Method and apparatus for automated flexible configuring of notifications and activation
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First Claim
1. An electronic device, comprising:
- a display screen;
at least one component configured to initiate user notifications based on events;
a processor unit configured to, retrieve and display user modifiable preferences that indicate whether the notifications of said component are enabled or disabled, save preferences input by a user, and configure the electronic device to implement the saved preferences;
wherein said component includes an RF device; and
wherein said preferences include an indication of a RF status to display whether the RF device is enabled or disabled to render the electronic device safe for no RF zones.
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Abstract
A preferences option maintains preferences for enabling and disabling notifications for device(s) of an electronic device. The notifications are for any of e-mails, phone calls, or other communications, or events (datebook alarms, for example). One or more devices may produce notifications, and individual preferences for each device may be maintained, or a single set of notifications preferences may direct the output of notifications for each device. The notifications preferences includes a schedule option that allows a time period where the notifications may be specifically enabled or disabled automatically. In one embodiment, the notifications preferences control notifications only, and in other embodiments, the notification preferences control notifications and whether or not the devices themselves are enabled or operating (for example, turning a cell phone device off). A confirmation screen is provided that positively identifies whether the device(s) are RF enabled or not (and therefore safe to enter an airport, hospital, or other no RF zone).
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1. An electronic device, comprising:
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a display screen;
at least one component configured to initiate user notifications based on events;
a processor unit configured to, retrieve and display user modifiable preferences that indicate whether the notifications of said component are enabled or disabled, save preferences input by a user, and configure the electronic device to implement the saved preferences;
wherein said component includes an RF device; and
wherein said preferences include an indication of a RF status to display whether the RF device is enabled or disabled to render the electronic device safe for no RF zones. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An electronic device, comprising:
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an RF check mechanism configured to, test at least one of internal and attached devices to determine if any of the tested devices are RF enabled, and produce a signal indicating an RF status of the tested devices; and
a display mechanism coupled to said RF check mechanism and configured to display the indication of RF status;
wherein;
said display mechanism is a screen; and
the indication of RF status is an airplane graphic indicating the RF status. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12)
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13. A method of setting notifications on an electronic device, comprising the steps of:
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displaying user selectable notification options on a display screen of the electronic device;
receiving a user selected preferences option; and
configuring notifications of the electronic device according to the user selected preferences option;
wherein said preferences include an indication of a RF status to display whether the RF device is enabled or disabled to render the electronic device safe for no RF zones. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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Specification
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Current AssigneeAccess Company Limited
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Original AssigneePalmsource Incorporated (Access Company Limited)
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InventorsSkinner, Craig, Brown, John Richard, Wong, William Shu-woon
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Primary Examiner(s)Hudspeth, David
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Assistant Examiner(s)Afshar, Kamran
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Application NumberUS09/710,156Time in Patent Office1,734 DaysField of Search455/418, 455/414.1, 455/422.1, 455/556.1, 455/556.2, 455/566, 455/567, 455/574, 340/7.27, 340/825.26, 340/7.39, 708/109, 708/112, 708/135, 345/156, 345/150, 345/155, 554/041, 554/10, 554/121, 554/123, 554/141, 554/18, 554/21, 554/61, 554/59, 554/66, 55/412, 55/661, 555/66, 555/562, 709/223, 709/206US Class Current455/556.2CPC Class CodesG06F 1/1626 with a single-body enclosur...G06F 1/1698 the I/O peripheral being a ...G06Q 10/109 Time management, e.g. calen...H04M 1/72403 with means for local suppor...H04M 1/72451 according to schedules, e.g...H04M 1/72463 to restrict the functionali...H04M 2250/22 including a touch pad, a to...
