Methods and Systems for Interactive User Interface Objects

摘要

Methods and systems for interactive user interface objects are provided. The user interface allows for users to manipulate different objects represented by icons within a user interface, such as that of an iPhone or iPad or other touch screen devices. Users may bump objects together, flick one object towards another, bump an object against the edge of a screen, flick an object towards a certain area such as a dock, or otherwise manipulate the objects. The user's actions or manipulations of objects may result in an action by the objects or may have no effect. Depending on the compatibility of objects, the objects may be neutral towards one another, may attract each other, or may repel. The objects that attract may share content or communicate with each other via a one-time interaction, or may establish links or connections with each other that enable longer term communication or broadcasts that occur upon pre-determined triggers.

主权项

1. A mobile device comprising a user interface for picture or video sharing, comprising:
a display screen comprising a user interface that includes a first visual image and a second visual image, wherein the first visual image is associated with a picture or video file stored in a memory on the mobile device, and wherein the second visual image is associated with a mobile application that is accessible on the mobile device; and a computer processor coupled to the memory that is programmed (i) to receive user input on the user interface to position the first visual image on or in proximity to the second visual image, and (ii) to initiate transfer or processing of the picture or video file on the mobile device by the mobile application if the mobile application is compatible with the picture or video file, or not initiate the transfer or processing of the picture or video file on the mobile device by the mobile application if the mobile application is incompatible with the picture or video file.