View source for USER INTERFACE FOR LIMITING NOTIFICATIONS AND ALERTS: abstract simplified (18079666)

*This abstract for appeared for patent application  number 18079666 Titled 'USER INTERFACE FOR LIMITING NOTIFICATIONS AND ALERTS'

==Simplified Explanation==

The abstract describes a system and process for limiting notifications on an electronic device. It explains that the device can receive various types of data, such as touch data, ambient light data, intensity data, and motion data. This data is used to determine if the user is performing a specific gesture over the device's touch-sensitive display. If this gesture is detected, the device enters a "Do Not Disturb" mode for a set period of time, during which it stops displaying notifications.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

The present disclosure relates to systems and processes for limiting notifications on an electronic device. In one example process, data representing a user input can be received by an electronic device. The data representing the user input can include touch data from the touch-sensitive device, ambient light data from an ambient light sensor, intensity data from a contact intensity sensor, and/or motion data from one or more motion sensors. Based on the data, it can be determined whether the user input is a cover gesture over a touch-sensitive display of the electronic device. In response to determining that the user input is a cover gesture over the touch-sensitive display, the electronic device can be put into a DND mode for a predetermined amount of time. While in the DND mode, the electronic device can cease to output some or all notifications.