摘要:
The invention concerns a communication device (100) and method (300) for identification of the importance of a communication. As an example, the method can include the steps of assigning (312) a level of importance to a communication on a communication device (100) and in response to assigning the level of importance, providing (320) a machine-based indication that corresponds to the level of importance that enables a potential interrupter of the communication to determine whether to interrupt the communication. As an example, the method can include the step of executing (324) visual or audible alerts at the communication device or at a remote unit (200) that is in communication with the communication device.
摘要:
The invention concerns a method (300, 500) and system (100) for managing an event. The method can include the steps of assigning (312) a number of participants (410) to participate in an event, selectively monitoring (314) the participants beginning at a predetermined time and based on the monitoring step, selectively assigning (318) an intent indicator (414) to the participants. The intent indicator can provide an indication as to whether a participant intends to attend the event. The monitoring step can include monitoring (316) target units (112) of the participants. The method can also include the step of creating (512) an attendance profile (610) for the participants based on a history of a participant's participation in previous events. The attendance profile can provide an indication as to the likelihood that a participant will attend the event and will attend the event on time.
摘要:
A mobile communication device (106) comprising a transceiver (202), and a processor (203) coupled to the transceiver. The processor is programmed to enter (304) an emergency mode corresponding to an alteration type of an element of the mobile communication device, and process (306) messages according to the emergency mode.
摘要:
The invention concerns a method (400) and system (100) for providing an adaptive disablement zone (126). The method can include the steps of establishing (412) at least one disablement zone, selectively disabling (420) any number of wireless communications devices (114) in the disablement zone, designating (424) at least one exempt zone (128) and when at least a portion of the exempt zone is located within the disablement zone, selectively exempting (430) the selective disabling of the wireless communications devices that are within the exempt zone. The method can further include the step of maintaining (414) the disablement zone in a fixed position or moving (414) the disablement zone. The method can also include the step of maintaining (426) the exempt zone in a fixed position or moving (426) the exempt zone.
摘要:
The invention concerns a method (300) and system (100) for identifying and receiving data from an accessory (110). In one arrangement, the method can include the steps of generating (312) at least one signal having at least one predefined frequency in which the predefined frequency corresponds to an identity of the accessory, receiving (314) the generated signals at a portable electronic device (112) and at the portable electronic device, identifying (320) the accessory based on the predefined frequency of the received signal. In another arrangement, the predefined frequencies correspond to a function performed by the accessory, and the method can further include executing (322) a corresponding function in the portable electronic device based on the predefined frequency that corresponds to the function performed by the accessory.
摘要:
A wireless communications device (200) that has a battery power source (330) and that has a power source monitor (332) that produces a low energy notification upon determination of a low energy condition within the battery. The wireless communications device further has a notification list specifying at least one other communications device to receive the low energy notification message. The wireless communications device (200) also has a notification transmitter (316, 314, 304) for transmitting the low energy notification message to communications devices held by other users (504, 506, 508, 512) that are in the list. The low energy notification message has at least one destination address to which the low energy notification message is to be sent. The wireless communications device (200) further serves as a proxy or surrogate relay for other wireless communications devices (200) to provide a robust communications system.
摘要:
The invention concerns a method (300) and communication device (100) for network-aware applications. The method can include the steps of—in the communications device—switching (314) to a communications network (110, 120, 130), determining (316) an identity of the communications network and in response to determining the identity of the communications network, altering (320) one or more applications (200) in the communications device such that the altered applications correspond to the communications network.
摘要:
A hazard defense system (100) includes a plurality of defense elements (104), and a controller (112). Each defense element can be located in an area (101) and each element includes at least one sensor (205) for monitoring at least one hazard and defense factor, a transceiver (202), and a processor (203) coupled to the at least one sensor and transceiver. The system is programmed to monitor (302) at least one hazard and defense factor, inform (304) the controller of the at least one defense factor, detect (306) a hazard at one or more defense elements, inform (308) the controller of the hazard, establish (310) an exit strategy at the controller according to the hazard and at least one defense factor, inform (312) the plurality of defense elements of the exit strategy, and direct (314) one or more individuals out of the area according to the exit strategy.
摘要:
The invention concerns a method (300) and system (100) for affecting gaming conditions based on at least one predefined parameter of a power source (126, 131). The method can include the steps of storing (312) the predefined parameter, in a first gaming unit (110) that receives power from the power source, providing (314) a gaming environment and detecting (316) the presence of the predefined parameter of the power source. The method can also include the step of altering (320) at least one gaming condition in the gaming environment based on the detected predefined parameter.
摘要:
The invention concerns a method (300) and system (100) for affecting gaming conditions based on operating conditions of a power source (126). The method includes the steps of—in a first gaming unit (110) that receives power from the power source—providing (312) a gaming environment and monitoring (314) at least one operating condition of the power source. When at least one of the operating conditions reaches a predetermined threshold, the method further includes the step of altering (320) at least one gaming condition in the gaming environment to indicate to a user that the operating condition has reached the predetermined threshold.