Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240323916). METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING NOTIFICATION simplified abstract
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING NOTIFICATION
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Jong-hyun Ryu of Suwon-si (KR)
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING NOTIFICATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240323916 titled 'METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING NOTIFICATION
The abstract describes an electronic device that can determine whether a wearable device is being worn and provide notifications accordingly.
- The electronic device includes a transceiver to receive information from the wearable device about its status of being worn.
- A processor analyzes the received information to determine if the wearable device is being worn.
- Notifications are sent to the wearable device based on the determination of whether it is being worn.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in fitness trackers to provide accurate data only when the device is being worn. - It can be integrated into smart clothing to enhance user experience by activating certain features when the clothing is worn.
Problems Solved: - Ensures that data collected by wearable devices is accurate by confirming that the device is being worn. - Prevents unnecessary notifications or alerts when the wearable device is not being worn.
Benefits: - Improves the overall user experience by providing relevant information only when the wearable device is being worn. - Increases the efficiency of wearable devices by conserving battery life when not in use.
Commercial Applications: Smart clothing industry can benefit from this technology by offering enhanced features that are activated only when the clothing is worn, leading to improved customer satisfaction and potentially higher sales.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does this technology impact the battery life of wearable devices?
- The technology helps conserve battery life by reducing unnecessary operations when the device is not being worn.
2. Can this technology be integrated into various types of wearable devices?
- Yes, this technology can be adapted to different wearable devices to ensure accurate data collection and user experience.
Original Abstract Submitted
an electronic including a transceiver configured to receive, from at least one wearable device, information indicating whether the at least one wearable device is being worn; and a processor configured to determine whether the at least one wearable device that is being worn, based on the received information indicating whether the at least one wearable device is being worn, and to provide a notification to the at least one wearable device in response to determining that the at least one wearable device is being worn.
