Abstract:
A cordless, wireless headset to block unwanted sound waves and/or noise from entering the ears of a user. The headset contains an electronic receiver, an audible tone/alert generator, volume control/switch and battery (wire headset electronics). The wireless headset would permit freedom of movement during sleep without danger of being entangled by cords/wires. The wireless headset would be secured to the ears and head of the user while sleeping by a Top head-strap(5A), and Chinstrap (5D). Referencing (Figure-1), the wireless headset will receive and interpret signals from remote sound sensor(s) and/or motion detection sensor(s). Remote sensor(s) would transmit radio signal(s) to the headset when an unwanted sound or motion is detected. The signal would be received in the wireless headset and an audible tone would be generated in the ear of the user, to alert of an important event.
Abstract:
A method and arrangement for producing an auditive signal (a wake-up call, an alert signal) to remind a user of a predetermined event is disclosed. By manipulating a parameter of the signal, an indication of the urgency of the reminder is given, for example, the time lapsed since the wake-up time, or the time to lapse until the time of an appointment. In accordance with the invention, said parameter is characteristic of a perceived distance to the sound source. The higher the urgency of the reminder, the larger perceived distance is simulated. Said "distance of sound" has been found to be a useful metaphor to inform users about the urgency of a reminder. In practical embodiments, the perceived distance is manipulated by controlling, inter alia, the sound intensity, the intensity and pitch of high frequencies in the signal, or the addition of indirect reverb sound. The invention is applicable in virtually all products which produce auditive reminder signals, notably alarm-clocks, personal organizers, telephones and programmable television receivers.
Abstract:
A system for updating alarm settings based on a meeting invitation that is received outside of predefined business hours. The system monitors incoming communications on behalf of a user to determine when a meeting invitation that is received outside of the predetermined business hours satisfies one or more criteria that have been previously defined by the user. Then, the system updates alarm settings on behalf of the user. In this way, the system can update an alarm time when a meeting request is received during nighttime hours without the user being disturbed. The updated alarm settings cause a client device to sound an alarm signal at an updated time that is earlier than a user-defined time - thereby alerting (e.g., waking) the user with enough time to participate in the requested meeting at the requested time and without disturbing the user in the middle of the night.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for smart notification system. The apparatus comprises a contextual sensor for sensing a status related to a first activity. A notification component outputs a notification related to the first activity when the status meets a first condition. A processor is coupled to the contextual sensor and the notification component, and initiates disabling or re-enabling of the notification component.
Abstract:
Display of the time remaining to the next scheduled alarm at the status bar on the display screen of the mobile device, may be helpful to the user to plan ahead for the event the alarm is set for. In an aspect of the disclosure, a method, a computer-readable medium, and an apparatus are provided. The apparatus may be a user equipment including a display, at least one processor and a memory coupled to the at least one processor. The processor determines one or more existing alarms in the mobile device, and a corresponding alarm set time for each existing alarm of the one or more existing alarms. The processor determines a time remaining to a next existing alarm of the one or more existing alarms. The processor configures a display screen status bar to show on the status bar, the determined time remaining to the next existing alarm.
Abstract:
A device wherein the output dial consists of one or more mechanical display areas and one or more digital display areas, the digital and mechanical display area(s) having connected functions.