DE202014004477U1 - Device and graphical user interface for managing multi-page folders - Google Patents

Abstract

A computer readable storage medium that stores one or more programs, the one or more programs comprising instructions that, when executed by an electronic device with a display, cause the device to: simultaneously display a plurality of selectable user interface objects, which includes one or more folder icons on the display; Recognizing a first input that corresponds to a request to select a corresponding folder symbol for a corresponding folder, the corresponding folder containing a first number of selectable symbols that are divided into a multiplicity of different, separately displayed pages, including a first page and a second Page; and in response to recognizing the first input, displaying a folder view for the corresponding folder, wherein: the folder view includes space for concurrently displaying no more than a second number of selectable symbols less than the first number of selectable symbols; and the folder view displays the first page that includes a first subset of the selectable icons in the folder; while displaying the first page of the folder view, recognizing a second input corresponding to a request to display the second page of the folder view; and in response to recognizing the second input, ending displaying the first page of the folder view and displaying the second page of the folder view for the corresponding folder, the second page of the folder view including a second subset of the selectable icons that is different from the first Subset of selectable symbols.

Description

Related applications

This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Application Serial No. 12 / 888,362, filed September 22, 2010, entitled "Device, Method and Graphical User Interface for Managing Folders," which is the priority of the US Provisional Patent. Application Serial No. 61 / 321,872 filed on April 7, 2010, these applications being incorporated by reference in their entirety.

This application is further related to the following: (1) U.S. Application Serial No. 12 / 888,366, filed September 22, 2010, entitled "Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for Managing Folders," (2) US Pat. Application Serial No. 12 / 888,370, filed September 22, 2010, entitled "Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for Managing Folders," (3) U.S. Application Serial No. 12 / 888,373, filed September 22, 2010 entitled "Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for Managing Folders," (4) U.S. Application Serial No. 12 / 888,375, filed September 22, 2010, entitled "Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for Managing Folders ", (5) U.S. Application Serial No. 12 / 888,376, filed September 22, 2010, entitled" Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for Managing Folders, "(6) U.S. Application Serial No. 12 / 888,377 filed Sep. 22, 2010, entitled "Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface fo Managing Folders ", these registrations being fully incorporated by reference.

Technical area

The disclosed embodiments generally relate to electronic devices having touch-sensitive surfaces, including but not limited to electronic devices having touch-sensitive surfaces for managing folders.

background

The use of touch-sensitive surfaces as input devices for computers and other electronic computing devices has increased significantly in recent years. Exemplary touch-sensitive surfaces include touchpads and touchscreen displays. Such interfaces are often used to manage folders by manipulating selectable user interface objects on a display.

Exemplary manipulations include creating a folder, displaying a folder view associated with a folder, adding selectable user interface objects (e.g., application icons, document icons, folder icons, etc.) to a folder, removing selectable user interface objects from a folder, repositioning selectable user interface objects in a folder view of a folder, reposition a folder icon within a set of selectable user interface objects, and delete a folder. Exemplary selectable user interface objects include icons representing applications, digital images, video, text, icons, and other documents, as well as application icons associated with computing applications (eg, mobile device applications and / or personal computer applications, etc.). ).

However, known methods for performing these manipulations are cumbersome and inefficient. For example, using a sequence of entries to create, modify and / or delete folders and content in these folders is difficult and creates a significant cognitive burden on a user. In addition, existing processes take more time than necessary, which wastes energy. This last consideration is particularly important for battery powered devices.

Summary

Accordingly, there is a need for computing devices with faster and more efficient methods and interfaces for managing folders. Such methods and interfaces may supplement or replace known methods for managing folders. Such methods and interfaces reduce the cognitive burden on a user and create a more efficient man-machine interface. For battery powered computing devices, such methods and interfaces receive power and increase the time between battery charges.

The above deficiencies and other problems associated with user interfaces for touch-sensitive surface computing devices are reduced or eliminated by the disclosed devices. In some embodiments, the device is a desktop computer. In some embodiments, the device is portable (eg, a notebook computer, a tablet computer, or a handheld device). In some embodiments, the device has a touchpad. In some embodiments, the device has a touch-sensitive display (also known as a "touchscreen" or "touchscreen display"). In some embodiments, the device has a graphical user interface (GUI), one or more processors, memory, and one or more modules, programs, or Sets of instructions stored in memory for performing multiple functions. In some embodiments, the user interacts with the GUI primarily through finger touches and gestures on the touch-sensitive surface. In some embodiments, the functions may include image editing, drawing, presentation, word processing, web page creation, disk authoring, spreadsheet creation, game play, telephoning, video conferencing, e-mail, instant messaging, training support, digital photography, digital video creation, web browsing, digital playback Include music and / or playing digital video. Executable instructions for performing these functions may be included in a computer readable storage medium or other computer program product configured to be executed by one or more processors.

In accordance with some embodiments, a multifunction device includes a display, one or more processors, memory, and one or more programs. The one or more programs are stored in the memory and configured to be executed by the one or more processors. The one or more programs include instructions for: displaying a plurality of selectable user interface objects on the display; Recognizing a first input; and, in response to detecting the first input, moving a first object in the plurality of selectable user interface objects across the display to a position on the display that approximates a second object in the plurality of selectable user interface objects. The one or more programs further include instructions for recognizing that the first input meets predetermined folder creation criteria while the first object is approximating the second object; and, in response to detecting that the first input satisfies the predetermined folder creation criteria while the first object is approaching the second object, creating a folder containing the first object and the second object.

In accordance with some embodiments, a method is performed on a multifunction device with a display. The method comprises: displaying a plurality of selectable user interface objects on the display; Recognizing a first input; and in response to detecting the first input, moving a first object in the plurality of selectable user interface objects across the display to a position on the display that approximates a second object in the plurality of selectable user interface objects. The method further comprises recognizing that the first input meets predetermined folder creation criteria while the first object is approximating the second object; and in response to detecting that the first input satisfies the predetermined folder creation criteria while the first object is approaching the second object, creating a folder containing the first object and the second object.

In accordance with some embodiments, a graphical user interface on a multifunction device having a display, memory, and one or more processors for executing one or more programs stored in the memory includes a plurality of selectable user interface objects. A first input is detected and, in response to the detection of the first input, a first object in the plurality of selectable user interface objects on the display is moved to a position on the display approximated to a second object in the plurality of selectable user interface objects. It will be appreciated that the first input satisfies predetermined folder generation criteria while the first object approximates the second object; and in response to detecting that the first input satisfies the predetermined folder creation criteria while the first object is approximating the second object, a folder is created containing the first object and the second object.

In accordance with some embodiments, instructions are stored on a computer-readable storage medium that, when executed by a multifunction device, cause the device to: display a plurality of selectable user interface objects on the display; Recognizing a first input; and in response to detecting the first input, moving a first object in the plurality of selectable user interface objects across the display to a position on the display that approximates a second object in the plurality of selectable user interface objects. The instructions further cause the device to recognize that the first input satisfies predetermined folder creation criteria while the first object is approximating the second object; and in response to detecting that the first input satisfies the predetermined folder creation criteria while the first object is approaching the second object, creating a folder containing the first object and the second object.

In accordance with some embodiments, a multifunction device includes: a display; Means for displaying a plurality of selectable user interface objects the ad; Means for recognizing a first input; and means responsive to detecting the first input to move a first object in the plurality of selectable user interface objects over the display to a position on the display that approximates a second object in the plurality of selectable user interface objects. The apparatus further comprises means for detecting that the first input meets predetermined folder creation criteria while the first object is approximating the second object; and means responsive to detecting that the first input satisfies the predetermined folder creation criteria while the first object is approximating the second object to generate a folder containing the first object and the second object.

In accordance with some embodiments, an information processing device for use in a multifunction device having a display comprises: means for detecting a first input; and means responsive to detecting the first input to move a first object in the plurality of selectable user interface objects over the display to a position on the display that approximates a second object in the plurality of selectable user interface objects. The information processing apparatus further comprises means for recognizing that the first input satisfies predetermined folder creation criteria while the first object is approximating the second object; and means responsive to detecting that the first input satisfies the predetermined folder creation criteria while the first object is approximating the second object to generate a folder containing the first object and the second object.

In accordance with some embodiments, a multifunction device includes a display, one or more processors, memory, and one or more programs. The one or more programs are stored in the memory and configured to be executed by the one or more processors. The one or more programs include instructions for: simultaneously displaying one or more action icons and one or more folder icons on the display. The multifunction device has a normal operation mode for activating applications and a user interface reconfiguration mode for rearranging the action icons and the folder icons on the display. The one or more programs further include instructions for recognizing a first input; and in response to detecting the first input: if the first input corresponds to a request to select a corresponding folder icon of the one or more folder icons, displaying contents of a folder associated with the corresponding folder icon regardless of whether the multifunction device is in use the normal mode of operation or in the user interface reconfiguration mode; and if the first input corresponds to a request to select a corresponding action icon of the one or more action icons: if the multifunction device is in the normal mode of operation, activating an application associated with the corresponding action icon; and if the multifunction device is in the user interface reconfiguration mode, continuing to display the corresponding action icon without activating the application associated with the corresponding action icon.

In accordance with some embodiments, a method is performed on a multifunction device with a display. The method includes: simultaneously displaying one or more action icons and one or more folder icons on the display. The multifunction device has a normal operation mode for activating applications and a user interface reconfiguration mode for rearranging the action icons and the folder icons on the display. The method further comprises recognizing a first input; and in response to detecting the first input: if the first input corresponds to a request to select a corresponding folder icon of the one or more folder icons, displaying contents of a folder associated with the corresponding folder icon, regardless of whether the multifunction device is in the normal operating mode or in the user interface reconfiguration mode; and if the first input corresponds to a request to select a corresponding action icon of the one or more action icons: if the multifunction device is in the normal mode of operation, activating an application associated with the corresponding action icon; and if the multifunction device is in the user interface reconfiguration mode, continuing to display the corresponding action icon without starting the application associated with the corresponding action icon.

In accordance with some embodiments, a graphical user interface on a multifunction device having a display, a memory, and one or more processors for executing one or more programs stored in the memory includes one or more action icons and one or more folder icons. The one or the several action icons and the one or more folder icons are displayed simultaneously on the screen. The multifunction device has a normal operation mode for activating applications and a user interface reconfiguration mode for rearranging the action icons and the folder icons on the display. A first input is recognized; and in response to detecting the first input: if the first input corresponds to a request to select a corresponding folder icon of the one or more folder icons, contents of a folder associated with the corresponding folder icon are displayed regardless of whether the multifunction device is in the normal operating mode or in the user interface reconfiguration mode; and if the first input corresponds to a request to select a corresponding action icon of the one or more action icons: if the multifunction device is in the normal mode of operation, an application associated with the corresponding action icon is activated; and when the multifunction device is in the user interface reconfiguration mode, the corresponding action icon continues to be displayed without activating the application associated with the corresponding action icon.

In accordance with some embodiments, instructions stored on a computer-readable storage medium are that, when executed by a multifunction device with a display, cause the device to: simultaneously display one or more action icons and one or more folder icons on the display. The multifunction device has a normal operation mode for activating applications and a user interface reconfiguration mode for rearranging the action icons and the folder icons on the display. The instructions further cause the device to recognize a first input; and in response to detecting the first input: if the first input corresponds to a request to select a corresponding folder icon of the one or more folder icons, displaying contents of a folder associated with the corresponding folder icon, regardless of whether the multifunction device is is in the normal mode of operation or in the user interface reconfiguration mode; and if the first input corresponds to a request to select a corresponding action icon of the one or more action icons: if the multifunction device is in the normal mode of operation, activating an application associated with the corresponding action icon; and, if the multifunction device is in the user interface reconfiguration mode, continuing to display the corresponding action icon without activating the application associated with the corresponding action icon.

In accordance with some embodiments, a multifunction device includes: a display; Means for simultaneously displaying one or more action icons and one or more folder icons on the display. The multifunction device has a normal operation mode for activating applications and a user interface reconfiguration mode for rearranging the action icons and the folder icons on the display. The apparatus further comprises means for detecting a first input; and means responsive to detecting the first input for: if the first input of a request to select a corresponding folder icon matches the one or more folder icons, displaying contents of a folder associated with the corresponding folder icon, regardless of whether the multifunction device is in the normal operating mode or in the User interface reconfiguration mode is located; and if the first input corresponds to a request to select a corresponding action icon of the one or more action icons: if the multifunction device is in the normal mode of operation, activating an application associated with the corresponding action icon; and, if the multifunction device is in the user interface reconfiguration mode, continuing to display the corresponding action icon without activating the application associated with the corresponding action icon.

In accordance with some embodiments, an information processing device for use in a multifunction device with a display includes: means for simultaneously displaying one or more action icons and one or more folder icons on the display. The multifunction device has a normal operation mode for activating applications and a user interface reconfiguration mode for rearranging the action icons and the folder icons on the display. The information processing apparatus further comprises means for recognizing a first input; and means responsive to detecting the first input for: if the first input of a request to select a corresponding folder icon matches the one or more folder icons, displaying contents of a folder associated with the corresponding folder icon, regardless of whether the multifunction device is is in the normal mode of operation or in the user interface reconfiguration mode; and if the first input corresponds to a request to select a corresponding action icon of the one or more action icons: if the multifunction device is in the normal mode of operation, activating an application associated with the corresponding action icon; and, if the multifunction device is in the user interface reconfiguration mode, continuing to display the corresponding action icon without activating the application associated with the corresponding action icon.

In accordance with some embodiments, a multifunction device includes a display, one or more processors, memory, and one or more programs. The one or more programs are stored in the memory and configured to be executed by the one or more processors. The one or more programs include instructions for: receiving an input corresponding to a request to create a folder containing a first item and a second item; and in response to receiving the input: generating the folder containing the first element and the second element; Determining a first plurality of descriptors associated with the first element; and determining a second plurality of descriptors associated with the second element. The one or more programs further include instructions for when the first plurality of descriptors and the second plurality of descriptors share at least a first common descriptor: automatically generating a folder name for the folder based on the first common descriptor; and displaying an icon for the folder with the automatically generated folder name on the display.

In accordance with some embodiments, a method is performed on a multifunction device with a display.

The method comprises: receiving an input corresponding to a request to create a folder containing a first element and a second element; and in response to receiving the input: generating the folder containing the first element and the second element; Determining a first plurality of descriptors associated with the first element; and determining a second plurality of descriptors associated with the second element. The method further comprises when the first plurality of descriptors and the second plurality of descriptors share at least a first common descriptor: automatically generating a folder name for the folder based on the first common descriptor; and displaying an icon for the folder with the automatically generated folder name on the display.

In accordance with some embodiments, a graphical user interface on a multifunction device having a display, a memory, and one or more processors for executing one or more programs stored in the memory includes a first element and a second element. An input corresponding to a request to create a folder containing a first item and a second item is received; and in response to receiving the input: the folder containing the first element and the second element is generated; a first plurality of descriptors associated with the first element is determined; and a second plurality of descriptors associated with the second element are determined. If the first plurality of descriptors and the second plurality of descriptors share at least a first common descriptor: a folder name for the folder is automatically generated based on the first common descriptor; and an icon for the folder is displayed on the screen with the automatically generated folder name.

In accordance with some embodiments, instructions stored on a computer readable storage medium are that, when executed by a multifunction device with a display, cause the device to: receive an input corresponding to a request to create a folder containing a first item and a second element contains; and in response to that Receiving the input: generating the folder containing the first element and the second element; Determining a first plurality of descriptors associated with the first element; and determining a second plurality of descriptors associated with the second element. The instructions further cause the device to further when the first plurality of descriptors and the second plurality of descriptors share at least a first common descriptor: automatically generating a folder name for the folder based on the first common descriptor; and displaying an icon for the folder with the automatically generated folder name on the display.

In accordance with some embodiments, a multifunction device includes: a display; Means for receiving an input corresponding to a request to create a folder containing a first item and a second item; and means for, in response to receiving the input: generating the folder containing the first element and the second element; Determining a first plurality of descriptors associated with the first element; and determining a second plurality of descriptors associated with the second element. The apparatus further comprises means for when the first plurality of descriptors and the second plurality of descriptors share at least a first common descriptor: automatically generating a folder name for the folder based on the first common descriptor; and displaying an icon for the folder with the automatically generated folder name on the display.

In accordance with some embodiments, an information processing device for use in a multi-function device having a display comprises: means for receiving an input corresponding to a request to create a folder containing a first element and a second element; and means responsive to receiving the input for: generating the folder containing the first element and the second element; Determining a first plurality of descriptors associated with the first element; and determining a second plurality of descriptors associated with the second element. The information processing apparatus further comprises means for, when the first plurality of descriptors and the second plurality of descriptors share at least a first common descriptor: automatically generating a folder name for the folder based on the first common descriptor; and displaying an icon for the folder with the automatically generated folder name on the display.

In accordance with some embodiments, a multifunction device includes a display, one or more processors, memory, and one or more programs. The one or more programs are stored in the memory and configured to be executed by the one or more processors. The one or more programs include instructions for: displaying a plurality of icons on the display. A first icon in the plurality of icons is displayed at a first position on the display. A second symbol in the plurality of symbols other than the first symbol has an activation area of a preset size. The one or more programs further comprise instructions for recognizing an input corresponding to a request to move the first icon; Changing a size of the activation area for the second icon from the preset size based on a distance from the first position to a position of the second icon; and in response to detecting the input, moving the first icon over the display away from the first position. The one or more programs also include instructions for detecting that the input satisfies predetermined triggering criteria; and, in response to detecting that the input meets predetermined triggering criteria: if the first symbol is at least partially within the activation range of the second symbol, performing a first operation associated with the second symbol; and if the first symbol is outside the activation range of the second symbol, performing a second operation different from the first operation.

In accordance with some embodiments, a method is performed on a multifunction device with a display. The method includes: displaying a plurality of icons on the display. A first icon in the plurality of icons is displayed at a first position on the display. A second symbol in the plurality of symbols other than the first symbol has an activation area of a preset size. The method further comprises recognizing an input corresponding to a request to move the first symbol; Change a size of the activation area for the second symbol of the preset size, based on a distance from the first position to a position of the second symbol; and in response to detecting the input, moving the first icon over the display away from the first position. The method also includes recognizing that the input satisfies predetermined triggering criteria; and, in response to detecting that the input meets predetermined triggering criteria: if the first symbol is at least partially within the activation range of the second symbol, performing a first operation associated with the second symbol; and if the first symbol is outside the activation range of the second symbol, performing a second operation different from the first operation.

In accordance with some embodiments, a graphical user interface on a multifunction device having a display, a memory, and one or more processors for executing one or more programs stored in the memory includes a plurality of icons displayed on the display. A first icon in the plurality of icons is displayed at a first position on the display. A second symbol in the plurality of symbols other than the first symbol has an activation area of a preset size. An input corresponding to a request to move the first icon is recognized. A size of the activation area is changed from the preset size for the second icon based on a distance from the first position to a position of the second icon. In response to the recognition of the input, the first icon is moved across the display away from the first position. It is recognized that the input meets predetermined triggering criteria; and, in response to detecting that the input satisfies predetermined trigger criteria: if the first symbol is at least partially within the activation range of the second symbol, a first operation associated with the second symbol is performed; and if the first symbol is outside the activation area of the second symbol, a second operation different from the first operation is performed.

In accordance with some embodiments, instructions are stored on a computer readable storage medium that, when executed by a multifunction device with a display, cause the device to: display a plurality of icons on the display. A first icon in the plurality of icons is displayed at a first position on the display. A second symbol in the plurality of symbols other than the first symbol has an activation area of a preset size. The instructions further cause the apparatus to recognize an input corresponding to a request to move the first icon; Changing a size of the activation area for the second icon from the preset size based on a distance from the first position to a position of the second icon; and in response to detecting the input, moving the first icon over the display away from the first position. The instructions also cause the device to recognize that the input satisfies predetermined triggering criteria; and, in response to detecting that the input meets predetermined triggering criteria: if the first symbol is at least partially within the activation range of the second symbol, performing a first operation associated with the second symbol; and if the first symbol is outside the activation range of the second symbol, performing a second operation different from the first operation.

In accordance with some embodiments, a multifunction device includes: a display; Means for displaying a plurality of symbols on the display. A first icon in the plurality of icons is displayed at a first position on the display. A second symbol in the plurality of symbols other than the first symbol has an activation area of a preset size. The apparatus further comprises means for recognizing an input corresponding to a request to move the first symbol; Means for changing a size of the activation area for the second icon from the preset size based on a distance from the first position to a position of the second icon; and means, in response to the detection of the input, for moving the first icon over the display away from the first position. The apparatus also includes means for detecting that the input meets predetermined triggering criteria; and means, in response to detecting that the input satisfies predetermined trigger criteria, for: if the first symbol is at least partially within the activation range of the second symbol, performing a first operation associated with the second symbol; and if the first symbol is outside the activation range of the second symbol, performing a second operation different from the first operation.

In accordance with some embodiments, an information processing device for use in a multifunction device having a display comprises: means for displaying a plurality of icons on the display. A first icon in the plurality of icons is displayed at a first position on the display. A second symbol in the plurality of symbols other than the first symbol has an activation area of a preset size. The information processing apparatus further comprises means for recognizing an input corresponding to a request to move the first icon; Means for changing a size of the activation area for the second icon from the preset size based on a distance from the first position to a position of the second icon; and means, in response to the detection of the input, for moving the first icon over the display away from the first position. The information processing apparatus also includes means for detecting that the input meets predetermined triggering criteria; and means, in response to detecting that the input satisfies predetermined trigger criteria, for: if the first symbol is at least partially within the activation range of the second symbol, performing a first operation associated with the second symbol; and if the first symbol is outside the activation range of the second symbol, performing a second operation different from the first operation.

In accordance with some embodiments, a multifunction device includes a display, one or more processors, memory, and one or more programs. The one or more programs are stored in the memory and configured to be executed by the one or more processors become. The one or more programs include instructions for: displaying a plurality of symbols in a first order; Detecting an input corresponding to a request to move a first icon in the plurality of icons from a first position on the display to a second position on the display; and, in response to detecting the input: moving the first icon from the first position to the second position; and maintaining positions of each corresponding symbol in the plurality of symbols except for the first symbol until automatic reconfiguration criteria are met. The apparatus further includes instructions for, when the automatic reconfiguration criteria are met, moving one or more symbols in the plurality of symbols except for the first symbol to form a second array that is different from the first array.

In accordance with some embodiments, a method is performed on a multifunction device with a display. The method comprises: displaying a plurality of symbols on the display in a first arrangement; Detecting an input corresponding to a request to move a first icon in the plurality of icons from a first position on the display to a second position on the display; and, in response to detecting the input: moving the first icon from the first position to the second position; and maintaining positions of each corresponding symbol in the plurality of symbols except for the first symbol until automatic reconfiguration criteria are met. The method further comprises, when the automatic reconfiguration criteria are met, moving one or more symbols in the plurality of symbols except the first symbol to form a second array that is different from the first array.

In accordance with some embodiments, a graphical user interface on a multifunction device having a display, a memory, and one or more processors for executing one or more programs stored in the memory includes a plurality of icons on the display in a first arrangement. An input corresponding to a request to move a first icon in the plurality of icons from a first position on the display to a second position on the display is detected; and in response to the detection of the input: the first symbol is moved from the first position to the second position; and positions of each corresponding symbol in the plurality of symbols except for the first symbol are maintained until automatic reconfiguration criteria are met. When automatic reconfiguration criteria are met, one or more of the symbols in the plurality of symbols except the first symbol are moved to form a second arrangement that is different from the first array.

In accordance with some embodiments, a computer readable storage medium has stored instructions that, when executed by a multifunction device having a display, cause the device to: display a plurality of icons on the display in a first arrangement; Detecting an input corresponding to a request to move a first icon in the plurality of icons from a first position on the display to a second position on the display; and, in response to detecting the input: moving the first icon from the first position to a second position on the display; and means responsive to recognizing the input for: moving the first icon from the first position to the second position; and maintaining positions of each corresponding symbol in the plurality of symbols except for the first symbol until automatic reconfiguration criteria are met. The apparatus further comprises means for, when the automatic reconfiguration criteria are met, moving one or more of the symbols in the plurality of symbols except the first symbol to form a second array different from the first array.

In accordance with some embodiments, an information processing device for use in a multi-function device having a display comprises: means for displaying a plurality of symbols on the display in a first arrangement; Means for detecting an input corresponding to a request to move a first icon in the plurality of icons from a first position on the display to a second position on the display; and means responsive to recognizing the input for: moving the first symbol from the first position to the second position; and maintaining positions of each corresponding symbol in the plurality of symbols except for the first symbol until automatic reconfiguration criteria are met. The information processing apparatus further comprises means for, when the automatic reconfiguration criteria are met, moving one or more of the symbols in the plurality of symbols except for the first symbol to form a second arrangement different from the first arrangement.

In accordance with some embodiments, a multifunction device includes a display, one or more processors, Memory and one or more programs. The one or more programs are stored in the memory and configured to be executed by the one or more processors.

The one or more programs include instructions for: displaying a dynamic folder icon. The dynamic folder icon includes a visual display of current content in a folder associated with the dynamic folder icon. The apparatus further comprises instructions for recognizing an input corresponding to a request to change content in the folder; and in response to the input recognition: changing the content in the folder; and updating the dynamic folder icon to include a visual indication of a spatial arrangement of the changed content in the folder.

In accordance with some embodiments, a method is performed on a multifunction device with a display. The method includes: displaying a dynamic folder icon. The dynamic folder icon includes a visual display of current content in a folder associated with the dynamic folder icon. The method further comprises recognizing an input corresponding to a request to change content in the folder; and, in response to the input recognition: changing content in the folder; and updating the dynamic folder icon to include a visual indication of a spatial arrangement of the changed content in the folder.

In accordance with some embodiments, a graphical user interface on a multifunction device having a display, memory, and one or more processors for executing one or more programs stored in the memory includes a dynamic folder icon. The dynamic folder icon includes a visual display of current content in a folder associated with the dynamic folder icon. An input corresponding to a request to change content in the folder is recognized; and, in response to the input recognition: the contents of the folder are changed; and the dynamic folder icon is updated to include a visual indication of a spatial arrangement of the changed content in the folder.

In accordance with some embodiments, a computer-readable storage medium has stored instructions that, when executed by a multifunction device with a display, cause the device to: display a dynamic folder icon. The dynamic folder icon includes a visual display of current content in a folder associated with the dynamic folder icon. The instructions further cause the device to recognize an input corresponding to a request to change content in the folder; and, in response to the input recognition: changing the content in the folder to include a visual indication of a spatial arrangement of the changed content in the folder.

In accordance with some embodiments, a multifunction device includes: a display; Means for displaying a dynamic folder icon. The dynamic folder icon includes a visual display of current content in a folder associated with the dynamic folder icon. The apparatus further comprises means for recognizing an input corresponding to a request to change content in the folder; Means responsive to recognizing the input for: changing content in the folder; and updating the dynamic folder icon to include a visual indication of a spatial arrangement of the changed content in the folder.

In accordance with some embodiments, an information processing device for use in a multifunction device having a display comprises: means for displaying a dynamic folder icon. The dynamic folder icon includes a visual display of current content in a folder associated with the dynamic folder icon. The information processing apparatus further comprises means for recognizing an input corresponding to a request to change content in the folder; Means responsive to the detection for: changing the content in the folder; and updating the dynamic folder icon to include a visual indication of a spatial arrangement of the changed content in the folder.

In accordance with some embodiments, a multifunction device includes a display, one or more processors, memory, and one or more programs. The one or more programs are stored in the memory and configured to be executed by the one or more processors. The one or more programs include instructions for: displaying a folder icon over a wallpaper background on the display, the folder icon corresponding to a folder containing content, the content including one or more selectable user interface objects. The one or more programs further include instructions for recognizing a first input corresponding to a request to display contents of the folder; and in Responding to the first input recognition: dividing the wallpaper background into a first part and a second part; Moving the second part away from the first part; and displaying contents of the folder in an area between the first part and the second part.

In accordance with some embodiments, a method is performed on a multifunction device with a display. The method includes: displaying a folder icon over a wallpaper background on the display, the folder icon corresponding to a folder containing content, the content including one or more selectable user interface objects. The method further comprises detecting a first input corresponding to a request to display contents of the folder; and in response to recognizing the first input: dividing the wallpaper background into a first part and a second part; Moving the second part away from the first part; and displaying contents of the folder in an area between the first part and the second part.

In accordance with some embodiments, a graphical user interface on a multifunction device having a display, a memory, and one or more processors for executing one or more programs stored in the memory includes a folder icon displayed over a wallpaper background the folder icon corresponds to a folder containing content, the content including one or more selectable user interface objects. A first input corresponding to a request to display contents of the folder is recognized; and in response to recognizing the first input: the wallpaper background is divided into a first part and a second part; the second part is moved away from the first part; and the contents of the folder are displayed in an area between the first part and the second part.

In accordance with some embodiments, a computer-readable storage medium has stored instructions that, when executed by a multifunction device with a display, cause the device to: display a folder icon over a wallpaper background on the display, the folder icon corresponding to a folder that Content, wherein the content includes one or more selectable user interface objects. The instructions further cause the apparatus to recognize a first input corresponding to a request to display contents of the folder; and in response to detecting the first input: dividing the wallpaper background into a first part and a second part; Moving the second part away from the first part; and displaying contents of the folder in an area between the first part and the second part.

In accordance with some embodiments, a multifunction device includes: a display; Means for displaying a folder icon over a wallpaper background on the display, the folder icon corresponding to a folder containing content, the content including one or more selectable user interface objects. The apparatus further comprises means for recognizing a first input corresponding to a request to display contents of the folder; and means responsive to recognizing the first input for: dividing the wallpaper background into a first part and a second part; Moving the second part away from the first part; and displaying contents of the folder in an area between the first part and the second part.

In accordance with some embodiments, an information processing device for use in a multifunction device with a display comprises means for displaying a folder icon over a wallpaper background on the display, the folder icon corresponding to a folder containing content, the content comprising one or more selectable user interfaces Objects. The information processing apparatus further comprises means for recognizing a first input corresponding to a request to display contents of the folder; and means responsive to recognizing the first input for: dividing the wallpaper background into a first part and a second part; Moving the second part away from the first part; and displaying contents of the folder in an area between the first part and the second part.

In accordance with some embodiments, an electronic device includes a display, one or more processors, memory, and one or more programs. The one or more programs are stored in the memory and configured to be executed by the one or more processors. The one or more programs include instructions for: simultaneously displaying a plurality of selectable user interface objects that include one or more folder icons on the display. The one or more programs further include instructions for recognizing a first input corresponding to a request to select a corresponding folder icon for a corresponding folder, the corresponding folder including a first number of selectable icons that are divided into a plurality of different, separately displayed pages that includes a first page and a second page. The one or more programs further include instructions for, in response to the recognition of the first input, displaying a folder view for the corresponding folder. The folder view includes space for simultaneously displaying no more than a second number of selectable icons smaller than the first number of selectable icons. The folder view displays the first page, which contains a first subset of the selectable icons in the folder. The one or more programs further include instructions for, while displaying the first page of the folder view, detecting a second input corresponding to a request to display the second page of the folder view, and in response to detecting the second input, stopping the display the first page of the folder view and display the second page of the folder view for the corresponding folder. The second page of the folder view includes a second subset of the selectable icons that is different from the first subset of selectable icons.

In accordance with some embodiments, a method is performed on a multifunction device with a display. The method includes: simultaneously displaying a plurality of selectable user interface objects that include one or more folder icons on the display. The method further comprises recognizing a first input corresponding to a request to select a corresponding folder icon for a corresponding folder, the corresponding folder including a first number of selectable icons divided into a plurality of different, separately displayed pages, the first Page and include a second page. The method further comprises: in response to detecting the first input, displaying a folder view for the corresponding folder. The folder view includes space for simultaneously displaying no more than a second number of selectable icons smaller than the first number of selectable icons. The folder view displays the first page, which contains a first subset of the selectable icons in the folder. The method further comprises: while displaying the first page of the folder view, detecting a second input corresponding to a request to display the second page of the folder view, and, in response to the recognition of the second input, stopping displaying the first page of the folder view and displaying the second page of the folder view for the corresponding folder. The second page of the folder view includes a second subset of the selectable icons that is different from the first subset of selectable icons.

In accordance with some embodiments, a graphical user interface on an electronic device having a display, memory, and one or more processors for executing one or more programs stored in memory includes a plurality of selectable user interface objects that include one or more folder icons include that are displayed simultaneously on the display. A first input is identified corresponding to a request to select a corresponding folder icon for a corresponding folder, the corresponding folder including a first number of selectable icons divided into a plurality of different, separately displayed pages, one first page and one second page Include page. In response to the first input being recognized, a folder view for the corresponding folder is displayed. The folder view includes space for simultaneously displaying no more than a second number of selectable icons smaller than the first number of selectable icons. The Folder view displays the first page, which contains a first subset of the selectable icons in the folder. While viewing the first page of the folder view, a second input corresponding to a request to display the second page of the folder view is recognized. In response to detecting the second input, the graphical user interface is configured to stop displaying the first page of the folder view and display the second page of the folder view for the corresponding folder. The second page of the folder view includes a second subset of the selectable icons that is different from the first subset of selectable icons.

In accordance with some embodiments, a computer readable storage medium has stored instructions that, when executed by a multifunction device with a display, cause the device to: simultaneously display a plurality of selectable user interface objects that include one or more folder icons on the display. The instructions further cause the apparatus to recognize a first input corresponding to a request to select a corresponding folder icon for a corresponding folder, the corresponding folder including a first number of selectable icons divided into a plurality of different, separately displayed pages a first page and a second page. The instructions further cause the device to display a folder view for the corresponding folder in response to the first input being recognized. The folder view includes space for simultaneously displaying no more than a second number of selectable icons smaller than the first number of selectable icons. The folder view displays the first page, which contains a first subset of the selectable icons in the folder. The instructions further cause the device to, while displaying the first page of the folder view, recognize a second input corresponding to a request to display the second page of the folder view, and in response to detecting the second input, stop displaying the first page the folder view and view the second page of the folder view for the corresponding folder. The second page of the folder view includes a second subset of the selectable icons that is different from the first subset of selectable icons.

In accordance with some embodiments, an electronic device includes an indicator; Means for simultaneously displaying a plurality of selectable user interface objects that include one or more folder icons on the display; Means for recognizing a first entry corresponding to a request to select a corresponding folder icon for a corresponding folder, the corresponding folder including a first number of selectable icons divided into a plurality of different, separately displayed pages containing a first page and a first page second side; and means for, in response to detecting the first input, displaying a folder view for the corresponding folder, wherein: the folder view comprises space for simultaneously displaying no more than a second number of selectable icons that is less than the first number of selectable icons; and the folder view displays the first page containing a first subset of the selectable icons in the folder; Means for, while displaying the first page of the folder view, detecting a second input corresponding to a request to display the second page of the folder view; and means, in response to detecting the second input; to stop displaying the first page of the folder view and displaying the second page of the folder view for the corresponding folder, the second page of the folder view including a second subset of the selectable icons other than the first subset of the selectable icons.

In accordance with some embodiments, an information processing device for use in an electronic device having a display includes means for simultaneously displaying a plurality of selectable user interface objects that include one or more folder icons on the display; Means for recognizing a first input corresponding to a request to select a corresponding folder icon for the corresponding folder, the corresponding folder comprising a first number of selectable icons divided into a plurality of different separately displayed pages, including a first page and a second page Page, and means in response to detecting the first input to display a folder view for the corresponding folder, the folder view comprising space for simultaneously displaying no more than a second number of selectable icons smaller than the first number of selectable icons, and the folder view displays the first page, which includes a first subset of the selectable icons in the folder; Means for, while displaying the first page on the folder view, detecting a second input corresponding to a request to display the second page on the folder view, and means responsive to detecting the second input for ending the first page display on the folder Folder view and display of the second page in the folder view for the corresponding folder, wherein the second page in the folder view includes a second subset of the selectable icons that is different from the first subset of the selectable icons.

In accordance with some embodiments, an electronic device includes a display unit configured to simultaneously display a plurality of selectable user interface objects that includes one or more folder icons; an input unit configured to receive a first input and a second input, wherein the first input corresponds to a request to select a corresponding folder icon for a corresponding one, the corresponding folder comprising a first number of selectable icons that correspond to a plurality of different separately displayed ones Pages are divided into a folder view, comprising a first page and a second page; and the second input corresponds to a request to display the second page; a processing unit coupled to the display unit and the input unit, the processing unit configured to recognize the first input in response to detecting the first input displaying the folder view for the corresponding folder, wherein the folder view includes space for simultaneously displaying no more as a second number of selectable icons that is smaller than the first number of selectable icons, and the folder view displays the first page that includes a first subset of selectable icons in the folder while the first page is displayed on the folder view in response to detecting the second input, stopping displaying the first page on the folder view, and displaying the second page on the folder view for the corresponding folder, the second page on the folder view including a second subset of the selectable icons that is different from the first n Subset of selectable symbols.

Thus, multifunctional devices are provided with displays with faster and more efficient methods and interfaces for managing folders, thereby increasing the effectiveness, efficiency and user satisfaction with such devices. Such methods and interfaces may supplement or replace conventional methods for managing folders.

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For a better understanding of the above-described embodiments of the invention as well as other embodiments of the invention, reference is made to the below description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings in which like reference numerals refer to corresponding parts in the figures.

1A and 1B 10 are block diagrams illustrating portable multifunction devices with touch-sensitive displays in accordance with some embodiments.

1C FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating exemplary event handling components in accordance with some embodiments.

2 FIG. 12 illustrates a portable multifunction device according to some embodiments having a touch screen. FIG.

3 FIG. 10 is a block diagram of an exemplary multifunction device according to some embodiments having a display and a touch-sensitive surface. FIG.

4A and 4B illustrate exemplary user interfaces for a menu of applications on a portable multifunction device in accordance with some embodiments.

4C FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary user interface for a multifunction device having a touch-sensitive surface separated from the display, in accordance with some embodiments.

5A to 5LLLL illustrate exemplary user interfaces for managing folders according to some embodiments of the invention.

6A to 6E FIG. 10 are flowcharts illustrating a method of creating a new folder in accordance with some embodiments of the invention.

7A to 7C FIG. 10 are flowcharts illustrating a method for managing folder icons and action icons in accordance with some embodiments of the invention.

8A to 8C 13 are flowcharts illustrating a method of naming a new folder in accordance with some embodiments of the invention.

9A to 9B 13 are flowcharts illustrating a method for adjusting an activatable region for a selectable user interface object in response to symbol management input in accordance with some embodiments.

10A to 10B FIG. 10 are flowcharts illustrating a method for reconfiguring symbols on a display in response to symbol management input in accordance with some embodiments.

11A to 11C 10 are flowcharts illustrating a method for updating a dynamic folder icon to provide a visual indication of the contents of a folder associated with the dynamic folder icon, in accordance with some embodiments.

12A to 12E 13 are flowcharts illustrating a method for providing contextual information associated with displaying contents of a folder in accordance with some embodiments.

13A to 13E FIG. 10 are flowcharts illustrating a method for displaying and navigating multi-page folders in accordance with some embodiments.

14 FIG. 10 is a functional block diagram of an electronic device in accordance with some embodiments. FIG.

Description of the embodiments

Reference will now be made in detail to embodiments, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. In the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known methods, procedures, components, circuits, and networks have not been detailed so as not to unnecessarily obscure aspects of the embodiments.

It should be understood that although the terms first, second, etc. have been used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish one element from another. For example, a first contact could be referred to as a second contact, and a second contact as a first contact, respectively, without departing from the scope of the present invention. The first contact and the second contact are both contacts, but they are not the same contact.

The terminology used in the description of the invention is merely for the purpose of describing particular embodiments and is not intended to limit the invention. As used in the description of the invention and the appended claims, the singular forms "a" and "the" shall also include the plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It is also to be understood that the term "and / or" as used herein refers to and encompasses all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. Further, it is to be understood that the terms "including," "including," and / or "comprising" when used in this specification specify the presence of specified features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components. but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof.

As used herein, the term "if" may be interpreted to mean "if," or "toward something," or "in response to determining," or "in response to recognition," depending on the context. Similarly, the phrase "if it is detected" or "if [a specified condition or event] is recognized" may be interpreted to mean "upon detection" or "in response to detection" or "upon detection [the specified condition or event]] or "in response to detecting [the specified condition or event]]" depending on the context.

As used herein, the term "resolution" refers to a display on the number of pixels (also called "pixel counts") along each axis or dimension of the display. For example, a display may have a resolution of 320x480 pixels. Further, as used herein, the term "resolution" of a multifunction device may refer to the resolution of a display in the multifunction device. The term "resolution" does not imply any limitations on the size of each pixel or the spacing of pixels. Compared to a first display with a 1024 × 768 pixel resolution, z. For example, a second display with a 320x480 pixel resolution has a lower resolution. It should be noted, however, that the physical size of a display depends not only on the pixel resolution but also on many other factors, including pixel size and the pitch of pixels. Therefore, the first display may have the same, a smaller or a larger physical size compared to the second display.

As used herein, the term "video resolution" of a display refers to the pixel density along each axis or dimension of the display. Video resolution is often measured in a "dots-per-inch" (DPI) unit, which counts the number of pixels that can be placed within a line within the range of one inch along a corresponding dimension of the display.

Embodiments of computing devices, user interfaces for such devices, and related processes for using such devices will be described. In some embodiments, the computing device is a portable communication device, such as a cellular phone that also includes other functions, such as a cellular phone. As PDA and / or music playback functions. Exemplary embodiments of portable multifunction devices include, without limitation, the ^iPhone® and iPod ^Touch® devices of Apple Inc. of Cupertino, California. Other portable devices such as laptops or tablet computers with touch-sensitive surfaces (eg, touch screen displays and / or touch pads) may also be used. It should be noted that in some embodiments, the device is not a portable communication device but a desktop computer having a touch-sensitive surface (eg, a touch screen display and / or a touch pad).

In the following discussion, a computing device will be described that includes a display and a touch-sensitive surface. It should be understood that the computing device may include one or more other physical user interface devices, such as a physical keyboard, a mouse, and / or a joystick.

The device supports a variety of applications such as one or more of the following: a drawing application, a Presentation application, a word processing application, a web page creation application, a disk authoring application, a spreadsheet application, a game application, a telephone application, a video conferencing application, an email application, an instant messaging application, a training 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 may be executed on the device may 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 may be adapted 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 can support the plurality of applications with user interfaces that are intuitive and transparent to the user.

The user interfaces may include one or more soft keyboard embodiments. The soft keyboard embodiments may include standard (QWERTY) and / or non-standard configurations of symbols on the displayed symbols of the keyboard, such as those described in US Patent Applications 11 / 459,606, "Keyboards for Portable Electronic Devices," filed July 24, 2006 and 11 / 459,615, "Touch Screen Keyboards For Portable Electronic Devices, filed Jul. 24, 2006, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety. The keyboard embodiments may include a reduced number of symbols (or softkeys) relative to the number of keys of existing physical keyboards, such as a typewriter. This may make it easier for users to select one or more symbols of the keyboard and thus one or more corresponding characters. The keyboard embodiments may be adaptive. For example, the displayed symbols may be changed in accordance with user actions, such as selecting one or more symbols and / or one or more corresponding characters. One or more applications on the device may use common and / or different keyboard embodiments. Thus, the keyboard embodiment used can be adapted to at least some of the applications. In some embodiments, the one or more keyboard embodiments may be adapted to a corresponding user. For example, one or more keyboard embodiments may be customized to a corresponding user based on a word usage history (lexicographically, colloquially, individual usage) of the corresponding user. Some of the keyboard embodiments may be adapted to reduce a likelihood of user error when selecting one or more symbols, and thus one or more characters when using the soft keyboard embodiments.

Attention is now directed to embodiments of portable devices with touch-sensitive displays. The 1A and 1B are block diagrams, the portable multifunction devices 100 with touch-sensitive displays 112 represent, in accordance with some embodiments. The touch-sensitive display 112 is sometimes referred to as a "touch screen" for simplicity and is also known or referred to as a touch-sensitive display system. The device 100 can memory 102 (which may include one or more computer-readable storage media), memory controllers 122 , one or more processing units (CPUs) 120 , Peripheral interface 118 , High frequency circuit 108 , Audio circuit 110 , Speaker 111 , Microphone 113 Input / output (I / O) subsystem 106 , other input or control devices 116 and an external port 124 include. The device 100 can be one or more optical sensors 164 include. These components may be over one or more communication buses or signal lines 103 communicate.

It should be appreciated that the device 100 is just one example of a portable multifunction device, and that the device 100 may have more or fewer components than shown, may combine two or more components, or may have a different configuration or arrangement of the components. The different components in the 1A and 1B may be implemented as hardware, software, or a combination of both hardware and software, including one or more signal processing and / or application specific integrated circuits.

The memory 102 may include high speed random access memory and may also include nonvolatile memory such as one or more magnetic disk storage devices, flash memory devices, or other nonvolatile solid state memory device. Access to the memory 102 through other components of the device 100 like the CPU 120 and the peripheral interface 118 can through the memory controller 122 to be controlled.

The peripheral interface 118 can be used to connect the input and output peripherals of the device to the CPU 120 and the memory 102 to pair. The one or more processors 120 execute various software programs and / or sets of instructions stored in memory 102 are stored to various functions for the device 100 execute and process data.

In some embodiments, the peripheral interface 118 the CPU 120 and the memory controller 122 implemented on a single chip, such as the chip 104 , In some other embodiments, they may be implemented on separate chips.

The HF (radio frequency) circuit 108 receives and transmits RF signals, also referred to as electromagnetic signals. The RF circuit 108 converts electrical signals to / from electromagnetic signals and communicates with communication networks and other communication devices via the electromagnetic signals. The RF circuit 108 may include known circuits 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, etc. The RF circuit 108 can communicate 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 network, a wireless local area network (LAN) and / or a metropolitan area network (MAN ) and other device via wireless communication. Wireless communication may use any of a variety of communication standards, protocols, and technologies, including but not limited to the Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM), Enhanced Data GSM Environment (EDGE), High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), Wideband Code Multiple Access (W-CDMA) Division, Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA), Bluetooth, Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) (eg IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g and / or IEEE 802.11n), Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), Wi-MAX, a protocol for e-mail (such as Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP)) and / or Post Office Protocol (POP), instant messaging (eg 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 e including communication protocols not yet developed at the time of filing this document.

The audio circuit 110 , Speaker 111 and microphone 113 provide an audio interface between a user and the device 100 ready. The audio circuit 110 receives audio data from the peripheral interface 118 , converts the audio data into an electrical signal and sends the electrical signal to the speaker 111 , The speaker 111 converts the electrical signal into audible sound waves. The audio circuit 110 also receives electrical signals through the microphone 113 were converted from sound waves. The audio circuit 110 converts the electrical signal into audio data and sends the audio data to the peripheral interface 118 For processing. Audio data can be retrieved from and / or sent to the memory 102 and / or the RF circuit 108 through the peripheral interface 118 , In some embodiments, the audio circuit includes 110 also a headset socket (eg 212 . 2 ). The headset jack provides an interface between the audio circuitry 110 and removable audio input / output peripherals, such as headphone only or a headset with both output (eg, headphones for one or both ears) and input (eg, a microphone).

The I / O subsystem 106 couples input / output peripherals to the device 100 like the touch screen 112 and other input control devices 116 to the peripheral interface 118 , The I / O subsystem 106 can be a display controller 156 and one or more input controllers 160 for other input or control devices. The one or more input controllers 160 receive / send electrical signals from / to other input or control devices 116 , The other input control devices 116 may include physical buttons (eg, push buttons, rocker buttons, etc.), dials, slide switches, joysticks, click wheels, and so on. In some alternative embodiments, the input controller (s) may be 160 to any (or none) of the following: a keyboard, an infrared port, a USB port, and a pointing device, such as a mouse. The one or more buttons (eg 208 . 2 ) can use an up / down button to adjust the volume of the loudspeaker 111 and / or the microphone 113 include. The one or more buttons may have a push button (e.g. 206 . 2 ). A quick press of the push button can block the touch screen 112 or start a process using gestures on the touch screen to unlock the device as described in U.S. Patent Application 11 / 322,549, "Unlocking a Device by Performing Gestures to Unlock Image", filed on December 23, 2005, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. A longer press of the push button (eg 206 ) the device can 100 switch on or off. The user may be allowed to customize functionality of the one or more buttons. The touch screen 112 is used to implement virtual or soft buttons and one or more soft keyboards.

The touch-sensitive display 112 provides an input interface and an output interface between the device and a user. The display controller 156 receives and / or sends electrical signal from / to the touch screen 112 , The touch screen 112 shows the user visual output. The visual output can be graphics, text, symbols, video, and any combination thereof (collectively referred to as "graphics"). In some embodiments, some or all of the visual outputs may correspond to user interface objects.

The touch screen 112 includes a touch-sensitive surface, a sensor, or a set of sensors that accept input from the user based on haptic and / or tactile contact. The touch screen 112 and the display controller 156 (along with each connected module and / or sets of instructions in memory 102 ) recognize a contact (and every movement or every contact release) on the touch screen 112 and transform the detected contact into interaction with user interface objects (eg, one or more soft keys, icons, web pages, or pictures) displayed on the touch screen 112 being represented. In an exemplary embodiment, a contact point between the touch screen corresponds 112 and the user a finger of the user.

The touch screen 112 may use LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) technology, LPD (Light Emitting Polymer Display) technology or LED (Light Emitting Diode) technology, although other display technologies may be used in other embodiments. The touch screen 112 and the display controller 156 may detect contact and any movement or solving thereof using any one of a variety of touch-detection technologies currently 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 to determine one or more contact points with the touch screen 112 , In an exemplary embodiment, the Projected Mutual Capacitance Sensing technology used in the ^iPhone® and iPod ^Touch® of Apple Inc. of Cupertino, California, is used.

A touch-sensitive display in some embodiments of the touch screen 112 may be analogous to the touch-sensitive touchpad, as shown in the following U.S. Patents: 6,323,846 (Westerman et al.), 6 570 557 (Westerman et al.), And / or 6,677,932 (Westerman) and / or U.S. Patent Publication 2002/0015024 A1 each of which is hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety. However, the touch screen shows 112 visual issues of the portable device 100 whereas the touch sensitive touch pads do not provide visual output.

A touch-sensitive display in some embodiments of the touch screen 112 may be described in the following applications: (1) US Patent Application No. 11 / 381,313, "Multipoint Touch Surface Controller", filed May 2, 2006; (2) US Patent Application No. 10 / 840,862, "Multipoint Touchscreen", filed May 6, 2004; (3) US Patent Application No. 10 / 903,964, "Gestures For Touch Sensitive Input Devices", filed July 30, 2004; (4) US patent application r. 11 / 048,264, "Gestures for Touch Sensitive Input Devices", filed January 31, 2005; (5) US Patent Application No. 11 / 038,590, "Mode-Based Graphical User Interfaces For Touch Sensitive Input Devices", filed January 18, 2005; (6) US Patent Application No. 11 / 228,158, "Virtual Input Device Placement to A Touch Screen User Interface" filed on September 16, 2005; (7) US Patent Application No. 11 / 228,700, "Operation Of A Computer With A Touch Screen Interface" filed on September 16, 2005; (8) US Patent Application No. 11 / 228,737, "Activating Virtual Keys of A Touch-Screen Virtual Keyboard," filed Sep. 16, 2005; and (9) United States Patent Application No. 11 / 367,749, "Multi-Functional Hand-Held Device," filed Mar. 3, 2006. All of these applications are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.

The touch screen 112 can have a video resolution of more than 100 dpi. In some embodiments, the touch screen has a video resolution of about 160 dpi. The user may contact the touch screen using any suitable object or body part 112 In some embodiments, the user interface is designed to work primarily with finger-based contacts and gestures that may be less precise than stylus-based inputs because of the larger contact area of a finger on the touch screen. In some embodiments, the device translates the coarse finger-based inputs into a precise pointer / cursor Position or command to perform the actions desired by the user.

In some embodiments, the device may 100 in addition to the touch screen include a touchpad (not shown) for activating and deactivating certain 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 can be a touch-sensitive surface that is separate from the touch screen 112 or an extension of the touch-sensitive surface formed by the touch screen.

In some embodiments, the device may 100 a physical or virtual steering wheel (eg, a click wheel) as an input control device 116 exhibit. A user can navigate through or interact with one or more graphical objects (such as icons) displayed on the touch screen 112 can be displayed by turning the Click Wheel or by moving a point of contact with the Click Wheel (for example, measuring the amount of movement of the contact point by its angular displacement with respect to a central point of the Click Wheel). The Click Wheel can also be used to select one or more of the displayed icons. For example, the user may press on at least a portion of the Click Wheel or an associated button. User commands and navigation commands provided by the user via the click wheel can be accessed through the input controller 160 and one or more of the modules and / or sets of instructions in memory 102 are processed. In the case of a virtual Click Wheel, the Click Wheel and the Click Wheel Controller can be part of the Touch Screen 112 or the display controller 156 be. In the case of a virtual click wheel, the click wheel may be either an opaque or semitransparent object that appears or disappears on the touch screen display in response to user interaction with the device. In some embodiments, the virtual click wheel is displayed on the touch screen of a portable multifunction device and operated by user contact with the touch screen.

The device 100 also includes a performance system 162 to power the various components. The performance system 162 For example, a power management system, one or more power sources (eg, a battery, Alternating Current (AC)), a charging system, a power failure detection circuit, a power converter or inverter, a power status indicator (eg, a light emitting diode, Light Emitting Diode (LED))) and any other components associated with the generation, management and distribution of power in portable devices.

The device 100 can also have one or more optical sensors 164 include. The 1A and 1B show an optical sensor connected to the optical sensor controller 158 in the I / O subsystem 106 is coupled. The optical sensor 164 may comprise a Charge-Coupled Device (CCD) or Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) phototransistors. The optical sensor 164 receives light from the environment, projected through one or more lenses, and converts the light into data representing an image. In conjunction with the image acquisition module 143 (also referred to as camera module), the optical sensor 164 Take still pictures or video. In some embodiments, an optical sensor is on the back of the device 100 installed opposite the touch screen display 112 on the front of the device so that the touch screen display can be used as a viewfinder for still image and / or video image acquisition. In some embodiments, an optical sensor is mounted on the front of the device so that the user's image can be captured for a videoconference while the user views the other videoconference participants on the touch screen display. In some embodiments, the position of the optical sensor 164 changed by the user (eg, by rotating the lens and the sensor in the housing of the device), so that a single optical sensor 164 together with the touch screen display can be used for video conferencing and still photography and / or video recording.

The device 100 can also have one or more proximity sensors 166 include. The 1A and 1B show a proximity sensor 166 that with the peripheral interface 118 is coupled. Alternatively, the proximity sensor 166 with the input controller 160 in the I / O subsystem 106 be coupled. The proximity sensor 166 may function as described in US Patent Application Nos. 11 / 241,839, "Proximity Detector In Handheld Device"; 11 / 240,788, "Proximity Detector In Handheld Device"; 11 / 620,702, "Using Ambient Light Sensor To Augment Proximity Sensor Output"; 11 / 586,862, "Automated Response To And Sensing Of User Activity In Portable Devices"; and 11 / 638,251, "Methods And Systems For Automatic Configuration Of Peripherals", which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety. In some embodiments, the proximity sensor turns off and disables the touch screen 112 when the multifunction device near the ear of the User is placed (e.g., when the user makes a call).

The device 100 can also have one or more accelerometers 168 include. The 1A and 1B show an accelerometer 168 that with the peripheral interface 118 is coupled. Alternatively, the accelerometer 168 with an input controller 160 in the I / O subsystem 106 be coupled. The accelerometer 168 can work like in the U.S. Patent Publication No. 20050190059 , "Acceleration-based Theft Detection System for Portable Electronic Devices" and U.S. Patent Publication No. 20060017692 , "Methods and Apparatuses for Operating A Portable Device Based On An Accelerometer," both of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety. In some embodiments, information on the touch screen display is displayed upright or across, based on an analysis of data received from one or more accelerometers. The device 100 optionally includes in addition to the accelerometer (s) 168 a magnetometer (not shown) and a GPS (or GLONASS or other global navigation system) receiver (not shown) for retrieving information regarding the location and orientation (eg, vertical or horizontal) of the device 100 ,

In some embodiments, the software components included in the memory include 102 are stored, an operating system 126 , a communication module (or a set of instructions) 128 , a contact / movement module (or a set of instructions) 130 , a graphics module (or a set of instructions) 132 , a text input module (or a set of instructions) 134 , a Global Positioning System (GPS) module (or a set of instructions) 135 and applications (or sets of instructions) 136 , Furthermore, the memory stores 102 in some embodiments, a device / global-internal state 157 as in the 1A . 1B and 3 shown. The device / global-internal state 157 includes one or more of the following: an active applications state indicating which applications may be currently active, a display state indicating which applications, views, or other information different areas of the touch screen display 112 occupy; a sensor state comprising information provided by the various sensors and input control devices 116 the device to be obtained; and location information relating to the location and / or orientation of the device.

The operating system 126 (eg Darwin, RTXC, LINUX, UNIX, OS X, WINDOWS or an embedded operating system like VxWorks) includes various software components and / or drivers to control and manage general system tasks (eg memory management, memory device control, power management, etc.). ) and allows communication between the various hardware and software components.

The communication module 128 Allows communication with other devices via one or more external ports 124 and also includes various software components for handling data received from the RF circuit 108 and / or the external port 124 were received. The external port 124 (eg Universal Serial Bus (USB), FireWire, etc.) is designed for direct coupling to other devices or indirect connection via a network (eg the Internet, wireless LAN, etc.). In some embodiments, the external port is a multi-pin (e.g., 30 pin) connector that is the same or similar to and / or compatible with the 30-pin connector used in iPod devices (trademark of Apple Inc.). is used.

The contact / movement module 130 can make contact with the touch screen 112 (in conjunction with the display controller 156 ) and other touch-sensitive devices (eg, a touchpad or a physical click wheel). The contact / movement module 130 includes various software components for performing various operations associated with recognizing a contact, such as determining whether a contact has occurred (eg, detecting a finger-down event), determining if there is movement of the contact, and Tracking movement across the touch-sensitive surface (eg, detecting one or more finger-pull events), and determining whether the contact has been terminated (eg, detecting a finger-fetch event or termination of the contact). The contact / movement module 130 receives contact data from the touch-sensitive surface. Detecting motion of the point of contact represented by a series of contact data may include determining velocity (magnitude), velocity (magnitude and direction), and / or acceleration (a change in magnitude and / or direction) of the point of contact , These operations can be applied to single contacts (for example, one-finger contacts) or to multiple simultaneous contacts (eg "multitouch" / multiple finger contacts). In some embodiments, the contact / movement module detects 130 and the display controller 156 a contact on a touchpad. In some embodiments, the contact / Gesture Engine 130 and the controller 160 a contact on a click wheel.

The contact / movement module 130 can detect a gesture input by a user. Different gestures on the touch-sensitive surface have different contact patterns. Thus, a gesture can be recognized by recognizing a particular contact pattern. For example, detecting a finger tap gesture includes detecting a finger-down event, followed by detecting a finger-up event at the same position (or substantially the same position) as the finger-down event (eg, a finger-down event). At the position of a symbol). 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-swipe events, and then followed by detecting a finger-up event. stand) event.

The graphics module 132 includes several well-known software components for rendering and displaying graphics on the touch screen 112 or another display comprising components for changing the intensity of graphics that are displayed. As used herein, the term "graphics" refers to any object that may 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, the graphics module stores 132 Data representing graphics to be used. Each graphic can be assigned a corresponding code. The 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 characteristic data, and then generates screen image data for outputting to the display controller 156 ,

The text input module 134 which is a component of the graphics module 132 soft keyboards to input text in various applications (eg contacts) 137 , Email 140 , IN THE 141 , Browser 147 , and any other application that requires text input).

The GPS module 135 determines the position of the device and provides this information for use in various applications (eg the telephone 138 for use in position-based dialing, to the camera 143 as image / video metadata and to applications that provide location-based services, such as weather widgets, local yellow-page widgets, and map / navigation widgets).

• • Kontaktmodul 137 (manchmal bezeichnet als Adressbuch oder Kontaktliste);
• • Telefonmodul 138;
• • Videokonferenzmodul 139;
• • Emailclientmodul 140;
• • Instant Messaging-(IM)-Modul 141;
• • Trainingsunterstützungsmodul 142;
• • Kameramodul 143 für Stand- und/oder Videobilder;
• • Bildmanagementmodul 144;
• • Videoplayermodul 145;
• • Musikplayermodul 146;
• • Browsermodul 147;
• • Kalendermodul 148;
• • Widget-Module 149, welche eines oder mehrere der Folgenden enthalten können: Wetter-Widget 149-1, Aktien-Widget 149-2, Taschenrechner-Widget 149-3, Wecker-Widget 149-4, Wörterbuch-Widget 149-5 und andere Widgets, die vom Benutzer erhalten werden, sowie benutzererzeugte Widgets 149-6;
• • Widget-Erzeugungsmodul 150 zum Erstellen benutzererstellter Widgets 149-6;
• • Suchmodul 151;
• • Video- und Musikplayermodul 152, welches das Videoplayermodul 145 und das Musikplayermodul 146 zusammenfügt;
• • Notizmodul 153;
• • Kartenmodul 154; und/oder
• • Online-Videomodul 155.

The applications 136 may include the following modules (or sets of instructions) or a subset or superset thereof:

• • Contact module 137 (sometimes referred to as an address book or contact list);
• • Telephone module 138 ;
• • Video conferencing module 139 ;
• • Email client module 140 ;
• • Instant messaging (IM) module 141 ;
• • Training support module 142 ;
• • Camera module 143 for still and / or video images;
• • Image management module 144 ;
• • Video player module 145 ;
• • Music player module 146 ;
• • Browser module 147 ;
• • Calendar module 148 ;
• • Widget modules 149 which may include one or more of the following: Weather widget 149-1 , Share widget 149-2 , Calculator widget 149-3 , Alarm clock widget 149-4 , Dictionary widget 149-5 and other widgets received from the user, as well as user-generated widgets 149-6 ;
• • Widget generation module 150 for creating user-created widgets 149-6 ;
• • Search module 151 ;
• • Video and music player module 152 which is the video player module 145 and the music player module 146 adds together;
• • Note module 153 ;
• • Map module 154 ; and or
• • Online video module 155 ,

Examples of other applications 136 in the store 102 may include other word processing applications, other image manipulation applications, drawing applications, presentation applications, JAVA-enabled applications, encryption, digital rights management, speech recognition, and speech generation.

In conjunction with the touch screen 112 , the display controller 156 , the contact module 130 , the graphics module 132 and the text input module 134 , the contact module 137 used to manage an address book or a contact list (eg stored in the application-internal state 192 of the contact module 137 In the storage room 102 or in memory 270 comprising: adding one or more names to the address book; Delete one or more names from the address book; Associating one or more telephone numbers, e-mail address (s), physical address (s) or other information with a name; Associating an image with a name; Categorizing and sorting names; Providing telephone numbers or email addresses for initiating and / or facilitating communications by the telephone 138 , Video conference 139 , Email 140 , or IM 141 etc.

In conjunction with the RF circuit 108 , the audio circuit 110 , the speaker 111 , the microphone 113 , the touch screen 112 , the display controller 156 , the contact module 130 , the graphics module 132 and the text input module 134 can the phone 138 for entering a sequence of characters corresponding to a telephone number, for accessing one or more telephone numbers in the address book 137 for changing a telephone number that has been entered, for dialing a corresponding telephone number, for conducting a conversation and disconnecting or hanging up when the conversation is completed. As mentioned above, wireless communication may use any one of a variety of communication standards, protocols, or technologies.

In conjunction with the RF circuit 108 , the audio circuit 110 , the speaker 111 , the microphone 113 , the touch screen 112 , the display controller 156 , the optical sensor 164 , the optical sensor controller 158 , the contact module 130 , the graphics module 132 , the text input module 134 , the contact list 137 and the phone module 138 includes the video conferencing module 139 executable instructions for initiating, conducting and terminating a videoconference between a user and one or more other participants in accordance with user instructions.

In conjunction with the RF circuit 108 , the touch screen 112 , the display controller 156 , the contact module 130 , the graphics module 132 and the text input module 134 includes the email client module 140 executable instructions for generating, sending, receiving and managing email in response to user instructions. In conjunction with the image management module 144 does it make the email client module 140 very simple, emails with still images or video images with the camera module 143 been recorded, generated and transmitted.

In conjunction with the RF circuit 108 , the touch screen 112 , the display controller 156 , the contact module 130 , the graphics module 132 132 and the text input module 134 includes the instant messaging module 141 executable instructions for inputting a sequence of characters corresponding to an instant message, for changing previously entered characters, for sending a corresponding instant message (eg using a Short Message Service (SMS) or Multimedia Message Service (MMS) ) Protocol for telephone-based instant messages or using XMPP, SIMPLE or IMPS for Internet-based instant messages) for receiving instant messages and for viewing received instant messages. In some embodiments, transmitted and / or received instant messages may include graphics, photos, audio files, video files, and / or other attachments as supported in an MMS and / or Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS). As used herein, "instant messaging" refers to both telephone-based messages (e.g., messages sent using SMS or MMS) and Internet-based messages (e.g., messages using XMPP, SIMPLE, or IMPS ) were shipped.

In conjunction with the RF circuit 108 , the touch screen 112 , the display controller 156 , the contact module 130 , the graphics module 132 , the text input module 134 , the GPS module 135 , the card module 154 and the music player module 146 includes the training support module 142 executable instructions for generating training plans (eg, with time, distance, and / or calorie burning goals); Communicating with training sensors (sports devices); Receiving training sensor data; Calibrating sensors used to monitor a workout; Selecting and playing music for a workout; and displaying, storing and sending training data.

In conjunction with the touch screen 112 , the display controller 156 , the optical sensor (s) 164 , the optical sensor controller 158 , the contact module 130 , the graphics module 132 and the image management module 144 includes the camera module 143 executable instructions for capturing still images or video (including a video stream) and storing them in memory 102 Changing the properties of a still image or video, or deleting a still image or video from memory 102 ,

In conjunction with the touch screen 112 , the display controller 156 , the contact module 130 , the graphics module 132 , the text input module 134 and the camera module 143 includes the image management module 144 executable instructions for arranging, altering (eg editing) or otherwise manipulating, naming, deleting, presenting (eg in a digital slideshow or album) and storing still and / or video images.

In conjunction with the touch screen 112 , the display controller 156 , the contact module 130 , the graphics module 132 , the audio circuit 110 and the speaker 111 includes that Video Player Module 145 executable instructions for viewing, presenting or otherwise playing videos (eg on the touch screen 112 or on an external connected display via the external port 124 ).

In conjunction with the touch screen 112 , the display system controller 156 , the contact module 130 , the graphics module 132 , the audio circuit 110 , the speaker 111 , the RF circuit 108 and the browser module 147 includes the music player module 146 executable instructions that allow the user to download and play recorded music and other sound files stored in one or more file formats, such as MP3 or AAC files. In some embodiments, the device may 100 have the functionality of an MP3 player, such as an iPod (trademark of Apple Inc.).

In conjunction with the RF circuit 108 , the touch screen 112 , the display system controller 156 , the contact module 130 , the graphics module 132 and the text input module 134 includes the browser module 147 executable instructions for browsing the Internet in accordance with user instructions, including searching, referring to, receiving and displaying web pages or portions thereof, as well as attachments and other files associated with web pages.

In conjunction with the RF circuit 108 , the touch screen 112 , the display system controller 156 , the contact module 130 , the graphics module 132 , the text input module 134 , the email client module 140 and the browser module 147 includes the calendar module 148 executable instructions for creating, displaying, modifying, and storing calendars and data associated with calendars (eg, calendar entries, to-do lists, etc.) in accordance with user instructions.

In conjunction with the RF circuit 108 , the touch screen 112 , the display system controller 156 , the contact module 130 , the graphics module 132 , the text input module 134 and the browser module 147 are the widget modules 149 Mini applications that can be downloaded and used by a user (for example, the weather widget 149-1 , the stock widget 149-2 , the calculator widget 149-3 , the alarm clock widget 149-4 and the dictionary widget 149-5 ) or which can be generated by the user (eg, the user-generated 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 Extensible Markup Language (XML) file and a JavaScript file (eg, Yahoo! Widgets).

In conjunction with the RF circuit 108 , the touch screen 112 , the display system controller 156 , the contact module 130 , the graphics module 132 , the text input module 134 and the browser module 147 can the widget generation module 150 used by a user to generate widgets (eg, by converting a user-specific portion of a webpage into a widget).

In conjunction with the touch screen 112 , the display system controller 156 , the contact module 130 , the graphics module 132 and the text input module 134 includes the search engine 151 executable instructions for searching for text, music, sounds, images, video and / or other files in memory 102 that match one or more search criteria (for example, one or more user-specified search terms) in accordance with user instructions.

In conjunction with the touch screen 112 , the display controller 156 , the contact module 130 , the graphics module 132 and the text input module 134 includes the note module 153 executable instructions for creating and managing notes, to-do lists and the like in accordance with user instructions.

In conjunction with the RF circuit 108 , the touch screen 112 , the display system controller 156 , the contact module 130 , the graphics module 132 , the text input module 134 , the GPS module 135 and the browser module 147 can the map module 154 used to receive, display, modify and store maps and data associated with maps (e.g., directions of travel, data relating to shops and other points of interest at or near a particular location, and other location-based data) in accordance with user instructions.

In conjunction with the touch screen 112 , the display system controller 156 , the contact module 130 , the graphics module 132 , the audio circuit 110 , the speaker 111 , the RF circuit 108 , the text input module 134 , the email client module 140 and the browser module 147 includes the online video module 155 Instructions that allow the user to access, browse, receive (eg streaming and / or download), play (eg on the touch screen or on an external connected display via the external port 124 ), send an email with a link to a particular online video, and otherwise manage online video in one or more file formats, such as H.264. In some embodiments, instead of the e-mail client module 140 the instant messaging module 141 used for sending a link to a particular online video. An additional description of the on-line video application may be found in US Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 936,562, "Portable Multifunction Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for Playing Online Videos," filed Jun. 20, 2007, and US Patent Application Ser 11 / 968,067, "Portable Multifunction Device, Method and Graphical User Interface for Playing Online Videos", filed December 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 as described above and the methods described in this application (eg, the computer-implemented methods and other information processing methods as described here). These modules (ie, sets of instructions) do not need to be implemented as separate software programs, procedures, or modules, and thus various subsets of these modules may be combined and otherwise assembled in various embodiments. For example, the video player module 145 with the music player module 146 combined in a single module (eg video and music player module 152 . 1B ). In some embodiments, the memory may be 102 store a subset of the modules and data structures as described above. Furthermore, the memory can 102 store additional modules and data structures that are not described above.

In some embodiments, the device is 100 a device in which the operation of a predetermined set of functions on the device is performed exclusively by a touch screen and / or a touchpad. By using a touch screen and / or a touchpad as the primary input control device for the operation of the device 100 The number of physical input control devices (such as push buttons, dials, and the like) on the device 100 be reduced.

The predetermined set of functions that can be performed only by a touch screen and / or a touchpad include navigation between user interfaces. In some embodiments, the touchpad, when touched by a user, navigates the device 100 to a main, home or root menu from any user interface on the device 100 can be displayed. In such embodiments, the touchpad may be referred to as a "menu button". In some other embodiments, the menu button may be a physical push button or other input physical control device instead of the touchpad.

1C FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating example event handling components in accordance with some embodiments. FIG. In some embodiments, the memory includes 102 (in 1A and 1B ) or 370 ( 3 ) an event sorter 170 (eg in the operating system 126 ) and a corresponding application 136-1 (eg any of the aforementioned applications 137-151 . 155 . 380 - 390 ).

The event sorter 170 receives event information and determines the application 136-1 and the application view 191 the application 136-1 to which the event information is to be delivered. The event sorter 170 includes an event monitor 171 and an event dispatcher module 174 , In some embodiments, the application includes 136-1 an application-internal status 192 who is currently on the touch-sensitive display 112 displayed application view (s) when the application is running or running. In some embodiments, a device / global internal status becomes 157 from the event sorter 170 used to determine which application (s) is currently active and the application's internal status 192 is through the event sorter 170 used to view the application views 191 to determine to which the event information is to be delivered.

In some embodiments, the application-internal status includes 192 additional information as well as one or more of: resume information that is used when the application 136-1 continues with its execution; User interface state information that indicates information that is displayed or that is ready to be displayed by the application 136-1 a status queue to allow the user to go back to a previous state or view of the application 136-1 and a repeat / undo queue of previous actions that the user performed.

The event monitor 171 receives event information from the peripheral interface 118 , The event information includes information about a sub-event (eg, touching a user on the touch-sensitive display 112 as part of a multi-touch gesture). The peripheral interface 118 sends information from the I / O subsystem 106 or a sensor, such as the proximity sensor 166 , the accelerometer (s) 168 and / or the microphone 113 (through the audio circuit 110 ) receives. Information that the peripheral interface 118 from the I / O subsystem 106 receives, includes information from the touch-sensitive display 112 or a touch-sensitive surface.

In some embodiments, the event monitor sends 171 Requests to the peripheral interface 118 at predetermined intervals. In response, the peripheral interface sends 118 Event information. In other embodiments, the peripheral interface sends 118 Event information only when there is a significant event (eg, receiving an input above a predetermined noise threshold and / or for more than a predetermined amount of time).

In some embodiments, the event sorter includes 170 also a hit view determination module 172 and / or an active event recognizer determination module 173 ,

The hit view determination module 172 provides software procedures for determining where a sub-event occurred within one or more views when the touch-sensitive display 112 displays more than one view. Views consist 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 referred to herein as application views or user interface windows, in which information is displayed and touch-based gestures occur. The application views (a corresponding application) in which a touch is detected may 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 may be referred to as a hit view, and the set of events that are recognized as correct inputs may be based, at least in part, on the hit view of the initial touch that begins a touch-based gesture. be determined.

The hit view determination module 172 receives information regarding sub-events of a touch-based gesture. When an application has multiple views organized in a hierarchy, the hit view determination module identifies 172 a hit view as the lowest view in the hierarchy that the sub-event should handle. In most cases, the hit view is the lowest level view in which an initiating sub-event occurs (ie, the first sub-event in the sequence of sub-events that make up an event or a potential event). Once the hit view is identified by the hit view determination module, the hit view typically receives all sub-events associated with the same touch / input source for which it has been identified as a hit view.

The 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, the active event recognizer determination module determines 173 that only the hit view should receive a specific sequence of sub-events. In other embodiments, the active event recognizer determination module determines 173 in that all views involving the physical position 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, views located higher in the hierarchy would still remain as actively involved views, even if touch sub-events were completely limited to the area associated with a particular view.

The event dispatcher module 174 Allocates the event information to an event recognizer (eg, the event recognizer 180 ). In embodiments, the active event recognizer determination module 173 include, provides the event dispatcher module 174 the event information to an event recognizer provided by the active event recognizer determination module 173 is determined. In some embodiments, the event dispatcher module stores 174 the event information in an event queue received from a corresponding event receiver module 182 is queried.

In some embodiments, the operating system includes 126 an event sorter 170 , Alternatively, the application includes 136-1 an event sorter 170 , In still other embodiments, the event sorter is 170 a stand-alone module or part of another module that is in memory 102 is stored as the contact / movement module 130 ,

In some embodiments, the application includes 136-1 a variety of event handlers 190 and one or more application views 191 each of which includes instructions for handling touch events occurring within a corresponding view of the application user interface. Every application view 191 the application 136-1 includes one or more event recognizers 180 , Typically includes a corresponding application view 191 a variety of event recognizers 180 , In other embodiments, one or more of the event recognizers are 180 Part of a separate module, such as a user interface kit (not shown) or a higher level object from which the application 136-1 Inherits methods and other properties. In some embodiments, a corresponding event handler includes 190 one or more of the following: a data updater 176 , an object updater 177 , a GUI Updater 178 and / or event data 179 that came from an event sorter 170 were received. The event handler 190 can be the data updater 176 , the object updater 177 or the GUI Updater 178 use or call to update the application-internal status 192 , Alternatively, one or more of the application views include 191 one or more appropriate event handlers 190 , Also, in some embodiments, one or more of the data updater is 176 , the object updater 177 and the GUI Updater 178 in a corresponding application view 191 contain.

A corresponding event recognizer 180 receives event information (for example, event data 179 ) from the event sorter 170 and identifies an event from the event information. The event recognizer 180 includes event receiver 182 and event comparators 184 , In some embodiments, the event recognizer includes 180 also at least a subset of: metadata 183 and event delivery instructions 188 (which may include sub-event delivery instructions).

The event receiver 182 receives event information from the event sorter 170 , The event information includes information about a sub-event, e.g. B. a touch or a touch movement. Depending on the sub-event, the event information also includes additional information such as the location of the sub-event. If the sub-event concerns movement of a touch, the event information may also include speed and direction of the sub-event. In some embodiments, events include rotation of the device from one orientation to another (eg, from an upright orientation to a horizontal orientation or vice versa), and the event information includes corresponding information about the current orientation (also referred to as the device attitude) of the device.

The event comparator 184 compares the event information with predetermined 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, the event comparator includes 184 event definitions 186 , The event definitions 186 contain definitions of events (eg, predetermined sequences of sub-events), e.g. Eg event 1 ( 187-1 ), Event 2 ( 187-2 ) and other. In some embodiments, sub-events in an event include 187 z. B. a touch start, a touch end, a touch movement, a touch break and multiple touch.

In one example, the definition is for an event 1 ( 187-1 ) a double tap on a displayed object. For example, the double tap includes a first touch (touch start) on the displayed object for a predetermined phase, a first lift (touch end) for a predetermined phase, a second touch (touch start) on the displayed object for a particular phase, and a second lift ( Touching) for a predetermined phase. In another example, the definition is for the event 2 ( 187-2 ) dragging a displayed object. For example, the drag includes touching (or a contact) on the displayed object for a predetermined phase, moving the touch across the touch-sensitive display 112 and lifting the touch (touch-end). In some embodiments, the event also includes information for one or more associated event handlers 190 ,

In some embodiments, the event definition includes 187 a definition of an event for a corresponding UI object. In some embodiments, the event comparator performs 184 a hit test to determine which UI object is associated with a sub-event. In an application view z. For example, in which three user interface objects are displayed on the touch-sensitive display 112 if a touch on the touch-sensitive display 112 is determined, performs the event comparator 184 a hit test to determine which of the three user interface objects is associated with the touch (sub-event). If any displayed object with a corresponding event handler 190 The event comparator uses the result of the hit test to determine which event handler 190 should be activated. For example, the event comparator chooses 184 an event handler associated with the sub-event and the object that triggers the hit test.

In some embodiments, the definition includes a corresponding event 187 also delayed actions delaying the delivery of the event information until it has been determined whether the sequence of sub-events corresponds to the event type of the event recognizer or not.

If a corresponding event recognizer 180 determines that the series of sub-events none of the events in the events in the event definitions 186 corresponds, the corresponding event recognizer goes 180 Event failed, event failed, or event terminated after ignoring subsequent sub-events of the touch-based gesture. In this situation, other event recognizers, if any, remain active for the hit view, continue to track and process sub-events of a persistent touch-based gesture.

In some embodiments, a corresponding event recognizer includes 180 metadata 183 with configurable properties, flags, and / or lists that indicate how the event delivery system should execute sub-event deliveries to actively involved event recognizers. In some embodiments, the metadata includes 183 configurable properties, flags, and / or lists that show how event recognizers can interact with each other. In some embodiments, the metadata includes 183 configurable properties, flags, and / or lists that indicate whether sub-events are being delivered to varying levels in the view or programmatic hierarchy.

In some embodiments, a corresponding event recognizer activates 180 the event handler 190 associated with an event when one or more particular sub-events of an event are detected. In some embodiments, a corresponding event recognizer provides 180 Event information associated with the event to the event handler 190 , Activating an event handler 190 is different from sending (and delayed sending) sub-events to a corresponding hit view. In some embodiments, the event recognizer throws 180 a flag associated with the detected event and the event handler 190 , which is associated with the flag, detects the flag and executes a predetermined process.

In some embodiments, the event delivery instructions include 188 Sub-event delivery instructions that provide event information about a sub-event without activating an event handler. Instead, the sub-event delivery instructions provide 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 execute a predetermined process.

In some embodiments, the data updater generates and updates 176 Data in the application 136-1 be used. For example, the data updater updates 176 the phone number in the contact module 137 is used or stores a video file stored in the video player module 145 is used. In some embodiments, the object updater generates and updates 177 Objects in the application 136-1 be used. For example, the object updater generates 176 a new UI object or update the location of a UI object. The GUI Updater 178 updates the GUI. For example, the GUI Updater is preparing 178 Display information and sends it to the graphics module 132 to display on a touch-sensitive display.

In some embodiments, the event handler includes 190 or have the event handler 190 Access to the data updater 176 , the object updater 177 and the GUI Updater 178 , In some embodiments, the data updater is 176 , the object updater 177 and the GUI Updater 178 in a single module of a corresponding application 136-1 or an application view 191 contain. In other embodiments, they are included in two or more software modules.

It should be noted that the foregoing discussion regarding event handling of user touches on the touch-sensitive display also applies to other forms of user input for operating the multifunction devices 100 with input devices, not all of which are initiated on touch screens, e.g. Coordinating mouse movements and pressing mouse buttons with or without single or multiple keystrokes or holding, user movement tapping, dragging, scrolling, etc., on touchpads, pen styling, moving the device, verbal instructions, detected eye movements, biometric inputs and / or any Combination of which can be used as inputs corresponding to sub-events that define an event to be recognized.

2 makes a portable multifunction device 100 which is a touch screen 112 comprises in accordance with some embodiments. The touch screen can display one or more graphics within a user interface (UI) 200 represent. In this embodiment, as well as in others described below, a user may select one or more of the graphics by making a contact or touching the graphics, e.g. B. with one or more fingers 202 (not drawn to scale in the figure) or one or more stylus 203 (not drawn to scale in the figure). In some embodiments, selecting one or more graphics occurs when the user is in contact with one or more graphics interrupts. In some embodiments, the contact may include a gesture, such as one or more taps, one or more wiping motions (left to right, right to left, up and / or down), and / or rolling a finger (right to left, from left to right, up and / or down), with the device 100 in contact. In some embodiments, inadvertent contact with a graphic may not select the graphic. For example, a swipe gesture that wipes over an application icon may not select the appropriate application if the gesture to select is a tap.

The device 100 may also include one or more physical buttons, such as a "home" or menu button 204 , As described above, the menu button 204 used to navigate any application 136 in a lot of applications that are on the device 100 can be executed. Alternatively, in some embodiments, the menu button is a soft key in a GUI that resides on the touch screen 112 is displayed, implemented.

In one embodiment, the device comprises 100 a touch screen 112 , a menu button 204 , a push button 206 to turn the device on or off and lock the device, volume control knob / buttons 208 , a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card slot 210 , a headphone jack 212 and a dock / charge external port 124 , The push button 206 may be used to turn the device on and off by depressing the button and holding the button in the depressed state for a predetermined period of time; to lock the device by depressing the button and releasing the button before the expiration of the predetermined period of time and / or to unlock the device or to initiate an unlock process. In an alternative embodiment, the device 100 also verbal inputs to activate or deactivate some functions through the microphone 113 accept.

3 FIG. 10 is a block diagram of an exemplary multifunction device having a display and a touch-sensitive surface in accordance with some embodiments. FIG. The device 300 does not have to be portable. In some embodiments, the device is 300 a laptop computer, a desktop computer, a tablet computer, a multimedia player device, a navigation device, a learning device (such as a child's educational toy), a game system, or a control device (eg, a home or industrial controller). The device 300 typically includes one or more processing units (CPUs) 310 , one or more network or other communication interfaces 360 , Storage 370 and one or more communication buses 320 to connect these components. The communication buses 320 may include a circuit (sometimes referred to as a chipset) that connects and controls communications between system components. The device 300 includes an input / output (I / O) interface 330 comprising the advertisement 340 which is typically a touch screen display. The I / O interface 330 can also be a keyboard and / or mouse (or other pointing device) 350 and a touchpad 355 include. The memory 370 includes high speed random access memory such as DRAM, SRAM, DDR RAM or other random access solid state memory devices; and may include nonvolatile memory, such as one or more magnetic disk storage devices, optical disk storage devices, flash memory devices, or other nonvolatile solid state storage devices. The memory 370 may optionally include one or more storage devices remote from the CPU (s) 310 are arranged. In some embodiments, the memory stores 370 Programs, modules and data structures analogous to the programs, modules and data structures stored in memory 102 the portable multifunction device 100 are stored ( 1 ) or a subset thereof. Furthermore, the memory can 370 store additional programs, modules, and data structures that are not in memory 102 the portable multifunction device 100 available. For example, the memory 370 the device 300 a drawing module 380 , a presentation module 382 , a word processing module 384 , a website creation module 386 , a disk authoring module 388 and / or spreadsheet module 390 store while the memory 102 the portable multifunction device 100 ( 1 ) does not save these modules.

Each of the above identified elements in 3 may be stored in one or more of the storage devices described above. Each of the modules identified above corresponds to a set of instructions for performing a function as described above. The above-identified modules or programs (ie, sets of instructions) do not have to be implemented as separate software programs, procedures, or modules, and thus various subsets of these modules may be combined or otherwise assembled in various embodiments. In some embodiments, the memory may be 370 store a subset of the modules and data structures identified above. Furthermore, the memory can 370 additional modules and store data structures that are not described above.

Attention will now be directed to embodiments of the user interfaces ("UI") operating on a portable multifunction device 100 can be implemented.

• • Signalstärkenindikator(en) 402 für drahtlose Kommunikation(en), wie Mobilfunk- und Wi-Fi-Signale;
• • Zeit 404;
• • Bluetooth-Indikator 405;
• • Batteriestatusindikator 406;
• • Tray 408 mit Symbolen für häufig verwendete Applikationen, wie:
• – Telefon 138, das einen Indikator 414 der Anzahl verpasster Anrufe oder Voicemail-Nachrichten umfassen kann;
• – Emailclient 140, der einen Indikator 410 der Anzahl ungelesener Emails umfassen kann;
• – Browser 147; und
• – Musikplayer 146; und
• – Symbole für andere Applikationen, wie:
• – IM 141;
• – Bildmanagement 144;
• – Kamera 143;
• – Videoplayer 145,
• – Wetter 149-1;
• – Aktien 149-2;
• – Trainingsunterstützung 142;
• – Kalender 148;
• – Taschenrechner 149-3;
• – Wecker 149-4;
• – Wörterbuch 149-5; und
• – Benutzer-erzeugte Widgets 149-6.

4A and 4B provide exemplary user interfaces for a menu of applications on a portable multifunction device 100 in accordance with some embodiments. Similar user interfaces may be on the device 300 be implemented. In some embodiments, the user interface includes 400A the following elements or a subset or a superset thereof:

• Signal strength indicator (s) 402 for wireless communication (s), such as cellular and Wi-Fi signals;
• • Time 404 ;
• • Bluetooth indicator 405 ;
• • Battery status indicator 406 ;
• • Tray 408 with icons for common applications, such as:
• - Telephone 138 that is an indicator 414 may include the number of missed calls or voicemail messages;
• - Email client 140 who has an indicator 410 may include the number of unread emails;
• - Browser 147 ; and
• - Music player 146 ; and
• - Icons for other applications, such as:
• - IN THE 141 ;
• - Image management 144 ;
• - Camera 143 ;
• - Video player 145 .
• - Weather 149-1 ;
• - Shares 149-2 ;
• - Training support 142 ;
• - Calendar 148 ;
• - Calculator 149-3 ;
• - Alarm clock 149-4 ;
• - Dictionary 149-5 ; and
• - User generated widgets 149-6 ,

• • 402, 404, 405, 406, 141, 148, 144, 143, 149-3, 149-2, 149-1, 149-4, 410, 414, 138, 140 und 147 wie oben beschrieben;
• • Karte 154;
• • Notizen 153;
• • Einstellungen 412, die Zugang zu Einstellungen für die Vorrichtung 100 und ihre verschiedenen Applikationen 136 bereitstellen, wie weiter unten beschrieben;
• • Video- und Musikspielermodul 152, auch bezeichnet als iPod-(Warenzeichen der Apple Inc.)-Modul 152; und
• • Online-Videomodul 155, auch bezeichnet als YouTube-(Warenzeichen der Google Inc.)-Modul 155.

In some embodiments, the user interface includes 400B the following elements or a subset or a superset thereof:

• • 402 . 404 . 405 . 406 . 141 . 148 . 144 . 143 . 149-3 . 149-2 . 149-1 . 149-4 . 410 . 414 . 138 . 140 and 147 as described above;
• • Map 154 ;
• • Notes 153 ;
• • Settings 412 having access to settings for the device 100 and their different applications 136 provide as described below;
• • Video and music player module 152 Also referred to as iPod (trademark of Apple Inc.) module 152 ; and
• • Online video module 155 Also referred to as YouTube (trademark of Google Inc.) module 155 ,

The 4C provides an exemplary user interface on a device (eg, the device 300 . 3 ) with a touch-sensitive surface 451 (eg a tablet or a touchpad 355 . 3 ), which is separate from the display 450 (eg the touch screen display 112 ). Although many of the examples that follow will be with reference to inputs on a touch screen display 112 Given that 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 FIG 4C shown. In some embodiments, the touch-sensitive surface (e.g. 451 in 4C ) a primary axis (eg 452 in 4C ) corresponding to a primary axis (eg 453 in 4C ) on the display (eg 450 ). In accordance with these embodiments, the device recognizes contacts (e.g. 460 and 462 in 4C ) with the touch-sensitive surface 451 at positions corresponding to corresponding positions on the display (eg, corresponds to 4C 460 of the 468 and 462 equals to 470 ). In this way user input (eg contacts 460 and 462 and movements thereof) detected by the device on the touch-sensitive surface (e.g. 451 in 4C ), used by the device to display the user interface on the display (e.g. 450 in 4C ) of the multifunction device when the touch-sensitive surface is separate from the display. It should be noted that similar methods may be used for other user interfaces described herein.

Additionally, while the following examples are given primarily with reference to finger inputs (eg, finger touches, finger gestures, finger wiping gestures), in some embodiments, one or more of the finger inputs are replaced with input from another input device (e.g. through a mouse-based input or a stylus input). For example, a swipe gesture may be replaced with a mouse click (eg, instead of a contact), followed by a movement of the cursor along the path of swipe (eg, instead of the movement of the contact). As another example, a tap gesture may be replaced with a mouse click while the cursor is over the position of the tap gesture (eg, instead of recognizing the contact, followed by stopping recognition of the tap gesture) Contact). Similarly, it should be noted that when multiple user inputs are simultaneously detected, multiple computer mice can be used simultaneously, or a mouse and finger contacts can be used simultaneously.

Attention is now directed to embodiments of user interfaces ("UI") and associated processes operating on a multifunction device having a display and a touch-sensitive surface, such as the device 300 or the portable multifunction device 100 can be implemented.

The 5A - 5LLLL illustrate exemplary user interfaces for creating and managing folders containing one or more of the selectable user interface objects, in accordance with some embodiments. The user interfaces in these figures are used to illustrate the processes described below, including the processes in the 6A - 6E . 7A - 7C . 8A - 8C . 9A - 9B . 10A - 10B . 11A - 11C . 12A - 12E and 13A - 13E ,

Attention is now on the 5A which a multifunction device (eg. 100 in the 5A - 5N . 5P - 5LLLL ) with a touch screen (eg 112 in the 5A - 5N . 5P - 5LLLL ) Display (eg touch screen 112 ). In some embodiments, the multifunction device comprises 100 also a speaker (eg 111 in the 5A - 5N . 5P - 5LLLL ), a microphone (eg 113 in the 5A - 5N . 5P - 5LLLL ), one or more optical sensors (e.g. 164 in the 5A - 5N . 5P - 5LLLL ), a proximity sensor (eg 166 in the 5A - 5N . 5P - 5LLLL ), one or more accelerometers (e.g. 168 in the 5A - 5N . 5P - 5LLLL ), as described in greater detail above.

In some embodiments, the multifunction device 100 a plurality of notification icons that include one or more signal strength indicators (e.g. 402 in the 5A - 5N . 5P - 5LLLL ) for wireless communication (s), such as cellular and Wi-Fi signals; a time indicator (eg 404 in the 5A - 5N . 5P - 5LLLL ); a Bluetooth indicator (eg 405 in the 5A - 5N . 5P - 5LLLL ); a battery status indicator (eg 406 in the 5A - 5N . 5P - 5LLLL ). In accordance with some embodiments, the multifunction device also displays a plurality of selectable user interface objects (e.g., application icons 5002 and folder icons 5004 in the 5A - 5N . 5P - 5LLLL ). In some embodiments, one or more of the selectable user interface objects are displayed in a tray (e.g. 506 in the 5A - 5N . 5P - 5LLLL ), sometimes referred to as a dock. In some embodiments, the selectable user interface objects (eg, application icons and / or folder icons) outside of the tray are part of a plurality of sets of selectable user interface objects, wherein each set / page of selectable user interface objects comprises a different plurality of selectable user interface objects. However, in some embodiments, the tray changes 506 not when the multifunction devices switch from a first set / page of selectable user interface objects to a second set / page of selectable user interface objects.

Attention is now on the 5A comprising a plurality of selectable user interface objects, including a plurality of action icons 5002 and a variety of folder icons 5004 , For example, in 5A the action icons 5002 a variety of application icons (eg, photo application icon 5002-1 , Uhapplication symbol 5002-2 , Browser application icon 5002-3 , Solitaire application icon 5002-4 , Weather application symbol 5002-5 , Notes application icon 5002-6 , Text application icon 5002-7 , Card application symbol 5002-8 , Stock application symbol 5002-9 , Camera application icon 5002-12 , Race application symbol 5002-13 , Email application symbol 5002-14 , Phone application icon 5002-15 and iPod application icon 5002-16 ) to activate appropriate applications, a bookmark icon 5002-10 to launch a web browser and view a bookmarked web page and a document icon 5002-11 to activate a document viewer / editor application to display the document associated with the document icon 5002-11 is associated.

The folder icons (eg 5004-1-a and 5004-2 in 5A ) in 5A are icons that can be activated to display a folder view. In some embodiments, the folder icons include 5004 each a plurality of scale-reduced representations of selectable object indicators associated with the folder (eg, scale-reduced representations "x1", "x2", "x3", "x4", "x5" and "x6" for the folder icon 5004-1 , and scale-down representations "z1", "z2", "z3", "z4", "z5" and "z6" for the folder icon 5004-2 ). It should be noted that in accordance with some embodiments, displaying the folder view includes displaying an area having a plurality of selectable ones User interface icons (eg action icons 5002 ). In 5A the device is in a normal operating mode. In other words, selecting one of the action icons will activate an application (eg, launching an application that is not currently running on the device or displaying a view of an application currently running on the device). In some embodiments, the device detects a request to enter a user interface reconfiguration mode. For example, the device recognizes in 5A a contact 5008 with the solitaire application icon 5002-4 for more than a predetermined period of time (eg, 2 seconds) and, in response, the device enters a user interface reconfiguration mode, as in FIG 5B shown.

In the 5B For example, the device has transitioned to a user interface reconfiguration mode. In some embodiments, the selectable user interface objects (e.g. 5002 and 5004 ) a visual indication that the device is in the user interface reconfiguration mode. Such as B. in the 5B as shown, the selectable user interface objects wobble as though they were floating on water (eg, each corresponding selectable user interface object oscillates about a corresponding average position of the selectable user interface object on the display). Additionally, in some embodiments, at least some of the selectable user interface objects are provided with an object removal indicator (e.g. 5010 in 5B ) in the user interface reconfiguration mode, and when the device detects activation of the object distance indicator (eg, the tap gesture 5011 in 5B ), becomes the selectable user interface object (eg, the weather application icon 5002-5 in 5B ) associated with the object removal indicator is removed (eg, deleted) from the user interface.

In addition, in some embodiments, one or more of the folder icons change in appearance as the device enters the user interface reconfiguration mode. In 5A z. B. becomes a folder icon 5004-1-a displayed with a first plurality of resized representations of selectable user interface objects (eg, "x1", "x2", "x3", "x4", "x5", "x6" in the folder icon 5004-1-a in 5A ) when the device is in the normal operating mode while in 5B After the device enters the user interface reconfiguration mode, a second plurality of size-reduced representations of selectable user interface objects (eg, "x4", "x5", "x6", and "x7") are displayed in the folder icon (eg, folder icon 5004-1-b in 5B ). Additionally, in some embodiments, one or more of the folder icons (e.g. 5004-1-b in 5B ) a notification flag 5012 indicating that an application associated with one of the selectable user interface objects in the folder has a notification. In some embodiments, one of the reduced-scale representations (eg, "x7" in the folder icon 5004-1-b ) her own notification notice 5014 indicating that an application associated with the scale-reduced representation has a notification. Typically, a notification is an indication that the application needs the attention of a user of the device (eg, because a new message has arrived or a new event has occurred, updates are available, etc.).

Attention is now on the 5B - 5F Representing exemplary user interfaces for creating a new folder in accordance with some embodiments. In 5B For example, the device detects a request to move a corresponding selectable user interface object to an edge of the screen. In this example, the request includes a contact 5016-a on the touch-sensitive surface (eg touch screen 112 ) at a position that is a "race" action icon 5002-13 corresponds, and a subsequent movement 5018 of contact with the edge of the touch-sensitive surface (eg at contact position 5016-b on the touch screen 112 , as in 5C shown). In 5C becomes the action icon 5002-13 moved to the edge of the display (eg touch screen 112 ) and remains at the edge of the display for more than a predetermined time threshold (eg, 1 second). In response to the recognition of the action icon 5002-13 at the edge of the display (eg touch screen 112 ) for more than the predetermined time threshold, the device navigates to a next set / page of selectable user interface objects (eg, as in FIG 5D shown).

In some embodiments, the device maintains a plurality of pages of selectable user interface objects while the device is in the normal operating mode. In some of these embodiments, the device creates an additional page containing a new empty folder when the device enters a user interface reconfiguration mode. For example, there are no action icons 5002 and no filled folders on the page in 5D is displayed so that the device is a folder icon 5004-3 for an empty folder (for example, a folder that does not contain selectable user interface objects). In some embodiments, the folder icon (e.g. 5004-3 ) for an empty folder is a different appearance than a Folder icon for a filled folder (for example, a folder containing one or more selectable user interface objects).

In 5D the device detects a request to move the selectable user interface object 5002-13 to the folder icon for the empty folder 5004-3 , In the in 5D For example, the request involves moving 5020 of contact 5016 from the contact position 5016-b onahe of the edge of the display (eg touch screen 112 ) to a contact position (eg 5016-c in 5E ), which are close to the folder icon 5004-3 for the new empty folder. In response to the request to move the selectable user interface object, the device moves the selectable user interface object from the position (e.g. 5002-13 in 5D ) near the edge of the display (eg touch screen 112 ) to a position that is close to or overlapping with the folder icon 5004-3 for the new empty folder or an activation region for the folder icon 5004-3 ,

While the selectable user interface object 5002-13 in some embodiments, is close to or overlapping with the folder icon 5004-3 for an empty folder, the device recognizes a termination of the entry (eg, lifting the contact 5016-c from the touch screen 112 ) used to move the selectable user interface object 5002-13 to request. In response to detecting the completion of the input by lifting the contact from the touch-sensitive surface (eg, touch screen 112 ) the device adds the selectable user interface object 5002-13 to the folder with the folder icon 5004-3 linked as in 5F is shown. If the device has the selectable user interface object to the folder that contains the folder icon 5004-3 in some embodiments, the device changes the appearance of the folder icon. For example, shows in 5F the folder icon 5004-3 a scale-reduced representation of the selectable user interface object 5002-13 that was added to the folder that came with the folder icon 5004-3 is linked.

In some embodiments, the device always displays an empty folder icon when in the user interface reconfiguration mode. As soon as z. In 5F the previously empty folder (for example, the folder containing the folder icon 5004-3 is associated (eg, after the selectable user interface object 5002-13 was added to the folder as in the 5C - 5E shown), the device creates a subsequent new empty folder and displays a folder icon (eg. 5004-4 in 5F ) on the display (eg touch screen 112 ) associated with the subsequent new empty folder. Therefore, a new empty folder can be created by a user simply filling a previously empty folder. In some embodiments, the display of any folder icons that are associated with empty folders (eg, folder icon) is terminated by the device 5004-4 ) when the device returns to the normal operating mode. For example, recognizes in 5F the device makes a request to return to the normal operating mode (eg, a pressure input 5022 on the home button 204 in 5F ). In response to the request to return to the normal operating mode, the device returns to the normal operating mode and stops displaying the empty folder (e.g. 5004-4 in 5F ) on the display (eg touch screen 112 ), as in 5G shown.

Attention is now on the 5H - 5L Representing exemplary user interfaces for creating a new folder in accordance with some embodiments. In some embodiments, the device enters a user interface reconfiguration mode (eg, as discussed above with reference to FIG 5A described). In some embodiments, when the device enters a user interface reconfiguration mode, an element for creating a new folder (eg, the area for creating a new folder 5024 in 5H ) is displayed on a display (eg touch screen 112 ). In some embodiments, when the device enters a user interface reconfiguration mode, the selectable user interface icons on the display (eg, touch screen 112 ) (e.g., the amount of empty space between selectable user interface objects along at least one axis, such as the vertical axis, is reduced), thus making room for the item (s) to create new folders. In some embodiments, the device recognizes a request to add a new folder (e.g., a jog gesture 5026 at a position on the touch screen 112 That is an area for creating a new folder 5024 corresponds). In response to the request to create a new folder, the device creates a new folder and displays a folder icon (e.g. 5004-5 in 5I ) on the display (eg touch screen 112 ) at. In some embodiments, the folder icon (e.g. 5004-5 in 5I ) for the new folder at the first available location in a predetermined arrangement of selectable user interface objects.

In some embodiments, the element for creating a new folder is represented as an area (e.g., area 5028 in 5I ) containing a folder generation icon (e.g. 5030 in 5I ), which is visually similar to a new folder icon. In some embodiments, the device recognizes a request to create a new folder. Such as In 5I illustrated, the device detects a contact 5032 on a touch-sensitive surface (eg touch screen 112 ) at a position that is a position of the folder creation icon 5030 on a display (eg touch screen 112 ), and subsequent movement 5034 the contact out of the folder creation area. In some embodiments, the device displays an animation of a folder that moves out of the folder creation icon in accordance with the movement 5034 of the contact. In other words, it appears as if a new folder icon (eg. 5004-5 in 5J ) from the folder generation area 5028 was pulled out. In response to detecting the request to create the new folder, the device creates a new folder and links the new folder to the folder icon 5004-6 which has been pulled out of the folder generation area.

In some embodiments, the device receives a request to add one or more selectable user interface objects (eg, action icon 5002-6 ) to one of the new folders. For example, the device recognizes in 5J a contact 5035 with an action icon 5002-6 and subsequent movement 5036 the contact to one of the new folders 5004-5 , In response to the request to add a selectable user interface object to a new folder, in some embodiments, the device adds the selectable user interface object to the folder and removes the selectable user interface object from the display. After adding a selectable user interface object to a folder, in some embodiments, the device changes the folder icon associated with the folder to which the selectable user interface object has been added. In 5K z. For example, the device has the action icon 5002-6 added to the folder containing the folder icon 5004-5 is linked and the folder icon 5004-5 Updated to show a scale-reduced representation (for example, "N" in folder icon 5004-5 ) of the action icon 5002-6 which has been added to the folder.

In some embodiments, displaying folder icons associated with empty folders (eg, folder icon 5004-6 ) by the device when the device returns to the normal operating mode. For example, the device recognizes in 5K a request to return to the normal operating mode (eg, a pressure input 5038 on the home button 204 in 5K ). In response to the request to return to the normal operating mode, the device returns to the normal operating mode and stops displaying the empty folders (e.g. 5004-6 in 5K ) on the display (eg touch screen 112 ), as in 5L shown. It should be noted, however, that, in accordance with some embodiments, such folder icons representing folders to which one or more selectable user interface objects have been added continue to be displayed. In 5L is z. For example, after the device returns to normal operating mode, the folder 5004-5 further illustrated. In addition, in some embodiments, when the device returns to the normal operating mode, the selectable user interface objects are rearranged so as to fill gaps in the array. For example, are in 5K the selectable user interface objects in a first arrangement with a gap where the notes application icon 5004-6 was previously (eg as in 5J shown) while in 5L the selectable user interface objects have been rearranged to close the gap.

Attention is now on the 5 M - 5O representing exemplary user interfaces for creating a new folder in accordance with some embodiments. In some embodiments, the device receives a folder generation request while in the user interface reconfiguration mode corresponding to movement of one of the selectable user interface objects to another of the selectable user interface objects. In 5 M z. For example, the device recognizes a contact (eg. 5040-a ) at a position on the touch-sensitive surface (eg, touch screen 112 ) that corresponds to a position of a first action icon (for example, the Solitaire action icon 5002-4 ) on the display (eg the touch screen 112 ) and detects subsequent movement of the contact (eg from a first position 5040-a in 5 M to a second position 5040-b in 5 M on the touch screen 112 ), which is a movement of the first action symbol 5002-4 on the second action icon 5002-13 corresponds, as in 5N shown. In some embodiments, the device displays an indication that a folder is to be created (eg, by highlighting the second action icon 5002-13 as in 5N shown). In some embodiments, the device creates a folder containing the first action icon and the second action icon after recognizing the completion of the entry (eg, detecting a liftoff of the contact 5040-b ). In some embodiments, the device creates a folder containing the first action icon and the second action icon upon detecting that the input is predetermined Folder creation criteria (eg, pause the contact for more than a predetermined amount of time while the first action icon 5002-4 next to or on the second action icon 5002-13 located).

In some embodiments, in connection with creating the folder, the device displays a new folder icon associated with the folder. In some embodiments, the folder icon includes reduced-scale representations of the user interface objects added to the folder. In some embodiments, the folder is named based on descriptors of the first selectable user interface object (e.g., action icon 5002-4 ) and / or the second selectable user interface object (e.g., action icon 5002-13 ). For example 5O receiving an input by the device comprising a request to create a folder containing a first action icon (eg, the solitaire application icon 5002-4 ) and a second action icon (for example, the race application icon 5002-13 ), wherein the input is a contact 5004 includes at a position on the touch-sensitive surface (eg, touch screen 112 ), which is a position of the first action icon 5002-4 on the display (touch screen 112 ), and a subsequent movement 5046 of the contact 5044 to a position that is close to (or on top of) the second action icon 5002-13 , In response to this input, the device creates a new folder and displays a "GAMES" folder icon 5004-7 for the new folder containing scaled-down representations of the first selectable user interface object and the second selectable user interface object (e.g., "O" and "R"). As another example, the 5O how the device receives an input that includes a request to create a folder containing a first action icon (eg, the car race application icon 5002-17 ) and a second action icon (eg the air race application icon 5002-18 ), where the input is a contact 5048 contains at a position on the touch-sensitive surface (eg touch screen 112 ), which is a position of the first action icon 5002-17 corresponds to the display (eg touch screen 112 ) and subsequent movement 5050 of the contact 5048 to a position that is close to (or on top of) the second action icon 5002-18 , In response to this input, the device creates a new folder and displays a "RACE GAME" icon 5004-8 for the new folder containing reduced-scale representations of the first selectable user interface object and the second selectable user interface object (e.g., "r1" and "r2"). As another example, the 5O Also, how the device receives an input that includes a request to create a folder containing a first action icon (eg, email application icon 5002-14 ) and a second action icon (eg phone application icon 5002-15 ), where the input is a contact 5052 contains at a position on the touch-sensitive surface (eg touch screen 112 ), which is a position of the first action icon 5002-14 on the display (eg touch screen 112 ), and subsequent movement 5054 of the contact 5052 to a position that is close to (or on top of) the second action icon 5002-15 , In response to this input, the device creates a new folder and displays a "COMMUNICATIONS" folder icon 5004-9 for the new folder containing scale-reduced representations of the first selectable user interface object and the second selectable user interface object (e.g., "E" and "P").

As another example, the 5O also receiving the device of an input containing a request to create a folder containing a first action icon (eg, camera application icon 5002-12 ) and a second action icon (eg stock application icon 5002-9 ), where the input is a contact 5056 contains at a position on the touch-sensitive surface (eg touch screen 112 ), which is a position of the first action icon 5002-12 on the display (eg touch screen 112 ), and subsequent movement 5058 of the contact 5056 to a position that is close to (or on top of) the second action icon 5002-9 , In response to this input, the device creates a new folder and displays a "PHOTOGRAPH" folder icon 5004-10 for the new folder containing scale-reduced representations of the first selectable user interface object and the second selectable user interface object (e.g., "C" and "S"). As another example, the 5O Also, how the device receives an input that contains a request to create a new folder containing a first action icon (eg, stock application icon 5002-9 ) and a second action icon (eg camera application icon 5002-12 ), where the input is a contact 5060 contains at a position on the touch-sensitive surface (eg touch screen 112 ), which is a position of the first action icon 5002-9 on the display (eg touch screen 112 ), and subsequent movement 5062 of the contact 5060 to a position that is close to (or on top of) the second action icon 5002-12 , In response to this input, the device creates a new folder and displays a "UTILITIES" folder icon 5004-11 for the new folder containing scale-reduced representations of the first selectable user interface object and the second selectable user interface object (e.g., "S" and "C").

Attention is now on the 5P - 5R Representing exemplary user interfaces for renaming a folder in accordance with some embodiments. In some embodiments, a new folder is automatically named after it has been created, as described above with reference to FIG 5O described. In some embodiments, immediately after the folder is created, the device displays a name confirmation dialog (e.g. 5064 in 5P ). In response to a recognition acknowledgment input (eg, the gesture tip 5066 at a location giving a "confirmation" symbol on the touch screen 112 in 5P the device confirms the generation of the folder and the automatically generated name, as in 5S shown. In response to detecting a cancel input (eg, the gesture tip 5068 at a location containing a "crash" icon on the touch screen 112 in 5P corresponds), the device aborts the generation of the folder as in 5 M shown. In response to detecting a rename entry (eg, the tapping gesture 5070 at a location containing a "rename" icon on the touch screen 112 in 5P corresponds), the device displays a dialogue 5072 to change the name of the new folder (for example, from "Games" to "Fun" as in 5Q shown), as well as to confirm the name change (eg by recognizing a jog gesture 5074 at a position corresponding to a position of an "OK" symbol on the touch screen 112 corresponds). The device displays a folder icon (eg 5004-7 in 5R ) associated with the new folder name.

The attention is now on the 5S - 5Q illustrating exemplary user interfaces for displaying a folder view in accordance with some embodiments. In some embodiments, the device displays in response to detecting a request to activate a folder icon (eg, the gesture tip 5076 in 5S ) a folder view of a folder associated with a folder icon (eg 5004-7 ). In response to detecting the request, the device displays a folder view (eg, in each of the 5T . 5U . 5V - 5W or 5X - 5Y ) on the display (eg touch screen 112 ). In some embodiments, the device automatically displays a folder view after creating the folder (eg, direct from 5N to each of the 5T . 5U . 5V - 5W or 5X - 5Y ) or rename a new folder (eg directly from 5Q to each of the 5T . 5U . 5V - 5W or 5X - 5Y ) at.

In 5T includes the folder view 5078 an overlay that covers at least part of the touch screen 112 covering the selectable user interface objects displayed on the touch screen 112 are displayed, hidden (eg hidden or less highlighted). In some embodiments, the selectable user interface objects that are not included in the folder are at least partially faded to bring attention to the folder view (e.g. 5078 in 5T ), while providing contextual feedback by identifying the arrangement of selectable user interface objects that are outside the folder view (e.g. 5078 in 5T ). In some embodiments, the folder view (e.g. 5078 in 5T ) those selectable user interface objects (e.g. 5002-4 and 5002-13 ) that were added to the folder that came with the new folder icon 5004-7 is linked.

In 5U includes the folder view 5080 a partially transparent overlay covering the entire, or substantially the entire, touch screen 112 covering the selectable user interface objects displayed on the touch screen 112 be displayed, hidden, and focused on the folder view (eg 5080 in 5U ) while providing contextual feedback by identifying the arrangement of selectable user interface objects (including a location of the folder object 5004-7 for the folder in the array) that are outside the folder. The folder view (eg 5080 in 5U ) includes the selectable user interface objects (e.g. 5002-4 and 5002-13 ) that were added to the folder that came with the new folder icon 5004-7 is linked.

Attention is now on the 5V - 5Y Representing exemplary user interfaces for displaying an animated transition to a folder view in accordance with some embodiments. In some embodiments, the device displays a transition animation that transitions from displaying the folder icon to displaying the folder view. For example, shows in 5V the device displays an animation in response to receiving the request to display a folder view (e.g., detecting the gesture tip 5076 at a position on the touch screen 112 representing a position of the folder icon 5004-7 in 5S corresponds). The exemplary animation in 5V includes displaying a plurality of selectable user interface objects (e.g. 5002-7 . 5002-8 . 5002-10 . 5002-11 etc.) which drift away from the display (eg touch screen 112 ), in which they move towards the edges of the display (eg touch screen 112 ). In conjunction with the discarding of a plurality of the selectable user interface objects, the apparatus shows selected folder icon 5004-7 so expansive it's the touch screen 112 fills in, as in 5W shown as a folder view 5082 display the selectable user interface objects (for example, 5002-4 . 5002-13 in 5W ) associated with the folder represented by the selected folder icon (eg 5004-7 in 5S ).

As another example of an animated transition shows in 5X the device displays an animation in response to receiving the request to display a folder view (e.g., detecting the gesture tip 5076 on the folder icon 5004-7 in 5S ). The exemplary animation in 5X includes dividing the wallpaper into a first part 5084 and a second part 5086 and moving the second part away from the first part (eg, as in FIG 5Y shown). In some embodiments, the first part has a border 5008 with a contour that is complementary to a border 5090 of the second part. For example, in 5X the edge 5088 of the first part 5084 complementary to the edge 5090 of the second part 5086 ,

It should be noted that in some embodiments, the first part moves away from the second part, or the first part and the second part move away from each other. In 5Y becomes a folder view 5092 in an area between the first part 5084 and the second part 5086 displayed. In conjunction with moving the first part 5084 and the second part 5086 the device displays the selectable user interface objects (e.g. 5002-4 . 5002-13 in 5Y ), which are linked to the folder selected by the selected folder icon (eg 5004-7 in 5S ) in the folder view (eg 5092 in 5Y ) on the display (eg touch screen 112 ) is linked. In some embodiments, the animation includes displaying the wallpaper that splits to include the selectable user interface objects (e.g. 5002-4 . 5002-13 in 5Y ) in the folder as if the wallpaper was a sliding door that slides away to select the selectable user interface objects (e.g. 5002-4 . 5002-13 in 5Y ) associated with the folder to bring out behind the wallpaper. In some embodiments, the selected folder icon becomes 5004-7 that with the folder view 5092 is still displayed while the folder view 5092 is displayed as in 5Y shown. In some embodiments, the folder icon is 5004-7 visually different from other selectable user interface objects (e.g. 5002-1 . 5002-2 . 5002-3 . 5002-5 . 5002-6 . 5002-7 . 5002-8 . 5002-9 . 5004-1-b . 5002-10 . 5002-11 . 5002-12 in 5Y ). In some embodiments, the contour of the edge 5088 the first part or the contour of the edge of the second part adapted so that the contours of the edges are no longer complementary to each other. In 5X z. B. the edge 5088 of the first part 5084 and the edge 5090 of the second part 5086 has a complementary has a cut-out notch 5094 , However, if this example is continued, the margin has 5088 of the first part 5084 still a notch 5094 After the parts are like in 5Y shown, moved away from each other, while the edge 5090 of the second part 5086 is straight and the edges are thus no longer complementary to each other. In some embodiments, the notch represents 5094 a visual indication of the position of the selected folder symbol (eg 5004-7 in the 5X and 5Y ) within the array of selectable user interface objects, as in 5Y shown.

In some embodiments, the device recognizes a folder view end entry (e.g., recognition of a gesture tip 5096 at a position of the touch screen 112 that are outside the folder view 5092 in 5Y corresponds), and the device stops displaying the folder view in response to the folder view end input (e.g., as in FIG 5S shown). In some embodiments, the device recognizes a folder rename entry (e.g., recognition of a jog gesture 5098 on a folder renaming area such as a button or text entry area or the name of the folder), and the device provides a rename interface in response to the folder rename entry (e.g., a soft keyboard that slides up from the bottom of the touch screen), which can be used to rename the folder.

Attention is now on the 5Y - 5CC Representing exemplary user interfaces for canceling the generation of a folder in accordance with some embodiments. In some embodiments, the folder creation operation is aborted when an abort input is received. In some embodiments, the abort entry includes removing one or more selectable user interface objects from the folder immediately after creating a new folder with one or more user interface objects (eg, action icons 5002-4 and 5002-13 ). In some embodiments, the device recognizes an input corresponding to a request to move one of the selectable user interface objects out of the folder. For example, the device recognizes in 5Y an input that has a contact 5100 at a position on the touch-sensitive surface (eg, touch screen 112 ), which is one of the selectable user interface objects 50024 in the folder, and a subsequent move 5102 of the contact (eg from a first contact position 5100-a on the touch screen 112 in 5Y within the folder view 5092 is at a second contact position 5100-b on the touch screen 112 in 5Z that are outside the folder view 5092 lies). In response to the input recognition, the device moves the user interface object out of the folder and deletes the folder. In 5Z z. B. is the selectable user interface object 5002-4 outside the folder, and in 5AA becomes the selectable user interface object 5002-4 displayed outside the folder after a termination of the contact has been detected.

In some embodiments, the folder icon is also updated to reflect the change in the contents of the folder. For example, in 5Y the folder icon 5004-7 scale-reduced representations (eg, "O" and "R") of the two selectable user interface objects (e.g. 5002-4 and 5002-13 ) that are inside the folder while in 5AA after one of the selectable user interface objects (e.g. 5002-4 ) has moved out of the folder, only the scaled-down representation (eg, "R") of the selectable user interface object (e.g. 5004-13 ), which remains in the folder in which the folder icon is displayed (eg 5004-7 in 5AA ).

Since this is a folder generation abort operation, displaying the folder icon is stopped in some embodiments, and the remaining selectable user interface object (e.g. 5002-13 ) is displayed outside the folder view (for example, as in 5CC shown). In some embodiments, an animated transition representing the folder icon (e.g. 5004-7 ) as it changes to the remaining selectable user interface object (e.g., the selectable user interface object) 5002-13 that remains in the folder), as in 5BB shown, with an intermediate section 5104 the animation (for example, an animation frame that exists between the folder icon and the remaining selectable user interface object 5002-13 lies) on the touch screen 112 is shown. In some embodiments, the remaining selectable user interface object replaces the folder icon on the touch screen. For example, in 5AA the folder icon 5004-7 in the fourth row of the first column of the arrangement of selectable user interface objects displayed while in 5CC the remaining selectable user interface object 5002-13 is displayed in the fourth row of the first column of the arrangement of selectable user interface objects.

Attention is now on the 5DD - 5JJ Representing exemplary user interface objects for deleting a folder in accordance with some embodiments. In some embodiments, after a new folder has been created (e.g., as discussed in greater detail above with reference to FIGS 5N - 5O automatically displays a folder view of the folder. For example, in 5DD the device is a folder view 5106 which has two selectable user interface objects (e.g. 5002-4 and 5002-13 ) includes. In some embodiments, the device also displays a folder renaming area for renaming the folder when a folder view is displayed. For example, shows in 5DD the device is a folder view 5106 with a folder rename area 5108 where the device has received a rename input (eg, a text input from a physical keyboard, keypad, soft keyboard, or other device for entering alphanumeric characters) to name the folder of "GAMES" to "PLAY" to change. In response to the rename entry, the device changes the name of the folder and changes the appearance of the folder icon (e.g. 5004-7 ) in accordance with the rename input (eg, by changing "GAMES" in FIG 5DD to "PLAY" in 5EE after the rename input has been received).

In some embodiments, the folder view is displayed by moving the wallpaper background into a first part (e.g. 5108 ) and a second part (eg 5110 ) and the first part (eg 5108 ) of the wallpaper background from the second part (e.g. 5110 ) of the wallpaper background is pushed away, leaving the folder view 5106 in an area between the first part 5108 and the second part 5110 is shown.

After the creation of the folder has been confirmed (eg, by renaming the folder, opening and closing the folder, adding additional selectable user interface objects to the folder, etc.), in some embodiments, the folder is not deleted when a single item from the folder is deleted. Instead, in some embodiments, the folder is only deleted by the device when all items are removed from the folder. For example, the device recognizes in 5EE a request to remove a selectable user interface object (e.g. 5002-4 ) from the folder view (for example, detecting a contact 5112 and a subsequent movement 5114 of the contact 5112 on the touch screen 112 to a location that is outside the folder view 5106 is in, in a first part 5108 of the desktop background). In response to the request to move the selectable user interface object, e.g. B. 5002-4 from the folder view 5106 , the device moves the selectable user interface object 5002-4 from the folder view 5106 and displays the selectable user interface object 5002-4 outside the folder view 5106 on, as in 5FF shown. Continuing with this example, the device recognizes 5FF a request to remove a last selectable user interface object (e.g. 5002-13 ) from the folder view, which is a recognition of a contact 5116 and a subsequent movement 5118 of the contact (eg from a first contact position 5116-a on the touch screen 112 within the folder view 5106 located in 5FF to a second contact position 5116-b on the touch screen 112 that are outside the folder view 5106 located in 5GG ). In some embodiments, in response to the request, the last selectable user interface object (e.g. 5002-13 in 5GG ) is removed from the folder in response to detecting completion of the entry corresponding to the request. In some embodiments, the last selectable user interface object on the display (eg, touch screen 112 ) in accordance with a position of the contact 5116-b displayed when the device detects completion of the input (eg, lifting the contact).

After the last selectable user interface object (for example, 5002-13 in 5GG ) is removed from the folder view (eg 5106 in 5GG ), in some embodiments, the scaled-down representation (eg, "R") of the selectable user interface object is removed from the folder icon. For example, contains the folder icon 5004-7 in 5HH no scale-reduced representations of selectable user interface objects (e.g., because the folder associated with the folder icon does not contain any selectable user interface objects).

In some embodiments, once the last selectable user interface object (e.g. 5002-13 in 5GG ) from the folder view 5106 was removed, as in 5GG is displayed, the folder is deleted and the display of the linked order view is terminated. For example, in 5II the device displays the order view (e.g. 5106 in 5GG ) and the folder icon (eg 5004-7 in 5GG ), which is linked to the folder, exits. In some embodiments, the device displays an animation of the disappearing folder icon (e.g. 5004-7 ). For example, shows in 5HH the folder is a folder icon 5004-7 which has no scaled-down representations of selectable user interface objects and thus starts the folder icon 5004-7 to shrink, as indicated by the arrows in 5HH shown. Continuing with this animation will be in 5II completely finished displaying the folder icon. After completing the display of the folder icon, in some embodiments, the device rearranges the selectable user interface objects so as to close the gap in a predetermined arrangement of the selectable user interface objects created by deleting the folder icon. For example, in 5JJ the selectable user interface object 5002-4 that is linked to a solitaire application, moved to the left to fill the gap left by the folder icon (eg. 5004-7 in 5HH ).

Attention is now on the 5KK - 5PP Representing exemplary user interfaces for adding selectable user interface objects to a folder in accordance with some embodiments. In 5KK the device displays a plurality of selectable user interface objects, including a plurality of action icons (e.g. 5002-1 . 5002-2 . 5002-3 . 5002-5 . 5002-6 . 5002-7 . 5002-8 . 5002-9 . 5002-10 . 5002-11 . 5002-12 . 5002-14 . 5002-15 and 5002-16 ) and a plurality of folder symbols (eg 5004-1-b . 5004-7 and 5004-2 ). In some embodiments, the device recognizes an input or the beginning of an input (eg, a contact 5120-a on the touch screen 112 in 5KK ) requesting to move a corresponding user interface object (e.g. 5002-9 ) on the display (eg touch screen 112 ) corresponds. In some embodiments, one or more of the selectable user interface objects (eg, the action icons 5002 and folder icons 5004 ) a default activation area (e.g. 5122-1-a . 5122-2-a . 5122-3-0 . 5122-4-a . 5122-5-a . 5122-6-a . 5122-7-a . 5122-8-a . 5122-9-a . 5122-10-a . 5122-11-a . 5122-12-a . 5122-13-a . 5122-14-a . 5122-15-a . 5122-16-a . 5122-17-a ), wherein each activation area for a respective selectable user interface object performs an action associated with the corresponding selectable user interface object. In some embodiments, a corresponding activation area for a corresponding action icon is associated with an action of creating a folder that includes the corresponding action icon. In some embodiments, a corresponding activation area for a corresponding folder icon is associated with an action of adding the selectable user interface object to the folder associated with the corresponding folder icon. In some embodiments, one or more of the corresponding activation areas changes from the default size to a customized size (e.g. 5122-1-b . 5122-2-b . 5122-3-b . 5122-4-b . 5122-5-b . 5122-6-b . 5122-7-b . 5122-8-b . 5122-9-b . 5122-10-b . 5122-11-b . 5122-12-b . 5122-13-b . 5122-14-b . 5122-15-b . 5122-16-b . 5122-17-b in 5LL ) in response to a recognition of a Input on the touch-sensitive surface indicative of movement of a first selectable user interface object (e.g. 5002-9 in 5KK ) corresponds. In some embodiments, the adjusted size of a corresponding activation area (e.g. 5122-13-b in 5LL ) based on a distance from the corresponding activation area (eg. 5122-13-a in 5KK ) to the first selectable user interface object (e.g. 5002-9 in 5KK ) on the display (eg touch screen 112 ) certainly.

As an example of adding a selectable user interface object to a folder, the device recognizes an input corresponding to a request to move a selectable user interface object to an activation area associated with a folder icon. The device recognizes z. B. a contact 5120 at a position on the touch-sensitive surface (eg, touch screen 112 ) corresponding to a selectable user interface object 5002-9 corresponds, and detects a subsequent movement 5121 of the contact across the touch-sensitive surface (eg, from a first contact position 5120-a in 5KK to a second contact position 5120-b in 5LL to a third contact position 5120-c in 5MM on the touch screen 112 ). In response to detecting the input, the device moves the corresponding selectable user interface object 5002-9 via the display (eg touch screen 112 ), in accordance with the movement of the contact 5120 like in the 5KK - 5MM shown. In some embodiments, the device automatically reorders the selectable user interface objects if the corresponding selectable user interface object 5002-9 is moved over the display (eg touch screen 112 ). In some embodiments, the device does not re-order the selectable user interface objects until a predetermined condition has been met (eg, the detection of contact ends 5120 on the touch screen 112 ). Although z. Tie 5LL - 5MM the corresponding selectable user interface object 5002-9 has been moved over the display (eg touch screen 112 ), the other selectable user interface objects are not rearranged immediately.

In some embodiments, the device detects completion of the input (eg, lifting the contact 5120-c in 5MM ) while the corresponding selectable user interface object 5002-9 at least partially within an activation range (eg. 5122-13-b ) for one of the other selectable user interface objects (eg folder icon 5004-7 ) is located. In some embodiments, the device inserts the corresponding selectable user interface object in response to detecting completion of the input 5002-9 to a folder associated with the selectable user interface object (for example, folder icon 5004-7 ) is linked. After the appropriate selectable user interface object (for example, 5002-9 ) has been added to the folder associated with the selectable user interface object (for example, folder icon 5004-7 ), the device changes the folder icon in some embodiments (e.g. 5004-7 in 5NN ) so that it is a scale-reduced representation (for example, "S" in the folder icon 5004-7 in 5NN ) of the action symbol, as in 5NN shown. After the action icon 5002-9 was added to the folder containing the folder icon 5004-7 In some embodiments, the device associates the selectable user interface objects on the display (eg, touch screen 112 ) to fill gaps in the array as in 5OO shown by moving the action icon 5002-9 in a folder left gap is filled.

In 5OO the device recognizes another input that has a contact 5124 on the touch-sensitive surface (eg touch screen 112 ) contains at a position that is a position of an action icon 5002-8 on the display (eg touch screen 112 ), and a subsequent movement 5126 of the contact (eg from the first contact position 5124-a in 5OO to a second contact position 5124-b in 5PP on the touch screen 112 ). In some embodiments, one or more of the selectable user interface objects (eg, action icons 5002 and folder icons 5004 ) an activation area (eg 5128-1 . 5128-2 . 5128-3 . 5128-4 . 5128-5 . 5128-6 . 5128-7 . 5128-8 . 5128-9 . 5128-10 . 5128-11 . 5128-12 . 5128-13 . 5128-14 . 5128-15 ), each activation area being for a respective selectable user interface object to perform an action associated with the corresponding selectable user interface object. In some embodiments, a corresponding activation area (e.g. 5128-1 . 5128-2 . 5128-3 . 5128-4 . 5128-5 . 5128-6 . 5128-8 . 5128-9 . 5128-10 . 5128-11 . 5128-12 or 5128-13 ) for a corresponding action icon associated with an action to create a folder containing the appropriate action icon. In some embodiments, a corresponding activation area (e.g. 5128-7 . 5128-11 or 5128-15 ) for a corresponding folder icon of an action for adding the corresponding selectable user interface object (e.g. 5002-8 ) to a folder associated with the corresponding folder icon. In some embodiments, the size of the activation area is determined based on a distance of the activation area from the corresponding selectable user interface object (e.g. B. 5002-8 ). In some embodiments, the activation areas are not shown on the display (eg, touch screen 112 ).

In response to detecting an input (eg, moving 5126 of the contact 5124 on the touch screen 112 in the 5OO - 5PP ), the device moves the corresponding selectable user interface object 5002-8 via the display (eg the touch screen 112 ), in accordance with the movement of the contact 5124 like in the 5OO to 5PP shown. In some embodiments, the device does not assemble the selectable user interface objects until a predetermined condition is met, as discussed in greater detail above with reference to FIGS 5LL - 5MM is described. In some embodiments, the interface automatically reassigns the selectable user interface objects if the corresponding selectable user interface object 5002-8 is moved over the display (eg the touch screen 112 ), as in 5PP shown. For example, in the 5OO - 5PP the other selectable user interface objects are rearranged to fill in the gap created by moving the corresponding selectable user interface object 5002-8 via the display (eg the touch screen 112 ), although the corresponding selectable user interface object 5002-8 is still moved over the display (eg the touch screen 112 ).

In some embodiments, the device detects additional movement 5130 of the contact (eg from the second contact position 5124-b in 5PP to a contact position within the activation area 5128-11 for a corresponding folder icon 5004-7 lies). In some embodiments, the device detects completion of the input (eg, lifting the contact 5124 from the touch screen 112 ) while the corresponding selectable user interface object 5002-8 at least partially within an activation range (e.g. 5128-11 ) for one of the selectable user interface objects (eg folder icon 5004-7 ). In some embodiments, the device inserts the corresponding selectable user interface object in response to detecting completion of the input 5002-8 to a folder associated with the selectable user interface object (in the folder icon 5004-7 ) is linked. In some embodiments, after the corresponding selectable user interface object (e.g. 5002-8 ) has been added to the folder associated with the selectable user interface object (for example, folder icon 5004-7 ), the folder icon (eg 5004-7 in 5QQ ) to include a scale-reduced representation of the action icon (eg, "M" in the folder icon 5004-7 in the 5QQ ), like in the 5QQ shown.

Attention is now on the 5QQ to 5SS representing example user interfaces for moving folder icons in accordance with some embodiments. In some embodiments, while the device is in the user interface reconfiguration mode, folder icons may be moved around the display (eg, the touch screen 112 ) in response to folder change entries on the touch-sensitive surface (e.g., the touch screen 112 ). For example, the device recognizes in 5QQ an input that has a contact 5132 at the position that corresponds to a position of a corresponding folder icon 5004-7 on the touch-sensitive surface (eg the touch screen 112 ) and detects a subsequent movement 5134 of the contact 5132 via the touch-sensitive surface (eg a movement over the touch screen 112 from a first contact position 5132-a in 5QQ to a second contact position 5132-b in 5RR ). In response to the recognition of the input, the device moves the corresponding folder icon 5004-7 to a new position on the display (eg the touch screen 112 ) in accordance with the input, as in the 5RR shown. In some embodiments, after detecting a predetermined condition (eg, ending the input, or pausing in motion for more than a predetermined amount of time), the device rearranges the selectable user interface objects to accommodate the corresponding folder icon create (eg 5004-7 ), which was moved in response to the input recognition as in 5SS shown.

Attention is now on the 5SS - 5VV Representing exemplary user interfaces for rearranging selectable user interface objects within folders in accordance with some embodiments. In the 5SS For example, the device recognizes a folder view presentation input (e.g., a gesture tip) 5136 at a location that is a location of a folder icon 5004-7 on the touch screen 112 corresponds). In response to the folder view presentation input, the device displays a folder view (e.g. 5138 in the 5TT - 5UU ) containing selectable user interface objects (e.g., action icons 5002-4 . 5002-13 . 5002-9 . 5002-8 ), which are linked to folders by the folder icon 5004-7 is pictured. In some embodiments, the selectable user interface objects within the folder view (e.g. 5138 ) a predetermined spatial arrangement and can, based on recognized Reorder entries are rearranged. For example, the device recognizes in 5TT a reorder input (eg, the contact 5140 and a subsequent movement 5142 of the contact 5140 via the touch screen 112 ). In response to detecting the reorder input, the device moves one or more corresponding user interface objects within the folder view from a first position within the folder view spatial arrangement to a second location within the folder view spatial arrangement in accordance with the reorder entry. For example, the device recognizes in 5TT a contact 5140 at a position on the touch-sensitive surface (eg, the touch screen 112 ), which is a position of a stock application symbol 5002-9 on the display corresponds to (eg the touch screen 112 ), and detects a subsequent movement 5142 of the contact 5140 from a position on the touch-sensitive surface (eg the touch screen 112 ), which corresponds to the leftmost side of the spatial arrangement on the display (eg the touch screen 112 ). In response to the movement, the device moves the stock application icon 5002-9 to the widest possible left position within the spatial layout of the folder view 5138 , as in 5UU shown.

Additionally, in some embodiments, the folder icon (e.g. 5002-7 ) with the folder view (eg 5138 updated to reflect the changes in the spatial arrangement of the icons within the folder view (eg. 5138 ) to reflect. In 5TT z. For example, the device (eg, before the spatial arrangement of the selectable user interface objects within the folder view has been changed) displays scale-reduced representations (eg, "O", "R", "S", "M") in the order of left to right, top to bottom) of the selectable user interface objects in the folder view 5138 in a first order that corresponds to the spatial arrangement of the selectable user interface objects (eg, the Solitaire application icon 5002-4 , the race application symbol 5002-13 , the stock application symbol 5002-9 , the map application icon 5002-8 in order from left to right, from top to bottom). In contrast, in 5UU (For example, after the spatial arrangement has been changed) the device reduces scale representation (eg, "S", "O", "R", "M" in order from left to right, top to bottom) selectable user interface objects in the folder view 5138 in a second order corresponding to the new spatial arrangement of the selectable user interface objects (eg, the stock application icon 5002-9 , the solitaire application icon 5002-4 , the race application icon 5002-13 , the card application icon 5002-8 in order from left to right, from top to bottom).

In some embodiments, the device stops displaying the folder view in response to a folder view exit input. For example, recognizes in 5UU the device a hint gesture 5144 at a position on the touch-sensitive surface (eg, the touch screen 112 ), which corresponds to a position on the display (eg the touchscreen 112 ), which is outside the folder view. In response to the recognition of the tapping gesture 5144 the device stops displaying the folder view as shown in 5W shown. In some embodiments, the device displays on the display (eg, the touch screen 112 ) an animation of the closing folder view (eg the background wallpaper) that closes over the selectable user interface objects that are inside the folder view 5138 are located).

Attention is now on the 5VV - 5BBB Representing exemplary user interfaces for removing selectable user interface objects from a folder in accordance with some embodiments. In some embodiments, the device recognizes a folder view display input (e.g., the jog gesture 5146 at a location that is a folder icon 5004-1-b on the touch screen 112 in 5VV corresponds). In response to detecting the folder view display input, the device displays a folder view 5148 that contains the contents of the folder (for example, action icons 5002-19 . 5002-20 . 5002-21 . 5002-22 . 5002-23 . 5002-24 and 5002-25 on the touch screen 112 ), as in 5WW shown.

In some embodiments, one or more of the selectable user interface objects include a notification flag (e.g. 5150 in 5WW ) indicating that an application (eg, app-7) associated with the selectable user interface object (eg, the action icon 5002-25 ) requires the attention of a user of the device. In some embodiments, one or more additional notification tags (e.g. 5012 and / or 5014) are also displayed on the folder icon (eg 5004-1-b ) associated with the folder containing the selectable user interface object (for example, the action icon 5002-25 ). In some embodiments, the additional notification flags are updated when the notification flags on the selectable user interface object are updated (e.g., when the notification flag 5150 shows up, disappears or changes to indicate that the number of notifications has changed).

In some embodiments, the device detects an input to remove a selectable user interface object, and in response to detecting the input to remove a selectable user interface object, the device removes a selectable user interface object from the folder view. For example, the device recognizes in 5WW a contact 5152 at a position on the touch-sensitive surface (eg, the touch screen 112 ), which is a position of an application icon 5002-19 on the display (eg the touch screen 112 ), and a subsequent movement 5154 of the contact 5152 via the touch-sensitive surface (eg the touchscreen 112 ) in the direction of the position corresponding to a position of the display (eg the touch screen 112 ) matches the outside of the folder view 5148 lies. In some embodiments, the input is a quick gesture that does not specify a particular location outside of the folder view (eg, the gesture is a swipe gesture or a fast-tap and drag gesture that does not include a break outside the folder view) and the device moves the selectable user interface object to an automatically determined position on the display (eg the touch screen 112 ), which is outside the folder view. Continuing with the above example, the device removes in response to the detection of the contact 5152 and the subsequent movement 5154 of the contact, the action icon 5002-19 from the folder view 5148 , closes the folder view and displays the action icon 5002-19 at the first open position in the array of selectable user interface objects on the display (eg, the touch screen 112 ). This example becomes the action icon 5002-19 in the lower right corner of the three-by-four matrix of selectable user interface objects on the display (eg, the touch screen 112 in 5XX ) is displayed.

In some embodiments, when a selectable user interface object has been removed from the folder associated with a folder icon, the device updates the folder icon associated with the folder. For example, in 5WW the folder icon 5004-1-b that with the folder view displayed 5148 There are four scale-reduced representations (for example, "x4", "x5", "x6" and "x7") of the selectable user interface objects contained in the folder that is associated with the folder icon 5004-1-b is linked. In some embodiments, empty spaces in the folder icon indicate that the folder view includes room for adding further selectable user interface objects, such as in the folder icon 5004-1-b in 5WW shown. However, after the selectable user interface object (for example, action icon 5002-19 ) from the folder containing the folder icon (eg. 5004-1-b ) has been removed, the device alters the appearance of the folder icon (e.g. 5004-1-b in 5XX ) to indicate that the selectable user interface object (e.g. 5002-19 ) was removed from the folder. For example, shows in 5XX the folder icon 5004-1-b the reduced-scale representations in the folder (eg, "x2", "x3", "x4", "" x5 "," x6 "and" x7 "are displayed), rearranged to indicate that it is a selectable one There is less user interface object in the folder with the folder icon 5004-1-b is linked.

In some embodiments, the device recognizes an input to select an action icon (eg, the gesture tip) 5155 at a position that is an action icon 5002-12 on the touch screen 112 in 5XX When the device is in the user interface reconfiguration mode, and in response to the input for selecting an action icon while the device is in the user interface reconfiguration mode, the device does not activate an application (eg, a camera application) ) associated with the action icon (for example, the camera application icon 5002-12 ). In some embodiments, the device recognizes a folder view display input (e.g., the jog gesture 5156 at a location that is a folder icon 5004-1-b in 5XX corresponds). In response to detecting the folder view display input, the device displays a folder view 5158 on the display (eg the touch screen 112 ) containing the contents of the folder (eg action icons 5002-20 . 5002-21 . 5002-22 . 5002-23 . 5002-24 and 5002-25 ), as in 5yy on the display (eg touch screen 112 ).

In some embodiments, while the device is in a user interface reconfiguration mode, the device detects an input corresponding to a request to activate an application associated with one of the action icons (eg, the gesture tip) 5156 that corresponds to a request to activate an app-7 application that corresponds to the app-7 application icon 5002-25 corresponds). However, in accordance with some embodiments, in response to detecting the input, the device does not activate the application icon while the device is in the user interface reconfiguration mode.

In some embodiments, the device recognizes an input to Removing a selectable user interface object, and in response to detecting the input to remove a selectable user interface object, the device removes a selectable user interface object from the folder view. When the input for removing a selectable user interface object satisfies predetermined conditions, in some embodiments the selectable user interface object is positioned in accordance with the input for removing a selectable user interface object within an array of selectable user interface objects. In 5yy z. B. recognizes the device a contact 5162 at a position on the touch-sensitive surface (eg, the touch screen 112 ), which is a position of an application icon 5002-22 on the display (eg the touch screen 112 ), and a subsequent movement 5164 of the contact 5152 via the touch-sensitive surface (eg a movement over the touchscreen 112 from the contact position 5162-a within the order view 5158 in 5yy to a contact position in 5ZZ that is part of the touchscreen 112 corresponds to the outside of the folder view 5158 lies). In some embodiments, the device detects the contact at a position (eg, contact position 5162-b ) on the touch-sensitive surface (eg the touch screen 112 ), which corresponds to a position on the display (eg the touchscreen 112 ) matches the outside of the folder view 5158 lasts for more than a threshold time, and the device terminates, in response, displaying the folder view as in 5AAA shown.

After displaying the folder view is completed, in some embodiments, the device continues to detect the motion 5166 of the contact 5162 (eg a movement from the second contact position 5162-b on the touch screen 112 in 5AAA to a third contact position 5162-c on the touch screen 112 in 5BBB representing a position within an array of selectable user interface objects on the touch screen 112 corresponds). In response to the continued movement 5166 the device moves the selectable user interface object (e.g., the action icon 5002-22 ) on the display (eg the touchscreen 112 ) in accordance with the movement of the contact. In some embodiments, the selectable user interface object (eg, the action icon 5002 ), which has been removed from the folder, placed in this way in accordance with the input for removing the user interface object. Continuing with the above example, the device recognizes completion of the input (eg, lifting the contact 5162 from the touch screen 112 at the position 5162-c in 5BBB ) with a position on the display (eg the touch screen 112 ) located within the array of selectable user interface objects. As in 5BBB shown are the contact 5162-c and the action icon 5002-22 arranged between two other selectable user interface objects (e.g. 5002-6 and 5004-7 ), and upon detecting completion of the input (eg, lifting the contact 5162-c in 5BBB ), the selectable user interface object is displayed at the position within the array of selectable user interface objects that was indicated by the input (eg, the app-4 action icon becomes 5002-22 between the note action icon 5002-6 and the game folder icon 5004-7 on the touch screen 112 in 5OOO displayed).

When a selectable user interface object has been removed from the folder associated with a folder icon, in some embodiments, the device updates the folder icon associated with the folder. For example, shows in 5W the folder icon 5004-1-b that with the folder view displayed 5158 Associates six scale-reduced representations (eg, "x2", "x3", "x4", "x5", "x6" and "x7") of the selectable user interface objects contained in the folder that is associated with the folder icon 5004-1-b is linked. After the selectable user interface object (for example, the action icon 5002-22 ) is removed from the folder containing the folder icon (eg. 5004-1-b however, the device alters the appearance of the folder icon (eg, from 5004-1-b in the 5XX - 5ZZ to 5004-1-b in the 5AAA ) to indicate that the selectable user interface object (e.g. 5002-22 ) was removed from the folder. For example, shows in 5AAA the folder icon 5004-1-b all redrawn representations are rearranged in the folder (for example, only "x2", "x3", "x5", "x6", and "x7" are displayed), indicating that a selectable user interface object is less located in the folder that contains the folder icon 5004-1-b is linked. Additionally, in some embodiments, displaying the scaled-down representations of the remote selectable user interface object within the folder is terminated. For example, the reduced-scale representation "x4" in the 5CCC no longer in the folder icon 5004-1-b displayed as the action icon 5002-22 was removed from the folder).

Attention is now on the 5CCC - 5EEE representing example user interfaces for navigating through pages of selectable user interface objects within a folder view in accordance with some embodiments. In some embodiments, the device recognizes a folder view display input (e.g., the jog gesture 5168 at a position on the touch screen 112 representing a location of a folder icon 5004-2 on the touch screen 112 in the 5CCC corresponds). In response to detecting the folder view display input, the device displays a folder view 5170 that contains the contents of the folder (for example, the action icons 5002-26 . 5002-27 . 5002-28 . 5002-29 . 5002-30 . 5002-31 . 5002-32 . 5002-33 . 5002-34 . 5002-35 . 5002-36 and 5002-37 ) on the display (eg the touchscreen 112 ), as in 5EEE shown.

In some embodiments, when the folder view display input displays a request to display a folder view for a folder icon (e.g. 5004-2 ) which is in a tray (e.g. 5006 in 5CCC ) in the user interface, an animation of the folder extending from the dock. In 5CCC z. B. recognizes the device a jog gesture 5168 on a folder icon 5004-2 that is in the tray 5006 located, and in the 5EEE becomes a folder view 5170 of the folder. In some embodiments, the device displays a transient animation prior to displaying the folder view, as in FIG 5DDD shown. In response to recognizing the jogging gesture 5168 z. For example, the device divides the wallpaper background into a first part 5172 and a second part 5174 and displays an animation of a sliding wallpaper background (eg, the second part is moving 5174 away from the first part 5172 ) to enable selectable user interface objects (eg 5002-34 . 5002-35 . 5002-36 . 5002-37 in 5DDD ) that seem to be below the wallpaper background. At the end of the animation, the contents or part of the contents of the folder are in the folder view 5170 on the display (eg the touch screen 112 ) is displayed.

In some embodiments, the folder contains more selectable user interface objects than can be displayed in the folder view (eg. 5170 in 5EEE ). In some embodiments, the folder has a maximum number of selectable user interface objects that can be added to the folder, the maximum number being based on the maximum number of selectable user interface objects that can be displayed in the folder view for the folder. In 5EEE z. For example, only 12 selectable user interface objects could be added to the folder associated with the folder view 5170 is added. However, in some embodiments, the folder view includes a plurality of "pages" or sets of selectable user interface objects, and the folder may include additional selectable user interface objects that do not fit into the first set of selectable user interface objects (eg, the action icons 5002-26 . 5002-27 . 5002-28 . 5002-29 . 5002-30 . 5002-31 . 5002-32 . 5002-33 . 5002-34 . 5002-35 . 5002-36 and 5002-37 ) by displaying the additional selectable user interface objects that are part of subsequent sets of selectable user interface objects. For example, the device recognizes in 5EEE an input for a next page that has a contact 5176 and a subsequent movement 5178 the contact across the touch-sensitive surface (eg, the touchscreen 112 ) contains. In response to detecting the input for the next page, the device displays a second set of selectable user interface objects (e.g., action icons 5002-38 . 5002-39 . 5002-40 . 5002-41 . 5002-42 and 5002-43 in 5FFF ) within the folder view 5170 for the folder. In other words, the folder contains eighteen selectable user interface objects with twelve selectable user interface objects on a first page and six selectable user interface objects on a second page.

Attention is now on the 5GGG - 5MMM which, in accordance with some embodiments, represent example user interfaces for removing selectable user interface objects from a folder. In some embodiments, the device recognizes an order view display input (e.g., the jog gesture 5168 at a location that is a folder icon 5002-2 on the touch screen 112 in the 5OOO corresponds). In response to detecting the folder view display input, the device displays a folder view 5182 that contains the contents of the folder (for example, action icons 5002-26 . 5002-27 . 5002-28 . 5002-29 . 5002-30 . 5002-31 . 5002-32 . 5002-33 . 5002-34 . 5002-35 . 5002-36 and 5002-37 ), as in 5GGG shown.

In some embodiments, the folder view (e.g. 5182 ) the entirety or substantially the whole of the display (eg the touchscreen 112 ). In some of these embodiments, the device displays an area for removing a selectable user interface object (e.g. 5184 in 5GGG ). In some embodiments, in response to detecting a removal request, the device removes the request for moving a corresponding user interface object into the range for removing a selectable user interface object 5184 corresponds to the appropriate selectable user interface object from the folder. For example, recognizes in 5GGG the device makes contact 5186 and a movement 5188 of the contact (eg, a movement from a first contact position 5168-a in 5GGG representing a location of the corresponding selectable user interface object 5002-32 on the touch screen 112 corresponds to a second contact position 5186-b in 5HHH taking a position on the touch screen 112 close to or within the range for removing a selectable user interface object 5184 is). Continuing this example, the device moves the corresponding user interface object (e.g., action icon 5002-32 ) into the area for removing a selectable user interface object 5184 , In some embodiments, the device terminates (eg, lifting the contact in response to detecting completion of the input 5186-b in 5HHH ), displaying the corresponding selectable user interface object (e.g., the action icon 5002-32 ) from the folder view 5182 and automatically assigns the selectable user interface objects within the folder view 5182 new to close any gaps in the arrangement of selectable user interface objects. For example, in 5III rearranged the selectable user interface objects to close the gap in 5HHH was left after the corresponding selectable user interface object (eg action icon 5002-32 ) has been removed from the folder view.

In some embodiments, displaying the folder view automatically terminates after a selectable user interface object (e.g., action icon 5002-32 ) is removed from the folder (for example, the device automatically switches from the user interface in 5III is displayed to the user interface in 5JJJ is shown. In some embodiments, the device recognizes an input to exit a folder view (eg, the gesture tip) 5190 on the "Leave folder" icon in the top right corner of the folder view 5182 in 5III ). In response to detecting the input to exit the folder view, the device stops displaying the folder view and displays the home screen again, as in 5JJJ shown. In some embodiments, the selectable user interface object (e.g. 5002-32 ), which has been removed from the folder, will be displayed on the home screen as in 5JJJ shown.

In some embodiments, the device recognizes a folder view display input (e.g., the jog gesture 5192 at a location that is a folder icon 5004-2 in the 5JJJ corresponds). In response to detecting the folder view display input, the device again displays the folder view 5182 that contains the changed contents of the folder (eg action icons 5002-26 . 5002-27 . 5002-28 . 5002-29 . 5002-30 . 5002-31 . 5002-33 . 5002-34 . 5002-35 . 5002-36 and 5002-37 ), as in 5KKK shown. In lieu of or in addition to the selectable user interface object removal area described above, in some embodiments, the device displays an object modification destination associated with one or more of the selectable user interface objects. For example, in 5KKK each of the selectable user interface objects has an object modification destination associated with it (eg, has the action icon 5002-37 a corresponding object modification target 5194 ).

When the device detects a request to enable the object modification target for a corresponding selectable user interface object (eg, the gesture tip) 5196 at a position on the touch screen 112 representing a position of an object modification area for the action icon 5002-37 In some embodiments, the device displays an object modification dialog. In 5LLL z. For example, the device displays a pop-up dialog 5198 which provides the user with options for modifying the selectable user interface object (eg, deleting the action icon 5002-37 , removing the action icon 5002-37 from the folder or canceling the object modification operation). In response to an input corresponding to a request to delete the selectable user interface object (e.g., the gesture tip) 5200 on a delete button), in this example, the device deletes the selectable user interface object (eg, by removing the action icon 5002-37 from the folder that is linked to the folder view, and completely from the device so that it no longer appears on a home screen or any other folder view, as in 5MMM shown). When the selectable user interface object is deleted, in some embodiments, an application associated with the selectable user interface object is deleted from the device. In response to an input corresponding to a request to cancel the object modification operation (eg, the gesture tip) 5202 on an abort symbol), the device in this example stops displaying the object modification dialog 5198 without the selectable user interface object (for example, the action icon 5002-37 ), which returns to the user interface included in 5KKK is shown. In response to an input corresponding to a request to remove the selectable user interface object from the folder (eg, the gesture tip 5204 on a remove button), the device in this example removes the selectable user interface object from the folder (e.g., as in FIG 5MMM ) without removing the selectable user interface object from the device (eg, by removing the action icon 5002-37 from the folder associated with the folder view and displaying the action icon 5002-37 on the home screen, as in 5NNN shown).

Attention is now on the 5NNN - 5OOO which, in accordance with some embodiments, represent exemplary user interfaces for displaying a folder during a normal mode of operation. In some embodiments, the device detects an input corresponding to a request to exit the user interface reconfiguration mode and return to a normal operating mode. For example, the device recognizes in 5NNN a request to return to the normal operating mode (eg, a pressure input 5206 on the home button 204 in 5NNN ). In response to the request to return to the normal operating mode, the device returns to the normal operating mode so that the selectable user interface objects (e.g., action icons 5002 and folder icons 5004 ) in the 5OOO - 5PPP can no longer be rearranged (although in some embodiments, the arrays of selectable user interface objects may be scrolled in one or two dimensions).

In some embodiments, selecting a corresponding action icon results 5002 in activating an application associated with the corresponding action icon when the device is in a normal operating mode. For example, the device in 5OOO in response to detecting a selection of the photo action icon (eg, recognizing a gesture tip 5208 at a location on the touch-sensitive surface that corresponds to the photos action icon 5002-1 corresponds to) a photos application (for example, starting the photos application, if the photos application is not already running, or simply viewing the photos application, if the photos application is already running). In contrast, recognizing the selection of a corresponding folder icon results in some embodiments 5004 in representing a folder view for the folder. For example, the device in 5OOO upon detecting selection of a game folder icon (eg, recognition of a gesture tip 5210 at a location on the touch-sensitive surface that matches the game folder icon 5004-7 corresponds) a folder view 5212 for the games folder. In some embodiments, selecting a corresponding action icon results 5002 within the folder view (eg folder view 5212 ) while the device is in a normal operating mode, activating an application associated with the corresponding action icon. For example, in response to detecting the selection of the photo action icon (eg, detecting a gesture tip 5214 at a position on the touch-sensitive surface (eg, the touch screen 112 ), which is the stock action symbol 5002-9 corresponds) the device displays a photos application (eg by starting the stock application if the stock application is not already running, or simply by displaying the stock application if the stock application is already running) on the display (eg the touch screen 112 ) at.

Attention is now on the 5QQQ - 5TTT which, in accordance with some embodiments, illustrate exemplary user interfaces for displaying a folder view during normal operation mode. In 5QQQ The device provides a plurality of selectable user interface objects (e.g., action icons 5002 and folder icons 5004 ) on a home screen. In some embodiments, the device recognizes an input requesting a selection of a folder icon. For example, recognizes in 5QQQ the device makes contact 5216 above the folder icon 5004-12 , The folder icon 5004-12 includes a plurality of reduced-scale representations of selectable icons associated with the folder (eg, scale-reduced representations of the selectable symbols "y1", "y2", "y3", "y4", "Y5", "y6", "y7 "," Y8 "and" y9 "). As explained below, in some embodiments, the scaled-down representations of the selectable icons corresponding to the folder icon 5004-12 includes a subset of the selectable icons within the folder, the folder icon 5004-12 equivalent.

The 5QQQ - 5TTT represent an animated transition between the home screen (for example, an application launch interface) that is located in 5QQQ is shown, and a folder view that is the folder icon 5004-12 as in 5TTT shown corresponds. In particular, in this example, the plurality of selectable user interface objects are displayed in a corresponding arrangement on the home screen, and the animation magnifies the corresponding arrangement such that the folder icon 5004-12 is increased and moves towards the center of the display (eg enlarged in the 5QQQ - 5RRR the device arranges so that the folder icon 5004-12 increases and moves towards a center of the touch screen 112 emotional; in the 5RRR - 5SSS The device increases the arrangement so that the folder icon 5004-12 increases and moves towards a center of the touch screen 112 emotional; and in the 5SSS - 5TTT The device increases the arrangement so that the folder icon 5004-12 increases and moves towards a center of the touch screen 112 emotional). During the animation, the device terminates displaying enlarged representations of the selectable user interface objects other than the folder icon 5004-12 if this from the ad " be pushed out ". After zooming in on the folder icon 5004-12 becomes the display of the enlarged order symbol 5004-12 replaced by the folder view, as in 5TTT shown. In some embodiments, in response to a request to exit the folder view, the device returns to 5TTT is shown (eg in response to activating the Home button 204 ), the in 5QQQ to 5TTT displayed animated transition (eg by stepping back from 5TTT to 5SSS to 5RRR to 5QQQ ).

Attention is now on the 5TTT - 5VVV The exemplary user interfaces for displaying page indicator symbols 5217 in a folder view and refresh their appearance in accordance with a displayed page of the folder view.

As in 5TTT shown, shows the folder view with the folder icon 5004-12 ( 5QQQ - 5SSS ), a first page containing a first subset of the selectable icons in the folder. In some embodiments, the folder view includes space for simultaneously displaying no more than a certain number of selectable icons that is less than the total number of selectable icons in the folder. For example, the folder that contains the folder icon 5004-12 the action icons (such as application icons). 5002-51 . 5002-52 . 5002-53 . 5002-54 . 5002-55 . 5002-56 . 5002-57 . 5002-58 . 5002-59 displayed in the first page of the folder view ( 5TTT ), but the folder also contains at least the action icons 5002-60 . 5002-61 . 5002-62 . 5002-63 . 5002-64 . 5002-65 . 5002-66 . 5002-67 . 5002-68 in the second page of the folder view ( 5VVV ) are displayed. In this example, the folder view includes space for displaying nine or less selectable icons in each page.

In some embodiments, the folder view shows the folder icon 5004-12 also the page indicator icons 5217 indicating the number of different sides of selectable symbols to which selectable symbols in the folder are divided. For example, shows in 5TTT The folder view displays three page indicators (for example, the page indicators 5217-1 that correspond to the first page of selectable icons in the folder, 5217-2 that correspond to the second page of selectable icons in the folder, 5217-3 that correspond to the third page of selectable icons in the folder) that indicate that selectable icons in the folder are split into three pages. In some embodiments, a page indicator for a currently selected page is displayed differently than one or more page indicators for non-selected pages. For example, in 5TTT the page indicator 5217-1 representing the currently selected page (eg, the first page), having a first appearance (eg, as a pure black), while the page indicators 5217-2 and 5217-3 that correspond to non-selected pages are presented with a second appearance (eg, as unfilled circles), allowing the user to determine his or her position in the plurality of pages.

In some embodiments, the device recognizes an input corresponding to a request to display a next page of the folder view. For example, the device recognizes in 5TTT a contact 5218 at 5218-a over a given range of folder view (for example, an area that does not correspond to a request to initiate an action associated with an action icon). In some embodiments, the input corresponding to a request to display the next page of the folder view includes a default gesture. In 5TTT is z. B. 5218 continuously in a gesture 5220 detected via the display. As in 5UUU In some embodiments, the device shows a pulling effect in which the gesture is shown 5220 in an animated change from the first page to the second page (eg, the device displays a "scrolling" or "sliding" of the icons between the first and second pages). As in further 5UUU As shown, the device detects a release (or lifting) of the contact 5218 at 5218-b , and in response to detecting the lifting of the contact 5218 the device displays the second page of selectable symbols as in 5VVV shown.

The 5VVV - 5YYY represent an animated transition between the second page of the folder view and an application view. In some embodiments, the device detects an input corresponding to a request to initiate an action associated with a selectable user interface object. For example, in 5VVV a typing gesture, a contact 5222 contains, above an action icon 5002-66 detected by the device as a request to start "app y16". In this example, before recognizing the input, a plurality of selectable user interface objects are displayed in a corresponding arrangement in the second page. As in 5WWW While starting "App y16," an animation increases the corresponding order so that the action icon increases 5002-66 is increased and moves toward the center of the display. As in 5XXX During the animation, the device stops displaying enlarged representations of selectable user interface objects other than the action icon 5002-66 . if they are "pushed out" of the ad. After zooming in on the action icon 5002-66 becomes the display of the enlarged action icon 5002-66 through an application view 5224 replaced, as in 5YYY shown. In some embodiments, in response to a request to exit the application view, the device returns to 5YYY is shown (eg in response to activating the Home button 204 ), the in 5VVV to 5YYY displayed animated transition (eg by stepping back from 5YYY to 5XXX to 5WWW to 5VVV ).

Attention is now on the 5ZZZ - 5Cccc representing exemplary user interfaces for removing a corresponding icon from a folder view. 5ZZZ is analogous to 5VVV , However, the device recognizes in 5ZZZ an input 5226 that corresponds to a request to enter a user interface reconfiguration mode. In some embodiments, an input corresponding to a request to enter a user interface reconfiguration mode is distinguished based on predetermined criteria from a request to initiate an action icon. For example, when a contact over an action icon is detected for a predetermined period of time (eg, 0.5, 1, or 2 seconds), the device interprets the contact as a request to enter the user interface reconfiguration mode. Conversely, if the contact over an action icon is detected for less than the specified amount of time (eg, the device detects a jog gesture rather than a long press gesture), the device starts the application (eg, as in FIGS 5VVV - 5YYY ) instead of entering a user interface reconfiguration mode (e.g., as in FIGS 5ZZZ - 5Cccc shown).

In 5AAAA the device has entered a user interface reconfiguration mode. In some embodiments, the selectable user interface objects (eg, the action icons 5002 ) provides a visual indication that the device is in the user interface reconfiguration mode. Like in 5AAAA The action icons wobble as though they were floating on water (for example, each corresponding action icon vibrates around a corresponding average position of the action icon on the display). In addition, in some embodiments, during the user interface reconfiguration mode, at least some of the action icons are associated with an object removal indicator (e.g. 5010 in 5AAAA ), and when the device detects activation of the object removal flag, the action icon associated with the object removal flag is removed (eg, deleted) from a page of the folder view. In some embodiments, deleting the action icon deletes an application associated with the action icon. In some embodiments, deleting deletes the icon without deleting an application associated with the action icon.

In some embodiments, the device recognizes an input corresponding to a request to move a corresponding icon from the folder view page to a corresponding location on the off-folder display. For example, the device recognizes in 5AAAA the contact 5228 at 5228-a and recognizes during continuous recognition of the contact 5228 the gesture 5230 (eg, a drag gesture), which is a request to move the action icon 5002-66 in the lower part of the display. As in 5BBBB shown, becomes the action icon 5002-66 is moved (e.g., dragged) to the bottom of the display, which in this example is a designated icon removal area. The contact 5226 is at 5226-b released (eg, lifting the contact 5226 detected), resulting in the action icon 5002-66 in the symbol removal area 5231 "Dropped". In accordance with determining that the corresponding location is within the designated icon range, in some embodiments, the action icon is removed from the folder view. In some embodiments, removing the action icon from the folder view results in placing the action icon at a different location within the user interface. Like in 5Cccc shown, is the action icon 5002-66 now in the home screen while the device remains in the user interface reconfiguration mode.

Attention is now on the 5ZZZ and 5DDDD - 5FFFF Represent example user interfaces for changing a page of a corresponding icon within a folder view in response to detecting a movement of a icon into a page change area (eg, the page change area 5233-1 or the next page area 5233-2 ). 5DDDD is analogous to 5AAAA except that the contact 5226 from 5226-c ( 5DDDD ), rather than the contact 5226 from 5226-a to 5226-b moves and the action icon 5002-66 in the symbol removal area 5231 is released, and after the contact 5226 for more than a specified amount of time (eg, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, or 0.5 seconds) at position 5226-c has been detected (eg within the page change area 5233-2 ), show the Create a next page of the folder view (for example, the third page of the folder view) as in 5EEEE shown, and when the device lifting the contact 5226 Detects, while the next page of the folder view is displayed, becomes the icon 5002-66 moved to the next page (for example, the third page of the folder view). In some embodiments, the device arranges the arrangement of the other action icons 5002 in response to the movement of the action icon 5002-66 dynamic in the second page (for example, the others as the action icon 5002-66 ). In some embodiments, the displayed page changes in accordance with the movement of the action icon 5002-66 over the page change area. In 5EEEE z. B. is the page change area 5233-2 a next page change area, and the device thus goes into the page change area in response to detecting the movement of a symbol 5233-2 from displaying the second page ( 5EEEE ) to display the third page ( 5FFFF ) above; during the page change area 5233-1 is a previous page change area, and the device in response to detecting the movement of a symbol in the page change area 5233-1 from displaying the second page ( 5EEEE ) to display the first page ( 5Cccc ) would go over. In this example, the third page of the folder view contains the action icons 5002-69 and 5002-70 that already existed in the third page of the folder view.

5FFFF also provides the release of the contact 5226 (for example, lifting the contact 5266 at the position 5266-c ), which in this example is represented by the device as a request to drop the action icon 5002-66 in the third page of the folder view. As in 5GGGG As shown, the device arranges the arrangement of action icons 5002 Dynamically re-create the third page of the folder view to add the action icon 5002-66 while remaining in the user interface reconfiguration mode.

In some embodiments, the device, while in the user interface reconfiguration mode, detects an input corresponding to a request to exit the reconfiguration mode. For example, in response to detecting activation of the home button, the device exits 204 through the contact 5234 in 5GGGG the reconfiguration mode and returns to the normal operating mode (eg, a non-reconfiguration operating mode) and displays the folder view as in 5HHHH shown.

Attention is now on the 5HHHH - 5JJJJ Representing exemplary user interfaces for animating a transition from a corresponding page of a folder view to the home screen.

In some embodiments, while displaying the third page (or second page, etc.) of the folder view, the device detects an entry corresponding to a request to close the folder view (eg, activating a home button). In response to detecting the input corresponding to the request to close the folder view, the device stops displaying the folder view and displays the home screen instead. In 5HHHH recognizes the device z. B. activation of the home button 204 through the contact 5236 , In response to the request to close the folder view, the device displays in 5IIII a page of the home screen, which is the folder icon 5004-12 includes, which corresponds to the folder view. During display of the home screen, in some embodiments, the folder icon for the folder includes scale-reduced representations of action icons in the now-left page of the folder view. In some embodiments, the device displays an animated transition between 5HHHH and 5IIII which is similar to a reversal of the animation in the 5QQQ - 5TTT is displayed, except that the folder view has a different appearance because it displays different scale-reduced representations on the third page of the folder view, so the appearance of the resized folder icon includes the scale-reduced representations included in 5IIII to be shown. 5HHHH represents z. For example, the third page of the folder view represents the action icons 5002-69 . 5002-70 and 5002-66 includes. After navigating away from the folder view from the third page to the home screen ( 5IIII ) contains the folder icon 5004-12 Scale-reduced representations of the action icons 5002-69 . 5002-70 . 5002-66 ,

As in 5JJJJ 10, in some embodiments, the device proceeds to display reduced-scale representations of the first page of action icons in the folder icon 5004-12 instead of the reduced scale representations of the third page of action icons in the folder above.

Attention is now on the 5JJJJ - 5LLLL representing exemplary user interfaces for navigating to another page of selectable user interface objects. In some embodiments, the device recognizes an input corresponding to a request for Display another page of selectable user interface objects in the plurality of different, separately displayed pages of selectable user interface objects. 5JJJJ Illustrates z. B. recognizing the gesture 5238 that at 5238-a starts. 5KKKK illustrates the gesture 5238 that at 5238-b is terminated (eg by recognizing a liftoff of the gesture). As well as in 5KKKK In response to the gesture, which in this example is a swipe gesture, the device displays an animated transition between the third page and the second page and, optionally, if the transition is not complete when the contact is lifted 5238 is detected, the device completes the animated transition to stop displaying the third page and instead display the second page (shown in FIG 5LLLL ).

The 6A - 6E are flowcharts that are a procedure 600 to create a new folder in accordance with some embodiments. The procedure 600 is performed on a multifunction device (eg the device 300 . 3 , or the portable multifunction device 100 . 1 ) having a display and a touch-sensitive surface. In some embodiments, the display is a touchscreen display (e.g. 112 in the 5A - 5N . 5P - 5LLLL ) and the touch-sensitive surface is on the display. In some embodiments, the display is separate from the touch-sensitive surface. Some operations in the procedure 600 can be combined and / or the order of some operations can be changed.

As described below, the procedure 600 an intuitive way to create a new folder. The method reduces the cognitive burden on a user as he creates new folders, thereby creating a more efficient man-machine interface. By allowing a user to create a new folder faster and more efficiently, battery-powered computing devices save energy and increase the time between battery charges.

The device shows ( 602 ) a plurality of selectable user interface objects on the display (in 5 M z. For example, the device displays a variety of action icons 5002 and a variety of folder icons 5004 on the touch screen 112 at). In some embodiments, the selectable user interface objects are action icons 5002 ( 604 ). The action icons 5002 can z. For example, one or more activatable icons may include a software program (eg, the photo application icon 5002-1 , the clock application icon 5002-2 , the browser application icon 5002-3 , the solitaire application icon 5002-4 , the weather application icon 5002-5 , the note application icon 5002-6 , the text application icon 5002-7 , the map application icon 5002-8 , the stock application icon 5002-9 , the camera application icon 5002-12 , the race application symbol 5002-13 , the email application icon 5002-14 , the phone application icon 5002-15 , the iPod application icon 5002-16 ), Files (for example, the document action icon 5002-11 ), Bookmarks (such as the bookmark action icon 5002-10 ) and so on. Similar is a first folder icon 5004-1-b linked to a first folder while a second folder icon 5004-2 is linked to a second folder.

In response to detecting an input corresponding to a selection of a corresponding selectable user interface object, the device activates ( 606 ) an application linked to the corresponding selectable user interface object. In some embodiments, applications are activated only when the device is in a normal operating mode. For example, selecting a solitaire application icon would 5002-1 in 5A (eg while the device is in a normal mode of operation) launch a solitaire game application. It should be understood that if an action icon 5002 represents a file and an input corresponding to selecting the action icon is displayed, an application used to display and / or edit the file. If the device z. For example, an input (e.g., a gesture tip) identifying an entry of a bookmark symbol (e.g. 5002-10 in 5A ) corresponding to a bookmarked web page, the device would launch a web browser and navigate to the bookmarked web page. As another example, if the device recognized an input corresponding to selecting a document symbol (e.g. 5002-11 in 5A ), which is linked to a spreadsheet document, start a spreadsheet edit / view application and display the spreadsheet document within the spreadsheet edit / view application. In some embodiments, the action icon is a symbol for launching an application and selecting the icon launches the application if the application is not currently running or displays the application if the application is currently running but not displayed. In other words, in response to detecting the selection of an action icon, the device displays a view of an application, however, if the application is not running when the input is detected, the device must first start the application, while if the Application already running when the input is detected, the device can simply display a current view of the application and the application does not have to start.

The device recognizes ( 608 ) a first input. As in 5 M shown recognizes the device z. B. a finger contact 5040 at a position (eg, a first position 5040-a in 5 M ) on the touch-sensitive surface corresponding to a first object (eg, the Solitaire application icon 5002-4 ) and detects a subsequent movement 5042 finger contact across the touch-sensitive surface (eg, to a second position 5040-b in 5N ). In some embodiments, the first input is ( 610 ) a gesture (eg, a finger-pull gesture) that is detected on a touch-sensitive surface. In some embodiments, the touch-sensitive surface is separate from the display. In some embodiments, the touch-sensitive surface with the display is as a touch screen 112 combined.

In response to detecting the first input, the device moves ( 612 ) a first object in the plurality of selectable user interface objects over the display (eg, the touch screen 112 ) to a position on the display (eg touchscreen 112 ) located near a second object in the plurality of selectable user interface objects. For example, was in 5N the solitaire application icon 5002-4 moved from a previous position to a current position (e.g. 5002-4 in 5N ) that is near a second object (eg, the race application icon 5002-13 in 5N ). In some embodiments, the position is over or at least partially overlapping with the second object or an activation area for the second object, as in FIG 5N pictured where the solitaire application icon 5002-4 partially with the race application icon 5002-13 overlaps. In some embodiments, the position is over or at least partially overlapped with an activation area for the second object, as described in more detail below with reference to the method 900 is described.

The device recognizes ( 614 ) that the first input satisfies predetermined folder creation criteria while the first object is near the second object. In some embodiments, recognizing that the first input meets specified folder creation criteria includes detecting ( 616 ) terminating the first input while the first object is near the second object. In 5N recognizes the device z. B. lifting the contact 5040-b while the solitaire application icon 5002-4 with the race application icon 5002-13 overlaps. As another example, the device recognizes 5N a break in contact 5040 while the solitaire application icon 5002-4 with the race application icon 5002-13 overlaps for more than a specified amount of time (eg, 0.5 seconds, 1 second, 1.5 seconds, or any appropriate amount of time). In some embodiments, the device is ( 618 ) in a user interface reconfiguration mode (ie, not in a normal operating mode) when the first input is detected, as explained in greater detail above. Additionally, it should be understood that in some embodiments, the selectable user interface objects may not be moved (eg, rearranged within the array of selectable user interface objects) when the device is in the normal operating mode.

The operations 622 - 636 are executed in response to the recognition ( 620 ) that the first input satisfies specified folder creation criteria while the first object is near the second object. In some embodiments, in response to detecting that the first input satisfies predetermined folder creation criteria while the first object is proximate to the second object, the displaying of the first object and the second object is terminated ( 622 ) (eg as in 5N and 5S shown). In 5S z. For example, after the device has detected that the first input satisfies specified folder creation criteria (eg, by detecting an end of input or a pause of the input for more than a specified amount of time), the solitaire application icon will be displayed 5002-4 and the race application icon 5002-13 which was previously in 5N were displayed in 5S no longer displayed. Instead, it becomes a folder icon 5004-7 which displays a folder containing the Solitaire application icon and the race application icon. In some embodiments, terminating the display of the second object includes displaying an animation of the second object that transforms into a folder icon that corresponds to the folder. For example, in 5S a folder icon 5004-7 the race application icon 5002-13 out 5N replaced. In some embodiments, reduced-scale representations of the first object and / or the second object are displayed in the folder icon, as discussed in greater detail below with reference to FIGS 11A - 11C described. For example, in 5S the folder icon shows scale-reduced representations (for example, "O" and "S") of the Solitaire application icon 5002-4 or the race application icon 5002-13 ,

The device generates ( 624 ) a folder containing the first object and the second object. In some embodiments, this includes Create the folder displaying ( 626 ) of a folder icon representing the folder (for example, as in more detail below with respect to the method 1100 described). For example, the device generates a folder containing the solitaire application icon 5002-4 and the race application icon 5002-13 includes, and displays the folder icon 5004-7 on, as in 5S shown. In some embodiments, folder icons have different properties than other selectable objects (eg, action icons such as application icons, bookmark icons, document icons, etc.), as discussed in greater detail below with respect to the method 700 described. In some embodiments, the folder icon is located at a location on the display (eg, the touch screen 112 ) is displayed ( 628 ) previously occupied by the second selectable object. For example, in 5N the race application icon 5002-13 the last selectable user interface object in the array of selectable user interface objects (eg, left to right, top to bottom) while in 5S the folder icon 5004-7 taking the race application symbol 5002-13 includes the last selectable user interface object displayed in the array of selectable user interface objects. In some embodiments, displaying the folder icon includes displaying ( 630 ) an animation of the second selectable object that changes to the folder icon (eg, morphing). In some embodiments, existing folders can not be combined in this way. For example, even if the device had recognized an input, it would mean dragging a first folder (e.g. 5004-2 in 5N ) to the second folder (eg 5004-1-b in 5N ), the device does not add the first folder to the second folder.

In some embodiments, after the folder is created, the device automatically displays ( 632 ) a folder view containing contents of the folder. For example, the device automatically moves from the user interface that is in 5N is shown to the user interface in 5Y In response to recognizing that the first input meets specified folder creation criteria, the device displays a folder view (eg, the area 5092 who submitted the solitaire application icon 5002-4 and the race application icon 5002-13 includes, as in 5Y shown).

In some embodiments, upon detecting the first input, the device displays the plurality of user interface objects in a first arrangement on the display. For example, in 5X the selectable user interface objects (for example, the action icons 5002 and the folder icons 5004 ) are displayed in a two-dimensional grid array with each selectable user interface object having a corresponding location within the grid array. In some of these embodiments, after creating the folder (FIG. 634 ) a folder view (eg 5092 in 5Y ) on the display (eg the touchscreen 112 ) at. In some embodiments, displaying the folder view includes displaying the first object and the second object within the folder view. It should be understood that the corresponding folder view is part of the display (eg, the touch screen 112 ), which contains the contents of the folder. For example, the region 5078 in 5T , the shaded region 5092 in the 5Y - 5Z , the shaded region 5106 in the 5DD - 5GG , the shaded region 5138 in the 5TT - 5UU , the shaded region 5148 in the 5WW , the shaded region 5158 in the 5W - 5ZZ , the shaded region 5170 in the 5EEE - 5FFF and the shaded area 5212 in the 5PPP all folder views that are part of the display (such as the touchscreen 112 ) are. In some embodiments, the folder view corresponds substantially to the entire display (eg, the touch screen 112 ). For example, in 5U the region 5080 and the region 5182 in the 5GGG - 5III . 5KKK . 5MMM Folder views that essentially fill the entire (or entire) screen (for example, the touch screen 112 ).

In some embodiments, the device displays an animated transition from the first arrangement to the folder view (eg, as discussed in greater detail below with respect to the method 1200 described). In some embodiments, displaying the folder view includes displaying ( 636 ) of a folder icon (eg 5004-7 in 5Y ) and representing at least a portion of the first array so as to indicate a position of the folder symbol within the first array. For example, in 5Y the selectable user interface objects (eg 5002-1 . 5002-2 . 5002-3 . 5002-5 . 5002-6 . 5002-7 . 5002-8 . 5002-6 . 5004-1-b . 5002-10 . 5002-11 and 5002-12 ) that have been displayed above the folder icon (for example, in 5X ), continue above the folder icon 5004-7 while the selectable user interface objects (e.g. 5002-14 . 5002-15 . 5002-16 . 5004-2 ) under the folder icon 5004-7 are displayed, no longer under the folder icon 5004-7 displayed.

In some embodiments, while the device is in the normal operating mode, the selectable user interface objects (FIG. 638 ) one or more action symbols (eg 5002 in 5OOO ) and one or more folder icons (eg 5004 in 5OOO ). In some of these embodiments recognizes the Contraption ( 640 ) a second input. In some embodiments, in response to detecting the second input: if the second input corresponds to a request to select a corresponding action icon, the device activates ( 642 ) an application linked to the corresponding action icon; and if the second input corresponds to a request to select the folder icon, the device displays a folder view containing contents of the folder associated with the folder icon. In 5OOO z. B. activates a jog gesture 5208 at a position on the touch-sensitive surface (eg, the touch screen display 112 ) that corresponds to a position of an action icon (for example, the Photos application icon 5002-9 ) on the display (eg the touchscreen 112 ), an application (eg, a photo application) associated with the action icon while, in response to the recognition of the gesture tip 5210 at a position on the touch-sensitive surface (eg, the touch screen 112 ) at a position that corresponds to a position on the folder icon (eg folder icon 5004-7 in 5OOO ) on the display (for example, the touch screen 112 ), the device is a folder view 5212 indicates the contents (eg action icons 5002-9 . 5002-4 . 5002-13 . 5002-8 ) of the folder containing the folder icon 5004-7 is linked.

In some embodiments, after the folder is created ( 644 ) displays a folder view containing contents of the folder and displays an item removal area. In 5Y z. For example, the object removal area is the first part 5084 the display (eg the touchscreen 112 ). As another example is in the 5GGG - 5HHH the object removal area 5184 a separately identified portion of the display (eg the touchscreen 112 ). As yet another example are in the 5WW the parts of the display (eg the touchscreen 112 ) above and below the folder view 5148 both object removal areas. In some embodiments, the folder view includes the object removal area (eg, the folder view 5182 with the object removal area 5184 in the 5GGG - 5HHH ). In some embodiments, the object removal area is out of folder view (eg, the object removal area is 5084 outside the folder view 5092 in the 5Y ). In some embodiments, the object removal area is displayed all the time (eg, the object removal area is part of the home screen that is displayed while the folder view is displayed). In some embodiments, the object removal area is displayed only during the symbol reconfiguration mode (e.g. 5S no object removal area displayed while in 5Y an object removal area 5084 above the folder view 5092 is shown). In some embodiments, the object removal area is displayed only during the symbol reconfiguration mode, and if an input corresponding to a request to move an object is currently detected (e.g. 5GGG the object removal area 5184 only displayed when the device detects the movement of the contact 5186 recognizes via the touch-sensitive surface).

In some embodiments, the device recognizes during folder view viewing ( 646 ) a second input corresponding to a request to move a corresponding selectable user interface object in the object removal area, and in response to the detection of the second input, removes the device ( 648 ) the appropriate selectable user interface object from the folder. In 5Y z. B. recognizes the device a contact 5100-a at a position on the touch-sensitive surface (e.g. the touch screen 112 ), the solitaire application icon 5002-4 corresponds, and the subsequent movement 5102 the contact via the touch-sensitive surface (eg the touchscreen 112 ) in the object removal area 5084 which is the first part of the display (eg the touchscreen 112 ). Continuing this example, the device removes the solitaire application icon in response to detecting this gesture 5002-4 from the folder and from the folder view 5092 , as in 5Z and adds the solitaire application icon 5002-4 back to the first set of selectable user interface objects as in 5AA shown.

In some embodiments, prior to recognizing the first input, the plurality of user interface objects are displayed in a first arrangement on the display ( 650 ) (eg the touchscreen 112 ), and if the second input corresponds to a request to move the corresponding selectable user interface object in the object removal area and the completion of the second input is detected: the device stops displaying the folder view; and shows ( 652 ) the corresponding user interface object at a predetermined position within the first array (eg, at one end of the first array or at a first open location within the first array). In other words, in some embodiments, the second input corresponds to a flick gesture involving contact at a position on the touch-sensitive surface that corresponds to a position of the corresponding selectable user interface object and includes lateral movement on the touch-sensitive surface (e.g. the touch screen 112 ), which indicates a movement on the display (eg the touch screen 112 ) toward a position on the touch-sensitive surface (eg, the touch screen 112 ) corresponding to the object removal area on the display (eg, the touch screen 112 ). For example, shows in 5W the device displays a first set of selectable user interface objects (e.g., action icons 5002 and folder icons 5004 ), and in 5WW the device recognizes a gesture that makes a contact 5152 at a position on the touch-sensitive surface (eg, the touch screen 112 includes a position on the app-1 application icon 5002-19 on the display corresponds to (eg the touch screen 112 ) and a movement 5154 the contact to a position on the touch-sensitive surface (eg, the touch screen 112 ), which corresponds to a position on the display (eg the touch screen 112 ), which are outside a folder view 5148 located. In this example, in response to the recognition of the gesture, the device stops displaying the folder view and displays the app-1 application icon 5002-19 in the first arrangement, as in the 5XX shown.

In some embodiments, prior to recognizing the first input, the plurality of user interface objects are displayed in a first arrangement on the display ( 650 ); if the device has detected the second input at a position on the touch-sensitive surface (eg, the touch screen) for more than a predetermined period of time 112 ), which corresponds to a position on the object removal area on the display (for example, the touch screen 112 ): The device stops displaying the folder view; the device recognizes ( 654 ) terminating the second input at a corresponding location on the touch-sensitive surface (eg, the touch screen 112 ), which corresponds to a position on the display (eg the touch screen 112 ) located within the first array; and in response to detecting the completion of the second input, the device ( 656 ) the corresponding selectable user interface object at the corresponding location in the first array. In other words, in some embodiments, the second input corresponds to a jog and drag gesture that includes a contact that extends into an area on the touch-sensitive surface (eg, the touch screen 112 ) corresponding to the object removal area on the display (eg, the touch screen 112 ). For example, in 5XX the selectable user interface objects (for example, the action icons 5002 and the folder icons 5004 ) arranged in a first arrangement, and in 5yy the device recognizes a second input (eg, the gesture indicating the contact 5162 and the movement 5164 the contact on the touch screen 112 includes) the movement of the app-4 application icon 5002-22 from the folder view 5158 out into the object removal area 5084 equivalent. In this example, the device terminates in response to detecting a break in the contact (eg. 5162-b in 5ZZ In the Object Removal area, display the folder view 5158 and indicates the first arrangement (eg, as in FIG 5AAA shown), and detects a subsequent movement (eg. 5166 ) of the contact within the first arrangement on the touch screen 112 , In this example, the device shows when the device detects termination (eg, lifting the contact 5162-c from the touch screen 112 in 5BBB ), the app 4 application icon 5002-22 at a position in the first array, that of the location of the app-4 application icon 5002-22 corresponds to when termination of input was detected, as in 5CCC shown.

In some embodiments, 658 ) upon creation of the folder, the device corresponds to a second input corresponding to a request to move a corresponding selectable user interface object of the first object and the second object out of the folder; and if the second input is detected before the creation of the folder has been confirmed, 660 ) the device the folder and displays again the first object and the second object. In 5Y z. For example, the first input that recognizes the device after the folder has been created is an input (eg, contact 5100 and movement 5102 the contact on the touch screen 112 ), the one request to move the Solitaire application icon 5002-4 from the folder created by dragging the solitaire application icon 5002-4 on the race application icon 5002-13 , In this example, the input is received before the creation of the folder has been confirmed, and thus the device deletes after the Solitaire application icon 5002-4 was moved out of the folder, the folder 5004-7 in 5AA and shows the race application icon again 5002-13 on the display (eg the touch screen 112 ), as in 5CC shown.

In some embodiments, the first object is the corresponding object moved out of the folder and the delete ( 662 ) of the folder and that again displays includes: displaying the first object at a position on the display (eg the touch screen 112 ), which is determined based on the second input; and displaying the second object at a position on the display (eg, the touch screen 112 ) previously occupied by a folder icon of the folder. Continuing with the example above with respect to the 5AA and 5CC has been described, the device in 5AA the folder icon 5004-7 in the fourth line at the left end selectable user interface objects on the display (eg the touch screen 112 ), and in 5CC has the race application icon 5002-13 the folder icon 5004-7 replaced at the left end of the fourth row of selectable user interface objects. In some embodiments, displaying the second object includes displaying ( 664 ) an animation of the folder icon that changes to the second object (for example, morphing). For example, shows in 5BB the device is an animation 5104 of the race application symbol 5002-13 which expands to fill the space previously indicated by the folder icon 5004-7 was occupied (eg as in 5AA shown).

In contrast, if the second input is detected after the creation of the folder icon has been confirmed, the device displays the corresponding item outside the folder while continuing to display the folder. If z. For example, the creation of the folder has been confirmed, as in 5DD The result is the removal of a single application icon from the folder (for example, removal of the Solitaire application icon 5002-4 in 5EE in response to the recognition of the contact 5112 and moving 5114 of the contact) not in a deletion of the folder. Instead, the folder will still be displayed in this example (for example, 5004-7 in 5FF ). In other words, in some embodiments, after the folder creation is confirmed, the folder is deleted only when the last icon is removed, and when the last icon is removed, the folder collapses (instead of changing back to one of the action icons).

In some embodiments, the creation of the folder is confirmed ( 668 ) when the device recognizes an input corresponding to a request to perform an action manipulating the folder. Such actions include, but are not limited to, opening ( 670 ) of the folder, closing ( 672 ) of the folder, moving ( 674 ) of the folder, the renaming ( 676 ) of the folder, adding ( 678 ) of an additional selectable user interface object to the folder that is entering ( 680 ) in a user interface reconfiguration mode, leaving ( 682 ) of a user interface reconfiguration mode. In some embodiments, the creation of the folder is confirmed when the device receives other specified inputs that correspond to a request to manipulate the folder. In other words, the creation of the folder is confirmed by actions indicating that the creation of the folder was intentional and not inadvertent.

It should be noted that details of other processes described herein are in terms of procedures 700 . 800 . 900 . 1000 . 1100 . 1200 . 1300 (eg 7A - 7C . 8A - 8C . 9A - 9B . 10A - 10B . 11A - 11C . 12A - 12E . 13A - 13E and 5A - 5LLLL ), also in an analogous manner to the process 600 applicable, which has been described above. For example, the selectable user interface objects (e.g., the action icons 5002 and the folder icons 5004 ), referring to the 6A - 6E have one or more of the properties of the various selectable user interface objects / symbols / elements (e.g., action icons 5002 and folder icons 5004 ), here with reference to any of the methods 700 . 800 . 900 . 1000 . 1100 . 1200 or 1300 have been described. For the sake of brevity, these details will not be repeated here.

The 7A - 7C are flowcharts that are a procedure 700 for handling folder icons and action icons, in accordance with some embodiments. The procedure 700 is performed on a multifunction device (eg the device 300 . 3 , or the portable multifunction device 100 . 1 ) having a display and a touch-sensitive surface. In some embodiments, the display is a touchscreen display and the touch-sensitive surface is on the display. In some embodiments, the display is separate from the touch-sensitive surface. Some of the operations in the procedure 700 can be combined and / or the order of some operations can be changed.

As described below, the procedure presents 700 an intuitive way to handle folder icons and action icons. The method reduces the cognitive hurdle for a user when handling folder icons and action icons, thereby creating a more efficient human-machine interface. Enabling faster and more efficient handling of folder icons and action icons for a user saves power in the case of battery-powered computing devices and prolongs the time between battery charges.

The device shows at the same time ( 702 ) one or more action icons (for example, application icons and other activatable icons next to folder icons) and one or more folder icons on the screen. The device has a normal mode of operation for activating applications (eg, as shown in FIGS 5A . 5L . 5OOO - 5PPP ) and a user interface reconfiguration mode for rearranging the action icons and the folder icons on the display (e.g., as shown in FIGS 5B - 5K . 5 M - 5N . 5P - 5NNN ). While the device is in the user interface reconfiguration mode, some oscillate Embodiments are the selectable user interface objects (eg, the action icons 5002 and the folder icons 5004 ) to indicate corresponding average positions so as to indicate that the device is in the user interface reconfiguration mode and that the selectable user interface objects (e.g., the action icons 5002 and the folder icons 5004 ) can be moved around on the display.

The device recognizes ( 704 ) a first input (eg the gesture tip 5155 in 5XX , the typing gesture 5156 in 5XX , the typing gesture 5208 in 5OOO or the tip gesture 5210 in the 5OOO ). In some embodiments, the first input corresponds to a request to select the corresponding folder icon when the first input (FIG. 706 ) a jog gesture is at a position on the touch-sensitive surface (eg, the touch screen 112 ), which corresponds to a position on the corresponding folder icon on the display (eg the gesture tip) 5156 in 5XX at a location corresponding to the folder icon 5004-1-b corresponds or the hint gesture 5210 in 5OOO at a location corresponding to the folder icon 5004-7 on the touch screen 112 corresponds). In some embodiments, the first input corresponds to a request to select the corresponding action icon if the first input is a gesture ( 708 ) at a position on a touch-sensitive surface (eg, the touch screen 112 ), which corresponds to a position of the corresponding action symbol on the display (eg the gesture tip) 5155 in 5XX at a location corresponding to the camera application icon 5002-12 corresponds, or the hint gesture 5208 in 5OOO , at a location corresponding to the Photos application icon 5002-1 on the touch screen 112 corresponds).

The operations 712-718 and 744-766 are executed in response to detecting the first input ( 710 ).

In some embodiments, the device determines whether the first input is a request to select a folder to select an action icon. If the first input is a request to select ( 712 ) of an action icon, the device performs operations described below with respect to the operations 744 - 766 will be discussed in more detail. In contrast, when the first input makes a request to select ( 714 ) of an action icon is operations out below with respect to the operations 716 - 742 will be discussed in more detail.

When the device determines that ( 716 ) the first input corresponds to a request to select a corresponding folder symbol of the one or more folder icons, the device ( 718 ) Contents of a folder associated with the corresponding folder icon, regardless of whether the device is in normal operating mode or user interface reconfiguration mode. In 5XX z. B. recognizes the device a jog gesture 5156 at a location corresponding to the folder icon 5004-1-b corresponds while the device is in the user interface reconfiguration mode and in response to the recognition of the jog gesture 5156 the device shows a folder view 5158 for the folder that comes with the folder icon 5004-1-b linked as in 5yy shown. Similar recognizes in 5OOO the device a hint gesture 5210 at a location corresponding to the folder icon 5004-7 corresponds while the device is in normal operating mode and in response to detecting the jogging gesture 5210 the device shows a folder view 5212 for the folder that comes with the folder icon 5004-7 linked as in 5PPP shown.

In some embodiments, while the device is in the user interface reconfiguration mode, the folder icon may also be moved in response to an input to reposition a folder. In 5QQ z. B. recognizes the device a contact 5132 at a position on the touch-sensitive surface (eg, the touch screen 112 ), which is a position of a folder icon 5004-7 on the display corresponds to (eg the touch screen 112 ), and a subsequent movement 5134 the contact via the touch-sensitive surface (eg the touchscreen 112 ). In response to the recognition of the input, the device moves the folder icon 5004-7 to a location within the array of selectable user interface objects on the display (eg, the touch screen 112 ), which is determined based on the input, as in 5SS shown. In some embodiments, folder icons may not be repositioned while the device is in normal operating mode. In other words, an identical gesture that would be performed while the device is in normal operating mode would not cause the device to reposition the folder icon within the array of selectable user interface objects.

In some embodiments, presenting contents of a folder associated with the corresponding folder icon includes displaying ( 720 ) a plurality of action symbols (eg in 5yy the device displays the action icons 5002-20 . 5002-21 . 5002-21 . 5002-22 . 5002-23 . 5002-24 and 5002-25 in the folder view 5158 on, or in 5PPP the device displays the action icons 5002-9 . 5002-4 . 5002-13 . 5002-8 in the folder view 5212 at). In some of these Embodiments recognizes the device ( 724 ) selecting a corresponding action icon in the plurality of action icons. In some of these embodiments, the operations are 728 - 734 in response to detecting a selection of a corresponding action icon ( 726 ). In some embodiments, the device determines whether the device is in a normal operating mode or in user interface reconfiguration mode. In some of these embodiments, when the device is in the normal operating mode, the device activates ( 728 ), an application ( 730 ), which is linked to the corresponding action icon (in 5PPP z. For example, if the device is a jog gesture 5214 recognizes at a position that is a stock application icon 5002-9 In response, the device activates a stock application marked with the stock application icon 5002-9 linked); and when the device is in user interface reconfiguration mode ( 732 ), the device continues ( 734 ) to display the corresponding action icon without activating the application associated with the corresponding action icon. In 5yy z. B. recognizes the device a jog gesture 5161 at a position on the touch-sensitive surface (eg, the touch screen 112 ), which is a location of an app-7 application icon 5002-25 on the display corresponds to (eg the touch screen 112 ), and in response, the device does not activate any application that uses the app-7 application icon 5002-25 is linked.

In some embodiments, the action icon is moved in response to an input to move an action icon within the folder while the device is in user interface reconfiguration mode. In 5TT z. For example, while the device is in the user interface reconfiguration mode, the device recognizes an input to move an action icon that is a contact 5140 at a position on the touch-sensitive surface (eg, the touch screen 112 ), which is a position of a stock application symbol 5002-9 on the display corresponds to (eg the touch screen 112 ) and the subsequent movement 5142 the contact to a position on the touch-sensitive surface (eg, the touch screen 112 ), which corresponds to a position on the display (eg the touch screen 112 ) within the folder view 5138 lies, as in 5TT shown. In response to the input to move an action icon, the device moves the stock application icon 5002-9 to a new location within the array of selectable user interface objects within the folder view 5138 which is based on the movement of the input on the touch-sensitive surface (eg the touch screen 112 ), as in 5UU shown.

In some embodiments, the first input corresponds to a request to select the corresponding folder icon; and the device is in the user interface reconfiguration mode when the first input is detected. In some of these embodiments, the device, while remaining in the user interface reconfiguration mode, displays ( 736 ), Contents of a folder ( 738 ). In some of these embodiments, the device recognizes ( 740 ), after displaying contents of the folder, a second input; and in response to the detection of the second input, the device terminates ( 742 ) displaying the folder view. In 5SS z. For example, the device recognizes a first input (eg, the jog gesture 5136 ) at a position on the touch-sensitive surface (eg, the touch screen 112 ), which is a folder icon 5004-7 and in response to detecting the gesture, the device displays a folder view (e.g. 5138 in the 5TT - 5UU ) containing content (eg the action icons 5002-9 . 5002-4 . 5002-13 and 5002-8 ) of the folder containing the folder icon 5004-7 is linked to the display (eg touchscreen 112 ). While viewing the folder view 5138 the device recognizes a second input (eg the jog gesture 5144 ) at a position on the touch-sensitive surface (eg, the touch screen 112 ) outside the folder view 5138 (for example, a tap gesture in the area of the touch screen 112 located underneath the folder view), and in response to detecting the second input, the device stops displaying the folder view on the display (eg, the touch screen 112 ), as in 5VV shown.

The device determines ( 744 ) that the first input corresponds to a request to select a corresponding action icon of the one or more action icons (eg, the gesture tip) 5155 in 5XX at a location corresponding to a camera application icon 5002-12 corresponds, or the hint gesture 5208 in 5OOO , at a location corresponding to the Photos application icon 5002-1 corresponds). In some embodiments, the device determines whether the device is in the normal operating mode or in the user interface reconfiguration mode. When the device is in normal operating mode ( 746 ), the device performs the operations in response to detecting the first input 750 - 756 as discussed in more detail below. In contrast, when the device is in user interface reconfiguration mode (FIG. 748 ), in response to detecting the first input, the operations 758 - 766 as discussed in more detail below.

In some embodiments, the operations are 752 - 756 executed when the device is in normal operating mode ( 750 ). The device activates ( 752 ) an application linked to the corresponding action icon. In 5OOO z. B. recognizes the device a jog gesture 5208 at a position on the touch-sensitive surface (eg, the touch screen 112 ) representing a location of a photo application icon 5002-1 on the display corresponds to (eg the touch screen 112 ) and in response to the recognition of the tapping gesture 5208 The device activates a photos application that comes with the Photos application icon 5002-1 is linked. While the device is in normal operating mode, in some embodiments, a function of a corresponding action icon associated with a corresponding application is to activate ( 754 ) of the corresponding application (eg the action symbol is an application start symbol); and while the device is in the normal operating mode, the application icons and the folder icons can not be re-arranged on the display ( 756 ) (eg, the relative positions of selectable user interface objects are fixed within the array of selectable user interface objects). It should be noted that although the arrangement of selectable user interface objects may be scrolled, page-browsed, or otherwise scrolled across the display (eg, the touch-screen 112 ), these operations do not involve rearrangement of selectable user interface objects, as the relative positions of the respective selectable user interface objects to one another remain unchanged when the device performs these operations.

The operations 760 - 766 are executed when ( 158 ) the device is in user interface reconfiguration mode. The device drives with the display ( 760 ) of the corresponding action icon without activating the application associated with the corresponding action icon. In 5XX z. B. recognizes the device a jog gesture 5155 at a location corresponding to a camera application icon 5002-12 corresponds, and in response to the recognition of the tapping gesture 5155 The device does not activate any camera application that comes with the Photos application icon 5002-12 and merely proceed to displaying the arrangement of selectable user interface objects, as in 5XX shown. In some embodiments, the action icon may also be moved by a jog and drag gesture. In 5XX z. For example, if the device were to undergo a subsequent movement of the contact, the device would 5155 via the touch-sensitive surface (eg the touchscreen 112 ) would recognize the action icon in response to detecting the movement 5002-12 move across the display (eg the touchscreen 112 ) in accordance with the movement.

While the device is in the user reconfiguration mode, in some embodiments ( 762 ), that the corresponding action symbol can be used to activate the corresponding application (eg a request leads to the selection of the camera application symbol 5002-12 not to activate the application symbol). When the device is in user interface reconfiguration mode, in some embodiments, one or more of the action icons ( 764 ) a deletion area for deleting the action icon, while none of the folder icons include a deletion area for deleting the folder icon. The device shows z. B. Object distance indicator 5010 in the 5B that are associated with a variety of action icons (for example, 5002-4 . 5002-5 . 5002-6 . 5002-7 . 5002-10 . 5002-11 and 5002-13 ), but does not display object delimiters that are associated with any of the folder icons (for example, 5004-1-b or 5004-2 ). In some embodiments, the device recognizes a clear input that includes selecting a corresponding clear area for a corresponding action icon (eg, the gesture tip) 5011 in 5B ); and deletes the corresponding action icon (eg the weather application icon 5002-5 ). In some embodiments, one or more of the action icons does not include delete areas. In 5B z. B. is a plurality of action icons (eg, the action icons 5002-1 . 5002-2 . 5002-3 . 5002-9 . 5002-12 . 5002-14 . 5002-15 and 5002-16 ) associated with applications (e.g., the telephone, e-mail, camera, web browser) that provide access to fundamental features of the device and thus can not be deleted by the device while in the user interface reconfiguration mode. During the user interface reconfiguration mode, in some embodiments, the application icons and the folder icons on the display (eg, the touch screen 112 ) are rearranged in response to detected inputs ( 766 ) in response to recognized inputs, as described in more detail above.

It should be noted that details of other processes involved here in terms of procedures 600 . 800 . 900 . 1000 . 1100 . 1200 . 1300 be described (eg 6A - 6E . 8A - 8C . 9A - 9B , 10A - 10B . 11A - 11C . 12A - 12E . 13A - 13E and 5A - 5LLLL ) in an analogous manner to the process 700 applicable, which has been described above. For example, the selectable user interface objects (e.g., the action icons 5002 and the folder icons 5004 ), under Reference to the 7A - 7C have one or more of the properties of the various selectable user interface objects / symbols / elements (eg, the action icons 5002 and the folder icons 5004 ), here referring to one of the procedures 600 . 800 . 900 . 1000 . 1100 . 1200 or 1300 have been described. For the sake of brevity, these details will not be repeated here.

The 8A-8C are flowcharts that are a procedure 800 to designate a new folder in accordance with some embodiments. The procedure 800 is used on a multifunctional device (device 300 . 3 , or the portable multifunction device 100 . 1 ) with a display and a touch-sensitive surface. In some embodiments, the display is a touchscreen display and the touch-sensitive surface is on the display. In some embodiments, the display is separate from the touch-sensitive surface. Some operations in the procedure 800 can be combined and / or the order of some operations can be changed.

As described below, the procedure presents 800 an intuitive way to name a new folder. The method reduces the cognitive hurdle for a user when naming a new folder, thereby creating a more efficient man-machine interface. Allowing a user to quickly and efficiently name a new folder saves power for battery-powered computing devices and increases the time between battery charges.

The device receives ( 802 ) an input corresponding to a request to create a folder that includes a first item and a second item (eg, the items may be applications, software programs, or files that correspond to the icons or other selectable user interface items on the display ). In some embodiments, the folder initially includes only the first element and the second element (ie, the first element and the second element are the first two elements in the folder). In some embodiments, ( 804 ) the request for creating a folder containing a first element and a second element, an input corresponding to a request for moving the first element in the vicinity of the second element, or a request for pulling a first element on the second element ( such as in greater detail above with respect to the method 600 described). In 5 M z. B. recognizes the device a contact 5040 at a position on the touch-sensitive surface (eg, a first contact position 5040-a on the touch screen 112 in 5 M ), which is a position of a solitaire application icon 5002-4 on the display corresponds to (eg the touch screen 112 ), and a subsequent movement 5042 contact over the touch-sensitive surface (eg, movement of the contact over the touchscreen 112 to a second position 5040-b in 5N ). In response to the input recognition, the device moves the solitaire application icon 5002-4 near (or on) a race application icon 5002-13 , as in 5N shown. In this example, the device recognizes a fixed folder creation criterion (eg, terminating the contact 5040-b in 5N ) and creates a folder containing the solitaire application icon 5002-4 and the race application icon 5002-13 includes, and displays a folder icon 5004-7 for the folder on the display (for example, the touch screen 112 ), as in the 5O and 5S shown. As another example, the device could receive a first input that selects a first item, a second input that selects a second item, and a third input that corresponds to an instruction to perform a new folder creation operation (eg, a click on a "New Folder" command in a file browser or context menu, etc.).

The operations 808 - 844 are executed in response to receiving the input ( 806 ). The device generates ( 808 ) a folder containing the first element and the second element. The device detects (810 ) a first plurality of descriptors associated with the first item (eg, "game", "card game", "solitaire game"). The device determines ( 812 ) also a second plurality of descriptors associated with the second element (eg, "game", "action game", "race game"). In some embodiments, the device determines whether there is a common descriptor shared by the first plurality of descriptors and the second plurality of descriptors. Continuing with the example above, both the solitaire application and the race application are linked to the common descriptor "game". If there is a common descriptor ( 814 ), the device performs the operations 824 - 844 off, as described in more detail below.

In some embodiments, if there is no common descriptor, the device determines ( 816 ) that the first plurality of descriptors and the second plurality of descriptors do not have a common descriptor ( 818 ); the device generates automatically ( 820 ) a folder name for the folder based on a descriptor from the first plurality of descriptors; and shows ( 822 ) displays an icon for the folder with the automatically generated folder name on the display. In other words, based on descriptors, the folder name for the folder will determine only one of the two items initially to the folder were added. In some embodiments, the descriptors are descriptors of a first item that has been selected to be added to the folder (eg, if more than one item is selected before the folder has been created). In some embodiments, the descriptors are descriptors of a first item added to the folder. In 5O z. For example, the camera application is the one with the camera application icon 5002-12 linked to descriptors such as "photography" and "camera-handling" while the stock application with the stock application icon 5002-9 descriptors has such as "utilities" and "financial management". In this example, the two application icons associated with the applications do not share descriptors. Thus, in this example, the folder is created by dragging the camera application icon 5002-12 near the stock application icon 5002-9 was created as a "photography" folder 5004-10 named, while the folder, by dragging the stock application icon 5002-9 near the camera application icon 5002-12 was created as a "Utilities" folder 5004-11 is named. In other words, in some embodiments, if the two elements do not share common descriptors and are used to create a folder, the name of the resulting folder depends on an order in which the elements (e.g., the icons associated with the Applications are linked) are selected.

When the device is determined ( 824 ) that the first plurality of descriptors and the second plurality of descriptors have at least one common descriptor. In 5O z. For example, the solitaire application is the one with the solitaire application icon 5002-4 linked to descriptors such as "game", "card game", "solitaire game", while the race application running with the race application icon 5002-13 linked descriptors has such as "game", "action game", "race game". In this example, the two application icons are associated with applications that share only a single descriptor (eg, "game"), and thus this descriptor is chosen as the common descriptor. In some embodiments, the first plurality of descriptors and the second plurality of descriptors share a set of one or more descriptors; Descriptors in the shared set of one or more descriptors have different specificity levels; and a most specific descriptor in the shared set of one or more descriptors is selected by the device ( 826 ) as the first common descriptor. In 5O z. B. is the race application that comes with the car race application icon 5002-17 linked to descriptors such as "game", "action game", "race game", while the air race application that comes with the race application icon 5002-18 linked descriptors has such as "game", "action game", "race game". In this example, the application icons associated with the applications share several descriptors (eg, "game"), and thus the most specific descriptor (eg, "race game") is chosen as the common descriptor.

In some embodiments, the first plurality of descriptors includes a plurality of tags previously associated with the first element; the second plurality of descriptors includes a plurality of tags previously assigned to the second element; and the first common descriptor is ( 828 ) a tag contained in the first plurality of tags and in the second plurality of tags. In some embodiments, the tags are assigned by a user of the device to the corresponding elements and apply only to locally stored elements. In some embodiments, the tags are assigned on a remote server and sent to the device by the remote server.

In some embodiments, the first plurality of descriptors includes a first hierarchy of categories; the second plurality of descriptors includes a second hierarchy of categories; and the first common descriptor is ( 830 ) a category contained in the first hierarchy of categories and in the second hierarchy of categories (eg, "Games">"CardGame">"SolitaireGame" or "Games">"ActionGame">" race game "). In some embodiments, the first hierarchy of categories ( 832 ) a set of categories to which the first element within an application database has been assigned (eg, a database of applications in an application store), and the second hierarchy of categories is a set of categories to which the second element within the application database has been assigned. In some embodiments, the application database is ( 834 ) a database of applications in an application store. In some embodiments, for. For example, the descriptors are based at least in part on the category name for applications in an associated application store for a mobile device (eg, the app store for the Apple iPhone). In some embodiments, these category names are supplemented by additional tags that indicate additional information about the items (eg, a name of a creator of the item, a date / time of creation of the item, etc.).

When the first plurality of descriptors and the second plurality of descriptors share at least a first common descriptor, the device automatically generates ( 836 ) a folder name for the folder based on the first common descriptor. After creating the folder name, the device ( 838 ) displays an icon for the folder on the display with the automatically generated folder name. Continuing the above example, the folder is created by dragging the solitaire application icon 5002-4 near the race application icon 5002-13 was created as the "Games" folder 5004-7 named, as in 5O - 5S shown.

In some embodiments, the device simultaneously ( 840 ) displays the icon for the folder and a folder view for the folder that shows contents of the folder. For example, the device automatically displays in response to the recognition of the input (eg, the contact 5040 and the movement 5042 in 5 M ) that caused the device to create the folder (eg, the folder 5004-7 in 5S ), a folder view 5092 in 5Y for the folder. In other words, the device automatically proceeds without user intervention from the user interface as in 5 M represented (where the folder generation input is detected) to the user interface as in 5S (where the folder is created and a folder icon 5004-7 is displayed) and the user interface as in 5Y (where a folder view 5092 for the folder is displayed).

In some embodiments, 842 ), in response to receiving the input, the device notifies that the folder has been created, the notification including instructions for renaming the folder. In 5P z. For example, after creating the folder, the device displays a name confirmation dialog 5064 which provides the user with options for confirming the creation of the folder, renaming the folder, and canceling the generation of the folder, as discussed in more detail above. In some embodiments, the device ( 844 ) in response to receiving the input, a text entry field for renaming the folder. If the device z. In 5P detects an input that corresponds to a request to rename the folder (for example, the gesture tip) 5070 on a rename button), the device displays a dialog 5072 to change the name of the new folder (for example, from "Games" to "Fun" as in 5Q shown). As another example, in response to the detection of an input (eg, the jog gesture 5098 in 5Y ), which corresponds to a request to activate a folder rename button, a folder rename area 5108 which includes a text input field as in 5DD shown.

In some embodiments, the device recognizes ( 846 ) an additional input, and in response to the detection of the additional input, the device adds ( 848 ) Add a third item to the folder. In some of these embodiments, the device determines ( 850 ) a third plurality of descriptors associated with the third element. In some of these embodiments, the device selects ( 852 ) a second descriptor shared by the first plurality of descriptors, the second plurality of descriptors and the third plurality of descriptors. In some of these embodiments, the device automatically generates ( 854 ) a new folder name for the folder based on the second descriptor. In other words, the name of the folder changes in these embodiments when the contents of the folder change. If z. For example, the solitaire application icon 5002-4 would be added to the folder containing the race games folder icon 5004-8 linked, the device would be the name of the race game folder icon 5004-8 change to a new name (for example, from "race games" to "games"), where the new name is based, at least in part, on a descriptor shared by all three elements within the folder (eg, the solitaire -Applikationssymbol 5002-4 , the car race application icon 5002-17 and the air race application icon 5002-18 ). In contrast, in some embodiments, the folder name is fixed when the folder is created, and thus adding new items to the folder does not change the folder name.

It should be noted that details of other processes involved here in terms of procedures 600 . 700 . 900 . 1000 . 1100 . 1200 . 1300 be described (eg 6A - 6E . 7A - 7C . 9A - 9B . 10A - 10B . 11A - 11C . 12A - 12E . 13A - 13E and 5A - 5LLLL ), in a similar way to the procedure 800 can be applied, which is described above. For example, the elements (e.g., the action icons 5002 and the folder icons 5004 ), with reference to the 8A - 8C have one or more of the properties of the various selectable user interface objects / symbols / elements (eg, the action icons 5002 and the folder icons 5004 ), here referring to one of the procedures 600 . 700 . 900 . 1000 . 1100 . 1200 or 1300 are described. For the sake of brevity, these details will not be repeated here.

The 9A - 9B are flowcharts that are a procedure 900 for adjusting an activation area for a selectable user interface object in response to a symbol management input in accordance with some embodiments. The procedure 900 is on a multi-function device (eg device 300 . 3 , or the portable multifunction device 100 . 1 ) with an ad and a touch-sensitive surface running. In some embodiments, the display is a touchscreen display and the touch-sensitive surface is on the display. In some embodiments, the display is separate from the touch-sensitive surface. Some operations of the procedure 900 can be combined and / or the order of some operations can be changed.

As described below, the procedure presents 900 an intuitive way to handle symbols. The method reduces the cognitive hurdle for a user handling these symbols, thereby creating a more efficient human-machine interface. Enabling faster and more efficient handling of symbols for a user saves power for battery-powered computing devices and increases the time between battery charges.

The device shows ( 902 ) display a variety of icons on the display (eg, selectable user interface objects such as the application icons 5002 and / or the folder icons 5004 on the touch screen 112 ). A first icon (eg, an action icon or a folder icon) in the plurality of icons is displayed at a first position on the display (eg, the touch screen 112 ) is displayed ( 904 ). A second icon (eg, an action icon or a folder icon) in the plurality of icons other than the first icon has ( 906 ) an activation area of a predetermined size located at a second position on the display (eg, the touch screen 112 ), wherein the second position is different from the first position. In 5KK z. For example, the first icon (for example, the stock application icon 5002-9 ) is displayed on the right side of the second row of selectable user interface objects. In this example has a second icon 5007-4 initially a predetermined activation range (eg 5122-13-a in 5KK ). In some embodiments, each of the icons (eg, the action icons 5002 and the folder icons 5004 ) an activation area having a predetermined size (eg, the activation areas 5122 in the 5KK ). In some embodiments, the activation areas are 5122 hidden activation areas (eg the activation areas are not shown on the display).

The device recognizes ( 908 ) an input corresponding to a request to move the first icon. Such as In 5KK illustrated, the device detects a finger contact 5120 at a position on the touch-sensitive surface that corresponds to a first icon (eg, the stock application icon 5002-9 in 5KK ) and a movement 5121 finger contact across the touch-sensitive surface (eg, from a first position 5120-a in 5KK to a second position 5120-b in 5LL to a third position 5120-c in 5MM on the touch screen 112 ). After recognizing the input, the device changes ( 910 ) a size of the activation area for the second symbol of the predetermined size, based on a distance from the first position to a position of the second symbol. In 5KK z. For example, the device changes a size of the activation area 5122-13 for the second icon (eg game folder icon 5004-7 ) from a given activation range 5122-13-a in 5KK to an enlarged activation area 5122-13-b in the 5LL - 5MM , In some embodiments, the size of the activation area is changed in response to detecting a contact at a position on the touch-sensitive surface (eg, the touch screen 112 ) corresponding to a position of the first symbol, the device changes the activation area 5122-13-a to the activation area 5122-13-b in response to simply detecting the contact 5120 in 5KK ) on the display (eg the touchscreen 112 ). In some embodiments, the size of the activation area in response to detecting movement of the contact away from a position on the touch-sensitive surface (eg, the touch screen 112 ), which changes a position of the first symbol (eg, the device changes the activation area 5122-13-a to the activation area 5122-13-b only after recognizing at least a little movement 5121 of the contact 5120 , as shown in 5LL ) on the display (eg the touchscreen 112 ) corresponds.

In some embodiments, the size of the activation area of the second symbol is also changed ( 912 ) based at least in part on a type of the second symbol. In some embodiments, if the second icon is a folder icon, the activation area has ( 914 ) a first size (eg, because the first operation adds the first icon to the folder represented by the second icon). In some of these embodiments, when the second icon is an action icon, the activation area has a second size that is smaller than the first size (eg, because the first operation creates a folder that includes the first icon and the second icon, with in other words, the activation areas are adjusted so that it is easiest to move a symbol, the second most easily to add a symbol to an already existing folder, the hardest to create a new folder from two activation symbols).

In some embodiments, the device changes ( 916 ) for one or more corresponding symbols in the plurality of symbols except the first symbol is a size of a corresponding activation region for a corresponding symbol of a corresponding predetermined size based on a distance from the first position to a corresponding position of the corresponding symbol (eg, in response to detecting a contact at a position on a touch-sensitive Surface corresponding to the first symbol or in response to detecting movement of the contact away from a position on the touch-sensitive surface corresponding to the first symbol). In 5LL z. For example, the size of the activation area for the photo application icon became 5002-1 of a given size 5122-1-a to a larger size 5122-1-b magnified based on the distance from the first position (eg, the position of the contact 5120-a in 5KK ) to a corresponding position of the photo application icon 5002-1 in 5LL , Accordingly, it should be noted that in some embodiments, the predetermined activation ranges (e.g. 5122-5-a . 5122-6-a . 5122-9-a . 5122-10-a . 5122-14-a . 5122-15-a . 5122-16-a . 5122-17-a in 5KK ) for a variety of other symbols (eg, the selectable user interface objects 5002-1 . 5002-2 . 5002-6 . 5002-7 . 5004-1-b . 5002-10 . 5004-7 . 5002-14 . 5002-15 . 5002-16 . 5004-2 accordingly in 5KK - 5LL ), as in 5LL represented (eg by adapted activation areas 5122-5-b . 5122-6-b . 5122-9-b . 5122-10-b . 5122-14-b . 5122-15-b . 5122-16-b . 5122-17-b , accordingly in 5LL ).

In response to detecting the input moves ( 918 ) the device displays the first icon above the display (eg the touch screen 112 ) away from the first position. For example, the device in 5LL the stock application icon 5002-9 that moves away from the first position (for example, the position of the stock application icon 5002-9 in 5KK ). When the first symbol is at least partially within the activation range of the second symbol for more than a predetermined period of time, in some embodiments, the device (FIG. 920 ) an indication of an action that will be executed when the input is terminated (eg, an animation indicating that a new folder will be created, or an animation indicating that the first icon is a folder) will be added, which is represented by the second symbol). If z. For example, if the second icon is a folder icon, the device may highlight the folder icon to indicate that the first icon will be added to the folder. As another example, if the second icon is an action icon, the device may highlight the action icon to indicate that a folder containing the first icon and the second icon will be created.

The device recognizes ( 922 ) that the input meets predetermined triggering criteria (eg, detecting finger-lift off). In some embodiments, recognizing that the input meets specified triggering criteria involves detecting ( 924 ) terminating the first input. For example, terminating a first input is detected when the device lifts the contact 5120-c from the touch-sensitive surface (eg, the touch screen 112 ).

The operations 928 - 946 are executed in response to the recognition ( 926 ) that the input meets specified triggering criteria. In some embodiments, the device determines whether the first symbol is at least partially within the activation range of the second symbol. If the first symbol is at least partially within the activation range of the second symbol ( 928 ), the device performs the operations 932 - 938 out, as discussed in more detail below. If the first symbol is not partially within the activation range of the second symbol ( 930 In contrast, the device performs the operations 940 - 946 out, as discussed in more detail below.

When the device is determined ( 932 ) that the first symbol is at least partially within the activation area of the second symbol (eg. 5122-13-b in 5MM ), the device performs ( 934 ) performs a first operation associated with the second icon. In some embodiments, the first operation includes creating ( 936 ) of a folder containing the first symbol and the second symbol (eg, as in more detail above with reference to the method 600 described). In 5MM z. For example, the device detects a termination of the input (eg, lifting the contact 5120-c ) and in response to detecting the completion of the input, the device inserts the stock application icon 5002-9 to the folder through the game folder icon 5004-7 is represented as in 5MM shown. In some embodiments, the first operation includes adding ( 938 ) of the first icon to a folder represented by the second icon. If z. For example, the device has detected a termination of the input when the stock application icon 5002-9 At least partially within the activation area for another action icon, the device would create a folder containing the stock application icon 5002-9 and the other action icon includes, as in greater detail above with reference to the 5 M - 5N described.

When the device is determined ( 940 ) that the first symbol is outside the activation range of the second symbol, the Contraption ( 942 ) performs a second operation that is different from the first operation. In some embodiments, the second operation includes rearranging ( 944 ) of the plurality of symbols on the display (eg the touch screen 112 ) so that the first symbol is near a position of the second symbol on the display. In 5OO z. For example, the device recognizes an input (eg, the contact 5124 and the movement 5126 contact) and recognizes that specified triggering criteria are met (eg, that contact 5124 paused for more than a fixed period of time) at one position 5124-b that are outside of an activation area 5128-11 a second icon (for example, the game folder icon 5004-7 in 5OO ). Continuing this example, in response to detecting that the specified criteria have been met, the device rearranges the icons (eg, such that all icons in the third row of the array are shifted one place to the left). In some embodiments, the second operation includes a return ( 946 ) of the first icon to the first position on the display. If z. B. the device terminating the contact 5120-c in 5MM would recognize while watching the stock application icon 5002-9 outside the activation area 5122-13-b of the game folder icon 5004-7 the device would be the stock application icon 5002-9 move back to its previous position (eg, the position of the stock application icon 5002-9 in 5LL ).

It should be understood that in some embodiments, an advantage of adjusting the size of icon activation areas on the display (eg, the touch screen 112 ) based on a distance of the symbol is that this provides a larger target for symbols farther from the symbol being moved. Typically, when a touch gesture is over a longer distance, the gesture will involve motion that is faster than if it were part of a touch gesture that occurred over a shorter distance. In addition, typically, touch gestures involving faster motion are less accurate than touch gestures involving slow motion. Thus, by increasing the size of activation areas for symbols farther from the starting point of the touch gesture, the device compensates for the reduced accuracy of touch gestures that must travel a longer distance across a touch-sensitive surface (eg, the touch screen 112 ) to reach the symbols farther from the starting point, thereby improving the human-machine interface.

It should be noted that details of other processes that are described here, taking into account the procedures 600 . 700 . 800 . 1000 . 1100 . 1200 . 1300 (eg the 6A - 6E . 7A - 7C . 8A - 8C . 10A - 10B . 11A - 11C . 12A - 12E . 13A - 13E and 5A - 5LLLL ) are also applicable to the method in an analogous manner 900 which is described above. For example, the icons (e.g., the action icons 5002 and the folder icons 5004 ), referring to the 9A - 9B have one or more of the properties of the various selectable user interface objects / symbols / elements (eg, the action icons 5002 and the folder icons 5004 ), here with reference to one of the methods 600 . 700 . 800 . 1000 . 1100 . 1200 or 1300 are described. For the sake of brevity, these details will not be repeated here.

The 10A - 10B are flowcharts that are a procedure 1000 to reconfigure symbols on a display in response to an input for managing symbols in accordance with some embodiments. The procedure 1000 is on a multi-function device (eg the device 300 . 3 , or the portable multifunction device 100 . 1 ) with a display and a touch-sensitive surface. In some embodiments, the display is a touchscreen display and the touch-sensitive surface is on the display. In some embodiments, the display is separate from the touch-sensitive surface. Some operations in the procedure 1000 can be combined and / or the order of some operations can be changed.

As described below, the procedure presents 1000 an intuitive way to manage symbols. The method reduces the cognitive hurdle for a user handling symbols, thereby creating a more efficient human-machine interface. Enabling faster and more efficient management of icons for a user saves power for battery-powered computing devices and extends the time between battery charges.

The device shows ( 1002 ) a variety of icons on the display (eg the touch screen 112 ) in a first order (eg the action icons 5002 and the folder icons 5004 in 5KK ). The device recognizes ( 1004 ) an input requesting to move a first icon in the plurality of icons from a first position on the display (eg, the touch screen 112 ) corresponds to a second position on the display. For example, the device detects a contact 5120 at a position on the touch-sensitive surface (eg the touch screen 112 ), which is a position on the stock application icon 5002-9 on the display corresponds to (eg the touch screen 112 ), and a subsequent movement 5121 of the contact (eg from a first position 5120-a in 5KK to a second position 5120-b in 5LL to a third position 5120-c in 5MM on the touch screen 112 ), which is a request to move the stock application icon 5002-9 from its original position in 5KK corresponds to a position near the game folder icon 5004-7 in 5KK is on the display (eg the touchscreen 112 ).

The operations 1008 - 1034 will be executed ( 1006 ) in response to the recognition of the input. The device moves ( 1008 ) the first symbol from the first position to the second position. For example, as in 5KK - 5MM the device moves the stock application icon 5002-9 via the display (eg the touchscreen 112 ) in the direction of the game folder icon 5004-7 , In some embodiments, the device ( 1010 ) in response to detecting the input, a residual image of the first icon at the first position. In these embodiments, the residual image of the first symbol is visually different from the first symbol. In such embodiments, the residual image of the first symbol is a grayed out, a transparent, a semi-transparent, a contrast-reduced, or a ghost image of the first symbol. In some embodiments, the device ( 1012 ), in response to detecting the input, an empty location at the first position (eg, as in FIG 5LL - 5MM where an empty space is displayed at the right end of the second series of icons).

The device retains ( 1014 ) Positions each corresponding symbol in the plurality of symbols except the first symbol until automatic reconfiguration criteria are met. In the 5LL - 5MM z. For example, the device will continue to display all icons except the stock application icon 5002-9 at the same positions on the screen (for example, the touch screen 112 ), even if there is an empty space in the array of symbols, at the stock q application symbol 5002-9 previously arranged.

The device determines ( 1016 ) that the automatic reconfiguration criteria have been met (eg at a later date). In some embodiments, the automatic reconfiguration criteria are met when a predetermined period of time (eg, 0.5 seconds, 1 second, 2 seconds, etc.) has elapsed ( 1018 ) since the input (or beginning of input) has been recognized. In some embodiments, the fixed period of time is measured from the beginning of the input. In some embodiments, the fixed period of time is measured from one end of the input. In some embodiments, the automatic reconfiguration criteria are met when a predetermined period of time has elapsed ( 1020 ) and the first icon is not currently located at a position on the display (eg, the touch screen 112 ), which is within an activation range of another symbol. In other words, in these embodiments, in addition to the set amount of time that must have elapsed, the first icon must be located at a position on the display (eg, the touch screen 112 ), which is outside of each activation area of other icons. In some embodiments, the automatic reconfiguration criteria are met when the device detects completion of the input ( 1022 ). In 5MM z. B. recognizes the device lifting the contact 5120-c and in response, the device adds the stock application icon 5002-9 to the folder containing the game folder icon 5004-7 is linked, as in the 5NN is displayed, and subsequently rearranges the symbols as in 5OO shown. In some embodiments, the automatic reconfiguration criteria are met while the first icon is still moving on the display ( 1024 ). In other words, in some embodiments, the fixed amount of time continues while the input is still recognized by the device (eg, prior to detecting a liftoff of the contact from the touch-sensitive surface).

In response to detecting that the automatic reconfiguration criteria have been met, the device moves ( 1026 ) one or more symbols in the plurality of symbols other than the first symbol to form a second arrangement different from the first arrangement. For example, the folder icon becomes 5004-1-b from the third line in the arrangement in 5NN in the second line in the arrangement of 5OO moved while the action icons 5002-10 . 5002-11 and 5002-12 to the left and the games folder 5004-7 up from the fourth line in the arrangement of 5NN to the third line in the arrangement of 5OO be moved. In some embodiments, the second arrangement includes ( 1028 ) a symbol at the first position that is different from the first symbol. For example in 5OO the device displays a folder icon 5004-1-b at the position previously announced by the stock application 5002-9 in 5KK was occupied. In some embodiments, the first icon (eg, the stock application icon 5002-9 ) moves to another position within the symbols. In some embodiments, the first icon (eg, the stock application icon 5002-9 ) is removed from the plurality of icons (eg, by adding to a folder 5004-7 ).

In some embodiments, the second arrangement is formed ( 1030 ), after (or in response to) detecting that the input satisfies predetermined triggering criteria (eg, detecting completion of the input) and the second arrangement includes displaying ( 1032 ) of the symbols in a fixed arrangement on the display (eg a two-dimensional grid or other uniformly spaced arrangement on the touch screen) 112 ). In some embodiments, when the automatic reconfiguration criteria have been met, the icons are dynamically reconfigured ( 1034 ) when the first icon on the display is moved (eg, to overlap the first icon and other icons on the touch screen) 112 to avoid). In other words, in some embodiments, the device moves a second icon from a corresponding initial position to a corresponding new position when the second position of the first icon at least partially overlaps the corresponding initial position of the second icon, thus indicating the first icon accommodate the second position in the first area. For example, rearranging the icons involves swapping positions of the first icon with positions of other icons when the first icon is moved on the display (eg, while still maintaining contact on the touchscreen 112 is recognized).

It should be noted that details of other processes involved here in relation to the procedures 600 . 700 . 800 . 900 . 1100 . 1200 . 1300 be described (eg 6A - 6E . 7A - 7C . 8A - 8C . 9A - 9B . 11A - 11C . 12A - 12E . 13A - 13E and 5A - 5LLLL ), in a similar way to the procedure 1000 are applicable, which is described above. For example, the icons (e.g., the action icons 5002 and the folder icons 5004 ), with reference to the 10A - 10B have one or more properties of the various selectable user interface objects / symbols / elements (eg, the action icons 5002 and the folder icons 5004 ), here with reference to one of the methods 600 . 700 . 800 . 900 . 1100 . 1200 or 1300 are described. For the sake of brevity, these details will not be repeated here.

The 11A - 11C are flowcharts that are a procedure 1100 to update a dynamic folder icon to provide a visual indication of the contents of a folder associated with the dynamic folder icon, in accordance with some embodiments. The procedure 1100 is on a multi-function device (eg the device 300 . 3 or a portable multifunction device 100 . 1 ) with a display and a touch-sensitive surface. In some embodiments, the display is a touchscreen display and the touch-sensitive surface is on the display. In some embodiments, the display is separate from the touch-sensitive surface. Some operations in the procedure 1100 can be combined and / or the order of some operations can be changed.

As described below, the procedure 1100 an intuitive way to handle a folder. The method reduces the cognitive hurdle of a user when handling folders, thereby creating a more efficient human-machine interface. Allowing a user to handle folders more quickly and efficiently saves power for battery-powered computing devices and increases the time between battery charges.

The device shows ( 1102 ) a dynamic folder icon (for example, the game folder icon 5004-7 in 5SS ). The dynamic folder icon (eg 5004-7 in 5SS ) includes a visual cue (eg, "O", "R", "S" and "M" in the game folder icon) 5004-7 in 5SS ) of a current content in a folder associated with the dynamic folder icon. In some embodiments, the dynamic folder icon ( 1104 ) a number of action icons that are contained in the folder associated with the dynamic folder icon. For example, the game folder icon includes 5004-7 in 5SS four scale-reduced representations of selectable UI objects that are inside the folder associated with the folder icon (for example, the boxes labeled "O,""R,""S," and "M" in the game folder icon 5004-7 contain).

In some embodiments, the content has ( 1106 ) a spatial arrangement within the folder and the dynamic folder symbol (eg 5004-7 in 5TT ) provides a visual indication of the spatial arrangement of the content within the folder. In some embodiments, the content includes a plurality of action icons (e.g. 5002-4 . 5002-13 . 56002-9 . 5002-8 in 5TT ), the spatial arrangement is a fixed grid of action icons (for example, a one-by-four grid of action icons, as in folder view 5138 of the 5TT shown), and a plurality of corresponding action symbols each ( 1108 ) one or more horizontally adjacent neighbor action icons. In some embodiments, the dynamic folder icon (e.g. 5004-7 in 5TT ) scale-reduced representations (eg, the boxes, the "O", "R", "S" and "M" in the game folder icon 5004-7 contain) at least a subset of the plurality of Action symbols, and the scale-reduced representations are arranged ( 1110 ) that for a plurality of reduced-scale representations, each reduced-scale representation of a corresponding action symbol is located horizontally to a scale-reduced representation of one of the neighboring action symbols for the corresponding action symbol. In some embodiments, the folder includes a plurality of action icons having a first scale; and displaying the dynamic folder icon includes viewing ( 1112 ) scale-reduced representations of one or more action symbols in the plurality of action symbols having a second scale within the dynamic folder symbol, the second scale being smaller than the first scale.

In 5TT z. For example, in response to a folder display entry (eg, a gesture tip 5136 in the 5SS ) a folder view 5138 for a folder containing the game folder icon 5004-7 is linked. As in 5TT The folder view includes four selectable user interface objects, including a solitaire application icon 5002-4 , a race application icon 5002-13 , a stock application symbol 5002-9 and a map application icon 5002-8 , with a spatial arrangement in a line from left to right. This example represents the game folder icon 5004-7 provide a visual indication of the spatial arrangement of these action icons by displaying the scale-reduced representations of the content in a folder based on the arrangement of action icons within the folder view. In particular, there is the race application icon 5002-13 between the Solitaire application icon 5002-4 (left) and the stock application icon 5002-9 (right), and the scale-reduced representation of the race application icon (for example, "R" in the game folder icon 5004-7 in the 5TT ) lies between the scale-reduced representation of the Solitaire application icon (eg, "O" in the game folder icon 5004-7 in the 5TT ) and the scaled-down representation of the Solitaire application icon (for example, "S" in the Games folder icon) 5004-7 in the 5TT ).

The device recognizes ( 1114 ) an input corresponding to a request to change content in the folder. For example, the device recognizes in 5TT a contact 5140 at a position on the touch-sensitive surface (eg, the touch screen 112 ), which is a position of the stock application icon 5002-9 on the display corresponds to (eg the touch screen 112 ) and a subsequent movement 5142 the contact to a position on the touch-sensitive surface (eg, the touch screen 112 ), which corresponds to a position on the display (eg the touchscreen 112 ) matches within the folder view 5138 lies. In some embodiments, the folder is an automatically generated folder; and recognizing an input corresponding to a request to change the content in the folder includes recognizing ( 1116 ) of an input associated with a corresponding application such that a corresponding action icon associated with the corresponding application is added to, removed from, or moved into the folder (eg, the folder is a recently added one Application folder, and the input is that a new application has been added to the device, or the folder is a most frequently used application folder, and the input is the use of an application that makes this application the most frequently used application). If z. For example, when a user launches an application, an application icon associated with the application is moved to a "recently used application" folder.

The operations 1120 - 1136 will be executed ( 1118 ) in response to the recognition of the input. The device changes ( 1120 ) the contents of the folder; and updates the dynamic folder icon (for example, 5004-7 in the 5UU ), so that this includes a visual indication of a spatial arrangement of the changed content within the folder. It should be understood that this change in the contents of the folder may involve repositioning content within the folder, deleting content from the folder, and / or adding content to the folder.

In some embodiments, the device recognizes a repositioning input corresponding to a request to reposition a first action icon within the folder; and in response to detecting the repositioning input: the device repositions ( 1122 ) the first action icon within the folder in accordance with the repositioning input; and repositions a reduced-scale representation of the action icon within the dynamic folder icon in accordance with the repositioning of the first action icon within the folder. In 5TT z. For example, the device recognizes a repositioning input that makes contact 5140 at a position on the touch-sensitive surface (eg, the touch screen 112 ), which is a position on the stock application icon 5002-9 on the display corresponds to (eg the touch screen 112 ) and a subsequent movement 4142 the contact to a position on the touch-sensitive surface (eg, the touch screen 112 ), which corresponds to a position on the display (eg the touch screen 112 ) within the folder view 5138 lies. In this example, the Apparatus in response to detecting the repositioning input, the stock application icon 5002-9 to a new location within the folder view 5138 , as in 5UU (for example, so that the Solitaire application icon 5002-4 between the stock application icon 5002-9 and the race application icon 5002-13 is shown). In addition, in this example, the device associates the reduced-scale representations within the game folder icon 5004-7 new, as in 5UU so that the reduced-scale representations provide a visual indication of the updated spatial arrangement of contents of the folder. In particular, the scale-reduced representation of the solitaire application icon (eg, "O" in the game folder icon 5004-7 in 5UU ) between the scale-reduced representation of the stock application icon (eg, "S" in the game folder icon) 5004-7 in the 5UU ) and the scale-reduced representation of the race application icon (eg, "R" in the game folder icon) 5004-7 in FIG. UU).

In some embodiments, the device recognizes a symbol removal input that corresponds to a request to remove a first action icon from the folder; and in response to detecting the symbol removal input: removing the device ( 1124 ) the first action icon from the folder; and removes a scale-reduced representation of the first action icon from the dynamic folder icon. In 5EE z. For example, the device recognizes a symbol removal input that is a contact 5112 at a position that includes a solitaire application icon 5002-4 corresponds, and a subsequent movement 5114 the contact from the folder view 5106 out into a first area 5108 the background, which is an object removal area. In response to this symbol removal input, the device removes the solitaire application icon 5002-4 from the folder view 5106 , like in the 5FF shown. Additionally, in this example, the device ended while the device had previously represented a scaled-down representation of the solitaire application icon (eg, "O" in the game folder icon 5004-7 in the 5EE ) in the folder icon 5004-7 that with the folder view 5106 displaying the scale-reduced representation of the Solitaire application icon (in 5FF z. For example, "O" no longer appears in the Games folder icon 5004-7 displayed).

In some embodiments, the device recognizes a symbol addition entry corresponding to a request to add a first action icon to a folder; and in response to detecting the symbol removal input: the device adds ( 1126 ) add the first action icon to the folder; and adds a scale-reduced representation of the first action icon to the dynamic folder icon. In the 5OO - 5PP z. For example, the device recognizes a symbol addition entry that is a contact 5124-a at a position on the touch-sensitive surface (eg, the touch screen 112 ), which is a location of a map application icon 5002-8 on the ad in 5OO corresponds (eg to the touchscreen 112 ), and a subsequent movement (e.g. 5126 and 5130 ) of the contact on the touch-sensitive surface (eg the touch screen 112 ) to a display that corresponds to a position on the display (eg the touch screen 112 ) of an activation area 5128-11 a game folder icon 5004-7 equivalent. In response to this symbol addition entry, the device adds the card application icon 5002-8 to the folder containing the game folder icon 5004-7 linked as in 5TT shown. In addition, in this example, while the device does not previously display a scale-reduced representation of the map application icon in the folder icon 5004-7 represented (eg as in 5OO - 5PP shown) after (or in conjunction with) adding the card application icon 5002-8 to the game folder icon 5004-7 the device displays a scale-reduced representation of the map application icon within the game folder icon 5004-7 on (eg in 5QQ "M").

In some embodiments, content of the folder includes an action icon and the dynamic folder icon changes ( 1128 ), if there is an indication from an application that corresponds to the action icon. In some embodiments, the dynamic folder icon changes by displaying ( 1130 ) of a status indicator on the dynamic folder icon. In 5B z. B. shows a folder icon 5004-1-b an indicator 5012 indicating that one of the applications associated with an application icon within the folder is the one indicated by the folder icon 5004-1-b is presented, has a notification. In some embodiments, the dynamic folder icon changes by displaying ( 1132 ) of a status indicator on a scale-reduced version of the action icon within the dynamic folder icon. In 5B z. B. shows a folder icon 5004-1-b a notification flag 5014 on a scale-reduced representation (such as "x7") within the folder icon 5004-1-b indicating that the application associated with the scale-reduced representation has a notification (eg, if the application associated with "x7" is an e-mail application, then the notification is typically indicate that a new email has arrived).

In some embodiments, the appearance of the dynamic folder icon ( 1134 ) when the device is in a user interface reconfiguration mode. In some embodiments, the folder has limited space (eg, 9 slots, 12 slots, 16 slots, or any other plausible number) for displaying selectable user interface objects (eg, selectable user interface objects such as application icons and / or file icons) and the appearance of the dynamic folder icon in the user interface reconfiguration mode indicates ( 1136 ), whether the folder has room to display additional selectable user interface objects (eg, by displaying space for additional scale-reduced representations of action icons).

In 5A z. B. shows a dynamic folder icon 5004-1-a While the device is in a normal mode of operation, scale-down representations (e.g., "x1", "x2", "x3", "x4", "x5", and "x6") representing contents in the folder are shown (eg action icons 5002 ). In this example, however, there are more than six action icons 5002 within the folder, and thus the device displays only reduced-scale representations of the first six action icons within the dynamic folder icon. Continuing with this example, the device changes as the device enters a user interface reconfiguration mode (eg, in response to detecting a press and hold gesture 5008 in 5A ) the dynamic folder icon (for example, the dynamic folder icon 5004-1-b in 5A to the dynamic folder icon 5004-1-b in 5B ), shifts the scale-reduced representations within the dynamic symbol upwards to an additional scale-reduced representation (eg, "x7" in the folder symbol 5004-1-b ) within the folder icon 5004-1-b while stopping the display of the first three scale-reduced representations of the folder icons (eg "x1", "x2" and "x3") within the folder icon 5004-1-b , In this example, the dynamic folder icon also shows two empty spaces next to the new scale-reduced representation. In addition to providing an indication that there are more than six items in the folder that are associated with the folder icon 5004-1-b Changing the dynamic folder icon by showing two empty spaces next to the new scale-reduced representation also provides a visual indication that there is room to show additional action icons within the folder view.

It should be noted that other processes that are described here, taking into account the procedures 600 . 700 . 800 . 900 . 1000 . 1200 . 1300 (eg the 6A - 6E . 7A - 7C . 8A - 8C . 9A - 9B . 10A - 10B . 12A - 12E . 13A - 13E and 5A - 5LLLL ) are also applicable to the method in an analogous manner 1100 which is described above. For example, the selectable user interface objects (e.g., the action icons 5002 and the folder icons 5004 ), referring to the 11A - 11C have one or more properties of the various selectable user interface objects / symbols / elements (e.g., action icons 5002 and folder icons 5004 ), referring here to one of the methods 600 . 700 . 800 . 900 . 1000 . 1200 or 1300 are described. For the sake of brevity, these details will not be repeated here.

The 12A - 12E are flowcharts that are a procedure 1200 for providing context information in connection with displaying contents of a folder in accordance with some embodiments. The procedure 1200 is on a multi-function device (eg the device 300 . 3 or the portable multifunction device 100 . 1 ) with a display and a touch-sensitive surface. In some embodiments, the display is a touchscreen display and the touch-sensitive surface is on the display. In some embodiments, it is separate from the touch-sensitive surface. Some operations in the procedure 1200 can be combined and / or the order of some operations can be changed.

As described below, the procedure 1200 an intuitive way to view the contents of a folder. The method reduces the cognitive hurdle for a user when handling folders by providing context information associated with displaying contents of a folder, thereby creating a more efficient human-machine interface. Enabling faster and more efficient folder handling for a user saves energy for battery-powered computing devices and prolongs the time between battery charges.

The device shows ( 1202 ) a folder icon (for example, the folder icon 5004-7 in the 5S ) on a wallpaper background on the display (eg the touch screen 112 ), wherein the folder icon corresponds to a folder containing content, the content including one or more selectable user interface objects (eg, application icons, bookmark icons, and / or document icons). In some Embodiments shows the device before recognizing the first input ( 1204 ) one or more selectable user interface objects (e.g., action icons 5002-1 . 5002-2 . 5002-3 . 5002-5 . 5002-6 . 5002-7 . 5002-8 . 5002-9 . 5002-10 . 5002-11 . 5002-12 . 5002-14 . 5002-15 . 5002-16 and folder icons 5004-1-b and 5004-2 in 5S ).

The device recognizes ( 1206 ) a first input (eg the gesture tip 5076 in 5S ), which corresponds to a request to display contents of the folder (for example, the folder containing the folder icon 5004-7 in 5S linked).

The operations 1210 - 1226 will be executed ( 1208 ) in response to detecting the first input (eg, the gesture tip 5076 in the 5S ). The device is divided ( 1210 ) the wallpaper background into a first part (eg 5084 in the 5X - 5AA ) and a second part (eg 5086 in the 5X - 5AA ). In some embodiments, one or more of the selectable user interface objects includes: a first set of selectable user interface objects (e.g., action icons 5002-1 . 5002-2 . 5002-3 . 5002-5 . 5002-6 . 5002-7 . 5002-8 . 5002-9 . 5002-10 . 5022-11 . 5002-12 and folder icon 5004-1-b in 5X - 5AA ), the predetermined positions on the first part 5084 on the wallpaper background; and a second set of selectable user interface objects (e.g. 5002-14 . 5002-15 . 5002-16 and folder icon 5004-2 in the 5X and 5AA ), the fixed positions on the second part 5086 of the wallpaper background ( 1204 ).

In some embodiments, the folder icon (e.g. 5004-7 in the 5X - 5AA ) is displayed ( 1212 ) within the first part (eg 5084 in the 5X - 5AA ) the wallpaper. In some embodiments, if the folder icon (e.g. 5004-2 in the 5CCC - 5FFF ) one of a plurality of selectable user interface objects in a docking area (e.g. 5006 in the 5CCC - 5FFF ) of the display (eg the touchscreen 112 ), the first part (e.g. 5172 in 5DDD - 5FFF ) the docking area of the display. In contrast, in these embodiments, if the folder icon (e.g. 5004-7 in the 5X - 5AA ) one of a plurality of selectable user interface objects outside the docking area z. B. 5006 in the 5X - 5AA ) on the display (eg the touchscreen 112 ), the second part (eg 5086 in the 5X - 5AA ) the docking area (eg 5006 in the 5X - 5AA ) of the ad. In other words, in accordance with these embodiments, the wallpaper splits above the folder icon when the folder icon is in a dock (eg, as in Figs 5CCC - 5FFF and the wallpaper splits under the folder icon when the folder icon is in a navigation area above the dock (such as the 5X - 5AA shown). In some embodiments, the navigation area (eg, the home screen with the plurality of selectable user interface objects) has a plurality of pages (through which, for example, can be navigated in response to detecting horizontal swipe gestures) and the docking area remains at a fixed position even when the device scrolls through the array of selectable user interface objects in the navigation area.

The device moves ( 1214 ) the second part away from the first part. In 5X - 5Y z. B. becomes the second part 5086 from the first part 5084 moved away. In 5DD becomes, as another example, the second part 5174 from the first part 5172 moved away. In some embodiments, the first part is also moved away from the second part. In 5VV - 5WW z. For example, the device moves both the top of the wallpaper background and the bottom of the wallpaper background away from each other. In some embodiments, moving the first part away from the second part involves moving ( 1216 ) the first set of additional selectable user interface objects in accordance with the movement of the first portion of the wallpaper background, and moving the second set of additional selectable user interface objects in accordance with the movement of the second portion of the wallpaper background. Such as B.

In 5X - 5Y shown, the selectable user interface objects (e.g. 5002-14 . 5002-15 . 5002-16 and 5004-2 in the 5X ) in the second part 5086 moved away from the display (eg the touchscreen 112 ) if the second part 5086 from the first part 5084 is moved away.

In some embodiments, dividing the wallpaper background involves dividing ( 1218 ) of the wallpaper along a dividing line such that a contour of a first edge (e.g. 5088 in the 5X ) of the first part complementary to a contour of a second edge (e.g. 5090 in the 5X ) of the second part (eg, the first edge of the first part and the second edge of the second part fit together like puzzle pieces), and moving the second part away from the first part involves fitting the contour of the first edge and / or adjusting the contour of the second edge such that the contour of the first edge is no longer complementary to the contour of the second edge (eg, after the parts are moved apart, the first part and the second part no longer fit like puzzle pieces together). Such as B. in the 5X is the contour of the first edge 5088 initially complementary to the contour of the second edge 5090 while in 5Y the contour of the first edge 5088 no longer complementary to the contour of the second edge 5090 is. In some embodiments, the folder icon is displayed within the first part of the wallpaper; and the contour of the first edge includes ( 1220 ) a cutout shape (eg 5094 in the 5X - 5Y ) defined by the dividing line. In some of these embodiments, the cutout shape provides a visual indication of a position of the folder icon within the first part. In the 5X - 5Y z. B. shows the cutout shape 5094 on the folder icon 5004-7 that with the folder view 5092 is linked.

The device shows ( 1222 ) Contents of the folder in an area between the first part and the second part. For example, the contents of the folder include a variety of application icons (e.g. 5002-4 and 5002-13 in the 5Y or 5002-26 . 5002-27 . 5002-28 . 5002-29 . 5002-30 . 5002-31 . 5002-32 . 5002-33 . 5002-34 . 5002-35 . 5002-36 and 5002-37 in the 5EEE ) and the application icons are exposed as if they are under the wallpaper (for example, as if the wallpaper is a sliding door that has opened to reveal the application icons behind the wallpaper), as in the 5X - 5Y and the 5CCC - 5EEE shown.

In some embodiments, a size of the area between the first part and the second part is determined ( 1224 ) based on a number of selectable user interface objects within the folder. In 5Y z. For example, the folder contains only two selectable user interface objects, and thus claims the folder view 5092 much less than half of the ad. In the 5EEE As another example, where the folder contains at least twelve selectable user interface objects, the folder view claims 5170 more than half of the ad. Thus, the folder view (e.g. 5092 or 5170 ) only so much space on the display (eg the touchscreen 112 ) as necessary, which leaves more space on the display (for example, the touch screen 112 ) for displaying context information (eg, other selectable user interface objects outside the folder view).

In some embodiments, before recognizing the first input, the device displays one or more user interface objects (eg, the action icons 5002-1 . 5002-2 . 5002-3 . 5002-5 . 5002-6 . 5002-7 . 5002-8 . 5002-9 . 5002-10 . 5002-11 . 5002-12 and the folder icon 5004-1-b in the 5X - 5AA ); and in response to detecting the first input, the device visually distinguishes ( 1226 ) (eg, by highlighting) the folder icon of the one or more selectable user interface objects (eg, by changing the brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, color, etc. of the selectable user interface objects in the Compared to the brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, color, etc. of the folder icon). In some embodiments, the initial brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, color, etc. (eg, prior to detecting the first input) of the selectable user interface objects are the same as the brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, color etc. of the folder icon. In the 5Y - 5V z. For example, the device displays the folder icon 5004-7 with a normal opacity and saturation, while the other selectable user interface objects (such as the action icons 5002-1 . 5002-2 . 5002-3 . 5002-5 . 5002-6 . 5002-7 . 5002-8 . 5002-9 . 5002-10 . 5002-11 . 5002-12 and the folder icon 5004-1-b in the 5X - 5AA ) with reduced opacity and saturation.

In some embodiments, the operations are 1230 - 1232 while the device ( 1228 ) is in a normal operating mode when the first input is detected. In some of these embodiments, the device recognizes ( 1230 ) a second input corresponding to activating a corresponding selectable user interface object in the folder; and in response to the detection of the second input, the device performs ( 1232 ) performs an operation associated with the corresponding selectable user interface object. In the 5PPP z. For example, the device displays a folder view 5212 while the device is in a normal operating mode. In this example, the recognizes Device a second input (eg the gesture tip 5214 ) at a position that is a stock application icon 5002-9 and, in response to the second input, the device activates (eg, launches or displays a view for) a stock application.

In some embodiments, the operations are 1236 - 1238 while the device ( 1234 ) is in a user interface reconfiguration mode when the first input is detected. In some of these embodiments, the device recognizes ( 1236 ) a second input corresponding to a request to move a corresponding selectable user interface object within the folder; and in response to the detection of the second input, the device moves ( 1238 ) the corresponding selectable user interface object within the folder. In the 5TT z. For example, the device displays a folder view 5138 while the device is in a user interface reconfiguration mode. In this example, the device recognizes a second input (eg, the contact 5140 in a position on the touch screen 112 representing a position of a stock application symbol 5002-9 and a movement 5142 contact via the touch screen 112 and in response to the second input, the device moves the stock application icon 5002-9 in the folder view 5138 in accordance with the input to a new position within the folder view, as in the 5SS shown.

In some embodiments, the operations are 1242 - 1244 executed while viewing ( 1240 ) of contents of the folder in the area between the first part and the second part: recognition ( 1242 ) of an input corresponding to a selection of the first part or the second part. In some embodiments, quit ( 1244 ) the device, in response to the recognition of the input, displaying the contents of the folder (e.g., collapsing the area by simultaneously moving the first part and the second part). In the 5UU z. B. recognizes the device while the device is a folder view 5138 containing content (eg the action icons 5002-9 . 5002-4 . 5002-13 and 5002-8 ), a second input (eg the gesture tip) 5144 ) at a position on the touch-sensitive surface (eg, the touch screen 112 ), which corresponds to a position on the display (eg the touch screen 112 ), which are outside the folder view 5138 In response to the recognition of the second input, the device stops displaying the folder view 5138 , like in the 5VV shown.

In some embodiments, the device enters ( 1246 ) a user interface reconfiguration mode; and while viewing ( 1248 ) of the contents of the folder in the area between the first part and the second part: the device recognizes ( 1250 ) an input corresponding to a request to move a corresponding selectable user interface object from the region between the first part and the second part into the first part or the second part. In some of these embodiments, in response to detecting the input, the device removes the corresponding selectable user interface object from the folder (FIG. 1252 ). In some embodiments, in response to moving the selectable user interface object out of the folder, displaying the folder view is terminated (eg, by collapsing the area by moving the first portion and the second portion together). In 5yy z. B. recognizes the device while the device is a folder view 5148 indicates an input requesting to move a selectable user interface from the folder view 5148 out matches. In particular, the device detects a contact 5162 at a position (eg, a first position 5162-a in the 5yy ) on the touch-sensitive surface (eg the touch screen 112 ), which is a location of an app-4 application icon 5002-22 on the display corresponds to (eg the touch screen 112 ), and a subsequent movement 5164 the contact to a position on the touch-sensitive surface (eg, the touch screen 112 ), which corresponds to a position on the display (eg the touch screen 112 ), which is outside the folder view (for example, to a second position 5162-b as in 5ZZ shown). In this example, after detecting a pause in motion for more than a specified amount of time, the device stops displaying the folder view as shown in the 5AAA shown. The following is the selectable user interface object (for example, the app 4 application icon 5002-22 ) is removed from the folder and displayed in the arrangement of selectable user interface objects outside the folder view, as in the 5OOO shown.

In some embodiments, a first portion of the contents of the folder is in the area (eg, the folder view 5170 in the 5EEE ) between the first part and the second part ( 1254 ). In some of these embodiments, the device recognizes ( 1256 ) a next-part input corresponding to a request to display a next portion of the contents of the folder; and in response to detecting next-part input, the device ( 1258 ) indicates a second portion of the contents of the folder in the region between the first part and the second part (eg, detecting a flick gesture to the left or to the right causes a next page of application icons or a previous page of application icons to be displayed in that area). In the 5EEE z. For example, the device displays a first portion of the contents of the folder containing a first plurality of selectable user interface objects (e.g. 5002-26 . 5002-27 . 5002-28 . 5002-29 . 5002-30 . 5002-31 . 5002-32 . 5002-33 . 5002-34 . 5002-35 . 5002-36 and 5002-37 in 5EEE ) within a folder view 5170 , In response to detecting a swipe gesture (eg, the contact 5176 and the movement 5178 of the contact to the left at a position on the touchscreen 112 representing a position within the folder view 5170 the device includes a second portion of the contents of the folder containing a second plurality of selectable user interface objects (e.g. 5002-38 . 5002-39 . 5002-40 . 5002-41 . 5002-42 . 5002-43 in 5FFF ) within the folder view 5170 on the display (eg the touchscreen 112 ) in the 5FFF ,

In some embodiments, a first portion of the contents of the folder is displayed in the area between the first part and the second part ( 1260 ). In some of these embodiments recognizes the device ( 1262 ) a scrolling input corresponding to a request to scroll the contents of the folder; and in response to the recognition of scrolling input, the device scrolls ( 1264 ) the contents of the folder sideways on the display (eg the touch screen 112 ) in the area between the first part and the second part so as to represent a second part of the content. In other words, in some embodiments, instead of various portions of the contents of the folder, a list or matrix of selectable user interface objects may be scrolled continuously through the device in response to the recognition of scrolling inputs (eg, a flick gesture) a contact 5176 and a subsequent movement 5178 the contact on a touch screen 112 which corresponds to a position within the folder view, as in the 5EEE shown).

It should be noted that other processes are here in relation to the procedures 600 . 700 . 800 . 900 . 1000 . 1100 . 1300 described (eg the 6A - 6E . 7A - 7C . 8A - 8C . 9A - 9B . 10A - 10B . 11A - 11C . 13A - 13E and A- 5LLLL ), also in an analogous manner to the process 1200 are applicable, which is described above. For example, the selectable user interface objects (e.g., the action icons 5002 and the folder icons 5004 ), with reference to the 12A - 12E have one or more properties of the various selectable user interface objects / symbols / elements (eg, the action icons 5002 and the folder icons 5004 ), here in relation to one of the procedures 600 . 700 . 800 . 900 . 1000 . 1100 or 1300 are described. For the sake of brevity, the details are not repeated here.

The 13A - 13E are flowcharts that are a procedure 1300 to illustrate and navigate through multi-page folders in accordance with some embodiments. The procedure 1300 is on an electronic device (eg the device 300 . 3 , or the portable multifunction device 100 . 1 ) with a display and a touch-sensitive surface. In some embodiments, the display is a touchscreen display and the touch-sensitive surface is on the display. In some embodiments, the display is separate from the touch-sensitive surface. Some operations in the procedure 1300 can be combined and / or the order of operations can be changed.

As described below, the procedure 1300 an intuitive way to view and navigate through a multi-page folder. The method reduces the cognitive hurdle for a user when navigating a user interface, particularly when navigating through folders, thereby creating a more efficient human-machine interface. Enabling faster and more efficient folder navigation for a user saves battery-powered computing power and extends the time between battery charges.

The device shows at the same time ( 1302 ) display a plurality of selectable user interface objects on the display that include one or more folder icons. The 5QQQ z. B. represents an example user interface with selectable user interface objects such as the action icons 5002 and the folder icons 5004 on the touch screen 112 being represented.

The device recognizes ( 1304 ) a first input that corresponds to a request to select a corresponding folder icon (eg, a tap gesture on the corresponding folder icon) for a corresponding folder. The 5QQQ represents z. B. recognizing the contact 5216 representing a request to select the folder icon 5004-12 equivalent. The corresponding folder contains a first number of selectable icons, which is divided into a plurality of different, separately displayed pages, including a first page and a second page. For example, the folder that contains the folder icon 5004-12 ( 5QQQ ), a first page (shown in FIG 5TTT ), including selectable action icons 5002-51 to 5002-52 , and a second page (shown in the 5VVV ) containing selectable action icons 5002-60 to 5002-68 , and a third page in the 5FFFF shown is the selectable action icons 5002-69 and 5002-70 includes.

In response to detecting the first input, the device displays a folder view for the corresponding folder (eg, the first page of the folder, as in FIG 5TTT shown). In some embodiments, prior to recognizing the first input, the plurality of selectable user interface objects are displayed in a corresponding arrangement ( 1308 ) (like in the 5QQQ shown). In such embodiments, displaying the folder view for the corresponding folder involves zooming in (FIG. 1310 ) into the corresponding folder symbol. Zooming into the corresponding folder icon involves enlarging the corresponding arrangement so that the corresponding folder icon is enlarged and moves toward the center of the display (eg, as in FIGS 5RRR - 5SSS shown). After zooming in to the corresponding folder icon, displaying the folder view for the corresponding folder icon in response to the Recognize the first input an ad ( 1312 ) of replacing the enlarged corresponding folder icon with the folder view (eg, as in FIG 5TTT shown).

In some embodiments, the folder view includes space for concurrent viewing ( 1314 ) of no more than a second number of selectable symbols smaller than the first number of selectable symbols. In the in 5TTT In the example shown, the folder view includes space for simultaneously displaying no more than nine selectable icons (eg action icons 5002 ). In some embodiments, the first number is determined, at least in part, by user preferences. A user can, for. B. set a symbol size to small, medium or large, and the second number is determined in accordance with the symbol size. Folder view shows ( 1316 ), the first page containing a first subset of selectable icons in the folder (eg, the selectable action icons 5002-51 to 5002-52 . 5TTT ). In some embodiments, the first subset of selectable icons are displayed in a first order on the first page of the folder view. In such embodiments, prior to recognizing the first input, the corresponding folder icon includes a plurality of reduced-scale representations of the first subset of selectable icons displayed in the first array. Such as B. in the 5QQQ shown contains the folder icon 5004-12 scale-reduced representations "y1", "y2", "y3", "y4", "y5", "y6", "x7", "y8" and "y9" having a corresponding one-to-one correspondence with "App y1" ( 5002-51 ), "App y2" ( 5002-52 , "App y3" ( 5002-53 ), "App y4" ( 5002-54 ), "App y5" ( 5002-55 ), "App y6" ( 5002-56 ), "App y7" ( 5002-57 ), "App y8" ( 5002-58 ), "App y9" ( 5002-59 ) corresponding to the respective applications, wherein a user interface for the corresponding application is displayed in response to detecting activation of the corresponding selectable icon.

In some embodiments, in response to detecting the first input, the device stops displaying ( 1320 ) of the plurality of selectable user interface objects.

While viewing the first page of the folder view, the device detects ( 1322 ) a second input corresponding to a request to display the second page on the folder view (eg, a horizontal swipe gesture on the first page within the folder view). For example, the gesture 5220 ( 5TTT ) an example of a page-right request. In some embodiments, the first input is ( 1324 ) a tap gesture on the corresponding folder icon, and the second entry is a swipe gesture within the folder view. In some embodiments, displaying the folder view includes displaying ( 1326 ) two or more page indicator symbols (eg, the page indicator symbols 5217 . 5TTT ) providing information about the number of different sides of selectable symbols to which the selectable symbols in the folder are divided. After recognizing the first input and before recognizing the second input, the two or more page indicator symbols have a first appearance. In some embodiments, the page indicator icons ( 1328 ) displays a position of a simultaneously displayed page in the folder view in a sequence of selectable icon pages in the corresponding folder (e.g., while the first page of the folder view is being displayed, the leftmost page indicator icon is filled as in FIG 5TTT shown while the second page of the folder view is displayed, the second page indicator icon from the left is filled in, as in the 5VVV is shown, and while the third page of the folder view is being displayed, the third page indicator icon is filled in from the left as in 5HHHH shown).

In some embodiments, updated ( 1330 ) the device, in response to detecting the second input, the two or more page indicator symbols to have a second appearance different from the first appearance. In some embodiments, the first appearance of the page indicator symbols ( 1332 ) indicates that the first page is currently displayed in the folder view, and the second appearance of the page indicator icons indicates that the second page is currently being displayed in the folder view.

In response to the recognition of the second input, the device terminates ( 1334 ) displays the first page of the folder view and displays the second folder view for the corresponding folder. The second page of the folder view contains a second subset of the selectable icons that is different from the first subset of selectable icons. Such as Tie 5TTT - 5VVV shown, the display of the first page is changed to a display of the second page. The appearance of the page indicator icons 5217 is also updated to reflect the change from displaying the first page to displaying the second page.

In some embodiments, the device recognizes ( 1336 ), while displaying the second page of the folder view, a third input corresponding to a request to close the folder view (eg, activating a home button with a press input of a contact 5236 , like in the 5HHHH shown or a tap gesture on a portion of the touchscreen display associated with closing the folder view). In response to the recognition ( 1338 ) the third input terminates the device ( 1340 ) displaying the folder view. In some embodiments, the device displays a different user interface that is different from the folder view after the displaying of the folder view has been completed. In some embodiments, for. For example, the device displays a home screen with the corresponding folder icon. The device shows ( 1342 ) in the corresponding folder icon for the corresponding folder scale-reduced representations of the second subset of selectable symbols (eg "y19", "y20" and "y16" in the folder icon 5004-12 . 5IIII , which according to "App y19", "App y20" and "App y20" in the 5HHHH correspond). After displaying scale-reduced representations of the second subset of selectable symbols in the corresponding folder symbol, the device ( 1344 ) replacing the scaled-down representations of the second subset of the selectable symbols with reduced-scale representations of the first subset of selectable symbols in the corresponding folder symbol (eg, by shifting the scale-reduced representations of the second subset of the selectable symbols out of the folder symbol in the first direction and Pushing the reduced-scale representations of the first subset of the selectable symbols into the folder symbol in the second direction). 5JJJJ z. For example, Figure 8 shows the result of replacing the scaled-down representations of "y19", "y20" and "y16 with scale-reduced representations of symbols in the first page of the folder in the folder icon 5004-12 ,

In some embodiments, the device recognizes ( 1346 ) while displaying the second page of the folder view, a fourth input corresponding to a request to move a corresponding icon from the second page of the folder view to a corresponding location on the display (eg, while in a symbol reconfiguration mode, which was initiated by a long press on the corresponding symbol). In response to the recognition ( 1348 ) of the fourth input (eg 5226-c in the 5DDDD to 5225-d . 5EEEE ) moves the device in accordance with a determination that the corresponding position is within a specified paging area (eg, the paging area 5233-2 like in the 5EEEE shown), the corresponding symbol ( 1350 ) from the second page to another page in the folder view. On the other hand, in accordance with a determination that the corresponding position is within a designated symbol distance range (eg, moving the contact 5226 from the position 5226-a in the 5AAAA to a position 5226-b in 5BBBB that are within the symbol range 5231 located), which is different from the paging area, removes the device ( 1354 ) the corresponding icon from the folder view. In some embodiments, the symbol removal area (FIG. 1356 ) at or near a bottom of the folder view. In some embodiments, in addition to removing the corresponding icon from the folder view, the corresponding icon is added to the plurality of selectable user interface objects that include the corresponding folder icon.

In some embodiments, the plurality of selectable user interface objects ( 1358 ) a first page of selectable user interface objects in the plurality of different, separately displayed pages of selectable user interface objects. In some embodiments, the device receives ( 1360 ) a fifth input (eg, a horizontal finger swipe gesture on a touch screen or a touch sensitive surface at a position corresponding to the first page of selectable user interface objects, such as horizontal movement of the contact 5238 from the position 5238-a in the 5JJJJ to a position 5238-b in the 5KKKK and subsequently lifting the contact 5238 from the touch screen 112 ) corresponding to a request to display another page of selectable user interface objects in a plurality of different, separately-displayed pages of selectable user interface objects. In response to receiving ( 1362 ) of the fifth input terminates the device ( 1364 ) displaying the first page of selectable user interface objects (e.g. 5002-4 . 5002-2 . 5002-3 . 5002-5 . 5002-6 . 5002-22 . 5004-7 . 5002-7 . 5004-1-b . 5002-10 . 5002-11 . 5002-12 . 5002-13 and 5004-12 ) and shows optional ( 1366 ) a second page of selectable user interface objects that is different than the first page of selectable user interface objects (eg, the icons 5002-80 to 5002-93 , like in the 5LLLL shown).

It should be remembered that details of other processes involved here in relation to the procedures 600 . 700 . 800 . 900 . 1000 . 1100 . 1200 are described (eg 6A - 6E . 7A - 7C . 8A - 8th . 9A - 9B . 10A - 10B . 11A - 11C . 12A - 12E and 5A - 5LLLL ), are also applicable to the process in an analogous manner 1300 , as described above. For example, the selectable user interface objects (e.g., the action icons 5002 and the folder icons 5004 ), which in relation to the 13A - 13E have one or more properties of the various selectable user interface objects / symbols / elements (eg, the action icons 5002 and the folder icons 5004 ), here in relation to one of the procedures 600 . 700 . 800 . 900 . 1000 . 1100 or 1200 are described. For the sake of brevity, these details will not be repeated here.

In accordance with some embodiments, FIG 14 a functional block diagram of an electronic device 1400 configured in accordance with the principles of the various described embodiments. The functional blocks of the device are optionally implemented by hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software to implement the principles of the various described embodiments. The skilled person will understand that the functional blocks used in 14 may be optionally combined or sub-divided to implement the principles of the various described embodiments. Thus, the description here optionally supports any possible combination or division or further definition of the functional blocks as described herein.

As in 14 shown includes an electronic device 1400 a display unit 1402 configured to display a graphical user interface, an input unit 1404 configured to receive inputs (eg, a touch-sensitive surface unit configured to receive contacts); and a processing unit 1408 that with the display unit 1402 and the input unit 1404 is coupled. In some embodiments, the processing unit includes 1408 a recognition unit 1410 , a display enabling unit 1412 , a termination unit 1414 , an update unit 1416 , a zoom unit 1418 , a movement unit 1420 and a distance unit 1422 ,

The processing unit 1408 is configured to allow simultaneous display (e.g., the display enabling unit 1412 ) a plurality of selectable user interface objects containing one or more folder icons on the display unit 1402 include; Detect (eg with the detection unit 1410 ) a first input corresponding to a request to select a corresponding folder icon for a corresponding folder, the corresponding folder including a first number of selectable icons divided into a plurality of different, separately displayed pages, including a first page and a second page , and in response to detecting the first input, enabling a display (eg, with the display enabling unit 1412 ) a folder view for the corresponding folder. The folder view includes space for simultaneously displaying no more than a second number of selectable icons smaller than the first number of selectable icons; and the folder view displays the first page, which contains a first subset of selectable icons in the folder. While enabling the display (eg, with the display enabling unit 1412 ) of the first page of the folder view is the processing unit 1408 configured for detection (eg with the recognition unit 1410 ) a second input corresponding to a request to display the second page of the folder view; and in response to detecting the second input, terminate (eg, with the terminate unit 1414 ) of enabling the display of the first page of the folder view and enabling the display (eg, with the display enabling unit 1412 ) of the second page of the folder view for the corresponding folder, wherein the second page of the folder view includes a second subset of the selectable icons that is different from the first subset of the selectable icons.

In some embodiments, displaying the folder view includes displaying two or more page indicator icons that provide information about the number of different sides of selectable icons to which the selectable icons in the folder are divided; after recognizing the first input and before recognizing the second input, the two or more page indicator symbols have a first appearance; and the processing unit 1408 is further configured, in response to detecting the second input, to update (eg, with the update unit 1416 ) of the two or more page indicator symbols to assume a second appearance different from the first appearance.

In some embodiments, the page indicator icons indicate a location on a currently displayed page in the folder view in a sequence of pages of selectable icons in the corresponding folder.

In some embodiments, the first appearance of the page indicator icons indicates that the first page is currently displayed in the folder view; and the second appearance of the page indicator icons indicates that the second is currently displayed in the folder view.

In some embodiments, the first subset of the selectable icons are displayed in a first order in the first page of the folder view; and before recognizing the first input, the corresponding folder symbol includes a plurality of reduced-scale representations of the first subset of the selectable symbols displayed in the first array.

In some embodiments, the processing unit is 1408 furthermore set up for:
while viewing the second page of the folder view, Detect (for example, with the Recognizer 1410 ) a third input, received by the input unit, corresponding to a request to close the folder view; and in response to recognizing the third input: terminate (eg, the terminate unit 1414 ) enabling the display of the folder view; and enabling the display (eg, with the display enabling unit 1412 ) scale-reduced representations of the second subset of selectable symbols in the corresponding folder icon for the corresponding folder.

In some embodiments, the processing unit is 1408 further configured to, after enabling the display (eg, with the display enabling unit 1412 ) scale-reduced representations of the second subset of the selectable symbols in the corresponding folder icon to allow for display (eg, with the display enabling unit 1412 ) replacing the scaled-down representations of the second subset of the selectable symbols with scaled-down representations of the first subset of the selectable symbols in the corresponding folder symbol.

In some embodiments, prior to recognizing the first input, the plurality of selectable user interface objects are displayed in a corresponding arrangement; and allowing an indication of the folder view for the corresponding folder in response to detecting the first input includes: zooming in (eg, using the zoom unit 1418 ) the corresponding folder icon, wherein zooming into the corresponding folder icon involves enlarging the corresponding arrangement such that the corresponding folder icon is enlarged and moves toward a center of the display unit; and after zooming in to the corresponding folder icon, enabling an indication (eg, with the display enabling unit 1412 ) replacing the enlarged corresponding folder icon with the folder view.

In some embodiments, the processing unit is 1408 further configured, in response to the detection of the first input, to terminate (eg, with the terminate unit 1414 ) enabling the display of the plurality of selectable user interface objects.

In some embodiments, the processing unit is 1408 further configured to: during display of the second page of the folder view, detecting (eg, with the recognition unit 1410 ) a fourth input, received by the input unit, corresponding to a request to move a corresponding icon from the second page of the folder view to a corresponding position on the display unit; and in response to the detection of the fourth input: in accordance with determining that the corresponding position is within a designated paging area, moving (eg, with the motion unit 1420 ) of the corresponding icon from the second page to another page of the folder view; and removing (eg, with the distance unit 1422 ) of the corresponding icon from the folder view.

In some embodiments, the paging area is at or near a right side of the folder view.

In some embodiments, the symbol removal area is at or near a bottom of the folder view.

In some embodiments, the plurality of selectable user interface objects is a first page of selectable user interface objects in a plurality of different, separately displayed pages of selectable user interface objects; and the processing unit 1408 is further configured to: detect (eg, with the detection unit 1410 ) a fifth input, received by the input unit, corresponding to a request to display another page of selectable user interface objects in the plurality of different, separately displayed pages of selectable user interface objects; and in response to detecting the fifth input: exit (eg, exit unit 1414 ) enabling display of the first page of selectable user interface objects; and enabling an indication (eg, with the display enabling unit 1412 ) a second page of selectable user interface objects that is different from the first page of selectable user interface objects.

In some embodiments, the first input is a tap gesture to a corresponding folder icon and the second input is a swipe gesture within the folder view.

The operations in the operation processing methods described above may optionally be implemented by executing one or more functional modules in an information processing apparatus such as general purpose processors (eg, as described above with respect to FIGS 1A and 3 described) or application specific chips.

The operations above in terms of the 6A - 6E . 7A - 7C . 8A - 8C . 9A - 9B . 10A - 10B . 11A - 11C . 12A - 12E . 13A - 13E are optionally implemented by components included in the 1A - 1C and / or the 14 are shown. For example, recognition operations 1304 . 1322 ; display operations 1306 and 1334 optionally by the event sorter 170 , the event recognizer 180 and the event handler 190 implemented. The event monitor 171 in the event sorter 170 detects a contact on a touch-sensitive display 112 , and the event dispatcher module 174 delivers the event information to the application 136-1 , A corresponding event recognizer 180 the application 136-1 compares the event information with corresponding event definitions 186 , and determines whether a first contact at a first position on the touch-sensitive surface (or a rotation of the device) corresponds to a predetermined event or sub-event, such as a selection of an object on a user interface, or a rotation of the device from one orientation to another others. When a corresponding specified event or sub-event is detected, the event recognizer activates 180 an event handler 190 which is associated with the detection of the event or sub-event. The event handler 190 optionally uses or retrieves the data updater 176 or the object updater 177 on to the application-internal state 192 to update. In some embodiments, the event handler accesses 190 to a corresponding GUI updater 178 to update what is displayed by the application. Accordingly, it would be clear to a person skilled in the art, as other processes based on those in the 1A - 1C components can be implemented.

The foregoing description has been described for the purpose of explanation with reference to specific embodiments. However, the explanatory discussions above are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise embodiments disclosed. Many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teachings. The embodiments have been chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical applications so as to enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the invention and various embodiments with various modifications appropriate to the particular intended use.

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Claims (15)

A computer-readable storage medium storing one or more programs, the one or more programs including instructions that, when executed by an electronic device having a display, cause the device to: simultaneously displaying a plurality of selectable user interface objects that includes one or more folder icons on the display; Detecting a first input corresponding to a request to select a corresponding folder icon for a corresponding folder, the corresponding folder containing a first number of selectable icons divided into a plurality of different, separately displayed pages, including a first page and a second page Page; and in response to detecting the first input, displaying a folder view for the corresponding folder, wherein: the folder view includes space for simultaneously displaying no more than a second number of selectable icons that is less than the first number of selectable icons; and the folder view displays the first page containing a first subset of the selectable icons in the folder; while displaying the first page of the folder view, detecting a second input corresponding to a request to display the second page of the folder view; and in response to detecting the second input, stopping displaying the first page of the folder view, and displaying the second page of the folder view for the corresponding folder, wherein the second page of the folder view includes a second subset of the selectable icons other than the first subset the selectable symbols. The computer-readable storage medium of claim 1, wherein: displaying the folder view includes displaying two or more page indicator icons providing information about the number of different pages of selectable icons to which selectable icons in the folder are divided; after recognizing the first input and before recognizing the second input, the two or more page indicator symbols have a first appearance; and the computer-readable storage medium comprises instructions that, when executed by the electronic device, cause the device to have a second appearance that is different from the first one in response to detecting the second input to update the two or more page indicator symbols Appearance is different. The computer-readable storage medium of claim 2, wherein the page indicator icons indicate a position of a currently displayed page in the folder view in a sequence of selectable icon pages in the corresponding folder. The computer-readable storage medium of claim 2, wherein: the first appearance of the page indicator icons indicates that the first page is currently displayed in the folder view; and the second look of the page indicator icons indicates that the second page is currently displayed in the folder view. The computer-readable storage medium of claim 1, wherein: the first subset of the selectable icons are displayed in a first order on the first page of the folder view; and before recognizing the first input, the corresponding folder icon includes a plurality of scale-reduced representations of the first subset of the selectable icons represented in the first arrangement. The computer-readable storage medium of claim 1, comprising instructions that, when executed by the electronic device, cause the device to: while displaying the second page of the folder view, detecting a third entry that corresponds to a request to close the folder view; and in response to recognizing the third input: Stop displaying the folder view; and Show, in the appropriate folder icon for the corresponding folder, scale-reduced representations of the second subset of selectable icons. The computer-readable storage medium of claim 6, comprising instructions that, when executed by the electronic device, cause the device to: after displaying the scale-reduced representations of the second subset of the selectable symbols in the corresponding folder symbol, displaying a replacement of the scale-reduced representations of the second subset of the selectable symbols by scale-reduced representations of the first subset of the selectable symbols in the corresponding folder symbol. The computer readable storage medium of claim 1, wherein: prior to recognizing the first input, the plurality of selectable user interface objects are displayed in a corresponding arrangement; and displaying the folder view for the corresponding folder in response to detecting the first input includes: zooming in on the corresponding folder icon, zooming in on the corresponding folder icon includes enlarging the corresponding arrangement so that the corresponding folder icon is enlarged and toward a Center of display moves; and after zooming in on the corresponding folder icon, displaying a replacement of the enlarged corresponding folder icon by the folder view. The computer-readable storage medium of claim 1, comprising instructions that, when executed by the electronic device, cause the device to stop displaying the plurality of selectable user interface objects in response to detecting the first input. The computer-readable storage medium of claim 1, comprising instructions that, when executed by the electronic device, cause the device to: while displaying the second page of the folder view, detecting a fourth input corresponding to a request to move a corresponding icon from the second page of the folder view to a corresponding position on the display; and in response to detecting the fourth input: in accordance with determining that the corresponding position is within a predetermined page break range, moving the corresponding icon from the second page to another page of the folder view; and in accordance with determining that the corresponding position is within a predetermined symbol removal range that is different than the page break range, removing the corresponding icon from the folder view. The computer readable storage medium of claim 10, wherein the paging area is at or near a right side of the folder view. The computer-readable storage medium of claim 10, wherein the symbol removal area is at or near a bottom of the folder view. The computer readable storage medium of claim 1, wherein the plurality of selectable user interface objects is a first page of selectable user interface objects in a plurality of different, separately displayed pages of selectable user interface objects; and the computer-readable storage medium comprises instructions that, when executed by the electronic device, cause the device to: Receiving a fifth input corresponding to a request to display another page of selectable user interface objects in the plurality of different, separately-displayed pages of selectable user interface objects; and in response to receiving the fifth input: Stop displaying the first page of selectable user interface objects; and Display a second page of selectable user interface objects that is different from the first page of selectable user interface objects. The computer-readable storage medium of claim 1, wherein: the first input is a tap gesture on the corresponding folder icon; and the second input is a swipe gesture within the folder view. An electronic device comprising: a display; one or more processors; Storage; 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 for: simultaneously displaying a plurality of selectable user interfaces Objects containing one or more folder icons on the display; Detecting a first input corresponding to a request to select a corresponding folder icon for a corresponding folder, the corresponding folder containing a first number of selectable icons divided into a plurality of different, separately displayed pages, including a first page and a second page ; and in response to detecting the first input, displaying a folder view for the corresponding folder, wherein: the folder view includes space for simultaneously displaying no more than a second number of selectable icons that is less than the first number of selectable icons; and the folder view displays the first page that includes a first subset of the selectable icons in the folder; while displaying the first page of the folder view, detecting a second input corresponding to a request to display the second page of the folder view; and in response to detecting the second input, stopping displaying the first page of the folder view and displaying the second page of the folder view for the corresponding folder, wherein the second page of the folder view includes a second subset of the selectable icons different from the first one Subset of selectable symbols.

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