Application recommendation based on detected triggering events

Abstract

An event can be detected by an input device. The event may be determined to be a triggering event by comparing the event to a group of triggering events. A first prediction model corresponding to the event is then selected. Contextual information about the device specifying one or more properties of the computing device in a first context is then received, and a set of one or more applications is identified. The set of one or more applications may have at least a threshold probability of being accessed by the user when the event occurs in the first context. Thereafter, a user interface is provided to a user for interacting with the set of one or more applications.

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CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is related to commonly owned U.S. Patent Application entitled “Segmentation Techniques for Learning User Patterns to Suggest Applications Responsive to an Event on a Device” by Gauci et al. (attorney docket number 90911-P26712US1-939087), the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference in its entirety for all purposes.BACKGROUND[0002]Modern mobile devices (e.g., smartphones) may contain many applications. Each application may be designed to perform one or more specific functions. For instance, an application may be designed to play music or a video. As modern mobile devices become more integrated with modern day life, the number of applications stored on the mobile devices increases. It is not uncommon for modern mobile phones to have hundreds of applications. Having numerous applications may allow the mobile device to be particularly useful to the user; however, it may be difficult and time consuming for the user t...

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Benefits of technology

The patent text describes improved devices and methods for recommending applications based on triggering events. The device detects and identifies triggering events, which can be different for each event. The device then uses contextual information from the device and historical information to identify one or more applications for the user. The identified application is then presented to the user in a different way, such as on a lock screen, to make it easier for the user to access. This allows the user to run the application if desired. The patent describes systems, portable consumer devices, and computer-readable media associated with the methods. Overall, the technical effect of the invention is improved recommendations for applications based on triggering events.

Problems solved by technology

Having numerous applications may allow the mobile device to be particularly useful to the user; however, it may be difficult and time consuming for the user to find and run a desired application amongst all of the available applications.

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