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Communications device having a commute time function and methods of use thereof

A technology of time and commuting, applied in the direction of time signal, optical signal, electronic timer, etc.

Active Publication Date: 2011-09-14
APPLE INC
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The main shortcomings of these traditional sources of information include (i) delayed reporting of traffic jams due to accidents and incapacitated vehicles and (ii) reporting of traffic conditions on routes that are not relevant to drivers

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[0017] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth. However, it is understood that embodiments of the invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known circuits, structures and techniques have not been shown in order to avoid obscuring the understanding of this description.

[0018] The following description is divided into three parts. Section I gives a brief overview of mobile communication devices in which embodiments of the present invention may be implemented. Section II describes methods for operating commute time functionality of a mobile device. Section III describes further means in which the commute time functionality may be implemented.

[0019] Overview of Mobile Communication Devices

[0020] figure 1 An exemplary mobile communication device 10 is shown in which embodiments of the present invention may be implemented. Device 10 may include a housing 12 having a bezel 14 . Bezel 14 may be us...

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Apparatuses and methods to operate a commute time function of a communications device are described herein. In one embodiment, the commute time function is automatically activated based on an event and is then performed by (i) determining an up-to-date commute time based on commute information and (ii) displaying or speaking the up-to-date commute time on the device. In one embodiment, triggered by and before the occurrence of a calendar event, a device obtains a current commute time (based on the commute information and based on current traffic conditions 1). In this embodiment, the device reschedules the calendar event based on the current commute time, by sending an update to the contacts with whom the user is to meet that indicates a change to the calendar event. Other embodiments are also described.

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technical field [0001] Embodiments of the present invention relate to the operation of a commute time function in a portable voice communication device. Other embodiments are also described. Background technique [0002] Traffic congestion remains a major problem within metropolitan areas. The Texas Transit Association reported that in 2005, travelers experienced an annual delay of 72 hours during peak hours in the Los Angeles area, and 46% of the delay was caused by incidents including vehicle accidents and construction. Thus, the increased fuel consumption in 2005 due to driving in congested conditions rather than in open conditions was 57 gallons per peak traveler. [0003] A major contributor to traffic jams is that the traveler is not properly informed of the traffic conditions before commencing his daily commute. Drivers primarily rely on radio and television reports for information about traffic conditions. The major drawbacks of these traditional sources of infor...

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IPC IPC(8): G04G11/00G04G13/02G01C21/20
CPCG04G13/021G06Q10/109G01C21/20H04W4/024G06F9/451G06F3/0484H04W4/021H04W88/02
Inventor C·拉比蒂M·M·李
Owner APPLE INC
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