Mobile Device Notification System for Busy Mode Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users of mobile devices often receive calls when they are busy or engaged in non-communication modes, leading to missed connections due to the calling party being unaware of the user's availability.
Innovation Solution
A notification system that determines the operational mode of a mobile device and sends notifications to the calling party when the device is busy or in an entertainment mode, indicating availability once the mode changes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If the user receives calls during busy or entertainment modes without notification, then the device can be used continuously for its primary function, but the calling party remains unaware of the user's availability leading to missed connections
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary detection of the device's operational mode (busy or entertainment) before a call is fully processed, and proactively sends notifications to the calling party about the user's availability status in advance, preventing missed connections before they occur
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a notification system as an intermediary component that mediates between the device's operational state and the calling party, transmitting availability information without interfering with the primary function of the device
2Reliability
If the user sends a text message to indicate busy status, then the calling party is informed of the user's status, but the connection still does not occur and requires manual follow-up
Solution Approach 1:
The system establishes a feedback loop where the device continuously monitors its own operational mode and automatically communicates availability status to the calling party, eliminating the need for manual status reporting and enabling automatic reconnection when available
Solution Approach 2:
The device performs self-service by automatically detecting its own busy or entertainment mode and autonomously sending notifications to the calling party without requiring user intervention, thereby improving connection reliability and reducing reconnection time
3Measurement precision
If the device continuously monitors operational mode to send accurate notifications, then availability information is accurate, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of continuous monitoring, the system employs periodic sampling of the device's operational mode at intervals, which maintains sufficient accuracy for determining availability while significantly reducing energy consumption compared to continuous monitoring
Solution Approach 2:
The system applies partial monitoring by focusing only on critical operational mode changes (busy/entertainment states) rather than monitoring all device activities, achieving adequate precision for call availability while minimizing energy usage
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AI summary
Systems and methods are described herein for sending notifications associated with different use or active modes of a mobile device, such as a smart phone, tablet, and so on. For example, a mobile device may be in a busy mode, where a user associated with the mobile device is busy on a call, and/or in an entertainment mode (or other non-communication mode), where the user is utilizing entertainment functions provided by the mobile device (e.g., watching a video, playing a video game, listening to a podcast, and so on).