Reconfigurable computing device user interface

#The present disclosure relates in general to reconfiguring a user interface (UI) of a computing device. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to systems and methodologies for automatically reconfiguring a computing device UI to match perceptual features of an accessory of the computing device.

#Devices such as computers, phones, tablets and watches (i.e., computing devices) include a UI, which include various subsystems of the computing device through which a user interfaces with the computing device. Typical UIs include screens, graphical user interface (GUI) circuits, keyboards, cameras, microphones, speakers, point-and-click devices, joysticks, etc. The appearance and functionality of a UI can also take into account the user experience (UX) when interacting with the computing device. UX involves a person's behaviors, attitudes, and emotions about using a particular product, system or service. UX includes the practical, experiential, meaningful and valuable aspects of human-computer interaction and product ownership. Additionally, UX includes a person's perceptions of system aspects such as utility, ease of use and efficiency.

#Computing devices may be accessorized with multiple covers, straps, pendants and other items. When buying an accessory a wide range of perceptual features such as designs and colors may be available. There is currently no system that automatically matches the perceptual features of the accessory to the perceptual features of the UI/UX of the computing device.

#The subject matter which is regarded as the present disclosure is particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the claims at the conclusion of the specification. The foregoing and other features and advantages are apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:

#FIG. 1 depicts a diagram illustrating a system according to one or more embodiments;

#FIG. 2 depicts an exemplary computer system capable of implementing components of the system shown in FIG. 1;

#In the accompanying figures and following detailed description of the disclosed embodiments, the various elements illustrated in the figures are provided with three or four digit reference numbers. The leftmost digit(s) of each reference number corresponds to the figure in which its element is first illustrated.

#Various embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described with reference to the related drawings. Alternate embodiments may be devised without departing from the scope of this disclosure. It is noted that various connections are set forth between elements in the following description and in the drawings. These connections, unless specified otherwise, may be direct or indirect, and the present disclosure is not intended to be limiting in this respect. Accordingly, a coupling of entities may refer to either a direct or an indirect connection.

#Additionally, it is understood in advance that although this disclosure includes a detailed description of processing UI/UX reconfiguration information, implementation of the teachings recited herein are not limited to particular UI/UX configurations. Rather, embodiments of the present disclosure are capable of being implemented in conjunction with any other type of UI/UX configuration and/or computing environment now known or later developed.