System and method for timed profile changes on a mobile device
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1. A computer-implemented method for providing timed profile changes for a user on a mobile device, wherein the mobile device includes a user interface, the method comprising:
- providing a timed profile for use on the mobile device, wherein activation of the timed profile alters the user interface of the mobile device;
associating a period with the timed profile, wherein the period corresponds to a selected interval of time and, wherein the user is prompted to change the period associated with the timed profile prior to activating the time profile;
selecting to activate the timed profile in response to input provided to the mobile device, wherein the timed profile is automatically activated in response to an occurrence of a calendar entry of a calendar program that is associated with the mobile device when the timed profile is associated with the calendar entry, and wherein the input provided to the mobile device is a manual input provided by the user that corresponds to a selection by the user to activate the timed profile; and
returning the mobile device to a previous profile when the period of the timed profile is completed.
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Abstract
Described is a method and system for providing timed profile changes to a mobile device. The mobile device initiates a timed profile change in response to the user or an event associated with the mobile device. The mobile device monitors the profile period and provides a user with information regarding the length of the profile period remaining, as well as other information. When the period of the selected timed profile expires, the mobile device returns to a previous profile associated with the mobile device.
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1. A computer-implemented method for providing timed profile changes for a user on a mobile device, wherein the mobile device includes a user interface, the method comprising:
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providing a timed profile for use on the mobile device, wherein activation of the timed profile alters the user interface of the mobile device; associating a period with the timed profile, wherein the period corresponds to a selected interval of time and, wherein the user is prompted to change the period associated with the timed profile prior to activating the time profile; selecting to activate the timed profile in response to input provided to the mobile device, wherein the timed profile is automatically activated in response to an occurrence of a calendar entry of a calendar program that is associated with the mobile device when the timed profile is associated with the calendar entry, and wherein the input provided to the mobile device is a manual input provided by the user that corresponds to a selection by the user to activate the timed profile; and returning the mobile device to a previous profile when the period of the timed profile is completed. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method for providing timed profile changes for a user on a mobile device, wherein the mobile device includes a user interface, the method comprising:
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selecting a timed profile from a list of timed profiles provided on the mobile device, wherein the timed profile is automatically selected in response to at least one of an occurrence of a calendar entry of a calendar program that is associated with the mobile device when the timed profile is associated with the calendar entry, and a detected input that corresponds to the detection mechanism arranged to detect external stimuli when the external stimuli is detected; notifying a user of the imminent entry to the profile period prior to the occurrence of the calendar entry; entering a profile period associated with the selected timed profile when the selected timed profile is activated; altering the user interface of the mobile device to correspond to the selected timed profile; monitoring the profile period to determine a duration of the profile period remaining; and
changing the user interface to correspond to a previous profile when the profile period is complete. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A mobile device arranged to be operated by a user, comprising:
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a processor, a user interface; a memory into which a plurality of computer-executable instructions are loaded, the computer-executable instructions performing a method comprising; selecting a timed profile from a list of timed profiles provided on the mobile device, wherein the timed profile is at least one of selected by a user from a list of timed profiles and automatically selected in response to at least one of an occurrence of a calendar entry of a calendar program that is associated with the mobile device when the timed profile is associated with the calendar entry; entering a profile period associated with the selected timed profile when the selected timed profile is activated, wherein the user is prompted to change a duration of the profile period prior to entering the profile period; altering the user interface of the mobile device to correspond to the selected timed profile; monitoring the profile period to determine a duration of the profile period remaining; prompting the user to extend the profile period at a prompt time, wherein the prompt time corresponds to a selected interval of time prior to completion the profile period; and
changing the user interface to correspond to a previous profile when the profile period is complete. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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