer system that detects the event (e.g., detects the event via sound recognition and/or via communication with an alarm and/or sensor)). In some embodiments, the computer system outputs the captured audio (e.g., 610, 628, and/or 642) in response to receiving the indication of the event. In some embodiments, the computer system outputs the captured audio in response to receiving one or more user inputs (e.g., 650a, 650b, 650e, and/or 650g) (e.g., one or more user inputs directed to a notification (e.g., 612, 616, 632, 644, 646, 648, and/or 654) associated with the event) after receiving the indication of the event.
At a first time (706) (e.g., a time during the process after enabling the output of captured audio (e.g., a time after receiving an input on a notification associated with the receiving the indication of the event)) while the first time-based process is active, the computer system (e.g., 100, 300, 500, 580, 602, and/or 652) receives (708) (e.g., from an external device or via a microphone of the computer system; receiving data corresponding to the first captured sound) a first captured sound (e.g., 610, 628, and/or 642).
At the first time (706) (e.g., a time during the process after enabling the output of captured audio (e.g., a time after receiving an input on a notification associated with the receiving the indication of the event)) while the first time-based process is active, the computer system outputs (710), via the one or more audio output devices, a first audio output (e.g., audio represented by 614c, 630, audio represented by 634c, and/or audio represented by 656c) (e.g., machine-generated noise that is based on audio data of (e.g., received by) the computer system and output via one the one or more audio output devices of the computer system) that is based on the first captured sound (e.g., 610, 628, and/or 642). In some embodiments, the first audio output is playback (e.g., live playback) of the first captured sound.
At a second time (712) (e.g., a time that is the same as, earlier than, or later than, the first time) while the first time-based process is active and in accordance with a determination that a set of one or more process-termination criteria are met (e.g., home 604 as it appears at
At the second time (712) (e.g., a time that is the same as, earlier than, or later than, the first time) while the first time-based process is active and in accordance with a determination that the set of one or more process-termination criteria are not met (e.g., home 604 as it appears at
Terminating the first time-based process in accordance with a determination that the set of one or more process-termination criteria are met and maintaining the first time-based process in accordance with a determination that the set of one or more process termination criteria are not met provides a user of the computer system with an ability to listen to the captured sound for a finite duration after the indication of the event is received, thereby improving safety and security features of the computer system.
In some embodiments, in response to receiving the indication of the event (e.g., at a time before or after initiating the first time-based process) and while the first time-based process is active, the computer system (e.g., 100, 300, 500, 580, 602, and/or 652) displays, via a display generation component (e.g., 602a and/or 652a) (e.g., a display controller, a touch-sensitive display system, a projector, a display screen, a display monitor, and/or a holographic display) in communication with the computer system, a notification (e.g., 612, 616, 632, 644, 646, 648, and/or 654) (e.g., a push notification, a pop-up notification, and/or a banner notification that includes text, one or more user interface objects, symbols, icons, and/or images associated with the event) associated with the event. Displaying the notification associated with the event in response to receiving the indication of the event informs a user of the computer system that the first time-based process is active and/or that the computer system can output the first audio output that is based on the first captured sound, thereby providing improved visual feedback.
In some embodiments, while displaying the notification (e.g., 612, 616, 632, 644, 646, 648, and/or 654) associated with the event and while the first time-based process is active, the computer system (e.g., 100, 300, 500, 580, 602, and/or 652) detects a user input (e.g., 650a, 650b, 650e, and/or 650g) (e.g., a tap gesture, a press gesture, and/or a user input on a hardware input device of the computer system) corresponding to selection of the notification (e.g., 612, 616, 632, 644, 646, 648, and/or 654), where the computer system outputs the first audio output (e.g., audio represented by 614c, 630, audio represented by 634c, and/or audio represented by 656c) that is based on the first captured sound (e.g., 610, 628, and/or 642) in response to the user input (e.g., 650a, 650b, 650e, and/or 650g) corresponding to selection of the notification (e.g., 612, 616, 632, 644, 646, 648, and/or 654). Outputting the first audio output in response to detecting user input corresponding to selection of the notification allows a user of the computer system to quickly cause the computer system to output the first audio output without requiring the user to provide additional user inputs, thereby reducing the number of inputs needed to perform an operation.
In some embodiments, in accordance with a determination that the predetermined time (e.g., 15 minutes or 16 minutes) has elapsed since the third time, the computer system (e.g., 100, 300, 500, 580, 602, and/or 652) ceases display (e.g., stopping, forgoing, and/or not displaying) of the notification (e.g., 612, 616, 632, 644, 646, 648, and/or 654) associated with the event. In some embodiments, the notification associated with the event is displayed throughout the duration of the predetermined time and provides an indication to a user of the computer system that the first time-based process is active. Ceasing display of the notification associated with the event after the predetermined time has elapsed since the third time provides a visual indication to a user of the computer system that the first time-based process is active or inactive, thereby providing improved visual feedback.
In some embodiments, the notification (e.g., 612, 616, 632, 644, 646, 648, and/or 654) associated with the event includes an indication (e.g., 612a-612d, 616a, 616b, 632a, 632b, and/or 654a-654d) (e.g., text, a user interface object, a symbol, an icon, an image, and/or visual element) with information about the event (e.g., the notification includes information about a type of event (e.g., activation of a smoke alarm, activation of a carbon monoxide detector, a sensor detecting glass breaking, and/or a sensor detecting baby crying), a time at which the event was detected, a device that detected the event, and/or a location of the event within a structure (e.g., a home)). Including an indication with information about the event on the notification allows a user of the computer system to quickly determine whether the user should obtain more information about the event and/or otherwise take action, thereby providing improved visual feedback and improving safety and security features of the computer system.
In some embodiments, the notification (e.g., 612, 616, 632, 644, 648, and/or 654) associated with the event is displayed on a user interface (e.g., 618) (e.g., a home user interface and/or default user interface that is displayed when the application is first launched and/or opened) of an application associated with a home automation system (e.g., the application enables the computer system to control and/or adjust a state of one or more devices of a home automation system and/or the home automation system includes one or more devices that are configured to capture the first captured sound and/or transmit audio data associated with the first captured sound to the computer system). In some embodiments, the notification is a banner notification, such that the notification is displayed at a top portion of the user interface where a user of the computer system can easily view the notification. In some embodiments, the notification cannot be cleared and/or removed from the user interface via user input, but the notification is cleared and/or removed after the predetermined time has elapsed since the third time. Displaying the notification on a user interface of an application associated with a home automation system allows a user to easily access and/or view the notification while the first time-based process is active, thereby providing improved visual feedback.
In some embodiments, while the computer system (e.g., 100, 300, 500, 580, 602, and/or 652) outputs the first audio output (e.g., audio represented by 614c, 630, audio represented by 634c, and/or audio represented by 656c) that is based on the first captured sound (e.g., 610, 628, and/or 642) and while the first time-based process is active, the computer system detects a user input (e.g., 650d) requesting to cease outputting the first audio output that is based on the first captured sound (e.g., a user input requesting to close and/or otherwise no longer display a user interface that is displayed while the computer system outputs the first audio output that is based on the first captured sound, such as user input on a close and/or cancel user interface object, and/or user input requesting to mute and/or temporarily pause the first audio output that is based on the first captured sound, such as user input on a mute user interface object and/or user input on a volume user interface object). In response to detecting the user input (e.g., 650d) requesting to cease outputting the first audio output (e.g., audio represented by 614c, 630, audio represented by 634c, and/or audio represented by 656c) that is based on the first captured sound (e.g., 610, 628, and/or 642), the computer system ceases (e.g., stopping, pausing, and/or temporarily suspending) output of the first audio output (e.g., audio represented by 614c, 630, audio represented by 634c, and/or audio represented by 656c) that is based on the first captured sound (e.g., 610, 628, and/or 642) (e.g., the computer system stops and/or ceases outputting the first audio output that is based on the first captured sound, but the computer system is still configured to re-initiate output of the first audio output that is based on the first captured sound while the first time-based process remains active).
Ceasing output of the first audio output that is based on the first captured sound in response to detecting the user input requesting to cease outputting the first audio output allows a user to quickly and easily stop and/or pause the first audio output, thereby reducing the number of inputs needed to perform an operation.
In some embodiments, after ceasing output of the first audio output (e.g., audio represented by 614c, 630, audio represented by 634c, and/or audio represented by 656c) that is based on the first captured sound (e.g., 610, 628, and/or 642), while the first time-based process is active, and in accordance with the determination that the set of one or more process-termination criteria are not met (e.g., the set of one or more process-termination criteria are not met when the computer system includes an established communication connection with an external computer system that is configured to capture the captured sound, when a predetermined amount of time from detection of the event has not passed, when the computer system does not receive an indication of user input of a first type detected via an external computer system, and/or when the computer system displays a notification that, when selected, is configured to enable the computer system to output the audio based on captured sound), the computer system (e.g., 100, 300, 500, 580, 602, and/or 652) maintains the first time-based process (e.g., maintaining an ability of the computer system to continue outputting the first audio output that is based on the first captured sound (e.g., in response to detecting and/or receiving one or more user inputs (e.g., on a notification associated with the event) requesting to re-output and/or reinitiate output of the first audio output)). Maintaining the first time-based process after ceasing to output the first audio output allows a user to continue to listen to the first audio output at a later time if the user wants to obtain additional information about the event, thereby improving safety and security features of the computer system.
In some embodiments, after ceasing output of the first audio output (e.g., audio represented by 614c, 630, audio represented by 634c, and/or audio represented by 656c) that is based on the first captured sound (e.g., 610, 628, and/or 642), while the first time-based process is active, and in accordance with the determination that the set of one or more process-termination criteria are not met (e.g., the set of one or more process-termination criteria are not met when the computer system includes an established communication connection with an external computer system that is configured to capture the captured sound, when a predetermined amount of time from detection of the event has not passed, when the computer system does not receive an indication of user input of a first type detected via an external computer system, and/or when the computer system displays a notification that, when selected, is configured to enable the computer system to output the audio based on captured sound), the computer system (e.g., 100, 300, 500, 580, 602, and/or 652) displays (e.g., maintaining display of), via a display generation component (e.g., 602a and/or 652a) (e.g., a display controller, a touch-sensitive display system, a projector, a display screen, a display monitor, and/or a holographic display) in communication with the computer system, a second notification (e.g., 612, 616, 632, 644, 646, 648, and/or 654) (e.g., a push notification, a pop-up notification, and/or a banner notification that includes text, one or more user interface objects, symbols, icons, and/or images associated with the event) associated with the event, where the second notification (e.g., 612, 616, 632, 644, 646, 648, and/or 654), when selected (e.g., selected via one or more user inputs, such as a tap gesture and/or a press gesture), is configured to initiate (e.g., cause the computer system to initiate and/or begin) output, via the one or more audio output devices, of the first audio output (e.g., audio represented by 614c, 630, audio represented by 634c, and/or audio represented by 656c) that is based on the first captured sound (e.g., 610, 628, and/or 642). In some embodiments, the computer system displays the notification in response to receiving the indication of the event and maintains display of the notification throughout a duration of the first time-based process (e.g., the determined time)).
Displaying the second notification after ceasing output of the first audio output allows a user to confirm that the computer system is configured to re-initiate output of the first audio output and/or that the first time-based process is still active, thereby providing improved visual feedback.
In some embodiments, the set of one or more process-termination criteria includes a second criterion that is met when an indication is received (e.g., from an external computer system that is configured to capture the first captured sound) that indicates that an external device (e.g., 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g) configured to capture the first captured sound (e.g., 610, 628, and/or 642) has detected a user input of a first type (e.g., 650f) (e.g., the external device detected a user input corresponding to a hardware input device and/or a touch sensitive-surface of the external device that is associated with a request to cause the external device to stop, cease, and/or pause transmission of audio data that is based on the first captured sound). Terminating the first time-based process when an indication is received that indicates that an external device configured to capture the first captured sound has detected a user input of a first type enables a person that is located near the external device to cause the external device to stop and/or cease transmitting the first captured sound, which improves safety and security features of the computer system.
In some embodiments, while the first time-based process is active, the computer system (e.g., 100, 300, 500, 580, 602, and/or 652) displays, via a display generation component (e.g., 602a and/or 652a) (e.g., a display controller, a touch-sensitive display system, a projector, a display screen, a display monitor, and/or a holographic display) that is in communication with the computer system, a camera view (e.g., 634e) (e.g., an image and/or a video (e.g., live video)) of a camera device (e.g., 606d) that is associated with a first external device (e.g., 606c) (e.g., a smart speaker (in some embodiments, a smart speaker that is associated with a user account that is also associated with the computer system)) configured to capture the first captured sound (e.g., 610, 628, and/or 642) (e.g., the camera device is associated with a same area of a structure (e.g., a home) as the external device configured to capture the first captured sound and/or the camera device is in communication with and/or integrated into the external device configured to capture the first captured sound, and/or the camera device and the external device configured to capture the first captured sound are associated with the same group of device). Displaying a camera view of a camera device that is associated with a first external device configured to capture the first captured sound allows a user of the computer system to obtain visual information about the event, thereby providing improved visual feedback and improving safety and/or security features of the computer system.
In some embodiments, receiving the indication of the event includes the computer system (e.g., 100, 300, 500, 580, 602, and/or 652) receiving information from a second external device (e.g., 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g) (in some embodiments, second external device is the same device as the first external device) about the second external device (e.g., 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g) detecting sound (e.g., 610 and/or 642) that was determined to correspond to (e.g., matches) a sound of a recognized type (e.g., sound recognition performed using a sound detection algorithm; detecting a sound that matches one or more known/recognizable sound profiles) (e.g., the external device detects sound associated with the event and determines that an event occurred based on sound recognition techniques). In some embodiments, the external device transmits information after detecting sound of a recognized type directly to the computer system and/or indirectly via a server. Receiving information from a second external device about the second external device detecting sound that was determined to correspond to a sound of a recognized type enables the computer system to quickly inform a user of the computer system about the event, thereby improving safety and/or security features of the computer system.
In some embodiments, the sound (e.g., 610 and/or 642) of the recognized type is selected from the group consisting of: sound outputted by a smoke alarm (e.g., 606a and/or 606e) (e.g., sound output by a smoke alarm based on detecting a presence of smoke), sound outputted by a carbon monoxide detector (e.g., 606a and/or 606e) (e.g., sound output by a carbon monoxide detector based on detecting a presence of carbon monoxide), sound of glass breaking (e.g., a sound indicating that a window and/or other glass has broken), and sound of a baby crying. The sound of the recognized type being selected from the group consisting of: sound output by a smoke alarm, sound output by a carbon monoxide detector, sound of glass breaking, and sound of a baby crying enables the computer system to quickly inform a user of the computer system about a safety and/or security event, thereby improving safety and/or security features of the computer system.
In some embodiments, receiving the indication of the event includes the computer system (e.g., 100, 300, 500, 580, 602, and/or 652) receiving information from a third external device (e.g., 606a and/or 606e) (e.g., an alarm configured to detect smoke and/or carbon monoxide, a sensor configured to detect a window and/or other glass breaking, and/or a baby monitor configured to detect a baby crying) about the third external device (e.g., 606a and/or 606e) being in an active state (e.g., outputting sound 610 and/or 642) (e.g., detecting smoke and/or carbon monoxide, detecting glass breaking, and/or detecting a baby crying). In some embodiments, the external device transmits information directly to the computer system and/or indirectly via a server. Receiving information from a third external device about the third external device being in an active state enables the computer system to quickly inform a user of the computer system about the event, thereby improving safety and/or security features of the computer system.
In some embodiments, the event is associated with a fourth external device (e.g., 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g) (e.g., a first external device that detected the event (e.g., via sound recognition)) having a first configuration (e.g., the first external device is configured to detect the event and/or the first external device is configured to transmit the first captured sound while the first time-based process is active), where the first external device is configured to capture the first captured sound (e.g., 610, 628, and/or 642) (e.g., the first external device includes one or more audio detection devices (e.g., a microphone) that enables the first external device to capture the first captured sound and transmit audio data to the computer system that includes the first captured sound and/or is based on the first captured sound). In some embodiments, while the first time-based process is active, the computer system (e.g., 100, 300, 500, 580, 602, and/or 652) receives (e.g., from a second external device) an indication of a second event (e.g., an event detected by the second external device (e.g., a smart speaker, a smart camera, and/or a smart alarm) that is in communication with the computer system, such as an audio event indicative of an activated smoke alarm, an activated carbon monoxide detector, glass breaking, and/or a baby crying) associated with a fifth external device (e.g., 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g), different from the fourth external device (e.g., 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g). In some embodiments, while the first time-based process is active, after receiving the indication of the second event, and in accordance with a determination that the fifth external device (e.g., 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g) includes the first configuration (e.g., the second external device is configured to detect the second event and/or the second external device is configured to transmit audio data to the computer system that is based on second sound captured by the second external device while the first time-based process is active), the computer system receives (e.g., from the second external device or via a microphone of the second external device; receiving data corresponding to the first captured sound) a second captured sound (e.g., 610, 628, and/or 642) captured by the fifth external device (e.g., 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g) and the computer system outputs, via the one or more audio output devices, a second audio output (e.g., audio represented by 614c, 630, audio represented by 634c, and/or audio represented by 656c) (e.g., machine-generated noise that is based on audio data of (e.g., received by) the computer system and output via one the one or more audio output devices of the computer system) that is based on the second captured sound (e.g., 610, 628, and/or 642). In some embodiments, the second audio output is playback (e.g., live playback) of the second captured sound.
In some embodiments, the computer system receives the indication of the second event from the second external device (e.g., 606a, 606b, 606c, 606e, 606f, and/or 606g) after the second external device detects the second event. In some embodiments, the computer system receives the indication of the second event via an external computer system, such as a server, that does not detect the second event. In some embodiments, the indication of the second event is detected by the second external device (e.g., 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g) via sound recognition (e.g., the second external device includes one or more microphones that are configured to detect one or more predetermined sounds and/or noises). In some embodiments, the indication of the second event is received by the second external device (e.g., 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g) based on a communication from an alarm and/or a sensor (e.g., 606a and/or 606e) in communication with the second external device, and the indication of the second event is directed (e.g., transmitted) to the computer system.
Enabling the computer system to output the second audio output that is based on the second captured sound captured by a fifth external device having the first configuration allows a user to obtain additional information about the second event, thereby improving safety and/or security features of the computer system.
In some embodiments, while the first time-based process is active, after receiving the indication of the second event, and in accordance with a determination that the fifth external device does not include the first configuration (e.g., the second external device is not configured to detect the second event and/or the second external device is not configured to transmit audio data to the computer system that is based on second sound captured by the second external device while the first time-based process is active), the computer system (e.g., 100, 300, 500, 580, 602, and/or 652) forgoes outputting, via the one or more audio output devices, the second audio output (e.g., audio represented by 614c, 630, audio represented by 634c, and/or audio represented by 656c) that is based on the second captured sound (e.g., 610, 628, and/or 642) (e.g., the computer system does not output the second audio output that is based on the second captured sound). In some embodiments, the computer system does not receive the second captured sound captured by the second external device because the second external device does not transmit audio data that includes and/or is based on the second captured sound.
Forgoing outputting the second audio output that is based on the second captured sound when the fifth external device does not include the first configuration allows a user to customize which devices are configured to transmit and/or provide captured sound, thereby improving safety and/or security features of the computer system.
In some embodiments, the first configuration is a configuration that enables a device (e.g., 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g) that is configured with the first configuration to transmit (e.g., the first configuration is a setting that permits transmission of captured audio) captured sound (e.g., 610, 628, and/or 642) for output by the computer system (e.g., 100, 300, 500, 580, 602, and/or 652) (e.g., transmit audio data that includes and/or is based on the second captured sound directly to the computer system and/or indirectly to the computer system, such as via a server). The first configuration enabling a device that is configured with the first configuration to transmit captured sound for output by the computer system allows a user to customize which devices are configured to transmit and/or provide captured sound, thereby improving safety and/or security features of the computer system.
In some embodiments, after receiving the indication of the event associated with the fourth external device (e.g., 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g), the computer system (e.g., 100, 300, 500, 580, 602, and/or 652) displays, via a display generation component (e.g., 602a and/or 652a) (e.g., a display controller, a touch-sensitive display system, a projector, a display screen, a display monitor, and/or a holographic display) in communication with the computer system, a first notification (e.g., 612, 616, 632, 644, 646, 648, and/or 652) (e.g., a first push notification, pop-up notification, and/or banner notification that includes text, one or more user interface objects, symbols, icons, and/or images associated with the event). In some embodiments, after receiving the indication of the second event (e.g., a time that is before or after receiving the indication of the event) associated with the fifth external device (e.g., 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g), the computer system displays, via the display generation component in communication with the computer system, a second notification (e.g., 612, 616, 632, 644, 646, 648, and/or 654) (e.g., a second push notification, pop-up notification, and/or banner notification that includes text, one or more user interface objects, symbols, icons, and/or images associated with the second event).
Displaying the first notification after receiving the indication of the event and displaying the second notification after receiving the indication of the second event informs a user of the computer system that the first time-based process is active and/or that the computer system can output the audio based on the sound captured by the first external device and/or the second external device, thereby providing improved visual feedback.
In some embodiments, the event is associated with a sixth external device (e.g., 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g) (e.g., a first external device that detected the event (e.g., via sound recognition)) having a second configuration (e.g., the first external device is configured to detect the event and/or the first external device is configured to transmit the first captured sound while the first time-based process is active), where the sixth external device (e.g., 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g) is configured to capture the first captured sound (e.g., 610, 628, and/or 642) (e.g., the first external device includes one or more audio detection devices (e.g., a microphone) that enables the first external device to capture the first captured sound and transmit audio data to the computer system that includes the first captured sound and/or is based on the first captured sound). In some embodiments, while the first time-based process is active, the computer system (e.g., 100, 300, 500, 580, 602, and/or 652) receives an indication of a third event (e.g., an event detected by the third external device (e.g., a smart speaker, a smart camera, and/or a smart alarm) that is in communication with the computer system, such as an audio event indicative of an activated smoke alarm, an activated carbon monoxide detector, glass breaking, and/or a baby crying) associated with a seventh external device (e.g., 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g), different from the sixth external device (e.g., 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g). In some embodiments, while the first time-based process is active, after receiving the indication of the third event, and in accordance with a determination that the seventh external device (e.g., 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g) includes the first configuration (e.g., the third external device is configured to detect the third event and/or the third external device is configured to transmit audio data to the computer system that is based on third sound captured by the third external device while the first time-based process is active), the computer system displays, via a display generation component (e.g., 602a and/or 652a) (e.g., a display controller, a touch-sensitive display system, a projector, a display screen, a display monitor, and/or a holographic display) in communication with the computer system a first selectable option (e.g., 644, 646, and/or 646) (e.g., a first affordance and/or user interface object) that, when selected, initiates output of the first audio output (e.g., audio represented by 614c, 630, audio represented by 634c, and/or audio represented by 656c) that is based on the first captured sound (e.g., 610, 628, and/or 642) captured by the sixth external device (e.g., 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g) (e.g., activates and/or causes the one or more audio output devices of the computer system to output the first audio output that is based on the first captured sound captured by the first external device) and a second selectable option (e.g., 644, 646, and/or 648) (e.g., a second affordance and/or user interface object) that, when selected, initiates output of a third audio output (e.g., audio represented by 614c, 630, audio represented by 634c, and/or audio represented by 656c) that is based on a third captured sound (e.g., 610, 628, and/or 642) captured by the seventh external device (e.g., 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g) (e.g., activates and/or causes the one or more audio output devices of the computer system to output the third audio output that is based on the third captured sound captured by the third external device). In some embodiments, the computer system is not configured to output the first audio output and the third audio output concurrently.
In some embodiments, the computer system receives the indication of the third event from the third external device after the third external device detects the third event. In some embodiments, the computer system receives the indication of the third event via an external computer system, such as a server, that does not detect the third event. In some embodiments, the indication of the third event is detected by the third external device via sound recognition (e.g., the third external device includes one or more microphones that are configured to detect one or more predetermined sounds and/or noises). In some embodiments, the indication of the third event is received by the third external device based on a communication from an alarm and/or a sensor in communication with the third external device, and the indication of the third event is directed (e.g., transmitted) to the computer system.
Displaying the first selectable option and the second selectable option allows a user of the computer system to select an external device for which to output audio while the first time-based process is active to obtain more information about the event and/or the third event, thereby improving safety and/or security features of the computer system.
Note that details of the processes described above with respect to method 700 (e.g.,
As described below, method 800 provides an intuitive way for initiating a time-based event that includes transmitting captured audio. The method reduces the cognitive burden on a user for transmitting captured audio, thereby creating a more efficient human-machine interface. For battery-operated computing devices, enabling a user to transmit captured audio faster and more efficiently conserves power and increases the time between battery charges.
The computer system (e.g., 580, 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g) receives (802) an indication of an event (e.g., kitchen sensor 606a outputting sound 610 and/or bedroom sensor 606e outputting sound 642) (e.g., an event detected by the computer system, such as an audio event indicative of an activated smoke alarm, an activated carbon monoxide detector, glass breaking, and/or a baby crying). In some embodiments, the indication of the event is detected by the computer system via sound recognition using the one or more audio detection devices. In some embodiments, the indication of the event is received by the computer system based on a communication from an alarm and/or a sensor (e.g., 606a and/or 606e) in communication with the computer system.
In response to receiving the indication of the event, the computer system (e.g., 580, 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g) initiates (804) a first time-based process (e.g., a process that is configured to execute and/or continue for a predetermined duration of time that starts from a time at which the first time-based process is initiated and ends after the expiration of the predetermined duration of time (e.g., the process stops, does not execute, and/or ceases after the predetermined duration of time elapses) and/or when a set of one or more process-termination criteria are met), where during the first time-based process (e.g., during a phase of the process after receiving authorization to transmit audio data (e.g., authorization received from an external computer system)), audio data associated with sound captured (e.g., 610, 628, and/or 642) via the one or more audio detection devices (e.g., audio data associated with sound and/or noise in a physical environment in which the computer system is located and captured by the one or more audio detection devices) is enabled to be transmitted to an external computer system (e.g., 100, 300, 500, 602, and/or 652) (e.g., able to be transmitted and/or transmitted (e.g., to an external computer system, such as a phone, a smart phone, and/or a server)). In some embodiments, the audio data associated with sound captured via the one or more audio detection devices is transmitted to the external computer system in response to receiving a request (e.g., 650a, 650b, 650e, and/or 650g) to transmit the audio data (e.g., a request received from the external computer system). In some embodiments, the audio data associated with sound captured via the one or more audio detection devices is not transmitted to the external computer system until the request to transmit the audio data is received and/or detected.
At a first time (806) (e.g., a time during the process after enabling the transmission of captured audio (e.g., a time after receiving authorization to transmit the audio data associated with the sound captured via the one or more audio detection devices)) while the first time-based process is active, the computer system (e.g., 580, 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g) transmits (808) the audio data associated with sound captured (e.g., 610, 628, and/or 642) via the one or more audio detection devices (e.g., transmitting (e.g., to an external computer system, such as a phone, a smart phone, and/or a server) audio data associated with sound and/or noise in a physical environment in which the computer system is located and captured by the one or more audio detection devices).
At a first time (806) (e.g., a time during the process after enabling the transmission of captured audio (e.g., a time after receiving authorization to transmit the audio data associated with the sound captured via the one or more audio detection devices)) while the first time-based process is active, the computer system (e.g., 580, 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g) outputs (810) feedback (e.g., 620, 622, 636, and/or 638) (e.g., audio feedback (e.g., audio including speech, one or more audio bursts, and/or continuous audio that is output for a predetermined amount of time) and/or visual feedback (e.g., emitting light including a predetermined color via one or more lights in communication with the computer system and/or displaying a visual element on a display generation component in communication with the computer system) indicative of the transmission of the audio data associated with sound captured (e.g., 610, 628, and/or 642) via the one or more audio detection devices (e.g., the feedback provides a user that is located near and/or proximate to the computer system with an indication that sound and/or noise within a physical environment in which the computer system is located is being captured and transmitted (e.g., transmitted to an external computer system so that another user can listen to audio based on the audio data captured by the one or more audio detection devices)).
At a second time (812) (e.g., a time that is the same as, earlier than, or later than, the first time) while the first time-based process is active and in accordance with a determination that a set of one or more process-termination criteria are met (e.g., home 604 as it appears at
At a second time (812) (e.g., a time that is the same as, earlier than, or later than, the first time) while the first time-based process is active and in accordance with a determination that the set of one or more process-termination criteria are not met (e.g., home 604 as it appears at
Terminating the first time-based process in accordance with a determination that the set of one or more process-termination criteria are met and maintaining the first time-based process in accordance with a determination that the set of one or more process termination criteria are not met enables the computer system to transmit audio data associated with captured sound for a finite duration after the indication of the event is received, thereby improving safety and security features of the computer system.
In some embodiments, the computer system (e.g., 580, 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g) includes one or more sensors (e.g., acoustic sensors (e.g., microphones), optical sensors (e.g., cameras), contact sensors (e.g., touch-sensitive surfaces)). In some embodiments, receiving the indication of the event includes the computer system (e.g., 580, 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g) detecting the event, via the one or more sensors (e.g., the computer system detects the event via the one or more audio detection devices and/or via the one or more sensors in communication with the computer system). The computer system detecting the event allows the computer system to begin transmitting the audio data associated with sound captured via the one or more audio detection devices more quickly, thereby improving safety and/or security features of the computer system.
In some embodiments, detecting the event includes the computer system (e.g., 580, 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g) detecting, via the one or more audio detection devices, a first sound (e.g., 610 and/or 642) (e.g., an activated smoke alarm, an activated carbon monoxide detector, glass breaking, and/or a baby crying) that was determined to correspond to (e.g., matches) a sound of a recognized type (e.g., the computer system is configured to recognize one or more predetermined sounds, including the second sound via sound recognition techniques). The computer system detecting the event by detecting a first sound that was determined to correspond to a sound of a recognized type allows the computer system to begin transmitting the audio data associated with sound captured via the one or more audio detection devices more quickly, thereby improving safety and/or security features of the computer system.
In some embodiments, the sound of the recognized type is selected from the group consisting of: sound outputted by a smoke alarm (e.g., 606a and/or 606e) (e.g., sound output by a smoke alarm based on detecting a presence of smoke), sound outputted by a carbon monoxide detector (e.g., 606a and/or 606e) (e.g., sound output by a carbon monoxide detector based on detecting a presence of carbon monoxide), sound of glass breaking (e.g., a sound indicating that a window and/or other glass has broken), and sound of a baby crying. The sound of the recognized type including the sound outputted by a smoke alarm, sound outputted by a carbon monoxide detector, the sound of glass breaking, and/or the sound of a baby crying enables the computer system to detect events that affect the safety and/or security of a structure in which the computer system is located, thereby improving safety and/or security features of the computer system.
In some embodiments, while the first time-based process is active and prior to determining that the set of one or more process-termination criteria are met, the computer system (e.g., 580, 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g) ceases to detect the first sound (e.g., 610 and/or 642). In some embodiments, in response to ceasing to detect the first sound (e.g., 610 and/or 642), the computer system maintains the first time-based process (in some embodiments, the first time-based process is maintained, even if the detected first sound is no longer detected). Maintaining the first time-based process in response to ceasing to detect the first sound allows the computer system to continue transmitting the audio data associated with sound captured via the one or more audio detection devices for a finite amount of time even when the computer system stops detecting the second sound, thereby improving safety and/or security features of the computer system.
In some embodiments, receiving the indication of the event includes the computer system (e.g., 580, 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g) receiving information about the event (e.g., information that the event has been detected and/or that the event is occurring) from an external device (e.g., 606a and/or 606e) (e.g., a smoke alarm, a fire alarm, a carbon monoxide detector, a glass breaking sensor, a baby monitor, and/or a security alarm). Receiving the indication of the event from an external device enables the computer system to transmit the audio data associated with sound captured via the one or more audio detection devices even when the computer system cannot and/or does not detect the event, thereby improving safety and/or security features of the computer system.
In some embodiments, the computer system (e.g., 580, 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g) includes an audio speaker. In some embodiments, outputting the feedback (e.g., 620, 622, 636, and/or 638) indicative of the transmission of the audio data associated with sound captured (e.g., 610, 628, and/or 642) via the one or more audio detection devices includes the computer system outputting, via the audio speaker, a first audio output (e.g., 622 and/or 638) (e.g., a predetermined sound/tone, a phrase (e.g., “alert event detected”) (e.g., audio output that is not based on the sound captured via the one or more audio detection devices, audio output that includes speech, and/or audio output that includes audio bursts that are output at predetermined intervals of time). Outputting first audio output as feedback indicative of the transmission of the audio data associated with sound captured via the one or more audio detection devices enables a person that is in proximity to the computer system to be informed that the audio data is being transmitted, thereby increasing safety and/or security features of the computer system.
In some embodiments, the first audio output (e.g., 622 and/or 638) includes speech (e.g., recorded human speech and/or synthesized speech) indicating that the audio data associated with sound captured (e.g., 610, 628, and/or 642) via the one or more audio detection devices is being transmitted (e.g., “A USER IS LISTENING IN”). Outputting first audio output that includes speech as feedback indicative of the transmission of the audio data associated with sound captured via the one or more audio detection devices enables a person that is in proximity to the computer system to be informed that the audio data is being transmitted, thereby increasing safety and/or security features of the computer system.
In some embodiments, the first audio output (e.g., 622 and/or 638) is output at predetermined intervals of time (e.g., every ten seconds, every thirty seconds, or every minute) while the first time-based process is active (e.g., the first audio output includes periodically (e.g., at the predetermined intervals of time) outputting audio (e.g., beeps, chimes, and/or tunes)). Outputting first audio output at predetermined intervals of time as feedback indicative of the transmission of the audio data associated with sound captured via the one or more audio detection devices enables a person that is in proximity to the computer system to be informed that the audio data is being transmitted, thereby increasing safety and/or security features of the computer system.
In some embodiments, the feedback (e.g., 620, 622, 636, and/or 638) indicative of the transmission of the audio data associated with sound captured (e.g., 610, 628, and/or 642) via the one or more audio detection devices includes the computer system (e.g., 580, 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g) outputting light (e.g., 620 and/or 636) (e.g., light having a particular color, color temperature, brightness, pattern, and/or hue) via one or more lighting devices (e.g., light bulbs and/or light emitting diodes (“LEDs”)) in communication with the computer system. Outputting light as feedback indicative of the transmission of the audio data associated with sound captured via the one or more audio detection devices enables a person that is in proximity to the computer system to be informed that the audio data is being transmitted, thereby increasing safety and/or security features of the computer system.
In some embodiments, while the first time based process is active, the computer system (e.g., 580, 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g) detects user input (e.g., 650f) (e.g., a press gesture and/or a tap gesture on a hardware input component and/or a touch-sensitive surface of the computer system) requesting to cease transmitting the audio data associated with sound captured (e.g., 610, 628, and/or 642) via the one or more audio detection devices (e.g., a request to stop capturing sound and transmitting audio data based on the captured sound). In some embodiments, in response to detecting the user input (e.g., 650f) requesting to cease transmitting the audio data associated with sound captured (e.g., 610, 628, and/or 642) via the one or more audio detection devices, the computer system (e.g., 580, 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g) terminates the first time-based process (e.g., the computer system ceases (e.g., stopping and/or pausing) transmitting the audio data associated with sound captured via the one or more audio detection devices (e.g., to the external device) and/or ceases (e.g., stopping and/or pausing) outputting the feedback indicative of the transmission of the audio data associated with sound captured via the one or more audio detection devices (e.g., stopping, pausing, and/or forgoing outputting audio feedback and/or visual feedback indicating that the computer system is transmitting the audio data associated with sound captured via the one or more audio detection devices)).
In some embodiments, the request to cease transmitting the audio data associated with sound captured via the one or more audio detection devices includes an authentication input detected by the computer system and/or another computer system (e.g., the external computer system). In some embodiments, the request to cease transmitting the audio data associated with sound captured via the one or more audio detection devices is ignored and/or not detected when an authentication input is not associated with and/or included in the request.
Terminating the first time-based process in response to detecting the user input requesting to cease transmitting the audio data associated with sound captured via the one or more audio detection devices allows the computer system to stop transmitting the audio data before the predetermined time, thereby improving battery life of the computer system and increasing safety and/or security features of the computer system.
In some embodiments, while the first time-based process is active, the computer system (e.g., 580, 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g) receives an indication of a request (e.g., 650c) to output (e.g., via one or more audio output devices (e.g., a speaker and/or a pair of headphones) in communication with the computer system) audio (e.g., 626) captured by a second external device (e.g., 100, 300, 500, 602, and/or 654) (in some embodiments, the second audio output is playback (e.g., live playback) of the third sound captured by the second external device). In some embodiments, in response to receiving the indication of the request (e.g., 650c) to output audio (e.g., 626) captured by the second external device, the computer system outputs (e.g., via the one or more audio output devices (e.g., a speaker and/or a pair of headphones) in communication with the computer system) audio (e.g., 626) captured by the second external device (e.g., outputting audio that is based on sound captured via an audio detection device (e.g., a microphone) of the second external device).
Outputting audio captured by a second external device in response to receiving the indication of the request allows a person that is in proximity to the computer system to communicate with and/or converse with a user of the second external device, thereby improving safety and/or security features of the computer system.
In some embodiments, the event is of a first type. In some embodiments, while the first time-based process is active, the computer system (e.g., 580, 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g) receives (e.g., from an external device) an indication of a second event of a second type (e.g., an event detected by the computer system that is indicative of a sound that the computer system is not configured to process and/or report), different from the first type. In some embodiments, while the first time-based process is active and in response to receiving the indication of the second event of the second type, the computer system forgoes transmitting second audio data associated with sound captured (e.g., 610, 628, and/or 642) via the one or more audio detection devices (e.g., the computer system does not transmit audio data to an external device when the second event is of a type that is not processed and/or reported by the computer system). In some embodiments, the computer system is configured to report sounds of a first type to an external device, but is not configured to report sounds of a second type to the external device. In some embodiments, the computer system detects the sound of the second type, but does not report detecting the sound of the second type. In some embodiments, the computer system is not configured to detect the sound of the second type.
Forgoing transmitting second audio data associated with sound captured via the one or more audio detection devices allows a user to customize the types of events for which the computer system can output audio based on captured sound, thereby improving safety and/or security features of the computer system.
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Notifications user interface object 916 is associated with enabling and/or disabling notifications associated with one or more devices of the home automation system. In some embodiments, electronic device 602 is configured to output notifications (e.g., notifications 612, 616, 632, 644, 646, and/or 648) in response to receiving an indication associated with an event, such as an event detected by one or more devices of the home automation system. In some embodiments, electronic device 602 disables and/or enables notifications associated with one or more devices of the home automation system detecting an event based. For instance, in response to detecting user input corresponding to notification user interface objects 928a and/or 928b, as shown at
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Similarly, when second user interface object 918b is in the active, enabled, and/or on position, the one or more second electronic devices associated with the second user account (“JOHN APPLESEED”) are configured to output audio based on sound captured by respective devices of the home automation system (e.g., when the respective devices of the home automation system are configured to detect a first sound and/or when the respective devices of the home automation system detect the first sound). In some embodiments, in response to detecting user input corresponding to second user interface object 918b, electronic device 602 is configured to cause second user interface object 918b to transition to an inactive, disabled, and/or off position. When second user interface object 918b is in the inactive, disabled, and/or off position, the one or more second electronic devices associated with the second user account are not configured to output audio based on sound captured by respective devices of the home automation system (e.g., when the respective devices of the home automation system are configured to detect a first sound and/or when the respective devices of the home automation system detect the first sound). Accordingly, a user of electronic device 602 (e.g., a primary user associated with the home automation system and/or a main user associated with the home automation system) can configure whether various user accounts that have authorization to access, control, and/or adjust the home automation system have authorization to output audio based on sound captured by devices of the home automation system.
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In some embodiments, electronic device 602 (and/or another electronic device) can configure settings of the respective devices associated with device user interface objects 924a-924b via a privacy settings user interface. In some embodiments, the privacy settings user interface can adjust whether the respective devices can provide captured sound to external electronic devices (e.g., electronic device 602 and/or other electronic devices). In some embodiments, the privacy settings user interface can enable a remote user (e.g., a user of electronic device 602) to monitor home 604, while respecting the privacy of individuals that are present in home 604. For instance, in some embodiments, the privacy settings user interface can prevent the respective devices from transmitting captured sound unless one or more criteria have been satisfied. In some embodiments, the one or more criteria include receiving approval from an individual that is present in home 604 (e.g., after a respective device detects an event that initiates the time-based process), detecting that one or more electronic devices associated with a respective user account is not present in home 604 (e.g., not connected to a wireless network associated with home 604 and/or location information of the electronic device indicates that the electronic device is not located at home 604), and/or that an event detected by a respective device is associated with a predetermined priority level and/or urgency level (e.g., the respective device can transmit captured sound when an event detected by the respective device is indicative of a high priority event (e.g., smoke detected and/or a security alarm being triggered) but does not transmit captured sound when an event detected by the respective is indicative of a low priority event (e.g., a baby crying)).
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Second notification user interface object 928b indicates that notifications associated with dining room speaker 606c are enabled (e.g., second notification user interface object 928b includes the text “ON”). When second notification user interface object 928b indicates that notifications associated with dining room speaker 606c are enabled, electronic device 602 is configured to display and/or output notifications based on information received from dining room speaker 606c. For instance, when dining room speaker 606c detects a smoke alarm sound and/or a glass breaking sound, dining room speaker 606c sends information to electronic device 602 and electronic device 602 displays and/or outputs a notification based on the received information. In some embodiments, in response to detecting user input corresponding to second notification user interface object 928b, electronic device 602 is configured to forgo displaying and/or outputting notifications (e.g., notifications of a first type) based on information received from dining room speaker 606c. In some embodiments, in response to detecting user input corresponding to second notification user interface object 928b, electronic device 602 is configured to adjust an appearance of second notification user interface object 928b (e.g., change “ON” to “OFF”) to indicate that notifications associated with dining room speaker 606c are disabled. In some embodiments, electronic device 602 is still configured to display a notification (e.g., notification 616 and/or notification 632) on home user interface 618 in response to receiving information from dining room speaker 606c indicating that dining room speaker 606c detected the smoke alarm sound and/or the glass breaking sound even when second notification user interface object 928b indicates that notifications associated with dining room speaker 606c are disabled.
As set forth above, in response to detecting user input 950a selecting speaker user interface object 902a, electronic device 602 displays speaker setting user interface 930, as shown at
In some embodiments, electronic device 602 is configured to display one or more user interfaces for configuring one or more devices of the home automation system to detect different types of sounds during a setup process of the home automation system and/or a respective of the home automation system. Accordingly, electronic device 602 is configured to provide different ways of allowing a user to configure settings of one or more devices of the home automation system for detecting different types of sounds and for managing which devices (e.g., smart speakers) report events based on the selected sounds.
As described below, method 1000 provides an intuitive way for configuring a device to initiate a time-based event. The method reduces the cognitive burden on a user for configuring a device to initiate a time-based event, thereby creating a more efficient human-machine interface. For battery-operated computing devices, enabling a user to configure a device to initiate a time-based event faster and more efficiently conserves power and increases the time between battery charges.
The computer system (e.g., 100, 300, 500, 580, 602, and/or 652) displays (1002), via the display generation component (e.g., 602a and/or 652a), a user interface (e.g., 920) (e.g., a user interface associated with a home automation system that is configured to be controlled and/or adjusted via the computer system).
The user interface (e.g., 920) includes a first user interface object (1004) (e.g., 922a-922c) (e.g., an affordance, a selectable user interface object having an active position and an inactive position, and/or a slider) that, when selected, modifies the state of a first setting (e.g., a sound detection event of a first type, such as detection of a smoke detector, a carbon monoxide detector, glass breaking, and/or a baby crying), where the first setting, when in a first state (e.g., a state of first sound user interface object 922a shown at
The user interface (e.g., 920) includes a second user interface object (1006) (e.g., 922a-922c) (e.g., an affordance, a selectable user interface object having an active position and an inactive position, and/or a slider) that, when selected, modifies the state of a second setting (e.g., a sound detection event of a second type, such as detection of a smoke detector, a carbon monoxide detector, glass breaking, and/or a baby crying), where the second setting, when in a second state (e.g., a state of first sound user interface object 922a shown at
The user interface (e.g., 920) includes a third user interface object (1008) (e.g., 924a-924c) (e.g., an affordance, a selectable user interface object having an active position and an inactive position, and/or a slider) that, when selected, modifies the state of a third setting (e.g., an ability of the computer system to output audio that is based on sound captured by a first external computer system), where the third setting, when in a third state (e.g., a state of device user interface objects 924a and 924c shown at
The user interface (e.g., 920) includes a fourth user interface object (1010) (e.g., 924a-924c) (e.g., an affordance, a selectable user interface object having an active position and an inactive position, and/or a slider) that, when selected, modifies the state of a fourth setting (e.g., an ability of the computer system to output audio that is based on sound captured by a second external computer system), where the fourth setting, when in a fourth state (e.g., a state of device user interface objects 924a and 924c shown at
Displaying the user interface that includes the first user interface object, the second user interface object, the third user interface object, and the fourth user interface object allows a user of the computer system to customize and/or otherwise change settings related to which types of sounds a set of one or more external computer systems are configured to detect and which external computer systems are included in the set of one or more external computer systems without having to navigate to additional user interfaces, thereby reducing the number of inputs needed to perform an operation and improving safety and/or security features of the computer system.
In some embodiments, after reporting the event (e.g., displaying notification 612, 616, 632, 644, 646, 648, and/or 654) based on the sound (e.g., 610 and/or 642) of the first type that is detected by at least the first external computer system (e.g., 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g) of the set of one or more external computer systems (e.g., 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g) (e.g., the computer system receives information from at least the first external computer system indicating that the first external computer system detecting the sound of the first type), the computer system (e.g., 100, 300, 500, 580, 602, and/or 652) outputs first audio output (e.g., audio represented by 614c, 630, audio represented by 634c, and/or audio represented by 656c) (e.g., machine-generated noise that is based on audio data of (e.g., received by) the computer system and output via one the one or more audio output devices of the computer system) that is based on sound (e.g., 610, 628, and/or 642) captured by the first external computer system (e.g., 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g) (in some embodiments, the first audio output is playback (e.g., live playback) of the first captured sound). Outputting first audio output that is based on sound captured by the first external computer system allows a user of the computer system to obtain additional information about the event, thereby improving safety and/or security features of the computer system.
In some embodiments, after reporting the event (e.g., displaying notification 612, 616, 632, 644, 646, 648, and/or 654) based on the sound (e.g., 610 and/or 642) of the first type that is detected by at least the first external computer system (e.g., 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g) of the set of one or more external computer systems (e.g., 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g) and in accordance with a determination that a fifth external computer system (e.g., 606b, 606, 606f, and/or 606g) (e.g., an external computer system that is in communication with the computer system via a wireless communication technique (e.g., Bluetooth, WiFi, another Internet connection, and/or near-field communication)) is not included in the set of one or more external computer systems (e.g., 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g) (e.g., the fifth external computer system is not configured to detect and/or is configured to ignore the sound of the first type because the fifth external computer system is not included in the set of one or more external computer systems), the computer system (e.g., 100, 300, 500, 580, 602, and/or 652) forgoes outputting second audio output (e.g., audio represented by 614c, 630, audio represented by 634c, and/or audio represented by 656c) that is based on sound (e.g., 610, 628, and/or 642) captured by the fifth external computer system (e.g., 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g) (e.g., the computer system does not and/or cannot output audio based on sound captured by the fifth external computer system because the fifth external computer system is not configured to detect and/or is configured to ignore the sound of the first type).
Forgoing outputting second audio output that is based on sound captured by the fifth external computer system when the fifth external computer system is not included in the set of one or more external computer systems allows a user of the computer system customize and/or change which external computer systems can detect the sound of the first type and/or which external computer systems can provide audio data based on captured sound to the computer system, thereby improving safety and/or security features of the computer system.
In some embodiments, while outputting the first audio output (e.g., audio represented by 614c, 630, audio represented by 634c, and/or audio represented by 656c) that is based on sound (e.g., 610, 628, and/or 642) captured by the first external computer system (e.g., 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g) and in accordance with a determination that a predetermined time (e.g., minutes or 16 minutes) has elapsed since a first time (e.g., a time that the event was detected, a time after receiving an input (e.g., on a notification issued in response to the event), a time since starting the output of audio of captured sound, and/or a time since captured sound was last detected (e.g., by an external device) after the event), the computer system (e.g., 100, 300, 500, 580, 602, and/or 652) ceases outputting the first audio output (e.g., audio represented by 614c, 630, audio represented by 634c, and/or audio represented by 656c) that is based on sound (e.g., 610, 628, and/or 642) captured by the first external computer system (e.g., 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g) (e.g., the computer system stops outputting the first audio output because a time-based process that, when active, enables the computer system to output the first audio output terminates when the predetermined time has elapsed since the first time). In some embodiments, while outputting the first audio output (e.g., audio represented by 614c, 630, audio represented by 634c, and/or audio represented by 656c) that is based on sound (e.g., 610, 628, and/or 642) captured by the first external computer system (e.g., 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g) and in accordance with a determination that the predetermined time (e.g., 15 minutes or 16 minutes) has not elapsed since the first time (e.g., a time that the event was detected, a time after receiving an input (e.g., on a notification issued in response to the event), a time since starting the output of audio of captured sound, and/or a time since captured sound was last detected (e.g., by an external device) after the event), the computer system (e.g., 100, 300, 500, 580, 602, and/or 652) maintains outputting the first audio output (e.g., audio represented by 614c, 630, audio represented by 634c, and/or audio represented by 656c) that is based on sound (e.g., 610, 628, and/or 642) captured by the first external computer system (e.g., 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g) (e.g., the computer system continues outputting the first audio output because a time-based process that, when active, enables the computer system to output the first audio output has not terminated when the predetermined time has not elapsed since the first time).
Enabling the computer system to output the first audio output that is based on sound captured by the first external computer system for the predetermined time since the first time provides a finite period of time for the user of the computer system to obtain additional information about the event, thereby improving safety and/or security features of the computer system.
In some embodiments, the third setting, when in a fifth state (e.g., a state of device user interface object 924b shown at
In some embodiments, while displaying, via the display generation component, a second user interface (e.g., 910) (e.g., the first user interface or a user interface that is different from the user interface) that includes a fifth user interface object (e.g., 916) (e.g., an affordance and/or a selectable user interface object), the computer system (e.g., 100, 300, 500, 580, 602, and/or 652) detects a first user input (e.g., 950f) (e.g., a tap gesture, a press gesture, and/or user input on a hardware input device of the computer system) corresponding to selection of the fifth user interface object (e.g., 916). In some embodiments, in response to detecting the first user input (e.g., 950f), the computer system (e.g., 100, 300, 500, 580, 602, and/or 652) displays, via the display generation component (e.g., 602a and/or 652a), a sixth user interface object (e.g., 928a and/or 928b) (e.g., an affordance, a selectable user interface object having an active position and an inactive position, and/or a slider) that, when selected, modifies a state of a fifth setting (e.g., an ability of the computer system to output notifications when an external computer system of the set of one or more external computer systems detect the sound of the first type and/or the sound of the second type), where the fifth setting, when in a sixth state (e.g., the state of notification user interface objects 928a and/or 928b shown at
Enabling the computer system to output a notification associated with a sixth external computer system when an event based on a sound of a respective type is detected by the sixth external setting and when the fifth setting is in a sixth state allows a user to customize and/or change whether the computer system outputs or does not output notifications when events are detected by a respective external computer system, thereby reducing battery usage of the computer system and improving safety and/or security features of the computer system.
In some embodiments, the second user interface (e.g., 910) includes a sixth user interface object (e.g., 914) (e.g., an affordance and/or a selectable user interface object) that, when selected, displays the user interface (e.g., 920) (e.g., causes the computer system to display the user interface), and the sixth user interface object (e.g., 914) includes an indication (e.g., 914a) (e.g., text, a symbol, an icon, and/or an image) of a number of sound types (e.g., the first sound type, the second type) for which the computer system (e.g., 100, 300, 500, 580, 602, and/or 652) is enabled to report events (e.g., a number of types of sounds corresponding to events in which the set of one or more external computer systems are configured to detect and that the computer system is configured to report). Displaying the sixth user interface object that includes an indication of a number of sound types for which the computer system is enabled report events allows a user of the computer system to confirm the number of events that the computer system is enabled to report, thereby providing improved visual feedback.
In some embodiments, the computer system (e.g., 100, 300, 500, 580, 602, and/or 652) displays, via the display generation component (e.g., 602a and/or 652a), a third user interface (e.g., 910) (e.g., a user interface that is different from the user interface). In some embodiments, the third user interface (e.g., 910) includes a seventh user interface object (e.g., 918a and/or 918b) (e.g., an affordance, a selectable user interface object having an active position and an inactive position, and/or a slider) that, when selected, modifies a state of a sixth setting (e.g., an ability of an external computer system associated with a user account to output audio that is based on sound captured by a second external computer system), where the sixth setting, when in a seventh state (e.g., a state of first and second user interface objects 918a and 918b shown at
Enabling the seventh external computer system to report an event based on a sound of a third type that is detected by at least an eight external computer system of the set of one or more external computer systems when the sixth setting is in the seventh state allows a user to provide authorization for respective users to use external computer systems to output audio based on sound captured by the set of one or more external computer systems, thereby improving safety and/or security features of the computer system.
In some embodiments, the user interface (e.g., 920) is associated with an application of a home automation system (e.g., the user interface enables the computer system to control and/or adjust a state of one or more devices of a home automation system) that includes (e.g., one or more functions of the external computer systems are controllable via the application) the set of one or more external computer systems (e.g., 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g). The user interface being associated with an application of a home automation system enables a user to customize settings of the set of one or more external computer systems without having to navigate to additional user interfaces, thereby reducing the number of inputs needed to perform an operation.
In some embodiments, the user interface (e.g., 920) is a settings user interface associated with a ninth external computer system (e.g., 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g) (e.g., a user interface that enables the computer system to adjust, change, and/or configure settings of at least the ninth external computer system). The user interface being a settings user interface associated with a ninth external computer system allows a user to configure settings of the set of one or more external computer systems while adjusting settings of the ninth external computer system without having to navigate to additional user interfaces, thereby reducing the number of inputs needed to perform an operation.
In some embodiments, the user interface (e.g., 920) is a setup user interface (e.g., a user interface that is displayed by the computer system during an initial setup process, such as a process that enables the computer system to communicate with, control, and/or adjust a state of the tenth external computer system) that is displayed during a process for adding a tenth external computer system (e.g., 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g) to a home automation system that includes the set of one or more external computer systems (e.g., 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g) (e.g., adding a new device and/or computer system to the home automation system so that the computer system can communicate with, control, and/or adjust a state of the tenth external computer system). Displaying the user interface as a setup user interface allows a user to configure settings of the tenth external computer system and/or the set of one or more external computer systems while configuring the tenth external computer system without having to navigate to additional user interfaces, thereby reducing the number of inputs needed to perform an operation.
In some embodiments, the sound (e.g., 610 and/or 642) of the first type is selected from the group consisting of: sound outputted by a smoke alarm (e.g., 606a and/or 606e) (e.g., sound output by a smoke alarm based on detecting a presence of smoke), sound outputted by a carbon monoxide detector (e.g., 606a and/or 606e) (e.g., sound output by a carbon monoxide detector based on detecting a presence of carbon monoxide), sound of glass breaking (e.g., a sound indicating that a window and/or other glass has broken), and sound of a baby crying. The sound of the first type including the sound outputted by a smoke alarm, the sound outputted by a carbon monoxide detector, the sound of glass breaking, and/or the sound of baby crying enables the set of one or more external computer systems to detect events that affect the safety and/or security of a structure in which the computer system is located, thereby improving safety and/or security features of the computer system.
In some embodiments, the first external computer system (e.g., 606b, 606c, 606f, and/or 606g) (in some embodiments, the third external computer system) is a smart speaker (e.g., a speaker that is configured to perform operations in addition to outputting audio, such as controlling one or more devices, connecting to the Internet, and/or providing notifications associated with incoming messages and/or communications, schedules, and/or alarms). The first external computer system being a smart speaker allows the smart speaker to perform additional operations that enhance the safety and/or security of an environment in which the smart speaker is located, thereby improving safety and/or security features of the computer system.
Note that details of the processes described above with respect to method 1000 (e.g.,
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 techniques and their practical applications. Others skilled in the art are thereby enabled to best utilize the techniques and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.
Although the disclosure and examples have been fully described with reference to the accompanying drawings, it is to be noted that various changes and modifications will become apparent to those skilled in the art. Such changes and modifications are to be understood as being included within the scope of the disclosure and examples as defined by the claims.
As described above, one aspect of the present technology is the gathering and use of data available from various sources to notify users of events. The present disclosure contemplates that in some instances, this gathered data may include personal information data that uniquely identifies or can be used to contact or locate a specific person. Such personal information data can include demographic data, location-based data, telephone numbers, email addresses, twitter IDs, home addresses, data or records relating to a user's health or level of fitness (e.g., vital signs measurements, medication information, exercise information), date of birth, or any other identifying or personal information.
The present disclosure recognizes that the use of such personal information data, in the present technology, can be used to the benefit of users. For example, the personal information data can be used to deliver notifications about an event. Further, other uses for personal information data that benefit the user are also contemplated by the present disclosure. For instance, health and fitness data may be used to provide insights into a user's general wellness, or may be used as positive feedback to individuals using technology to pursue wellness goals.
The present disclosure contemplates that the entities responsible for the collection, analysis, disclosure, transfer, storage, or other use of such personal information data will comply with well-established privacy policies and/or privacy practices. In particular, such entities should implement and consistently use privacy policies and practices that are generally recognized as meeting or exceeding industry or governmental requirements for maintaining personal information data private and secure. Such policies should be easily accessible by users, and should be updated as the collection and/or use of data changes. Personal information from users should be collected for legitimate and reasonable uses of the entity and not shared or sold outside of those legitimate uses. Further, such collection/sharing should occur after receiving the informed consent of the users. Additionally, such entities should consider taking any needed steps for safeguarding and securing access to such personal information data and ensuring that others with access to the personal information data adhere to their privacy policies and procedures. Further, such entities can subject themselves to evaluation by third parties to certify their adherence to widely accepted privacy policies and practices. In addition, policies and practices should be adapted for the particular types of personal information data being collected and/or accessed and adapted to applicable laws and standards, including jurisdiction-specific considerations. For instance, in the US, collection of or access to certain health data may be governed by federal and/or state laws, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); whereas health data in other countries may be subject to other regulations and policies and should be handled accordingly. Hence different privacy practices should be maintained for different personal data types in each country.
Despite the foregoing, the present disclosure also contemplates embodiments in which users selectively block the use of, or access to, personal information data. That is, the present disclosure contemplates that hardware and/or software elements can be provided to prevent or block access to such personal information data. For example, in the case of providing event notifications, the present technology can be configured to allow users to select to “opt in” or “opt out” of participation in the collection of personal information data during registration for services or anytime thereafter. In another example, users can select not to be notified of an event and/or not to enable communication between various devices. In addition to providing “opt in” and “opt out” options, the present disclosure contemplates providing notifications relating to the access or use of personal information. For instance, a user may be notified upon downloading an app that their personal information data will be accessed and then reminded again just before personal information data is accessed by the app.
Moreover, it is the intent of the present disclosure that personal information data should be managed and handled in a way to minimize risks of unintentional or unauthorized access or use. Risk can be minimized by limiting the collection of data and deleting data once it is no longer needed. In addition, and when applicable, including in certain health related applications, data de-identification can be used to protect a user's privacy. De-identification may be facilitated, when appropriate, by removing specific identifiers (e.g., date of birth, etc.), controlling the amount or specificity of data stored (e.g., collecting location data a city level rather than at an address level), controlling how data is stored (e.g., aggregating data across users), and/or other methods.
Therefore, although the present disclosure broadly covers use of personal information data to implement one or more various disclosed embodiments, the present disclosure also contemplates that the various embodiments can also be implemented without the need for accessing such personal information data. That is, the various embodiments of the present technology are not rendered inoperable due to the lack of all or a portion of such personal information data. For example, notifications about an event can based on non-personal information data or a bare minimum amount of personal information, such as the content being requested by the device associated with a user, other non-personal information, or publicly available information.
This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 63/348,989, entitled “USER INTERFACES FOR MANAGING A TIME-BASED EVENT,” filed on Jun. 3, 2022, the content of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
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