CONTEXTUAL INFORMATION USAGE IN SYSTEMS THAT INCLUDE ACCESSORY DEVICES

摘要

Techniques are disclosed for using contextual information to determine an appropriate response in a system that includes a device paired with an accessory device. The contextual information can be sourced from local sensors, received communications, and information stored on a device within the system. Stored parameters in the system allow flexibility and configurability in evaluating the contextual information. Using feedback obtained after actions taken based on the contextual information allows the system to adapt to better meet the needs of the user.

主权项

1. An accessory device comprising one or more non-transitory computer-readable storage media encoding computer-executable instructions for executing a computer process comprising:
collecting contextual information by at least one sensor, wherein the contextual information reflects a state of a user of the accessory device or a state of the environment of the user at a particular time; storing the contextual information in memory; determining by a processor whether an action should be performed based on the stored contextual information; and transmitting by a network interface information relating to the action to an external device, wherein the information relating to the action is configured to cause the external device to perform an operation.