Method and apparatus for automatically adjusting the operation of notifications based on changes in physical activity level

摘要

A processor-based personal electronic device (such as a smartphone) is programmed to automatically respond to data sent by various sensors from which the user's activity may be inferred. One or more of the sensors may be worn by the user and remote from the device. A wireless communication link may be used by the device to obtain remote sensor data. Data from on-board sensors in the device—such as motion sensors, location sensors, and the like—may also be used to deduce the user's current activity. In one embodiment, an extended period of inactivity triggers a reminder to the user to get up, stretch and move about. In other embodiments, transitions in a user's activity level may be used to trigger reminders and/or set the state of the device (such as a Do Not Disturb state wherein notifications and alarms are suppressed).

主权项

1. A non-transitory program storage device comprising instructions stored thereon to cause one or more processors to:
receive data from at least one sensor responsive to a user's physical activity level; determine, based on the received sensor data, that the user has initiated a workout; and change a notification state of a device based at least in part on determining that the user has initiated a workout, wherein the notification state determines whether the device generates a notification of an incoming communication.