System and Method for Alerting a User on an External Device of Notifications or Alerts Originating from a Network-Connected Device
First Claim
1. A method of communicating alerts or notifications originating from a network or a network connected device to an external device to enable the external device to provide the alerts or notifications, the method comprising:
- detecting an alert or notification on the network connected device;
sending data from the network connected device which is associated with the alert or notification;
determining if an acknowledgement of receipt of the data has been sent by the external device; and
if the acknowledgement is not received by the network connected device, storing the data for subsequent transmission.
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Abstract
Users are experiencing an increasing number of alerts and notifications on their mobile devices. When it is inconvenient or not possible to view the network-connected device, an accessory can be used to save time and avoid missing notifications. A system comprising a network-connected device and an accessory are provided to address these problems. The accessory is capable of notifying the user of alerts from the network-connected device, allowing the user to quickly be advised of alerts without needing to first interact with the network-connected device. The system includes a method to selectively filter alerts so as to avoid unnecessarily interrupting the user in cases where the network device is inaccessible. The system is also capable of pushing new interface designs and themes from the network device to the accessory to alter the appearance and configuration of its display.
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41 Claims
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1. A method of communicating alerts or notifications originating from a network or a network connected device to an external device to enable the external device to provide the alerts or notifications, the method comprising:
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detecting an alert or notification on the network connected device; sending data from the network connected device which is associated with the alert or notification; determining if an acknowledgement of receipt of the data has been sent by the external device; and if the acknowledgement is not received by the network connected device, storing the data for subsequent transmission. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 36, 37)
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6. A method of an external device receiving alerts or notifications originating from a network or a network connected device to enable the external device to provide the alerts or notifications, the method comprising:
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detecting a wireless signal using a wireless antenna; receiving data from the network connected device, the data being associated with a particular alert or notification; returning an acknowledgement to the network connected device to confirm a successful transfer of the data; and providing the data on the external device. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 38, 39)
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15. A method of an external device obtaining a new interface from a network connected device to enable the external device to utilize the new interface, the method comprising:
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the external device receiving new data from the network connected device, the new data comprising any one or more of an new interface display, and a setting that has changed from a present setting to a new setting; the external device storing the new data in a memory; and the external device updating a display to reflect the new interface, the new setting, or both. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 40, 41)
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