While not a particularly in-depth patent, the invention looks to solve a common problem many iPhone users face when using the device while moving. Due to its relatively small screen and touch-only interface, Apples smartphone could be difficult to use when a user is in motion. For example, the bobbing motion caused by walking could lead to errant screen touches. Running or other activities may exaggerate the problem to a point where interacting with an iPhone is next to impossible. To compensate, one or more sensors can be used to detect device motion or patterns of motion, which will trigger dynamic UI changes like enlarging a virtual buttons touch area or shifting visual assets around the screen. Apple mentions accelerometers, gyroscopes and more as adequate on-board sensors, most of which are already installed on current iPhone models. appleinsider/articles/14/01/14/apples-patented-gui-compensates-for-iphone-motion-minimizes-errant-touches
Posted on: Fri, 17 Jan 2014 02:21:22 +0000
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