18584477. QUIET HOURS FOR NOTIFICATIONS simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

QUIET HOURS FOR NOTIFICATIONS

Organization Name

Apple Inc.

Inventor(s)

Imran A. Chaudhri of San Francisco CA (US)

Gregory Novick of San Francisco CA (US)

Scott Forstall of Los Altos CA (US)

Morgan Grainger of Nashville TN (US)

George R. Dicker of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Tyler Hawkins of San Jose CA (US)

QUIET HOURS FOR NOTIFICATIONS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18584477 titled 'QUIET HOURS FOR NOTIFICATIONS

Simplified Explanation

A computing device can automatically turn off notifications during quiet hours to avoid disturbing the user. Quiet hours can be set based on specific times or derived from application data. Exceptions can be configured for certain contacts.

Key Features and Innovation

• Automatic notification suppression during quiet hours to prevent disturbances.
• Quiet hours can be set based on specific times or derived from application data.
• Exceptions can be configured for specific contacts to allow notifications during quiet hours.

Potential Applications

This technology can be applied in smartphones, tablets, and other devices to improve user experience by reducing unwanted notifications during specific times.

Problems Solved

• Prevents disturbances caused by notifications during quiet hours.
• Enhances user control over notification settings.
• Improves overall user experience with the device.

Benefits

• Increased user satisfaction with the device.
• Reduced interruptions during specific times.
• Customizable notification settings for individual contacts.

Commercial Applications

• Mobile device manufacturers can integrate this technology to enhance user experience and differentiate their products in the market.
• App developers can utilize this feature to improve user engagement and satisfaction.

Questions about Quiet Hours

How does the device determine when to suppress notifications during quiet hours?

The device can set quiet hours based on specific times or derive them from application data such as calendar events or alarm clock settings.

Can users override the quiet hours notification suppression for specific contacts?

Yes, users can configure exceptions for certain contacts to allow notifications during quiet hours.

Original Abstract Submitted

In some implementations, a computing device can be configured to automatically tum off notifications when generating a notification would cause a disturbance or be unwanted by a user. The device can be configured with quiet hours during which notifications that would otherwise be generated by the computing device can be suppressed. In some implementations, quiet hours can be configured as a time period with a start time and an end time. In some implementations, quiet hours can be derived from application data. For example, calendar data, alarm clock data, map data, etc. can be used to determine when quiet hours should be enforced. In some implementations, the device can be configured with exceptions to quiet hour notification suppression. In some implementations, the user can identify contacts to which the quiet hours notification suppression should not be applied.