Dynamic application icons
Inventors
Kyyrö, Mats Mikael • Laitala, Antti Oskari • Kukka, Matias • Morales, Ralph
Assignees
Publication Number
US-12197697-B2
Publication Date
2025-01-14
Expiration Date
2043-05-26
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Abstract
Methods, systems, and devices for dynamic application icons are described. The application may receive, as part of an application downloading operation, an application software package. The application software package may include a plurality of icons that are configured to visually distinguish the application on a user interface of the user device from other applications running on an operating system of the user device. The application may identify a satisfaction of an achievement threshold corresponding to an alternate icon based on processing data. The application may output, to the operating system of the user device, a visual display instruction to display the alternate icon on the user interface instead of the default icon based on identifying the satisfaction of the achievement threshold. The alternate icon may be visually representative of a type of achievement corresponding to the achievement threshold.
Core Innovation
The invention provides methods, systems, and devices for dynamic application icons that personalize the icon displayed on a user device's interface based on user achievements within the application. The application receives an application software package including a plurality of icons, comprising a default icon and one or more alternate icons associated with achievement thresholds. When the application identifies that a user has satisfied an achievement threshold through processing data received from sources such as wearable devices or other inputs, it outputs a visual display instruction to the operating system to replace the default icon with the corresponding alternate icon that visually represents the type of achievement.
The problem addressed is the static, uniform application icon that lacks personalization and does not visually communicate in-app achievements to the user on the home screen or outside the application interface. Traditional applications issue in-app badges or rewards but do not extend this recognition externally, limiting user engagement and personalization. This invention solves the problem by enabling the dynamic swapping of application icons on the user interface based on individual achievements, thereby increasing personalization, engagement, and the visible value of accomplishments.
Claims Coverage
The claims cover five main inventive features related to receiving application packages with multiple icons, identifying achievement thresholds, and dynamically updating application icons on a user device based on those achievements.
Dynamic application icon updating based on achievement thresholds
Receiving an application software package comprising a default icon and alternate icons that correspond to achievement thresholds; processing data related to a user; identifying satisfaction of a first achievement threshold; and outputting a visual display instruction to the operating system to display the corresponding alternate icon instead of the default icon.
Support for multiple data sources for achievement determination
Processing data received at the application from diverse data sources, including bank accounts, medical accounts, social media accounts, wearable devices, subscription services, partnerships, or user input to identify satisfaction of achievement thresholds.
User selection between multiple unlocked alternate icons
After identifying satisfaction of multiple achievement thresholds corresponding to multiple alternate icons, outputting a request to the user to select which alternate icon to display and communicating the selected icon display to the operating system.
Achievement threshold configuration based on monetary and enrollment data
Identifying achievement thresholds based on such factors as threshold monetary amounts in bank accounts or enrollment in subscription services, and setting or updating the threshold amounts accordingly.
Visual representation of achievements through alternate icons
Each alternate icon visually represents the type of achievement corresponding to its achievement threshold, including activity-based, money-based, status-based, reward-based, enrollment-based, subscription-based, and collaboration-based achievements.
Together, these inventive features enable personalized, dynamic updating of application icons on a user device based on achievements derived from a wide variety of data sources, enhancing user engagement and recognition of accomplishments.
Stated Advantages
Allows for customization and personalization of application icons on the home screen based on user data and achievements within the application.
Increases the value and visibility of accomplishments made within the application by enabling achievements to be visually displayed outside the application.
Makes the user interface more engaging and motivating by visually representing different types of achievements through alternate icons.
Enables seamless integration with multiple data sources to determine achievements, thus broadening applicability and user reach.
Supports user selection among multiple unlocked achievement icons, enhancing personalization.
Documented Applications
Personalizing application icons on user devices based on physiological data collected from wearable devices such as rings, watches, and other sensor-equipped devices.
Displaying alternate application icons representing sleep, activity, recovery, readiness, or financial achievements on home screens of mobile phones, tablets, or computers.
Integrating with social media accounts, bank accounts, subscription services, and partnerships to dynamically update application icons to reflect user status or achievements.
Providing cryptocurrency-based rewards linked to achieving application goals, with icons optionally representing cryptocurrency tokens or achievements.
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