17851471. PROCESSING INCOMING CALLS WHILE IN A DRIVING MODE simplified abstract (Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC)

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PROCESSING INCOMING CALLS WHILE IN A DRIVING MODE

Organization Name

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Inventor(s)

Tapas Kumar Sarkar of Hyderabad (IN)

PROCESSING INCOMING CALLS WHILE IN A DRIVING MODE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17851471 titled 'PROCESSING INCOMING CALLS WHILE IN A DRIVING MODE

Simplified Explanation

The present disclosure is about a system that allows users to engage a driving mode on their mobile devices and process incoming calls in a safe manner while driving. The system uses observed signals to determine if the user is driving and wants to auto-reply to calls. It also provides a low-distraction mechanism for the user to send a text message with their expected availability.

  • The system enables users to engage a driving mode on their mobile devices.
  • It processes incoming calls in a safe manner while the user is driving.
  • The driving mode can be selectively engaged based on observed signals indicating the user is driving and wants to auto-reply to calls.
  • The system provides a low-distraction mechanism for the user to send a text message with their expected availability.

Potential Applications

  • Mobile devices with driving mode can be used by drivers to safely handle incoming calls while on the road.
  • The system can be integrated into navigation systems or car infotainment systems to provide a seamless driving mode experience.

Problems Solved

  • This system addresses the problem of distracted driving by providing a safe and low-distraction way to handle incoming calls while driving.
  • It solves the problem of users needing to manually respond to calls while driving, which can be dangerous and illegal in some jurisdictions.

Benefits

  • Users can safely handle incoming calls while driving without significantly decreasing safety.
  • The system provides a convenient way for users to auto-reply to calls and send text messages with their expected availability.
  • It reduces the risk of accidents caused by distracted driving.


Original Abstract Submitted

The present disclosure relates to engaging a driving mode on a client device (e.g., a mobile device) and implementing instructions of a driving mode configuration to process incoming calls received while engaged in the driving mode. The systems described herein enable a user to respond to an incoming call while driving or otherwise traveling without significantly decreasing the safety of the user or other users in a vehicle while driving. For example, driving mode management system can selectively engage the driving mode based on a combination of observed signals indicative of the user driving and having a desire to auto-reply to any received calls. The driving mode management system may additional provide a low-distraction mechanism that enables the user to generate and transmit a text message that may include text as well as a time that the user is expected to be available.

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