Smartwatch or other wearable device configured to intuitively interact with a user

Abstract

Several apparatus for receiving and displaying unassociated information elements in useful ways on a wearable computing device are described. In one example, the apparatus receives, organizes, displays and navigates a logical ordering of unassociated information elements. In another example, the apparatus receives unassociated information elements. In another example, the apparatus receives, associates, and navigates unassociated information elements.

1 . A wearable device, comprising:
 a processor configured to cooperate with a well-defined software interface to
 receive at least two different elements of unassociated information, the at least two different elements of unassociated information selected from the group of personal communication information including but not limited to SMS text messages and telephone calls, event information including but not limited to calendar events and other user scheduled events, and fact-based information including but not limited to published facts for which the user exhibits an interest in including sports scores, stock ticker information, weather updates, horoscope information, fitness information and news updates, 
 organize the at least two elements of unassociated information into a time-based logical ordering based on time-ordering components of the at least two elements of unassociated information, the time-ordering component of the personal communication information being a receipt time, the time-ordering component of the event information being an event start time, and the time-ordering component of the fact-based information being a sampling time; and thus, the time-ordering component of the event information, the personal communication information, and the time-ordering component of the fact-based information are different time components; 
 provide at least a portion of the logical ordering having at least one of the at least two elements of unassociated information for display; 
   a display device coupled to the processor and cooperating with the well-defined software interface that is configured to display portions of the at least two elements of unassociated information in the time-based logical ordering on the display device; and   an input device coupled to the processor, where the input device is configure to cooperate with the well-defined software interface to accept display-related user input to
 cause the at least one element provided for display by the processor to either advance or retreat chronologically in the time-based logical ordering from one element of unassociated information previously provided for display in order to browse through the at least two elements of unassociated information, or 
 drill down into the one element of unassociated information for additional information, actions, or options available within that element of unassociated information, and 
 where any portions of the wearable device implemented in software are stored in a non-transitory computer readable medium and executable by the processor. 
   
     
     
         2 . The wearable device of  claim 1 ,
 wherein the processor cooperating with the well-defined software interface is further configured to provide the at least two elements of unassociated information in a combined manner to present one view of the information on the display device.   
     
     
         3 . The wearable device of  claim 1 ,
 wherein the processor cooperating with the well-defined software interface is communicatively coupled to another device selected from the group of a smart phone, a personal computer, and a server.   
     
     
         4 . The wearable device of  claim 1 ,
 wherein the personal communication information is selected from a group comprising emails, the SMS text messages, tweets, the telephone calls, fitness metrics, and social networking notifications.   
     
     
         5 . The wearable device of  claim 1 ,
 wherein the event information is selected from a group comprising the calendar events, reminders, and other events logged in their personal calendar.   
     
     
         6 . The wearable device of  claim 1 ,
 wherein the fact-based information is selected from a group comprising the sports score, the stock ticker data, the weather update, the horoscope information, the fitness information, and the news update.   
     
     
         7 . An apparatus comprising:
 a processor configured to cooperate with a well-defined software interface to
 receive at least two elements of unassociated information with different time components, the at least two elements of unassociated information selected from personal communication information with a receipt time component, event information with an event start time component, and fact-based information with a sampling time component, 
 organize the at least two elements of unassociated information into a time-based logical ordering based on the different time components of the at least two elements of unassociated information, 
 provide at least a portion of the logical ordering having at least one of the at least two elements of unassociated information for display; 
   a display device coupled to the processor cooperating with the well-defined software interface that is configured to display portions of the elements of unassociated information in the time-based of the logical ordering on the display device; and   an input device coupled to the processor, where the input device is configure to cooperate with the well-defined software interface to accept display-related user input to
 advance or retreat in the time-based logical ordering from at least one of the at least two elements of unassociated information, or 
 drill down into the at least one of the at least two elements of unassociated information for additional information, actions, or options available within that element of unassociated information, and 
 where any portions of the apparatus implemented in software are stored in a non-transitory computer readable medium and are executable by the processor. 
   
     
     
         8 . (canceled) 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 7 ,
 wherein the processor is further configured to provide the at least two elements of unassociated information in a combined manner to present one view in the time-based logical ordering of information on the display device.   
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 7 ,
 wherein the processor is communicatively coupled to a smart phone.   
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 7 ,
 wherein the personal communication information is selected from a group comprising notifications for e-mail messages, SMS messages, and social networking communications.   
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 7 ,
 wherein the event information is selected from a group comprising calendar appointments and reminders.   
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 7 ,
 wherein the fact-based information is selected from a group comprising a sports score, stock ticker data, a weather update, and a news update.   
     
     
         14 . An apparatus comprising:
 a processor;   a memory coupled to the processor on which are stored instructions of an application that when executed cause the processor to
 receive at least two elements of unassociated information with different time components, the time components selected from a receipt time component, an event start time component, and a sampling time component, 
 organize the at least two elements of unassociated information into a time-based ordering by the time components, 
 a display device coupled to the processor and cooperating with the application to display portions of the at least two elements of unassociated information in time-based ordering on the display device, and 
 a user input device configured to cooperate with the application to accept a user input to advance or retreat in the time-based ordering from at least one of the at least two elements of unassociated information currently being displayed on the display screen, or 
 drill down into the at least one of the at least two elements of unassociated information for additional information, actions, or options. 
   
     
     
         15 .- 17 . (canceled) 
     
     
         18 . The apparatus of  claim 14 ,
 wherein the apparatus is an electronic device configured to be worn by a user of the electronic device.   
     
     
         19 . The apparatus of  claim 18 ,
 wherein the electronic device is a smart watch.   
     
     
         20 . The apparatus of  claim 1 ,
 wherein the processor cooperating with the application is further configured to
 anticipate the display-related user input and 
 provide the additional information, actions, or options for display upon receiving the display-related user input. 
   
     
     
         21 . The apparatus of  claim 7 ,
 wherein the processor cooperating with the application is further configured to
 anticipate the display-related user input, 
 provide the additional information, actions, or options for display upon receiving the display-related user input, and 
 update existing elements of unassociated information in the logical ordering that occur in the future to reflect display-related user input for the actions or options. 
   
     
     
         22 . The apparatus of  claim 14 ,
 wherein the processor cooperating with the application is further caused to
 anticipate the display-related user input and 
 provide the additional information, actions, or options for display upon receiving the display-related user input. 
   
     
     
         23 . The apparatus of  claim 14 ,
 wherein the at least two elements of unassociated information are selected from personal communication information having the receipt time component, event information having the event start time component, and fact-based information having the sampling time component,   wherein the personal communication information is selected from notifications for e-mail messages, SMS messages, missed telephone calls, and social networking communications,   wherein the event information is selected from calendar appointments and reminders, and   wherein the fact-based information is selected from sports scores, stock ticker data, weather updates, and news updates.