Abstract:
This is directed to dynamically adjusting a display based on the progress of an event monitored by an electronic device. In particular, this is directed to dynamically adjusting workout information displayed as a user nears the end of a workout. In some cases, an electronic device can display information corresponding to an event. The user may wish to see specific event information to monitor the user&#39;s performance in the event. As the event nears its completion, however, the user may wish to view different information related to the user&#39;s performance. The electronic device can dynamically adjust the display to replace the initially displayed information with the different information without requiring a user input. This may be particularly valuable when a user is running and has a limited ability to interact with the device during the run.

Description:
BACKGROUND 
       [0001]    This is directed to automatically adjusting elements displayed on a user interface. In particular, this is directed to automatically adjusting elements displayed on a user interface based on a sensor output and on the approach of an event. 
         [0002]    Many electronic devices can include displays on which information can be provided to a user. The amount of information displayed, as well as the distribution of the information on the display, can be set by an application, firmware or an operating system running on the device, or combinations of these. The information provided can have any suitable prominence, including for example different sizes or location based on the relative importance of the information. 
         [0003]    In some cases, a user can perform an activity while using the electronic device, where the activity requires either the user to move relative to the device, or the device to move relative to the user. For example, a user can run or walk while holding the electronic device. As another example, a user can move a device to provide an input corresponding to an application (e.g., a game). When the device moves relative to the user&#39;s eyes, the user may have difficulty viewing content on the display. In particular, the user may have difficulty discerning information provided with smaller types, information disposed near edges or corners of the display, or information in a color similar to a background color. 
         [0004]    To improve a user&#39;s ability to view information of interest, the electronic device can automatically adjust the information displayed based on the relative movement of the device. For example, in response to detecting that the device is moving more than a threshold amount, the electronic device can automatically adjust the size, disposition, and content provided on the display. For example, the electronic device can identify the particular content that is most relevant to the user, and display the particular content in a prominent position using a large type. 
         [0005]    In some cases, however, the particular content of most interest to a user can change while the device moves relative to the user. To change the most prominent content displayed, or to display more prominently different content, a user may be required to provide a corresponding input. This may be difficult for the user to do as the user moves, or may be distracting if the user is concentrated on a particular task at hand. 
       SUMMARY 
       [0006]    This is directed to automatically changing the prominence of displayed information while a device moves based on the occurrence of an event or on nearing the termination of an event. In particular, this is directed to adjusting information corresponding to an event that is displayed, where the event information of interest changes as the event nears its completion (e.g., when the user nears a workout target or goal). 
         [0007]    Using an electronic device, a user can view information related to one or more events. For example, a user can view information related to an ongoing workout tracked by the device. When the user moves relative to the device (e.g., as the user runs), the user may have difficulty viewing displayed information. The electronic device can therefore automatically adjust the prominence of displayed workout information in response to determining (e.g., from a sensor) that the device is moving. 
         [0008]    When the user reaches an event, however, the user may be interested in different information than was initially provided on the display. For example, a user may be more interested in pace or time information towards the end of a distance-based workout. Accordingly, the electronic device can monitor the data stream corresponding to the event and detect when the data stream reaches a threshold corresponding to the end of the event. In response to determining that the event end is approaching, the electronic device can identify other information to display, and replace the initially displayed information with different workout information. 
         [0009]    In some embodiments, the electronic device can adjust the displayed information based on an event that spans several shorter events. For example, the electronic device can adjust a display in response to detecting a milestone workout event that is reached over several workouts. In particular, the electronic device can adjust a display when distance, pace, or time milestones are met. As another example, the electronic device can adjust a display when a fitness goal or coach-defined goal is met. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0010]    The above and other features of the present invention, its nature and various advantages will be more apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which: 
           [0011]      FIG. 1  is a schematic view of an electronic device for dynamically adjusting displayed information in accordance with one embodiment of the invention; 
           [0012]      FIG. 2  is a schematic view of an illustrative display for selecting a workout in accordance with one embodiment of the invention; 
           [0013]      FIG. 3  is a schematic view of an illustrative display provided in response to receiving a user selection of a distance-based workout option in accordance with one embodiment of the invention; 
           [0014]      FIG. 4  is a schematic view of an illustrative display for providing information corresponding to an ongoing workout in accordance with one embodiment of the invention; 
           [0015]      FIG. 5  is a block diagram of electronic device modules for adjusting a device display in accordance with one embodiment of the invention; 
           [0016]      FIG. 6  is a schematic view of an illustrative electronic device display in which the prominence of displayed content is adjusted based on device movement in accordance with one embodiment of the invention; 
           [0017]      FIG. 7  is a schematic view of an illustrative display of information provided when the device moves in accordance with one embodiment of the invention; 
           [0018]      FIG. 8  is a schematic view of an illustrative electronic device display that is automatically adjusted based on a workout progress in accordance with one embodiment of the invention; 
           [0019]      FIG. 9  is a schematic view of an illustrative display for defining a type of information and a threshold for dynamically adjusting the information displayed by a device in accordance with one embodiment of the invention; 
           [0020]      FIG. 10  is a schematic view of an illustrative display for providing information corresponding to a milestone event in accordance with one embodiment of the invention; 
           [0021]      FIG. 11  is a flowchart of an illustrative process for dynamically adjusting a display of a device used in a workout in accordance with one embodiment of the invention; 
           [0022]      FIG. 12  is a flowchart of an illustrative process for dynamically adjusting a display based on an event; and 
           [0023]      FIG. 13  is a flowchart of an illustrative process for adjusting a display provided during a workout in accordance with one embodiment of the invention. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0024]    An electronic device operative to dynamically adjust content displayed to a user is provided. In particular, an electronic device operative to monitor a changing quantity associated with an event (e.g., a workout defined by a target) can automatically adjust the content displayed by the device as the changing quantity approaches a threshold (e.g., corresponding to the end of a workout). 
         [0025]    In some situations, a user can move the electronic device relative to the user&#39;s eyes. For example, during a workout (e.g., while running or walking), a user may not hold the electronic device steady. This may prevent the user from accurately viewing information provided by the display. Accordingly, the electronic device can adjust the composition of the display to account for the device movement. For example, the electronic device can identify one or more particular items of information that are more important, and adjust the prominence and size of the more important items of information. 
         [0026]    The movement of the device can, in some cases, correspond or relate to an event characterized by a changing quantity. Using the electronic device, a user can define start and stop conditions for the event, and direct the device to monitor the event progress. For example, the user can define a workout having a target distance, pace, time, or calories burned. The electronic device can monitor a data stream corresponding to the event, and compare the evolution in the data with a target value corresponding to the end of the event. When the data approaches the target value, the electronic device can modify the displayed information to reflect the approach of the end of the event. 
         [0027]    The electronic device can display any suitable information corresponding to the event. For example, the electronic device can adjust a display to provide information corresponding to the data stream used to define the event end (e.g., change a display from pace to time remaining in a time-based workout). As another example, the electronic device can adjust the display to provide information corresponding to a user&#39;s target goal, which may be different than the event start and end criteria (e.g., display the total distance run by a user in a time-based workout). 
         [0028]    In some embodiments, the information displayed by the device can be independent of a current event (e.g., a current workout), but be adjusted based on an ongoing event. For example, the information displayed can correspond to a long-term workout goal or milestone. In particular, the electronic device can switch the display from information corresponding to the immediate workout (e.g., the current pace or distance covered in the current workout) to information corresponding to the long-term goal (e.g., run a distance, a fastest mile, or a longest current run). In such cases, the electronic device can dynamically adjust a display based on a different event than the current event, including at times independent of the end of the current event. 
         [0029]      FIG. 1  is a schematic view of an electronic device for dynamically adjusting displayed information in accordance with one embodiment of the invention. Electronic device  100  may include control circuitry or processor  102 , storage  104 , memory  106 , input/output interface  108 , and sensors  110 . In some embodiments, one or more of electronic device components  100  may be combined or omitted (e.g., combine storage  104  and memory  106 , or omit sensor array  110 ). In some embodiments, electronic device  100  may include other components not combined or included in those shown in  FIG. 1  (e.g., communications circuitry, a power supply or a bus), or several instances of the components shown in  FIG. 1 . For the sake of simplicity, only one of each of the components is shown in  FIG. 1 . 
         [0030]    Processor  102  can include any processing circuitry or processor operative to control the operations and performance of electronic device  100 . Storage  104  can include, for example, one or more storage mediums including a hard-drive, solid state drive, flash memory, permanent memory such as ROM, any other suitable type of storage component, or any combination thereof. Memory  106  can include cache memory, semi-permanent memory such as RAM, and/or one or more different types of memory used for temporarily storing data. In some embodiments, memory  106  and storage  104  can be combined as a single storage medium. Input/output circuitry  108  can be operative to convert (and encode/decode, if necessary) analog signals and other signals into digital data. 
         [0031]    Input/output interface  108  can convert (and encode/decode, if necessary) analog signals and other signals into digital data. For example, input/output interface  108  may receive and convert physical contact inputs (e.g., from a multi-touch screen or a button press), physical movements (e.g., from a mouse or sensor), analog audio signals (e.g., from a microphone), or any other input provided by a user. Although input/output interface  108  is illustrated in  FIG. 1  as a single component of electronic device  100 , several instances of input/output interface  108  can be included in electronic device  100 . 
         [0032]    Electronic device  100  can include any suitable mechanism, circuitry or component for allowing a user to provide inputs to input/output interface  108 . For example, electronic device  100  may include a button, keypad, dial, a click wheel, or a touch interface (e.g., a capacitive touch screen), or combination of these. In some embodiments, input/output information  108  can instead or in addition include circuitry, software, firmware, or other components for detecting and processing voice inputs or other audio inputs. In some cases, input/output interface  108  can be operative to detect and process inputs received from gestures of the device (e.g., inputs detected from movements of the device, such as shaking, twisting or spinning). 
         [0033]    Electronic device  100  can include specialized output interface associated with output signals such as, for example, one or more audio or visual outputs. An audio output may include one or more speakers (e.g., mono or stereo speakers) built into electronic device  100 , or an audio component that is remotely coupled to electronic device  100  (e.g., a headset, headphones or earbuds that may be coupled to communications device with a wire or wirelessly). A visual output can include display circuitry (e.g., a screen or projection system) for providing a display visible to the user. For example, the display circuitry can include a screen (e.g., an LCD screen) that is incorporated in electronics device  100 , a movable display or a projecting system for providing a display of content on a surface remote from electronic device  100  (e.g., a video projector), or combinations of these. In some embodiments, input/output interface  108  can include a coder/decoder (Codec) to convert digital media data into analog signals such as, for example, video Codecs, audio Codecs, or any other suitable type of Codec. 
         [0034]    Sensors  110  can include any suitable sensor or sensor array for detecting or capturing attributes of the device environment. For example, sensors  110  can include one or more sensors integrated into a device, or coupled to the device via a remote interface (e.g., providing an output describing the environment via a wired or wireless connection). Sensors  110  can include any suitable type of sensor, including for example a camera, microphone, motion sensing component, positioning circuitry, physiological sensing component, thermometer, hygrometer, proximity sensor, IR sensor, magnetometer, or any other type of sensor for detecting characteristics of a user or of the user&#39;s environment 
         [0035]    In some embodiments, sensors  110  can include one or more inertial measurement units (IMU) for detecting movements of electronic device  100 . In some embodiments, an IMU can include one or more three-axes acceleration motion sensors (e.g., an accelerometer) operative to detect linear acceleration in three directions (i.e., the x or left/right direction, the y or up/down direction, and the z or forward/backward direction). As another example, an IMU can include one or more two-axis acceleration motion sensors which can be operative to detect linear acceleration only along each of x or left/right and y or up/down directions (or any other pair of directions). In some embodiments, an IMU can include an electrostatic capacitance (capacitance-coupling) accelerometer that is based on silicon micro-machined MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical Systems) technology, a piezoelectric type accelerometer, a piezoresistance type accelerometer, or any other suitable accelerometer. 
         [0036]    In some embodiments, the IMU can directly detect rotation, rotational movement, angular displacement, tilt, position, orientation, motion along a non-linear (e.g., arcuate) path, or any other non-linear motions. For example, if the IMU is a linear motion sensor, additional processing can be used to indirectly detect some or all of the non-linear motions. For example, by comparing the linear output of the motion sensor with a gravity vector (i.e., a static acceleration), the motion sensor can calculate the tilt of electronic device  100  with respect to the y-axis. In some embodiments, the motion sensor can instead or in addition include one or more gyro-motion sensors or gyroscopes for detecting rotational movement. For example, an IMU can include a rotating or vibrating element. 
         [0037]    In the following discussion, events monitored by the electronic device will be described in the context of workouts initiated by a user. It will be understood, however, that embodiments described below can apply to any suitable event, including for example events characterized by a changing value of a data stream (e.g., time, location, or position along a sequence) that the device can monitor. 
         [0038]    Using an electronic device, a user can monitor a workout performance for later analysis. In particular, an electronic device can include or be coupled to appropriate sensors for monitoring a user&#39;s progress as the user runs. For example, an electronic device can be in communication with a motion sensor embedded in a user&#39;s shoe. As another example, a motion detection component in the electronic device can detect movement corresponding to the user&#39;s running or walking. 
         [0039]    The user can initiate a workout using any suitable approach. In some embodiments, the user can select one or more displayed options to start a workout.  FIG. 2  is a schematic view of an illustrative display for selecting a workout in accordance with one embodiment of the invention. Display  200  can include options  202 ,  204 ,  206  and  208  for initiating different types of workouts. For example, display  200  can include option  202  for initiating a basic workout, option  204  for initiating a time-based workout (e.g., a workout duration), option  206  for initiating a distance-based workout (e.g., a workout length), and option  208  for initiating a calories-based workout (e.g., an amount of energy expended by the user). In response to selecting one of the options, the electronic device can provide a listing of options corresponding to the workout type. 
         [0040]      FIG. 3  is a schematic view of an illustrative display provided in response to receiving a user selection of a distance-based workout option in accordance with one embodiment of the invention. Display  300  can be provided at any suitable time, including for example in response to receiving a user selection of option  206  ( FIG. 2 ). Display  300  can include listing  310  of distances that a user can select to run. Similarly, display  300  can include listings of durations, calories, heart rate, VO2max (or other measure of a user&#39;s breathing), or other measurable quantities that correspond to a user&#39;s workout or can be measured in relation with a workout. The measurable quantities can be provided in any suitable unit, including for example several units (e.g., both English units and SI units). In response to receiving a selection from listing  310 , the electronic device can begin a workout terminating when the quantity selected in listing  310  is reached. 
         [0041]    The electronic device can provide any suitable display in response to beginning a workout. In some embodiments, the display can include information corresponding to the user&#39;s workout progress.  FIG. 4  is a schematic view of an illustrative display for providing information corresponding to an ongoing workout in accordance with one embodiment of the invention. Display  400  can include options  402  for controlling the workout. For example, options  402  can include a play/pause option for starting and pausing the workout. In particular, the play/pause option can be used to control the recordation of workout information by the sensors of the device. In some cases, the play/pause options can instead or in addition be used to control the playback of media (e.g., music) during the workout. The music playback can correspond to the workout, such that the music can play and pause at the same time as workout information is recorded. 
         [0042]    In some embodiments, display  400  can be used to control the playback of media as part of the workout. For example, options  402  can include previous/next, or rewind/fast forward options for controlling the played back media items. The currently played back media item can be identified using any suitable approach, including for example using title bar  404 . The title bar can include any suitable identifying information, including for example the media item title, artist, album, or other metadata corresponding to the media item. 
         [0043]    Display  400  can include information corresponding to the workout. For example, display  400  can include workout time  410 , workout distance  420  and workout pace  422 . Each of the instances of information can be displayed in any suitable position, and with any suitable size. For example, each instance can have the same or different sizes. In some embodiments, the more relevant information can be displayed in a more prominent position. In display  400 , time  410  can be displayed in the center of the display in a larger font, while distance  420  and pace  422  can be displayed near the top of the display in a smaller font. In some embodiments, other approaches can be used to change the prominence of one or more instances of information, including for example changing the color of the information. 
         [0044]    Some electronic devices can have small displays on which limited amounts of information can be provided. For example, some electronic devices can have displays so small that only time  410  and one of distance  420  and pace  422  can be displayed at a single time on the display. As another example, some electronic devices can have displays so small that only a single instance of information can be displayed at a single time. Alternatively, several instances of information can be displayed, but in smaller size or prominence. 
         [0045]    While working out, a user may move the device relative to his eyes. The constant or cyclical movement of the device may render it difficult for the user to read displayed information. Accordingly, the electronic device can automatically adjust the manner in which information is displayed to increase the prominence of displayed information. Because the display can have a limited size, the electronic device can select particular information to display more prominently. The electronic device can determine when to adjust the prominence of displayed content using any suitable approach. In some embodiments, the electronic device can detect movement of the device from the output of a sensor integrated with or coupled to the device.  FIG. 5  is a block diagram of electronic device modules for adjusting a device display in accordance with one embodiment of the invention. Electronic device  500  can include control module  520  controlling the operations of the electronic device. Control module  520  can receive information from one or more sensors or sources providing information about the user&#39;s workout. For example, control module  520  can include communications circuitry for receiving an output from a sensor in a user&#39;s shoe. As another example, control module  520  can include an interface module for connecting to a plug associated with a workout machine. 
         [0046]    To determine whether the device is moving so much as to require adjusting the device display (e.g., the device is moving more than a threshold amount relative to the user), control module  520  can receive an output from sensing module  510 . Sensing module  510  can include one or more sensing devices (e.g., IMUs) integrated in the electronic device, or one or more sending devices in communication with the control module. For example, a sensing module can be attached to the user&#39;s body (e.g., attached with a clip to the user&#39;s clothing, or integrated on a watch worn by the user). The sensing module can provide any suitable output, including for example an output that reflects the movement of the device. The control module can analyze or review the output of the sensing module, and determine whether the movement corresponding to the output exceeds a threshold amount. For example, the control module can compare the amount of detected movement with a value corresponding to a level of movement at which it becomes more difficult to read displayed information (e.g., corresponding to movement at a particular speed, of a particular distance, or at a particular rate of change). 
         [0047]    In response to determining that the device is moving more than the threshold amount, control module  520  can direct display module  530  to adjust the displayed information. For example, control module  520  can direct the display module to provide a display in which the most prominently displayed content is selected based on a template, a user selection, or a default selection. In some embodiments, the most prominently displayed content can be selected based on the workout selected by the user. Display module  530  can adjust the prominence of particular content using any suitable approach, including for example by changing the position, size, color, font, animation (e.g., a dynamic or changing display, such as a marquee bar), or other display attribute of content. In some embodiments, control module  520  can further adjust a display provided by display module  530  based on a user&#39;s progress in a workout, for example as determined from an output of sensor module  510 . 
         [0048]      FIG. 6  is a schematic view of an illustrative electronic device display in which the prominence of displayed content is adjusted based on device movement in accordance with one embodiment of the invention. Display  600  can include different information provided in response to detecting that the device is moving. For example, display  600  can include distance  610  displayed using a first level of prominence, which can include a large type near the center of the display. Display  600  can be disposed such that there is room available for displaying only a single instance of information using the first level of prominence. Display  600  can in addition include pace  620  and time  622  displayed in a second region of the display (e.g., near the bottom of the display) using a second level of prominence. The second level of prominence can include a medium size type and a position in a band underneath the region associated with the first level of prominence. Display  600  can include heart rate information  630  displayed using a third level of prominence. The third level of prominence can include a small size type and a position in a band above the region of the first level of prominence. The type sizes associated with each of the levels of prominence can be selected based on any suitable criteria. For example, each type can be selected to be visible at different levels of movement (e.g., the first level of prominence is visible when running, and the second level of prominence is visible when jogging). 
         [0049]    In some devices, the display can be so small that there may be insufficient space to display information with three levels of prominence.  FIG. 7  is a schematic view of an illustrative display of information provided when the device moves in accordance with one embodiment of the invention. Display  700  can include distance  710  displayed at a first level of prominence, and time  720  displayed at a second level of prominence. The first level of prominence can include a large type and information displayed near a center region of the display, and the second level of prominence can include a smaller type and information displayed along an edge (e.g., the top edge) of the display. Unlike display  600  ( FIG. 6 ), display  700  may not have enough space to display pace and heart rate information. 
         [0050]    As a user runs or conducts a workout, the particular information of most interest to the user can change. For example, a user may initially be most interested in pace information (e.g., to make sure the user is running at a constant pace), but later be more interested in the distance or time ran (e.g., near the end of the workout). One approach for changing the information displayed can include a user providing a corresponding instruction. This may be difficult, however, while the user is working out or when the device is moving relative to the user. In some embodiments, the electronic device can instead automatically determine when and how to adjust displayed content. 
         [0051]    In many cases, the user may be interested in different information based on progress of the user in a workout. In particular, the user may be interested in different information as the user approaches the end of a workout. For example, the user may be interested in information that relates to the manner in which the end of the workout is defined (e.g., distance in a distance-based workout, or time in a time-based workout). As another example, the user may be interested in information other than the metric by which the workout was defined (e.g., the time it took the user to reach the distance selected for the workout). By monitoring a data stream corresponding to the workout definition, the electronic device can determine the user&#39;s progress relative in the workout and automatically adjust the displayed content. 
         [0052]      FIG. 8  is a schematic view of an illustrative electronic device display that is automatically adjusted based on a workout progress in accordance with one embodiment of the invention. Display  800  can include pace information  822  provided at a first prominence level, distance information  820  and heart rate information  822  provided at a second prominence level, and time information  830  provided at a third prominence level, where each of the prominence levels correspond to counterpart levels of prominence of display  600  ( FIG. 6 ). In contrast with display  600 , the particular information displayed at each level of prominence can differ. In particular, the most prominent information can change from distance to pace, while the least prominent information can change from heart rate to time. 
         [0053]    The electronic device can determine which information to display based on a workout progress or other event using any suitable approach. In some embodiments, a particular type of information or metric can be associated with a workout. For example, a metric corresponding to the workout type can be identified. As another example, an overall performance metric (e.g., calories burned, or measured improvement) can be associated with a workout. In addition to the particular type of information or metric, a threshold can be associated with a workout. For example, an amount completed (e.g., as a percentage of the total workout) or a milestone (e.g., each mile or 5 kilometers) can be selected. As another example, the threshold can be dynamically adjusted based on prior performances (e.g., the last longest run plus or minus an amount or a percentage). In some embodiments, several types of information, several thresholds, or both can be associated a single workout. 
         [0054]      FIG. 9  is a schematic view of an illustrative display for defining a type of information and a threshold for dynamically adjusting the information displayed by a device in accordance with one embodiment of the invention. Display  900  can include column  920  of workout or event types, column  930  with the information to display, and column  940  with the threshold values. Display  900  can include a row for each workout or event type, including distance workouts  910 , timed workouts  912 , calories workouts  914  and milestone events  916 . The user can define the values for columns  930  and  940  for each type of workout, such that the user can define the manner in which a display will change when the device determines that a workout or event is nearing a target or goal (e.g., the workout is nearing its completion). 
         [0055]    In some embodiments, the electronic device can monitor performance over several workouts. For example, the electronic device can monitor the frequency of workouts, workout times and distances, or any other information that can be measured and compared across different workouts. More generally, the electronic device can monitor an ongoing event as well as a current event, which may or may not affect the ongoing event (e.g., walking using a pedometer application may not affect an ongoing workout tracker). In such cases, the electronic device can adjust the display not based on a value associated with a current workout, but rather based on a user&#39;s progression relative to the overall monitoring. The electronic device can then temporarily adjust the display (e.g., to indicate that the user has reached a milestone total distance, such as 50 miles), before returning to displaying information corresponding to the ongoing workout. 
         [0056]      FIG. 10  is a schematic view of an illustrative display for providing information corresponding to a milestone event in accordance with one embodiment of the invention. Display  1000  can include milestone event information  1010  displayed with a first level of prominence, and ongoing information  1020  displayed with a second level of prominence, which can correspond to the levels of prominence described above in connection with display  700  ( FIG. 7 ). Milestone event information  1010  can include any suitable event that can span several workouts, including for example long term workout goals or coaching targets. Ongoing information  1020  can correspond to information related to a current workout, such as distance, time, pace, heart rate, calories burned, or any other such information. In some embodiments, the particular information selected for display can correspond to the information previously displayed with the first level of prominence (e.g., the information that was replaced by milestone event information  1010 ). 
         [0057]    The electronic device can display the adjusted information for any suitable duration. For example, the electronic device can display the adjusted information while a workout value ranges from the threshold value to a value corresponding to the end of the workout (e.g., the last 1/4  mile, or the last 2 minutes of the workout). As another example, the electronic device can display the adjusted information for a known duration (e.g., a fixed time or a percentage of the total workout duration). As still another example, the electronic device can display the adjusted information until a workout quantity reaches a termination value (e.g., when the distance reaches a milestone value, or when a pace increases for a following mile). 
         [0058]    The following flowcharts describe illustrative processes used for dynamically adjusting information displayed by a device while the device display moves relative to the user.  FIG. 11  is a flowchart of an illustrative process for dynamically adjusting a display of a device used in a workout in accordance with one embodiment of the invention. Process  1100  can begin at step  1102 . At step  1104 , the electronic device can initiate a workout having a defined end goal. For example, the electronic device can receive a workout definition having a target distance, duration, or calories burned. The workout definition can be provided by a user, or automatically generated as part of a workout scheme prepared for the user. 
         [0059]    At step  1106 , the electronic device can determine whether the device is moving. For example, the electronic device can determine whether the device is moving relative the user&#39;s eyes. In particular, the electronic device can monitor the output of a motion sensing component to quantify the amount of movement of the device. If the electronic device determines that the device is not moving, process  1100  can return to step  1106  and continue to monitor for device movement. If, at step  1106 , the electronic device instead determines that the device is moving, process  1100  can move to step  1108 . At step  1108 , the electronic device can display prominently a first instance of workout information. For example, the electronic device can display information corresponding to the user&#39;s performance in the workout. The particular information displayed can be selected by the user, default information, information corresponding to a template, information corresponding to the end goal of the workout, or combinations of these. At step  1110 , the electronic device can determine whether a monitored quantity or information corresponding to the workout has reached a threshold related to the workout end goal. For example, the electronic device can determine whether a monitored distance, time, or pace is within a threshold value of the end goal value provided to initiate the workout (e.g., if the user is within 250 meters of the end of a run). If the electronic device determines that the threshold has not been reached, process  1100  can return to step  1110  and continue to monitor for the threshold value. 
         [0060]    If, at step  1110 , the electronic device instead determines that the threshold value has been reached, process  1100  can move to step  1112 . At step  1112 , the electronic device can identify a second workout information that is associated with the end goal, where the second workout information differs from the first workout information. For example, the electronic device can retrieve a particular type of information that matches the end goal information type. As another example, the electronic device can retrieve information selected by the user for the type of workout corresponding to the end goal. At step  1114 , the electronic device can display the second workout information more prominently than the first workout information. For example, the electronic device can replace the first workout information with the second workout information on the display. Process  1100  can then end at step  1116 . 
         [0061]      FIG. 12  is a flowchart of an illustrative process for dynamically adjusting a display based on an event. Process  1200  can begin at step  1202 . At step  1204 , the electronic device can identify an event having an end, where the end of the event is defined by a value of a changing quantity. For example, the electronic device can identify a workout having an end goal defined by a measurable quantity. At step  1206 , the electronic device can detect that the electronic device is moving more than a threshold amount. For example, the electronic device can receive an output from a motion detection sensor indicating the relative movement of the device. At step  1208 , the electronic device can change a display of information, where a first type of information is displayed at a first level of prominence. For example, the electronic device can increase the prominence of a first type of information in response to detecting that the device is moving. 
         [0062]    At step  1210 , the electronic device can determine that the changing quantity is within a threshold amount of the end value of the changing quantity. For example, the electronic device can monitor a data stream corresponding to the event, and determine when the data stream approaches the end value of the event. At step  1212 , the electronic device can revise the display such that a second type of information different from the first type of information is displayed at the same level of prominence as the first type of information. For example, the electronic device can replace the first information with the second information on the display. Process  1200  can then end at step  1214 . 
         [0063]      FIG. 13  is a flowchart of an illustrative process for adjusting a display provided during a workout in accordance with one embodiment of the invention. Process  1300  can begin a step  1302 . At step  1304 , the electronic device can initiate a workout. For example, the electronic device can receive a workout goal (e.g., a distance or time to run). At step  1306 , the electronic device can display a first element corresponding to a first type of workout information. The first type of information can be displayed most prominently on the display (e.g., in the center of the display in a large type). At step  1308 , the electronic device can monitor a data stream of changing quantities corresponding to the workout. For example, the electronic device can monitor a data stream provided from a sensor detecting foot impacts. At step  1310 , the electronic device can determine if an event related to the workout is approaching. For example, the electronic device can determine whether the user has run a particular distance, at a particular pace, or for a particular duration. At step  1312 , the electronic device can automatically display a second element corresponding to a type of workout information other than the first type. The second element can be displayed most prominently on the display. Process  1300  can then end at step  1314 . 
         [0064]    Although many of the embodiments of the present invention are described herein with respect to personal computing devices, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to personal computing applications, but is generally applicable to other applications. 
         [0065]    The invention is preferably implemented by software, but can also be implemented in hardware or a combination of hardware and software. The invention can also be embodied as computer readable code on a computer readable medium. The computer readable medium is any data storage device that can store data which can thereafter be read by a computer system. Examples of the computer readable medium include read-only memory, random-access memory, CD-ROMs, DVDs, magnetic tape, and optical data storage devices. The computer readable medium can also be distributed over network-coupled computer systems so that the computer readable code is stored and executed in a distributed fashion. 
         [0066]    Insubstantial changes from the claimed subject matter as viewed by a person with ordinary skill in the art, now known or later devised, are expressly contemplated as being equivalently within the scope of the claims. Therefore, obvious substitutions now or later known to one with ordinary skill in the art are defined to be within the scope of the defined elements. 
         [0067]    The above-described embodiments of the invention are presented for purposes of illustration and not of limitation.