Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products for associating notifications with alert functions of remote devices
US9105163B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M19/04
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products are herein provided for associating notifications with alert functions of remote devices. A method may include causing transmission of an alert configuration signal to each of a plurality of remote devices. The alert configuration signal instructs each of the plurality of remote devices to perform an alert function. The method may further include receiving user input indicating the user's desire to associate a notification corresponding to an event with the alert function of at least one of the plurality of remote devices. The method may further include associating the notification with the alert function of the at least one of the plurality of remote devices such that the at least one of the plurality of remote devices performs the alert function when the event occurs. Corresponding apparatuses and computer program products are also provided.
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