METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING AND DISPLAYING ACTIVITY ICONS ON A MOBILE DEVICE

摘要

Embodiments are directed to managing applications and displaying icons on a mobile device through processes that monitor usage of the applications by a user, alter a display of an application icon based on the usage of the application and a context of the mobile device, and suggest substitute or additional applications for installation based on the usage of the application. The context may comprise a location of the device, a time and/or frequency of usage of an application, and an activity associated with the usage of the application. The icon may be minimized or eliminated from display if the usage falls below a defined threshold for a context, or it may be maximized if the usage exceeds the defined threshold for the context.

主权项

1. A method for managing applications and displaying application icons on a mobile device, the method comprising:
monitoring usage of the applications by a user of the mobile device; altering a display of an icon representing an application based on the usage of the application and a context of the mobile device; and suggesting installation of one or more substitute or additional applications based on the usage of the application.