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Presenting an information item on a mobile device

A mobile device, a technology for displaying information, applied in the computer system for executing the method, and the computer program product field for executing the method, can solve problems such as embarrassment or danger, attention diversion, ear-piercing and the like for users

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-12-21
KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV
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[0006] However, in mobile devices such as PDAs, mobile phones, etc., there is a problem that information automatically provided by the mobile device may lead the user into embarrassing or dangerous situations, for example, when the user is driving on a highway, Warning messages via music or sound can be disturbing or even dangerous because the message may divert a person's attention from a potentially dangerous situation
A further problem is that, also when using a mobile device, it may be annoying to the user that during a meeting or a presentation his mobile device makes a blaring sound or produces a strong, colorful flashing display, thereby attracting his attention. Note information for this mobile device

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[0066] In the following, an example is given as the basis for defining with one or more attributes which is then used to define how an item of information is displayed in the next step. Example 1: Consider a user who is riding a motorcycle, wears a driving jacket (as an example piece of decoration), and takes off the driving jacket after riding. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, it would be convenient if during the ride a mobile device such as a mobile phone could stop switching to a mode that is not a ringing mode, and also ensure that this particular mode would cause a voice call during the ride The greeting message of the mail (automatically returned to the caller) is the sound of a motorcycle engine, which makes the caller aware of the situation of the called person. Thus, the user can perform safe motorcycle driving as it is not disturbed by an incoming call, while at the same time informing the caller of what he is actually doing. The latter situation will be ...

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The present invention relates to a method and a mobile device (10) for displaying information items. The mobile device may be a personal digital assistant, a palmtop computer, a cellular phone or a mobile phone. The method includes the steps of: retrieving at least one identification of the user's clothing and accessories; determining a pattern reflecting at least one attribute of the identified clothing and accessories, and optionally sending a service provider with the mobile device identification mode; determine and display (13, 15) information items according to the mode. The method further includes the steps of: receiving from a caller a first message sent to the mobile device; upon receipt of the first message, determining a second message based on the pattern; and serving as a response to the first message. The response sends the second message to the caller. The step of determining the second message includes the steps of: sending a pattern with the identification of the mobile device to a service provider; and determining the second message according to the pattern received and the identification of the mobile device at the service provider . The method further includes the step of modifying at least one attribute of the user's clothing and accessories. This makes it possible to solve annoying or dangerous situations for mobile devices that make a screeching sound or produce an intense, coloured flashing display, since the mode only displays what is convenient for the user. Additionally, the mobile device or service provider can automatically respond to a call without user interaction.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to a method of displaying information items on a mobile device. [0002] The invention also relates to a computer system for carrying out the method. [0003] The invention further relates to a computer program product for carrying out the method. [0004] Furthermore, the invention relates to a mobile device for displaying information items. Background technique [0005] US 6,249,222 discloses a device for providing a color-based warning signal to a user to alert the user when a predetermined event occurs. The warning device could be a bell, computer, strap, watch or a piece of clothing with incorporated color based devices. [0006] However, in mobile devices such as PDAs, mobile phones, etc., there is a problem that information automatically provided by the mobile device may lead the user into embarrassing or dangerous situations, for example, when the user is driving on a highway, Warning messages via music or sound may be...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): H04M1/72454H04W48/02
CPCH04M1/72454
Inventor K·P·潘杰
Owner KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV
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