Button functionality

• US 10,082,892 B2
• Filed: 03/06/2015
• Issued: 09/25/2018
• Est. Priority Date: 01/10/2011
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Apple Inc.
• Original Assignee: Apple Inc.
• Inventors: Foss, Christopher Patrick, Davydov, Anton M., Edwards, Dylan Ross, Chaudhri, Imran, Dye, Alan C., Ive, Jonathan P., Lemay, Stephen O., Lynch, Kevin, Yang, Lawrence Y.
• Primary Examiner(s): Ahn, Sejoon
• Application Number:
  US14/641,252
• Publication Number:
  US 20160062608A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,299 Days
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 2203/0381 Multimodal input, i.e. interface arrangements enabling the user to issue commands by simultaneous use of input devices of different nature, e.g. voice plus gesture on digitizer
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/0338 with detection of limited linear or angular displacement of an operating part of the device from a neutral position, e.g. isotonic or isometric joysticks
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/0362 with detection of 1D translations or rotations of an operating part of the device, e.g. scroll wheels, sliders, knobs, rollers or belts
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/0393 Accessories for touch pads or touch screens, e.g. mechanical guides added to touch screens for drawing straight lines, hard keys overlaying touch screens or touch pads
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/041 Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/0481 based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/04842 Selection of displayed objects or displayed text elements G06F3/0482 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/0487 using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/0488 using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/085 involving remote charge determination or related payment systems
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/322 Aspects of commerce using mobile devices [M-devices]

Abstract

Button functionalities for user interfaces, e.g., for use with a portable multifunction device, are disclosed. Exemplary button functionalities are described for an electronic device with a display, a rotatable and depressible input mechanism, and/or a button. Different device features may be accessed, depending on whether the rotatable and depressible input mechanism or the button is activated, and further depending on whether the activation represents a single press, a double press, or an extended press on the rotatable and depressible input mechanism or the button.

Claims

1. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing one or more programs, the one or more programs comprising instructions, which when executed by one or more processors of an electronic device with a display, and a button, and a rotatable and depressible input mechanism, cause the device to:

display a first user interface screen;

receive first data representing an activation of the button;

determine whether the activation of the button represents;

a double press of the button, the double press having an associated interval between a first consecutive press and a second consecutive press, the first and second consecutive presses each having an associated press duration;

or

an extended press of the button, the extended press having an associated press duration;

in accordance with a determination that the activation of the button represents a double press of the button;

invoke a payments application;

in accordance with a determination that the activation of the button represents an extended press of the button;

display a second user interface screen, the second user interface screen comprising a second affordance representing a user prompt to power off the electronic device;

receive second data representing an activation of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism;

determine whether the activation of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism represents;

a single press of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism, the single press having an associated press duration;

or

a double press of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism, the double press having an associated interval between a first consecutive press and a second consecutive press, the first and second consecutive presses each having an associated press duration;

in accordance with a determination that the activation of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism represents a single press of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism;

display a third user interface screen on the display, the third user interface screen including a plurality of affordances, the plurality of affordances comprising an affordance representing an application; and

in accordance with a determination that the activation of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism represents a double press of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism;

invoke a previously invoked application.

2. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 1, wherein the one or more programs further comprise instructions, which when executed by the one or more processors of the electronic device, cause the device to:

determine whether the activation of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism represents;

an extended press of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism, the extended press having an associated press duration;

in accordance with a determination that the activation of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism represents an extended press of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism;

determine a state of an active application; and

in accordance with a determination of the state of the active application;

perform an action.

3. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 1, wherein the button is a mechanical button, and wherein the extended press of the button comprises a depression of the mechanical button.

4. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 1, wherein the button is a mechanical button, and wherein the double press of the button comprises a first and a second depression of the mechanical button.

5. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 1, wherein the button is a capacitive button, and wherein the extended press of the button comprises a touch on the capacitive button.

6. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 1, wherein the button is a capacitive button, and wherein the double press of the button comprises a first and a second touch on the capacitive button.

7. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 1, wherein the rotatable and depressible input mechanism is a mechanical button that is rotatable, and wherein the single press or the extended press of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism comprises a depression of the mechanical button.

8. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 1, wherein the rotatable and depressible input mechanism is a mechanical button that is rotatable, and wherein the double press of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism comprises a first and a second depression of the mechanical button.

9. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 1, wherein the rotatable and depressible input mechanism is a capacitive button that is rotatable, and wherein the single press or the extended press of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism comprises a touch on the capacitive button.

10. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 1, wherein the rotatable and depressible input mechanism is a capacitive button that is rotatable, and wherein the double press of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism comprises a first and a second touches on the capacitive button.

11. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 1, wherein the activation does not comprise a rotation of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism.

12. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 1, wherein the instructions for determining whether the activation of the button represents a double press of the button include instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors of the electronic device, cause the device to:

determine whether the press duration of the first press of the double press exceeds a first predetermined threshold; and

in accordance with a determination that the press duration of the first press of the double press does not exceed the first predetermined threshold;

determine whether the interval between the first press of the double press and the second press of the double press exceeds a second predetermined threshold; and

in accordance with a determination that the interval between the first press of the double press and the second press of the double press does not exceed the second predetermined threshold;

determine whether the press duration of the second press of the double press exceeds a third predetermined threshold; and

in accordance with a determination that the press duration of the second press of the double press does not exceed the third predetermined threshold;

determine that the activation of the button represents a double press of the button.

13. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 12, wherein the first and the third predetermined thresholds are the same.

14. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 1, wherein the one or more programs further comprise instructions, which when executed by the one or more processors of the electronic device, cause the device to:

in accordance with the determination that the activation of the button represents a double press of the button, and after invoking the payments application;

display a fifth user interface screen on the display, the fifth user interface screen including a fifth affordance, the fifth affordance representing a mode of payment.

15. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 14, wherein the mode of payment is a credit card.

16. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 15, wherein the fifth affordance comprises a visual representation of the face of the credit card, the visual representation indicating a credit card number and a credit card company.

17. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 14, wherein the mode of payment is a debit card.

18. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 17, wherein the fifth affordance comprises a visual representation of the face of the debit card, the visual representation indicating a debit card number and a debit card bank.

19. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 14, wherein the mode of payment is a bank account.

20. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 19, wherein the fifth affordance indicates at least one of a bank associated with the bank account, a type of the bank account, and a bank account number associated with the bank account.

21. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 1, wherein the instructions for determining whether the activation of the button represents an extended press of the button include instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors of the electronic device, cause the device to:

determine whether the press duration of the extended press exceeds a fourth predetermined threshold; and

in accordance with a determination that the press duration of the extended press exceeds the fourth predetermined threshold;

determine that the activation of the button represents an extended press of the button.

22. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 1, wherein the one or more programs further comprise instructions, which when executed by the one or more processors of the electronic device, cause the device to:

display a sixth user interface screen comprising a sixth affordance representing a user prompt to power off the electronic device.

23. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 22, wherein the sixth user interface screen further comprises:

a seventh affordance representing a user prompt to enter a power-saving mode of the electronic device.

24. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 22, wherein the sixth user interface screen further comprises:

an eighth affordance representing a user prompt to turn off the touch-sensitive display.

25. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of any of claim 22, wherein the touch-sensitive display is configured to detect the intensity of touches, and wherein the one or more programs further comprise instructions, which when executed by the one or more processors of the electronic device, cause the device to:

while the sixth user interface screen is displayed, detect a first touch on the touch-sensitive display, the first contact having a first characteristic intensity;

determine whether the first characteristic intensity is above an intensity threshold; and

in response to a determination that the first characteristic intensity is above the intensity threshold;

execute a separate function of the electronic device.

26. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 1, wherein in accordance with a determination that the activation of the button represents an extended press of the button, the electronic device is powered off when the first data are received, and wherein the one or more programs further comprise instructions, which when executed by the one or more processors of the electronic device, cause the device to:

power on the electronic device.

29. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 1, wherein the one or more programs further comprise instructions, which when executed by the one or more processors of the electronic device, cause the device to:

determine whether the activation of the button represents a single press of the button, the single press having an associated press duration; and

in accordance with a determination that the activation of the button represents a single press of the button, display a fourth user interface screen.

30. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 29, wherein the instructions for determining whether the activation of the button represents a single press of the button include instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors of the electronic device, cause the device to:

determine whether the press duration of the single press exceeds a fifth predetermined threshold; and

in accordance with a determination that the press duration of the single press does not exceed the fifth predetermined threshold;

determine whether second data is received within a second interval after receiving the first data, the second data representing an activation of the button; and

in accordance with a determination that the second data is not received within the second interval;

determine that the activation of the button represents a single press of the button.

31. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 29, wherein the fourth user interface screen includes at least a first affordance indicating a contact from a designated list of one or more contacts, wherein the designated list is a subset of a full list of contacts on the electronic device.

32. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 31, wherein the one or more programs further comprise instructions, which when executed by the one or more processors of the electronic device, cause the device to:

in accordance with the determination that the activation of the button represents a single press of the button, and while the fourth user interface screen is displayed;

automatically compile the designated list of contacts based on at least one of the following;

time of day of interactions between a user and a contact,

frequency of interactions between a user and a contact, and

length of interactions between a user and a contact.

33. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 31, wherein the designated list of contacts is user-designated.

34. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 29, wherein the one or more programs further comprise instructions, which when executed by the one or more processors of the electronic device, cause the device to:

while the fourth user interface screen is displayed, receive third data representing a touch on the touch-sensitive display at the location of a first affordance indicating a contact; and

in response to receiving the third data;

invoke a user prompt for selecting an application configured to provide a mode of interaction with the indicated contact.

35. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 34, wherein the application is a text messaging application.

36. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 34, wherein the application is a low-latency asynchronous voice communication application.

37. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 34, wherein the application is an application for sending a drawing to the indicated contact.

38. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 29, wherein the one or more programs further comprise instructions, which when executed by the one or more processors of the electronic device, cause the device to:

in accordance with the determination that the activation of the button represents a single press of the button, and while the fourth user interface screen is displayed;

receive fourth data representing a second touch on the touch-sensitive display and a third touch on the touch-sensitive display separated by an associated duration interval, wherein both the second and third touches are at the location of a portion representing a contact;

determine whether the duration interval is less than a sixth predetermined duration; and

in accordance with a determination that the duration interval is less than the sixth predetermined duration;

provide an interface, the interface configured to;

receive fifth data representing a user input; and

send a signal to a second electronic device, the signal representing an instruction instructing the second electronic device to generate a haptic alert based on the fifth data.

39. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 38, wherein the user input represented by the fifth data comprises a touch on the touch-sensitive display.

27. An electronic device, comprising:

a display;

a button;

a rotatable and depressible input mechanism;

one or more processors;

memory; and

one or more programs, wherein the one or more programs are stored in the memory and configured to be executed by the one or more processors, the one or more programs including instructions, which when executed by the one or more processors, cause the device to;

display a first user interface screen;

receive first data representing an activation of the button;

determine whether the activation of the button represents;

a double press of the button, the double press having an associated interval between a first consecutive press and a second consecutive press, the first and second consecutive presses each having an associated press duration;

or

an extended press of the button, the extended press having an associated press duration; and

in accordance with a determination that the activation of the button represents a double press of the button;

invoke a payments application;

in accordance with a determination that the activation of the button represents an extended press of the button;

display a second user interface screen, the second user interface screen comprising a second affordance representing a user prompt to power off the electronic device;

receive second data representing an activation of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism;

determine whether the activation of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism represents;

a single press of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism, the single press having an associated press duration;

or

a double press of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism, the double press having an associated interval between a first consecutive press and a second consecutive press, the first and second consecutive presses each having an associated press duration;

in accordance with a determination that the activation of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism represents a single press of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism;

display a third user interface screen on the display, the third user interface screen including a plurality of affordances, the plurality of affordances comprising an affordance representing an application; and

in accordance with a determination that the activation of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism represents a double press of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism;

invoke a previously invoked application.

40. The electronic device of claim 27, wherein the one or more programs further include instructions, which when executed by the one or more processors, cause the device to:

determine whether the activation of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism represents;

an extended press of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism, the extended press having an associated press duration;

in accordance with a determination that the activation of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism represents an extended press of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism;

determine a state of an active application; and

in accordance with a determination of the state of the active application;

perform an action.

41. The electronic device of claim 27, wherein the button is a mechanical button, and wherein the extended press of the button comprises a depression of the mechanical button.

42. The electronic device of claim 27, wherein the button is a mechanical button, and wherein the double press of the button comprises a first and a second depression of the mechanical button.

43. The electronic device of claim 27, wherein the button is a capacitive button, and wherein the extended press of the button comprises a touch on the capacitive button.

44. The electronic device of claim 27, wherein the button is a capacitive button, and wherein the double press of the button comprises a first and a second touch on the capacitive button.

45. The electronic device of claim 27, wherein the rotatable and depressible input mechanism is a mechanical button that is rotatable, and wherein the single press or the extended press of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism comprises a depression of the mechanical button.

46. The electronic device of claim 27, wherein the rotatable and depressible input mechanism is a mechanical button that is rotatable, and wherein the double press of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism comprises a first and a second depression of the mechanical button.

47. The electronic device of claim 27, wherein the rotatable and depressible input mechanism is a capacitive button that is rotatable, and wherein the single press or the extended press of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism comprises a touch on the capacitive button.

48. The electronic device of claim 27, wherein the rotatable and depressible input mechanism is a capacitive button that is rotatable, and wherein the double press of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism comprises a first and a second touches on the capacitive button.

49. The electronic device of claim 27, wherein the activation does not comprise a rotation of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism.

50. The electronic device of claim 27, wherein the instructions for determining whether the activation of the button represents a double press of the button include instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the device to:

determine whether the press duration of the first press of the double press exceeds a first predetermined threshold;

in accordance with a determination that the press duration of the first press of the double press does not exceed the first predetermined threshold;

determine whether the interval between the first press of the double press and the second press of the double press exceeds a second predetermined threshold;

in accordance with a determination that the interval between the first press of the double press and the second press of the double press does not exceed the second predetermined threshold;

determine whether the press duration of the second press of the double press exceeds a third predetermined threshold; and

in accordance with a determination that the press duration of the second press of the double press does not exceed the third predetermined threshold;

determine that the activation of the button represents a double press of the button.

51. The electronic device of claim 50, wherein the first and the third predetermined thresholds are the same.

52. The electronic device of claim 27, wherein the one or more programs further include instructions, which when executed by the one or more processors, cause the device to:

in accordance with the determination that the activation of the button represents a double press of the button, and after invoking the payments application;

display a fifth user interface screen on the display, the fifth user interface screen including a fifth affordance, the fifth affordance representing a mode of payment.

53. The electronic device of claim 52, wherein the mode of payment is a credit card.

54. The electronic device of claim 52, wherein the mode of payment is a debit card.

55. The electronic device of claim 52, wherein the mode of payment is a bank account.

56. The electronic device of claim 27, wherein the instructions for determining whether the activation of the button represents an extended press of the button include instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the device to:

determine whether the press duration of the extended press exceeds a fourth predetermined threshold; and

in accordance with a determination that the press duration of the extended press exceeds the fourth predetermined threshold;

determine that the activation of the button represents an extended press of the button.

57. The electronic device of claim 27, wherein in accordance with a determination that the activation of the button represents an extended press of the button, the device is powered off when the first data are received, and wherein the one or more programs further include instructions, which when executed by the one or more processors, cause the device to:

power on the device.

28. A method, comprising:

at an electronic device with a display, a button, and a rotatable and depressible input mechanism;

display a first user interface screen;

receiving first data representing an activation of the button;

determining whether the activation of the button represents;

a double press of the button, the double press having an associated interval between a first consecutive press and a second consecutive press, the first and second consecutive presses each having an associated press duration;

or

an extended press of the button, the extended press having an associated press duration;

in accordance with a determination that the activation of the button represents a double press of the button;

invoking a payments application;

in accordance with a determination that the activation of the button represents an extended press of the button;

displaying a second user interface screen, the second user interface screen comprising a second affordance representing a user prompt to power off the electronic device;

receiving second data representing an activation of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism;

determining whether the activation of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism represents;

a single press of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism, the single press having an associated press duration;

or

a double press of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism, the double press having an associated interval between a first consecutive press and a second consecutive press, the first and second consecutive presses each having an associated press duration;

in accordance with a determination that the activation of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism represents a single press of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism;

displaying a third user interface screen on the display, the third user interface screen including a plurality of affordances, the plurality of affordances comprising an affordance representing an application; and

in accordance with a determination that the activation of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism represents a double press of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism;

invoking a previously invoked application.

58. The method of claim 28, further comprising:

determining whether the activation of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism represents;

an extended press of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism, the extended press having an associated press duration;

in accordance with a determination that the activation of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism represents an extended press of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism;

determining a state of an active application; and

in accordance with a determination of the state of the active application;

performing an action.

59. The method of claim 28, wherein the button is a mechanical button, and wherein the extended press of the button comprises a depression of the mechanical button.

60. The method of claim 28, wherein the button is a mechanical button, and wherein the double press of the button comprises a first and a second depression of the mechanical button.

61. The method of claim 28, wherein the button is a capacitive button, and wherein the extended press of the button comprises a touch on the capacitive button.

62. The method of claim 28, wherein the button is a capacitive button, and wherein the double press of the button comprises a first and a second touch on the capacitive button.

63. The method of claim 28, wherein the rotatable and depressible input mechanism is a mechanical button that is rotatable, and wherein the single press or the extended press of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism comprises a depression of the mechanical button.

64. The method of claim 28, wherein the rotatable and depressible input mechanism is a mechanical button that is rotatable, and wherein the double press of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism comprises a first and a second depression of the mechanical button.

65. The method of claim 28, wherein the rotatable and depressible input mechanism is a capacitive button that is rotatable, and wherein the single press or the extended press of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism comprises a touch on the capacitive button.

66. The method of claim 28, wherein the rotatable and depressible input mechanism is a capacitive button that is rotatable, and wherein the double press of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism comprises a first and a second touches on the capacitive button.

67. The method of claim 28, wherein the activation does not comprise a rotation of the rotatable and depressible input mechanism.

68. The method of claim 28, wherein determining whether the activation of the button represents a double press of the button includes:

determining whether the press duration of the first press of the double press exceeds a first predetermined threshold; and

in accordance with a determination that the press duration of the first press of the double press does not exceed the first predetermined threshold;

determining whether the interval between the first press of the double press and the second press of the double press exceeds a second predetermined threshold; and

in accordance with a determination that the interval between the first press of the double press and the second press of the double press does not exceed the second predetermined threshold;

determining whether the press duration of the second press of the double press exceeds a third predetermined threshold; and

in accordance with a determination that the press duration of the second press of the double press does not exceed the third predetermined threshold;

determining that the activation of the button represents a double press of the button.

69. The method of claim 68, wherein the first and the third predetermined thresholds are the same.

70. The method of claim 28, further comprising:

in accordance with the determination that the activation of the button represents a double press of the button, and after invoking the payments application;

displaying a fifth user interface screen on the display, the fifth user interface screen including a fifth affordance, the fifth affordance representing a mode of payment.

71. The method of claim 70, wherein the mode of payment is a credit card.

72. The method of claim 70, wherein the mode of payment is a debit card.

73. The method of claim 70, wherein the mode of payment is a bank account.

74. The method of claim 28, wherein determining whether the activation of the button represents an extended press of the button includes:

determining whether the press duration of the extended press exceeds a fourth predetermined threshold; and

in accordance with a determination that the press duration of the extended press exceeds the fourth predetermined threshold;

determining that the activation of the button represents an extended press of the button.

75. The method of claim 28, wherein in accordance with a determination that the activation of the button represents an extended press of the button, the electronic device is powered off when the first data are received, and wherein the method further comprises:

powering on the electronic device.