Self adapting alert device

摘要

Methods and apparatuses are disclosed that allow an electronic device to autonomously adapt one or more user alerts to the current operating environment of the electronic device. For example, some embodiments may include a method comprising providing a plurality of alert devices in an electronic device, determining an operating environment of the electronic device using a sensor of the electronic device, and actuating at least one of the plurality of alert devices that corresponds to the determined operating environment.

主权项

1. An electronic device, comprising:
a plurality of sensors, wherein the plurality of sensors detect an operating environment of the electronic device; a plurality of alert mechanisms, wherein the electronic device automatically adjusts operation of at least one of the plurality of alert mechanisms based on measurements from at least one of the plurality of sensors, wherein the plurality of sensors comprises an accelerometer and the at least one of the plurality of alert mechanisms comprises a first motor and a second motor; and a control system that is coupled to the first and second motors, wherein the control system is configured to actuate the first motor and the second motor in a pattern based on the operating environment of the electronic device.