International business machines corporation (20240094902). ENVIRONMENT- AND PREFERENCE-BASED APPLICATION AND OPERATION GUIDANCE SELECTION simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 ENVIRONMENT- AND PREFERENCE-BASED APPLICATION AND OPERATION GUIDANCE SELECTION
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 ENVIRONMENT- AND PREFERENCE-BASED APPLICATION AND OPERATION GUIDANCE SELECTION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.9.1 Unanswered Questions
- 1.9.2 How does the method ensure user privacy and data security when detecting physical entry into a specific environment and providing application recommendations?
- 1.9.3 What technologies are used to detect physical entry into a specific environment and how accurate are these detection methods?
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
ENVIRONMENT- AND PREFERENCE-BASED APPLICATION AND OPERATION GUIDANCE SELECTION
Organization Name
international business machines corporation
Inventor(s)
Ting Ting Zhan of Beijing (CN)
ENVIRONMENT- AND PREFERENCE-BASED APPLICATION AND OPERATION GUIDANCE SELECTION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240094902 titled 'ENVIRONMENT- AND PREFERENCE-BASED APPLICATION AND OPERATION GUIDANCE SELECTION
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a method for selecting an application and providing operational guidance on a mobile device based on the user's environment.
- Identifies a selected environment of interest
- Identifies commonly utilized applications within the selected environment
- Automatically notifies the user of these applications upon entering the environment
- Enables quick launching of applications and provides operational guidance
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in various industries such as retail, healthcare, education, and hospitality to enhance user experience and efficiency by providing relevant applications and guidance based on the user's location.
Problems Solved
- Helps users easily access commonly used applications in specific environments - Provides operational guidance for using applications effectively - Enhances user experience by tailoring application recommendations to the user's context
Benefits
- Improved user convenience and efficiency - Personalized application recommendations based on user's environment - Enhanced user experience through tailored operational guidance
Potential Commercial Applications
"Enhancing User Experience Through Contextual Application Recommendations"
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to location-based services that recommend applications based on the user's environment. However, the specific method described in this patent application may offer unique features such as automatic notification upon user entry and operational guidance for application usage.
Unanswered Questions
How does the method ensure user privacy and data security when detecting physical entry into a specific environment and providing application recommendations?
The method should include measures to protect user data and privacy, such as obtaining user consent before collecting location information and ensuring secure data transmission when providing application recommendations.
What technologies are used to detect physical entry into a specific environment and how accurate are these detection methods?
The patent application should specify the technologies employed for detecting user entry, such as GPS, Bluetooth beacons, or Wi-Fi signals, and address the accuracy and reliability of these detection methods.
Original Abstract Submitted
a method for selecting an application and associated operational guidance to utilize on a mobile device is disclosed. in one embodiment, such a method identifies a selected environment of interest. within the selected environment, the method identifies one or more applications that are commonly utilized by users within the selected environment and documents the one or more applications. the method detects physical entry of a particular user into the selected environment and, in response to detecting the entry, automatically notifies the particular user of the one or more applications that are commonly utilized within the selected environment. in certain embodiments, the method enables the user to quickly launch the one or more applications and/or provides operational guidance to the user with regard to using the one or more applications. a corresponding system and computer program product are also disclosed.
