Sharing user-configurable graphical constructs

Abstract

Methods for sharing user-configurable graphical constructs, e.g., for use with a portable multifunction device, are disclosed. The methods described herein allow for sharing user-configurable graphical constructs, such as context-specific user interfaces and emoji graphical objects that contain independently configurable graphical elements. Further disclosed are non-transitory computer-readable storage media, systems, and devices configured to perform the methods described herein.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An electronic device, comprising:
 a display;   one or more processors; and   memory, storing one or more programs configured to be executed by the one or more processors of the electronic device, the one or more programs including instructions for:
 displaying an emoji graphical object; 
 receiving a first user input corresponding to a manipulation of the emoji graphical object; 
 in response to receiving the first user input, changing a visual aspect of the emoji graphical object to generate a user-customized emoji graphical object, wherein the change in the visual aspect is based on the manipulation; 
 receiving a second user input corresponding to selection of the user-customized emoji graphical object for sharing; and 
 displaying a user interface for selecting a recipient device. 
   
     
     
         2 . The electronic device of  claim 1 , the one or more programs further including instructions for:
 while displaying the user interface for selecting a recipient device, receiving a third user input corresponding to a selection of a recipient device;   after receiving the second user input and the third user input, determining whether the recipient device is capable of re-generating the user-customized emoji graphical object based on data identifying the manipulation;   in accordance with a determination that the recipient device is capable of re-generating the user-customized emoji graphical object based on data identifying the manipulation:
 transmitting to the recipient device data identifying the manipulation for generating the user-customized emoji graphical object; and 
   in accordance with a determination that the recipient device is not capable of re-generating the user-customized emoji graphical object based on data identifying the manipulation:
 transmitting to the recipient device data comprising an image representing the user-customized emoji graphical object. 
   
     
     
         3 . The electronic device of  claim 2 , wherein the data identifying the manipulation for generating the user-customized emoji graphical object or the data comprising the image representing the user-customized emoji graphical object are transmitted via one or more protocols selected from the group consisting of near field communication, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Bluetooth low energy, and a cellular protocol. 
     
     
         4 . The electronic device of  claim 1 , wherein the display is a touch-sensitive display, and wherein the first user input comprises a touch gesture at a location on the touch-sensitive display associated with the visual aspect of the emoji graphical object. 
     
     
         5 . The electronic device of  claim 1 , wherein the electronic device further comprises a rotatable input mechanism, and wherein the first user input comprises a rotation of the rotatable input mechanism. 
     
     
         6 . The electronic device of  claim 1 , wherein the emoji graphical object is an animated emoji graphical object. 
     
     
         7 . The electronic device of  claim 1 , wherein changing the visual aspect of the emoji graphical object comprises animating a change in the visual aspect of the emoji graphical object. 
     
     
         8 . A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, storing one or more programs configured to be executed by one or more processors of an electronic device with a display, the one or more programs including instructions for:
 displaying an emoji graphical object;   receiving a first user input corresponding to a manipulation of the emoji graphical object;   in response to receiving the first user input, changing a visual aspect of the emoji graphical object to generate a user-customized emoji graphical object, wherein the change in the visual aspect is based on the manipulation;   receiving a second user input corresponding to selection of the user-customized emoji graphical object for sharing; and   displaying a user interface for selecting a recipient device.   
     
     
         9 . The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of  claim 8 , the one or more programs further including instructions for:
 while displaying the user interface for selecting a recipient device, receiving a third user input corresponding to a selection of a recipient device;   after receiving the second user input and the third user input, determining whether the recipient device is capable of re-generating the user-customized emoji graphical object based on data identifying the manipulation;   in accordance with a determination that the recipient device is capable of re-generating the user-customized emoji graphical object based on data identifying the manipulation:
 transmitting to the recipient device data identifying the manipulation for generating the user-customized emoji graphical object; and 
   in accordance with a determination that the recipient device is not capable of re-generating the user-customized emoji graphical object based on data identifying the manipulation:
 transmitting to the recipient device data comprising an image representing the user-customized emoji graphical object. 
   
     
     
         10 . The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of  claim 9 , wherein the data identifying the manipulation for generating the user-customized emoji graphical object or the data comprising the image representing the user-customized emoji graphical object are transmitted via one or more protocols selected from the group consisting of near field communication, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Bluetooth low energy, and a cellular protocol. 
     
     
         11 . The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of  claim 8 , wherein the display is a touch-sensitive display, and wherein the first user input comprises a touch gesture at a location on the touch-sensitive display associated with the visual aspect of the emoji graphical object. 
     
     
         12 . The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of  claim 8 , wherein the electronic device further comprises a rotatable input mechanism, and wherein the first user input comprises a rotation of the rotatable input mechanism. 
     
     
         13 . The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of  claim 8 , wherein the emoji graphical object is an animated emoji graphical object. 
     
     
         14 . The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of  claim 8 , wherein changing the visual aspect of the emoji graphical object comprises animating a change in the visual aspect of the emoji graphical object. 
     
     
         15 . A method, comprising:
 at an electronic device with a display, one or more processors, and memory:
 displaying an emoji graphical object; 
 receiving a first user input corresponding to a manipulation of the emoji graphical object; 
 in response to receiving the first user input, changing a visual aspect of the emoji graphical object to generate a user-customized emoji graphical object, wherein the change in the visual aspect is based on the manipulation; 
 receiving a second user input corresponding to selection of the user-customized emoji graphical object for sharing; and 
 displaying a user interface for selecting a recipient device. 
   
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 15 , further comprising:
 while displaying the user interface for selecting a recipient device, receiving a third user input corresponding to a selection of a recipient device;   after receiving the second user input and the third user input, determining whether the recipient device is capable of re-generating the user-customized emoji graphical object based on data identifying the manipulation;   in accordance with a determination that the recipient device is capable of re-generating the user-customized emoji graphical object based on data identifying the manipulation:
 transmitting to the recipient device data identifying the manipulation for generating the user-customized emoji graphical object; and 
   in accordance with a determination that the recipient device is not capable of re-generating the user-customized emoji graphical object based on data identifying the manipulation:
 transmitting to the recipient device data comprising an image representing the user-customized emoji graphical object. 
   
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the data identifying the manipulation for generating the user-customized emoji graphical object or the data comprising the image representing the user-customized emoji graphical object are transmitted via one or more protocols selected from the group consisting of near field communication, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Bluetooth low energy, and a cellular protocol. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein the display is a touch-sensitive display, and wherein the first user input comprises a touch gesture at a location on the touch-sensitive display associated with the visual aspect of the emoji graphical object. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein the electronic device further comprises a rotatable input mechanism, and wherein the first user input comprises a rotation of the rotatable input mechanism. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein the emoji graphical object is an animated emoji graphical object. 
     
     
         21 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein changing the visual aspect of the emoji graphical object comprises animating a change in the visual aspect of the emoji graphical object.