Environment- and preference-based application and operation guidance selection
US12216901B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 20, 2022 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/72469
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for selecting an application and associated operational guidance to utilize on a mobile device is disclosed. In one embodiment, such a method identifies a selected environment of interest. Within the selected environment, the method identifies one or more applications that are commonly utilized by users within the selected environment and documents the one or more applications. The method detects physical entry of a particular user into the selected environment and, in response to detecting the entry, automatically notifies the particular user of the one or more applications that are commonly utilized within the selected environment. In certain embodiments, the method enables the user to quickly launch the one or more applications and/or provides operational guidance to the user with regard to using the one or more applications. A corresponding system and computer program product are also disclosed.
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