Providing a reminder message depending on an environment

Details Providing a reminder message depending on an environment Providing a reminder message depending on an environment

2002-12-24

2004-11-16

Mullen, Jr., Thomas J (Department: 2632)

Communications: electrical

Condition responsive indicating system

Specified indicator structure

C340S321000, C340S539110, C340S540000, C340S692000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06819256

ABSTRACT:

FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates in general to communication equipment, and more specifically to a methods and apparatus for providing a reminder, such as a reminder message, where the providing is dependent on the environment, such as the presence of a signal from an apparatus or device, such as a gateway, access point, or other predetermined apparatus.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Various approaches exist for providing reminders or reminder messages to people who may get distracted or otherwise forget to do something that needs to be done, such as an errand or attending a meeting and the like. Most are familiar with the string, or post it notes, or calendar application that causes a reminder message to pop up on a computer or pager or the like at a designated time or times. Of course for the reminder message to be most effective it needs to be not only timely but also otherwise relevant. There are methods that use coordinates from a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver and provide reminders when the coordinates are appropriate. This may be satisfactory if you have a working GPS receiver, are not interested in reminders while indoors, and relevant positions are more or less static. Unfortunately that is not the case for the vast majority of individuals who may want an effective system and method for providing relevant reminder messages. A need exists for devices and methods of providing reminder messages based on a user's environment.


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