IP Library › Granted Patent US 12,422,977
Granted Patent B2
US 12,422,977 · App. 17/031,671 · Granted Sep 23, 2025

User interfaces with a character having a visual state based on device activity state and an indication of time

Inventors: Kevin Will Chen (Sunnyvale, CA); Guillaume Pierre André Barlier (San Mateo, CA); Lisa K. Forssell (Palo Alto, CA); JD Gardner (San Jose, CA); Aurelio Guzman (San Jose, CA); Jason Rickwald (Santa Cruz, CA); Christopher James Romney (San Jose, CA); Nicolas Scapel (Sunnyvale, CA); Christopher Wilson (San Francisco, CA); Alan C. Dye (San Francisco, CA); Kevin M. Lynch (Woodside, CA)
Assignee: Apple Inc.
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Patent No.
US 12,422,977
App. No.
17/031,671
Granted
Sep 23, 2025
Kind
B2
Abstract

The present disclosure generally describe user interfaces related to time. In accordance with embodiments, user interfaces for displaying and enabling an adjustment of a displayed time zone are described. In accordance with embodiments, user interfaces for initiating a measurement of time are described. In accordance with embodiments, user interfaces for enabling and displaying a user interface using a character are described. In accordance with embodiments, user interfaces for enabling and displaying a user interface that includes an indication of a current time are described. In accordance with embodiments, user interfaces for enabling configuration of a background for a user interface are described. In accordance with embodiments, user interfaces for enabling configuration of displayed applications on a user interface are described.

Claims (314)

1. A computer system, comprising:

a display generation component;

one or more processors; and

memory storing one or more programs configured to be executed by the one or more processors, the one or more programs including instructions for:

at a first time, displaying, concurrently in a user interface displayed via the display generation component:

an indication of time, and

a graphical representation of a first character in a first visual state that corresponds to a first activity state of the computer system, wherein the first activity state is a low-power state, wherein the graphical representation of the first character is displayed without displaying a graphical representation of a second character, and wherein the first visual state is a static visual state for the graphical representation of the first character;

while displaying the graphical representation of the first character in the first visual state, detecting first user input of a first input type;

in response to detecting the first user input of the first input type:

transitioning the computer system from the first activity state to a second activity state, wherein the second activity state is different from the first activity state; and

initiating a first animation of the graphical representation of the first character;

after initiating the first animation and while displaying the graphical representation of the first character in a second visual state, different from the first visual state, that corresponds to the second activity state of the computer system, detecting second user input of the first input type, wherein the second visual state is an animated state for the graphical representation of the first character;

in response to detecting the second user input of the first input type:

maintaining the computer system in the second activity state; and

initiating a second animation of the graphical representation of the first character, wherein the second animation is different from the first animation;

while displaying the graphical representation of the first character, detecting a third input directed to one or more input devices of the computer system;

in response to detecting the third input directed to one or more input devices, displaying the graphical representation of the first character in a third visual state that includes enlarging the graphical representation of the first character such that a portion of the graphical representation of the first character ceases to be displayed in the user interface; and

at a second time, after the first time, displaying, concurrently in the user interface:

the indication of time, and

the graphical representation of the second character, wherein the graphical representation of the second character is displayed without displaying the graphical representation of the first character, and wherein displaying the graphical representation of the second character includes:

in accordance with a determination that the computer system is in the first activity state, displaying the graphical representation of the second character in the first visual state that corresponds to the first activity state of the computer system, and wherein the first visual state is a static visual state for the graphical representation of the second character; and

in accordance with a determination that the computer system is in the second activity state that is different from the first activity state, displaying the graphical representation of the second character in the second visual state, wherein the second visual state is an animated visual state for the graphical representation of the second character that corresponds to the second activity state of the computer system.

2. The computer system of claim 1 , the one or more programs further including instructions for:

at the second time, detecting a change in activity state of the computer system from the first activity state to the second activity state.

3. The computer system of claim 1 , wherein the first character is the same character as the second character.

4. The computer system of claim 1 , wherein the first character is a different character from the second character.

5. The computer system of claim 1 , wherein:

the first activity state corresponds to a state in which the user interface is displayed at a lower brightness level than a designated brightness level, and

the first visual state corresponds to a neutral body expression.

6. The computer system of claim 1 , wherein

the first activity state corresponds to a locked state, and

the first visual state includes a visual appearance that the first character is asleep.

7. The computer system of claim 1 , wherein:

the second visual state corresponds to a state in which the indication of time is being displayed, and

the second visual state corresponds to a respective motion repeating at a regular frequency, wherein the respective motion corresponds to a nodding motion by the first character.

8. The computer system of claim 1 , wherein:

in accordance with a determination that the first character corresponds to a first version of a first character type, displaying the graphical representation of the first character with a first type of glancing animation; and

in accordance with a determination that the first character corresponds to a second version of the first character type different from the first version, displaying the graphical representation of the first character with a second type of glancing animation different from the first type of glancing animation.

9. The computer system of claim 1 , wherein:

at the first time, displaying the user interface includes displaying, in the user interface, the graphical representation of the first character, and

at the second time after the first time, displaying the user interface includes displaying, in the user interface, a transition from the graphical representation of the first character to the graphical representation of the second character, wherein the second character is different from the first character.

10. The computer system of claim 1 , the one or more programs further including instructions for:

displaying, via the display generation component, a second user interface that includes a plurality of selectable characters;

while displaying the second user interface, detecting a selection of a third character of the plurality of selectable characters; and

in accordance with detecting the selection of the third character, displaying, via the display generation component, the user interface, wherein the user interface concurrently includes:

the indication of time, and

a graphical representation of the third character.

11. The computer system of claim 1 , the one or more programs further including instructions for:

displaying, via the display generation component, a third user interface that includes a graphical representation of a set of characters that includes two or more characters;

while displaying the third user interface, detecting an input corresponding to selection of the set of characters; and

in accordance with detecting the selection of the set of characters, concurrently displaying, in the user interface:

the indication of time, and

a graphical representation of a respective character from the set of characters, wherein the respective character changes among the set of characters over time.

12. The computer system of claim 1 , wherein the graphical representation of the first character corresponds to a graphical representation of a user associated with the computer system.

13. The computer system of claim 1 , the one or more programs further including instructions for:

while displaying a graphical representation of a selected character, detecting an input directed to changing a visual characteristic; and

in response to detecting the input directed to changing the visual characteristic, changing the visual characteristic from a first visual characteristic to a second visual characteristic different from the first visual characteristic.

14. The computer system of claim 1 , the one or more programs further including instructions for:

after the first time and prior to the second time, detecting a change in activity state of the computer system from the second activity state to the first activity state; and

in response to detecting the change in activity state of the computer system from the second activity state to the first activity state:

displaying, in the user interface, the graphical representation of the second character; and

ceasing to display, in the user interface, the graphical representation of the first character, wherein the second character is different from the first character.

15. The computer system of claim 1 , wherein, at the first time, displaying, in the user interface, the graphical representation of the first character includes displaying a graphical element surrounding at least a portion of the first character displayed in the user interface, and wherein the one or more programs further include instructions for:

at the second time, detecting a change in activity state of the computer system from the second activity state to the first activity state; and

in response to detecting the change in activity state of the computer system from the second activity state to the first activity state, decreasing a brightness of a portion of the user interface that included the graphical element.

16. The computer system of claim 1 , the one or more programs further including instructions for:

while the computer system is in the second activity state, in response to a determination that a predetermined change in time has occurred, displaying the graphical representation of the first character in a change-in-time visual state; and

while the computer system is in the first activity state, forgoing display of the graphical representation of the second character in the change-in-time visual state when the predetermined change in time has occurred.

17. The computer system of claim 1 , the one or more programs further including instructions for:

while displaying the graphical representation of the first character, detecting a fourth input directed to one or more input devices of the computer system;

in response to detecting the fourth input, displaying the graphical representation of the first character in a first animated visual state for a predetermined period of time;

after detecting the fourth input, detecting a fifth input directed to one or more input devices of the computer system; and

in response to detecting the fifth input:

in accordance with a determination that the predetermined period of time has ended, displaying the graphical representation of the first character in a second animated visual state, wherein the second animated visual state includes movement of the graphical representation of the first character starting from a first position; and

in accordance with a determination that the predetermined period of time has not ended, displaying the graphical representation of the first character in a third animated visual state, wherein the third animated visual state includes movement of the graphical representation of the first character starting from a second position, different from the first position.

18. The computer system of claim 1 , the one or more programs further including instructions for:

displaying, via the display generation component, a fourth user interface for selecting between a first set of characters that includes a plurality of user-customizable virtual avatars and a graphical representation of a second set of characters that includes two or more predetermined characters that are not available in the first set of characters;

while displaying the fourth user interface, detecting an input corresponding to selection of the first set of characters or the second set of characters; and

in accordance with a determination that the input corresponds to selection of the first set of characters, concurrently displaying, in the user interface:

the indication of time, and

a graphical representation of a currently selected character from the first set of characters, wherein the currently selected character is automatically changed between different characters in the first set of characters when predetermined criteria are met; and

in accordance with a determination that the input corresponds to selection of the second set of characters, concurrently displaying, in the user interface:

the indication of time, and

a graphical representation of a currently selected character from the second set of characters, wherein the currently selected character is automatically changed between different characters in the second set of characters when the predetermined criteria are met.

19. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing one or more programs configured to be executed by one or more processors of a computer system that is in communication with a display generation component, the one or more programs including instructions for:

at a first time, displaying, concurrently in a user interface displayed via the display generation component:

an indication of time, and

a graphical representation of a first character in a first visual state that corresponds to a first activity state of the computer system, wherein the first activity state is a low-power state, wherein the graphical representation of the first character is displayed without displaying a graphical representation of a second character, and wherein the first visual state is a static visual state for the graphical representation of the first character;

while displaying the graphical representation of the first character in the first visual state, detecting first user input of a first input type;

in response to detecting the first user input of the first input type:

transitioning the computer system from the first activity state to a second activity state, wherein the second activity state is different from the first activity state; and

initiating a first animation of the graphical representation of the first character;

after initiating the first animation and while displaying the graphical representation of the first character in a second visual state, different from the first visual state, that corresponds to the second activity state of the computer system, detecting second user input of the first input type, wherein the second visual state is an animated state for the graphical representation of the first character;

in response to detecting the second user input of the first input type:

maintaining the computer system in the second activity state; and

initiating a second animation of the graphical representation of the first character, wherein the second animation is different from the first animation;

while displaying the graphical representation of the first character, detecting a third input directed to one or more input devices of the computer system;

in response to detecting the third input directed to one or more input devices, displaying the graphical representation of the first character in a third visual state that includes enlarging the graphical representation of the first character such that a portion of the graphical representation of the first character ceases to be displayed in the user interface; and

at a second time, after the first time, displaying, concurrently in the user interface:

the indication of time, and

the graphical representation of the second character, wherein the graphical representation of the second character is displayed without displaying the graphical representation of the first character, and wherein displaying the graphical representation of the second character includes:

in accordance with a determination that the computer system is in the first activity state, displaying the graphical representation of the second character in the first visual state that corresponds to the first activity state of the computer system, and wherein the first visual state is a static visual state for the graphical representation of the second character; and

in accordance with a determination that the computer system is in the second activity state that is different from the first activity state, displaying the graphical representation of the second character in the second visual state, wherein the second visual state is an animated visual state for the graphical representation of the second character that corresponds to the second activity state of the computer system.

20. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 19 , the one or more programs further including instructions for:

at the second time, detecting a change in activity state of the computer system from the first activity state to the second activity state.

21. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 19 , wherein the first character is the same character as the second character.

22. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 19 , wherein the first character is a different character from the second character.

23. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 19 , wherein:

the first activity state corresponds to a state in which the user interface is displayed at a lower brightness level than a designated brightness level, and

the first visual state corresponds to a neutral body expression.

24. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 19 , wherein

the first activity state corresponds to a locked state, and

the first visual state includes a visual appearance that the first character is asleep.

25. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 19 , wherein:

the second visual state corresponds to a state in which the indication of time is being displayed, and

the second visual state corresponds to a respective motion repeating at a regular frequency, wherein the respective motion corresponds to a nodding motion by the first character.

26. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 19 , wherein:

in accordance with a determination that the first character corresponds to a first version of a first character type, displaying the graphical representation of the first character with a first type of glancing animation; and

in accordance with a determination that the first character corresponds to a second version of the first character type different from the first version, displaying the graphical representation of the first character with a second type of glancing animation different from the first type of glancing animation.

27. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 19 , wherein:

at the first time, displaying the user interface includes displaying, in the user interface, the graphical representation of the first character, and

at the second time after the first time, displaying the user interface includes displaying, in the user interface, a transition from the graphical representation of the first character to the graphical representation of the second character, wherein the second character is different from the first character.

28. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 19 , the one or more programs further including instructions for:

displaying, via the display generation component, a second user interface that includes a plurality of selectable characters;

while displaying the second user interface, detecting a selection of a third character of the plurality of selectable characters; and

in accordance with detecting the selection of the third character, displaying, via the display generation component, the user interface, wherein the user interface concurrently includes:

the indication of time, and

a graphical representation of the third character.

29. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 19 , the one or more programs further including instructions for:

displaying, via the display generation component, a third user interface that includes a graphical representation of a set of characters that includes two or more characters;

while displaying the third user interface, detecting an input corresponding to selection of the set of characters; and

in accordance with detecting the selection of the set of characters, concurrently displaying, in the user interface:

the indication of time, and

a graphical representation of a respective character from the set of characters, wherein the respective character changes among the set of characters over time.

30. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 19 , wherein the graphical representation of the first character corresponds to a graphical representation of a user associated with the computer system.

31. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 19 , the one or more programs further including instructions for:

while displaying a graphical representation of a selected character, detecting an input directed to changing a visual characteristic; and

in response to detecting the input directed to changing the visual characteristic, changing the visual characteristic from a first visual characteristic to a second visual characteristic different from the first visual characteristic.

32. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 19 , the one or more programs further including instructions for:

after the first time and prior to the second time, detecting a change in activity state of the computer system from the second activity state to the first activity state; and

in response to detecting the change in activity state of the computer system from the second activity state to the first activity state:

displaying, in the user interface, the graphical representation of the second character; and

ceasing to display, in the user interface, the graphical representation of the first character, wherein the second character is different from the first character.

33. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 19 , wherein, at the first time, displaying, in the user interface, the graphical representation of the first character includes displaying a graphical element surrounding at least a portion of the first character displayed in the user interface, and wherein the one or more programs further include instructions for:

at the second time, detecting a change in activity state of the computer system from the second activity state to the first activity state; and

in response to detecting the change in activity state of the computer system from the second activity state to the first activity state, decreasing a brightness of a portion of the user interface that included the graphical element.

34. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 19 , the one or more programs further including instructions for:

while the computer system is in the second activity state, in response to a determination that a predetermined change in time has occurred, displaying the graphical representation of the first character in a change-in-time visual state; and

while the computer system is in the first activity state, forgoing display of the graphical representation of the second character in the change-in-time visual state when the predetermined change in time has occurred.

35. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 19 , the one or more programs further including instructions for:

while displaying the graphical representation of the first character, detecting a fourth input directed to one or more input devices of the computer system;

in response to detecting the fourth input, displaying the graphical representation of the first character in a first animated visual state for a predetermined period of time;

after detecting the fourth input, detecting a fifth input directed to one or more input devices of the computer system; and

in response to detecting the fifth input:

in accordance with a determination that the predetermined period of time has ended, displaying the graphical representation of the first character in a second animated visual state, wherein the second animated visual state includes movement of the graphical representation of the first character starting from a first position; and

in accordance with a determination that the predetermined period of time has not ended, displaying the graphical representation of the first character in a third animated visual state, wherein the third animated visual state includes movement of the graphical representation of the first character starting from a second position, different from the first position.

36. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 19 , the one or more programs further including instructions for:

displaying, via the display generation component, a fourth user interface for selecting between a first set of characters that includes a plurality of user-customizable virtual avatars and a graphical representation of a second set of characters that includes two or more predetermined characters that are not available in the first set of characters;

while displaying the fourth user interface, detecting an input corresponding to selection of the first set of characters or the second set of characters; and

in accordance with a determination that the input corresponds to selection of the first set of characters, concurrently displaying, in the user interface:

the indication of time, and

a graphical representation of a currently selected character from the first set of characters, wherein the currently selected character is automatically changed between different characters in the first set of characters when predetermined criteria are met; and

in accordance with a determination that the input corresponds to selection of the second set of characters, concurrently displaying, in the user interface:

the indication of time, and

a graphical representation of a currently selected character from the second set of characters, wherein the currently selected character is automatically changed between different characters in the second set of characters when the predetermined criteria are met.

37. A method, comprising:

at a computer system that is in communication with a display generation component:

at a first time, displaying, concurrently in a user interface displayed via the display generation component:

an indication of time, and

a graphical representation of a first character in a first visual state that corresponds to a first activity state of the computer system, wherein the first activity state is a low-power state, wherein the graphical representation of the first character is displayed without displaying a graphical representation of a second character, and wherein the first visual state is a static visual state for the graphical representation of the first character;

while displaying the graphical representation of the first character in the first visual state, detecting first user input of a first input type;

in response to detecting the first user input of the first input type:

transitioning the computer system from the first activity state to a second activity state, wherein the second activity state is different from the first activity state; and

initiating a first animation of the graphical representation of the first character;

after initiating the first animation and while displaying the graphical representation of the first character in a second visual state, different from the first visual state, that corresponds to the second activity state of the computer system, detecting second user input of the first input type, wherein the second visual state is an animated state for the graphical representation of the first character;

in response to detecting the second user input of the first input type:

maintaining the computer system in the second activity state; and

initiating a second animation of the graphical representation of the first character, wherein the second animation is different from the first animation;

while displaying the graphical representation of the first character, detecting a third input directed to one or more input devices of the computer system;

in response to detecting the third input directed to one or more input devices, displaying the graphical representation of the first character in a third visual state that includes enlarging the graphical representation of the first character such that a portion of the graphical representation of the first character ceases to be displayed in the user interface; and

at a second time, after the first time, displaying, concurrently in the user interface:

the indication of time, and

the graphical representation of the second character, wherein the graphical representation of the second character is displayed without displaying the graphical representation of the first character, and wherein displaying the graphical representation of the second character includes:

in accordance with a determination that the computer system is in the first activity state, displaying the graphical representation of the second character in the first visual state that corresponds to the first activity state of the computer system, and wherein the first visual state is a static visual state for the graphical representation of the second character; and

in accordance with a determination that the computer system is in the second activity state that is different from the first activity state, displaying the graphical representation of the second character in the second visual state, wherein the second visual state is an animated visual state for the graphical representation of the second character that corresponds to the second activity state of the computer system.

38. The method of claim 37 , comprising:

at the second time, detecting a change in activity state of the computer system from the first activity state to the second activity state.

39. The method of claim 37 , wherein the first character is the same character as the second character.

40. The method of claim 37 , wherein the first character is a different character from the second character.

41. The method of claim 37 , wherein:

the first activity state corresponds to a state in which the user interface is displayed at a lower brightness level than a designated brightness level, and

the first visual state corresponds to a neutral body expression.

42. The method of claim 37 , wherein

the first activity state corresponds to a locked state, and

the first visual state includes a visual appearance that the first character is asleep.

43. The method of claim 37 , wherein:

the second visual state corresponds to a state in which the indication of time is being displayed, and

the second visual state corresponds to a respective motion repeating at a regular frequency, wherein the respective motion corresponds to a nodding motion by the first character.

44. The method of claim 37 , wherein:

in accordance with a determination that the first character corresponds to a first version of a first character type, displaying the graphical representation of the first character with a first type of glancing animation; and

in accordance with a determination that the first character corresponds to a second version of the first character type different from the first version, displaying the graphical representation of the first character with a second type of glancing animation different from the first type of glancing animation.

45. The method of claim 37 , wherein:

at the first time, displaying the user interface includes displaying, in the user interface, the graphical representation of the first character, and

at the second time after the first time, displaying the user interface includes displaying, in the user interface, a transition from the graphical representation of the first character to the graphical representation of the second character, wherein the second character is different from the first character.

46. The method of claim 37 , comprising:

displaying, via the display generation component, a second user interface that includes a plurality of selectable characters;

while displaying the second user interface, detecting a selection of a third character of the plurality of selectable characters; and

in accordance with detecting the selection of the third character, displaying, via the display generation component, the user interface, wherein the user interface concurrently includes:

the indication of time, and

a graphical representation of the third character.

47. The method of claim 37 , comprising:

displaying, via the display generation component, a third user interface that includes a graphical representation of a set of characters that includes two or more characters;

while displaying the third user interface, detecting an input corresponding to selection of the set of characters; and

in accordance with detecting the selection of the set of characters, concurrently displaying, in the user interface:

the indication of time, and

a graphical representation of a respective character from the set of characters, wherein the respective character changes among the set of characters over time.

48. The method of claim 37 , wherein the graphical representation of the first character corresponds to a graphical representation of a user associated with the computer system.

49. The method of claim 37 , comprising:

while displaying a graphical representation of a selected character, detecting an input directed to changing a visual characteristic; and

in response to detecting the input directed to changing the visual characteristic, changing the visual characteristic from a first visual characteristic to a second visual characteristic different from the first visual characteristic.

50. The method of claim 37 , comprising:

after the first time and prior to the second time, detecting a change in activity state of the computer system from the second activity state to the first activity state; and

in response to detecting the change in activity state of the computer system from the second activity state to the first activity state:

displaying, in the user interface, the graphical representation of the second character; and

ceasing to display, in the user interface, the graphical representation of the first character, wherein the second character is different from the first character.

51. The method of claim 37 , wherein, at the first time, displaying, in the user interface, the graphical representation of the first character includes displaying a graphical element surrounding at least a portion of the first character displayed in the user interface, and wherein the one or more programs further include instructions for:

at the second time, detecting a change in activity state of the computer system from the second activity state to the first activity state; and

in response to detecting the change in activity state of the computer system from the second activity state to the first activity state, decreasing a brightness of a portion of the user interface that included the graphical element.

52. The method of claim 37 comprising:

while the computer system is in the second activity state, in response to a determination that a predetermined change in time has occurred, displaying the graphical representation of the first character in a change-in-time visual state; and

while the computer system is in the first activity state, forgoing display of the graphical representation of the second character in the change-in-time visual state when the predetermined change in time has occurred.

53. The method of claim 37 , comprising:

while displaying the graphical representation of the first character, detecting a fourth input directed to one or more input devices of the computer system;

in response to detecting the fourth input, displaying the graphical representation of the first character in a first animated visual state for a predetermined period of time;

after detecting the fourth input, detecting a fifth input directed to one or more input devices of the computer system; and

in response to detecting the fifth input:

in accordance with a determination that the predetermined period of time has ended, displaying the graphical representation of the first character in a second animated visual state, wherein the second animated visual state includes movement of the graphical representation of the first character starting from a first position; and

in accordance with a determination that the predetermined period of time has not ended, displaying the graphical representation of the first character in a third animated visual state, wherein the third animated visual state includes movement of the graphical representation of the first character starting from a second position, different from the first position.

54. The method of claim 37 , comprising:

displaying, via the display generation component, a fourth user interface for selecting between a first set of characters that includes a plurality of user-customizable virtual avatars and a graphical representation of a second set of characters that includes two or more predetermined characters that are not available in the first set of characters;

while displaying the fourth user interface, detecting an input corresponding to selection of the first set of characters or the second set of characters; and

in accordance with a determination that the input corresponds to selection of the first set of characters, concurrently displaying, in the user interface:

the indication of time, and

a graphical representation of a currently selected character from the first set of characters, wherein the currently selected character is automatically changed between different characters in the first set of characters when predetermined criteria are met; and

in accordance with a determination that the input corresponds to selection of the second set of characters, concurrently displaying, in the user interface:

the indication of time, and

a graphical representation of a currently selected character from the second set of characters, wherein the currently selected character is automatically changed between different characters in the second set of characters when the predetermined criteria are met.

55. A computer system, comprising:

a display generation component;

one or more processors; and

memory storing one or more programs configured to be executed by the one or more processors, the one or more programs including instructions for:

at a first time, displaying, concurrently in a user interface displayed via the display generation component:

an indication of time, and

a graphical representation of a first character in a first visual state that corresponds to a first activity state of the computer system, wherein the first activity state is a low-power state, wherein the graphical representation of the first character is displayed without displaying a graphical representation of a second character, and wherein the first visual state is a static visual state for the graphical representation of the first character;

while displaying the graphical representation of the first character in the first visual state, detecting first user input of a first input type;

in response to detecting the first user input of the first input type:

transitioning the computer system from the first activity state to a second activity state, wherein the second activity state is different from the first activity state; and

initiating a first animation of the graphical representation of the first character;

after initiating the first animation and while displaying the graphical representation of the first character in a second visual state, different from the first visual state, that corresponds to the second activity state of the computer system, detecting second user input of the first input type, wherein the second visual state is an animated state for the graphical representation of the first character;

in response to detecting the second user input of the first input type:

maintaining the computer system in the second activity state; and

initiating a second animation of the graphical representation of the first character, wherein the second animation is different from the first animation;

detecting a change in time; and

in response to detecting the change in time:

in accordance with a determination that the computer system is in the second activity state, updating a representation of time and displaying the graphical representation of the first character in a first manner; and

in accordance with a determination that the computer system is in the first activity state, updating the representation of time without displaying the graphical representation of the first character in the first manner;

at a second time, after the first time, displaying, concurrently in the user interface:

the indication of time, and

the graphical representation of the second character, wherein the graphical representation of the second character is displayed without displaying the graphical representation of the first character, and wherein displaying the graphical representation of the second character includes:

in accordance with a determination that the computer system is in the first activity state, displaying the graphical representation of the second character in the first visual state that corresponds to the first activity state of the computer system, and wherein the first visual state is a static visual state for the graphical representation of the second character; and

in accordance with a determination that the computer system is in the second activity state that is different from the first activity state, displaying the graphical representation of the second character in the second visual state, wherein the second visual state is an animated visual state for the graphical representation of the second character that corresponds to the second activity state of the computer system.

56. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing one or more programs configured to be executed by one or more processors of a computer system that is in communication with a display generation component, the one or more programs including instructions for:

at a first time, displaying, concurrently in a user interface displayed via the display generation component:

an indication of time, and

a graphical representation of a first character in a first visual state that corresponds to a first activity state of the computer system, wherein the first activity state is a low-power state, wherein the graphical representation of the first character is displayed without displaying a graphical representation of a second character, and wherein the first visual state is a static visual state for the graphical representation of the first character;

while displaying the graphical representation of the first character in the first visual state, detecting first user input of a first input type;

in response to detecting the first user input of the first input type:

transitioning the computer system from the first activity state to a second activity state, wherein the second activity state is different from the first activity state; and

initiating a first animation of the graphical representation of the first character;

after initiating the first animation and while displaying the graphical representation of the first character in a second visual state, different from the first visual state, that corresponds to the second activity state of the computer system, detecting second user input of the first input type, wherein the second visual state is an animated state for the graphical representation of the first character;

in response to detecting the second user input of the first input type:

maintaining the computer system in the second activity state; and

initiating a second animation of the graphical representation of the first character, wherein the second animation is different from the first animation;

detecting a change in time; and

in response to detecting the change in time:

in accordance with a determination that the computer system is in the second activity state, updating a representation of time and displaying the graphical representation of the first character in a first manner; and

in accordance with a determination that the computer system is in the first activity state, updating the representation of time without displaying the graphical representation of the first character in the first manner;

at a second time, after the first time, displaying, concurrently in the user interface:

the indication of time, and

the graphical representation of the second character, wherein the graphical representation of the second character is displayed without displaying the graphical representation of the first character, and wherein displaying the graphical representation of the second character includes:

in accordance with a determination that the computer system is in the first activity state, displaying the graphical representation of the second character in the first visual state that corresponds to the first activity state of the computer system, and wherein the first visual state is a static visual state for the graphical representation of the second character; and

in accordance with a determination that the computer system is in the second activity state that is different from the first activity state, displaying the graphical representation of the second character in the second visual state, the second visual state is an animated visual state for the graphical representation of the second character that corresponds to the second activity state of the computer system.

57. A method, comprising:

at a computer system that is in communication with a display generation component:

at a first time, displaying, concurrently in a user interface displayed via the display generation component:

an indication of time, and

a graphical representation of a first character in a first visual state that corresponds to a first activity state of the computer system, wherein the first activity state is a low-power state, wherein the graphical representation of the first character is displayed without displaying a graphical representation of a second character, and wherein the first visual state is a static visual state for the graphical representation of the first character;

while displaying the graphical representation of the first character in the first visual state, detecting first user input of a first input type;

in response to detecting the first user input of the first input type:

transitioning the computer system from the first activity state to a second activity state, wherein the second activity state is different from the first activity state; and

initiating a first animation of the graphical representation of the first character;

after initiating the first animation and while displaying the graphical representation of the first character in a second visual state, different from the first visual state, that corresponds to the second activity state of the computer system, detecting second user input of the first input type, wherein the second visual state is an animated state for the graphical representation of the first character;

in response to detecting the second user input of the first input type:

maintaining the computer system in the second activity state; and

initiating a second animation of the graphical representation of the first character, wherein the second animation is different from the first animation;

detecting a change in time; and

in response to detecting the change in time:

in accordance with a determination that the computer system is in the second activity state, updating a representation of time and displaying the graphical representation of the first character in a first manner; and

in accordance with a determination that the computer system is in the first activity state, updating the representation of time without displaying the graphical representation of the first character in the first manner,

at a second time, after the first time, displaying, concurrently in the user interface:

the indication of time, and

the graphical representation of the second character, wherein the graphical representation of the second character is displayed without displaying the graphical representation of the first character, and wherein displaying the graphical representation of the second character includes:

in accordance with a determination that the computer system is in the first activity state, displaying the graphical representation of the second character in the first visual state that corresponds to the first activity state of the computer system, and wherein the first visual state is a static visual state for the graphical representation of the second character; and

in accordance with a determination that the computer system is in the second activity state that is different from the first activity state, displaying the graphical representation of the second character in the second visual state, the second visual state is an animated visual state for the graphical representation of the second character that corresponds to the second activity state of the computer system.

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