INTELLIGENTLY PROVIDING USER-SPECIFIC TRAFFIC-RELATED INFORMATION
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1. Computer-readable media having computer-executable instructions embodied thereon that, when executed, facilitate a method of distributing traffic information, the method comprising:
- receiving traffic information at a server, wherein the traffic information indicates an event that is capable of affecting traffic at a certain location;
determining that, based on its location, a first mobile device is a candidate to receive an alert that is based on the traffic information wherein said first mobile device includes an application;
creating said alert; and
distributing the alert to the first mobile device, such that the alert is interpreted by said application so that said alert is capable of being presented in an audio format by the first mobile device.
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Abstract
A method, system, and medium are provided for distributing transportation alerts to computing devices in accordance with factors, such as device-specific and location-specific factors. In embodiments of the present invention, travel alerts, including public alerts associated with certain areas, are formatted or held prior to delivery, based on safety concerns, legal requirements, device settings, or other considerations.
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1. Computer-readable media having computer-executable instructions embodied thereon that, when executed, facilitate a method of distributing traffic information, the method comprising:
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receiving traffic information at a server, wherein the traffic information indicates an event that is capable of affecting traffic at a certain location; determining that, based on its location, a first mobile device is a candidate to receive an alert that is based on the traffic information wherein said first mobile device includes an application; creating said alert; and distributing the alert to the first mobile device, such that the alert is interpreted by said application so that said alert is capable of being presented in an audio format by the first mobile device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. Computer-readable media having computer-executable instructions embodied thereon that, when executed, facilitate a method of delivering a transportation-related alert, the method comprising:
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receiving a transportation alert at a computing device in a first vehicle, wherein the first vehicle is in a first location and the transportation alert applies to the first location; determining that the computing device is moving beyond a predetermined threshold speed level; and based on said computing device'"'"'s moving beyond said threshold speed level, presenting an option to receive the transportation alert as an audible alert via said computing device. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. Computer-readable media having computer-executable instructions embodied thereon that, when executed, facilitate a method of configuring a traffic-related notification, the method comprising:
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receiving information intended for distribution to a vehicle that is associated with a first alert-presentation device; receiving status information that describes a current status of said alert-presentation device; generating a traffic alert based on said status information; and communicating said traffic alert to said first alert-presentation device, which is adapted to facilitate presenting said traffic alert, wherein said traffic alert can be presented orally. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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