WO2015043505A1

WO2015043505A1 - Method, apparatus, and system for sending and receiving social network information

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Publication number: WO2015043505A1
Application number: PCT/CN2014/087543
Authority: WO
Inventors: Xiaolong Zhang
Original assignee: Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Company Limited
Priority date: 2013-09-27
Filing date: 2014-09-26
Publication date: 2015-04-02
Also published as: CN104518945B; CN104518945A

Abstract

Method and device of communicating with a wearable device are disclosed. The method includes: a user device establishing a wireless connection between the user device and the wearable device; detecting an event requesting user attention at the user device; obtaining, through the wireless connection, state information of the wearable device that is associated with an event time of the detected event; based at least on the received state information of the wearable device, determining a current state of a user wearing the wearable device; and in accordance with the determined current state of the user wearing the wearable device, determining whether to deliver an event message for the detected event to the wearable device at a present time.

Description

METHOD, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEM FOR SENDING AND RECEIVING SOCIAL NETWORK INFORMATION

PRIORITY CLAIM AND RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 201310452654.3, entitled "METHOD, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEM FOR SENDING AND RECEIVING SOCIAL NETWORK INFORMATION, "filed on September 27,2013, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety.

FIELD OF THE TECHNOLOGY

The present disclosure relates to the field of Internet communications, and in particular, to a method, an apparatus, and a system for sending and receiving social network information.

BACKGROUND OF THE TECHNOLOGY

With the development of Internet communications technologies, cell phones are indispensible in people's life and production. Users can use cell phones to send and receive social network information to and from their friends. At present, a social network server sends the social network information to the cell phone and the user needs to view the social network information from the cell phone after the cell phone receives the social network information； however, the user cannot timely view the social network information if the cell phone is not around.

In addition, very often a user is wearing the wearable device but is not taking a Smartphone (or not easy to reach the phone) . It is increasingly common because of the prevalence of sport-related wearable devices. For example, a user can wear a water-proof Smartwatch when swim and puts the user’s Smartphone on a chair by the pool. On the other hand, a Smartphone or a computer is still the first choice for user to process many things, since wearable devices have to sacrifice many functions to be wearable.

SUMMARY

Based on the issues identified in the existing technology, it is therefore desirable that a user can get suitable information from a suitable device, at a suitable moment, and with a suitable format. The technology disclosed in the present disclosure may address these needs.

In some embodiments, a method of communicating with a wearable device is performed at a device having one or more processors and memory storing instructions for execution by the one or more processors. The method includes: a user device establishing a wireless connection between the user device and the wearable device； detecting an event requesting user attention at the user device； obtaining, through the wireless connection, state information of the wearable device that is associated with an event time of the detected event； based at least on the received state information of the wearable device, determining a current state of a user wearing the wearable device； and in accordance with the determined current state of the user wearing the wearable device, determining whether to deliver an event message for the detected event to the wearable device at a present time.

In another aspect, a user device comprises one or more processors, memory, and one or more program modules stored in the memory and configured for execution by the one or more processors. The one or more program modules include instructions for performing the method described above. In another aspect, a non-transitory computer readable storage medium having stored thereon instructions, which, when executed by a device, cause the device to perform the method described above.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The aforementioned features and advantages of the disclosed technology as well as additional features and advantages thereof will be more clearly understood hereinafter as a result of a detailed description of preferred embodiments when taken in conjunction with the drawings.

To illustrate the technical solutions according to the embodiments of the present disclosure more clearly, accompanying drawings required for describing the embodiments are introduced briefly below. Apparently, the accompanying drawings in the following description are merely some embodiments of the present application, and persons of ordinary skill in the art may further obtain other drawings according to the accompanying drawings without creative efforts.

FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a method for sending social network information in accordance with some embodiments；

FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a method for receiving social network information in accordance with some embodiments；

FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a method for sending social network information in accordance with some embodiments；

FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a method for receiving social network information in accordance with some embodiments；

FIG. 5 is a schematic interface diagram showing that an intelligent wearable device displays multiple pieces of social network information in accordance with some embodiments；

FIG. 6 is a schematic interface diagram showing that the intelligent wearable device displays a summary of social network information in accordance with some embodiments；

FIG. 7 is a schematic interface diagram showing that the intelligent wearable device displays social network information in accordance with some embodiments；

FIG. 8 is a schematic interface diagram showing that the intelligent wearable device displays prompt information in accordance with some embodiments；

FIG. 9 is a schematic interface diagram showing that a mobile communication terminal sets a state of the social network information to a read state in accordance with some embodiments；

FIG. 10 is a schematic interface diagram showing that the intelligent wearable device receives an audio message input by a user in accordance with some embodiments；

FIG. 11 is a schematic interface diagram showing that the intelligent wearable device converts the audio message into a text message in accordance with some embodiments；

FIG. 12 is a schematic structural diagram of an apparatus for sending social network information in accordance with some embodiments；

FIG. 13 is a schematic structural diagram of an apparatus for receiving social network information in accordance with some embodiments；

FIG. 14 is a schematic structural diagram of a system for sending and receiving social network information in accordance with some embodiments；

FIG. 15 is a schematic structural diagram of an intelligent wearable device in accordance with some embodiments；

FIG. 16 is a flowchart of a method of communicating with a wearable device in accordance with some embodiments； and

FIG. 17 a schematic structural diagram of a user device in accordance with some embodiments.

Like reference numerals refer to corresponding parts throughout the several views of the drawings.

DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

Reference will now be made in detail to embodiments, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. In the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the subject matter presented herein. But it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the subject matter may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known methods, procedures, components, and circuits have not been described in detail so as not to unnecessarily obscure aspects of the embodiments.

In order to make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the present application more comprehensible, the present application is described in further detail below with reference to embodiments and the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a method for sending social network information in accordance with some embodiments, the method includes:

In accordance with some embodiments, in step101, a social network server receives a first social network account number of a user and a device identifier of an intelligent wearable device.

In accordance with some embodiments, in step 102, a social network server binds the first social network account number of the user to the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device.

In accordance with some embodiments, in step 103, when it is required to send social network information to a social network account corresponding to the first social network account number, a social network server acquires the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device that is bound to the first social network account number included in the social network information.

In accordance with some embodiments, in step 104, a social network server sends the social network information to the intelligent wearable device .

In accordance with some embodiments, a social network server acquires a device identifier of an intelligent wearable device that is bound to a first social network account number included in social network information, and sends the social network information to the intelligent wearable device； the intelligent wearable device receives the social network information sent by the social network server, and if a mobile communication terminal is not around the user, the user can timely view the social network information from the intelligent wearable device, thereby improving the timeliness of viewing the social network information by the user.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a method for receiving social network information in accordance with some embodiments. The method includes the following steps.

In accordance with some embodiments, in step 201, an intelligent wearable device sends a first social network account number of a user and a device identifier of the intelligent wearable device to a social network server, so that the social network server binds the first social network account number of the user to the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device.

In accordance with some embodiments, in step 202, the intelligent wearable device receives social network information that is sent, according to the first social network account number of the user and the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device that are bound, by the social network server.

In accordance with some embodiments, an intelligent wearable device receives social network information that is sent by the social network server. If a mobile communication terminal is not around the user, the user can timely view the social network information from the intelligent wearable device.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a method for sending social network information in accordance with some embodiments, the method includes:

In accordance with some embodiments, in step 301, a social network server receives a first social network account number of a user and a device identifier of an intelligent wearable device.

A social network may be an Instant Messenger (IM) tool, a website, or the like. A social network server may be an IM server. A social network account corresponding to the first social network account number is an account which is registered by the user with the social network server in advance. The first social network account number may be an IM account number, and the social network account corresponding to the first social network account number may be an IM account which is registered by the user with an IM server in advance. The device identifier of the intelligent wearable device is any identifier capable of identifying the intelligent wearable device. The intelligent wearable device refers to a wearable device with a built-in intelligent system, connected to the network via the intelligent system, and implementing multiple functions, such as a Smartwatch or a smart wristband.

The operation of the social network server receiving the first social network account number of the user and the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device may include:

In accordance with some embodiments, in step 301, the intelligent wearable device sends the first social network account number of the user and the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device to the social network server, and the social network server receives the first social network account number of the user and the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device that are sent by the intelligent wearable device； or the intelligent wearable device displays a graphic code, wherein the graphic code includes the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device； a mobile communication terminal scans the graphic code displayed on the intelligent wearable device to obtain the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device, and sends the first social network account number of the user and the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device to the social network server； and the social network server receives the first social network account number of the user and the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device that are sent by the mobile communication terminal.

Before sending the first social network account number of the user and the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device to the social network server, the intelligent wearable device acquires the first social network account number of the user.

The operation of the intelligent wearable device acquiring the first social network account number of the user may include: the mobile communication terminal sends and the intelligent wearable device receives the first social network account number of the user.

The mobile communication terminal is a mobile communication terminal of an account corresponding to the first social network account number, and may be any mobile communication terminal having the communication function, such as a cell phone terminal.

The graphic code may be a two-dimensional code, a two-dimensional barcode, or the like.

Further, after scanning the graphic code, the mobile communication terminal binds the first social network account number of the user to the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device, and stores the first social network account number of the user and the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device.

In accordance with some embodiments, in step 302, the social network server binds the first social network account number of the user to the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device.

Specifically, the social network server stores a correspondence between the first social network account number of the user and the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device, so as to bind the first social network account number of the user to the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device.

Further, after binding the first social network account number of the user to the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device, the social network server may also release the correspondence between the first social network account number of the user and the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device.

When the user does not want to acquire the social network information from the intelligent wearable device, the intelligent wearable device may instruct the social network server to release the correspondence between the first social network account number of the user and the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device； and the mobile communication terminal may also instruct the social network server to release the correspondence between the first social network account number of the user and the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device.

The operation of the intelligent wearable device instructing the social network server to release the correspondence between the first social network account number of the user and the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device may include: the intelligent wearable device receives a first disconnection instruction input by the user, and sends a first disconnection request message to the social network server, wherein the first disconnection request message carries the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device； the social network server receives the first disconnection request message sent by the intelligent wearable device, and acquires the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device according to the first disconnection request message； and the social network server acquires the correspondence between the first social network account number of the user and the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device, and releases the correspondence between the first social network account number of the user and the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device.

The operation of the mobile communication terminal instructing the social network server to release the correspondence between the first social network account number of the user and the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device may also include: the mobile communication terminal receives a second disconnection instruction input by the user, and sends a second disconnection request message to the social network server, wherein the second disconnection request message carries the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device； the social network server receives the second disconnection request message sent by the mobile communication terminal, and acquires the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device according to the second disconnection request message； and the social network server acquires the correspondence between the first social network account number of the user and the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device, and releases the correspondence between the first social network account number of the user and the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device.

It should be noted that, when a friend of the user needs to send a message to the user, the friend of the user sends social network information to the social network server by using a mobile communication terminal of the friend, wherein the social network information includes information content, a first social network account number of the user, and a second social network account number of the friend. The social network server receives the social network information, wherein the social network information is social network information which the social network server needs to send to a social network account corresponding to the first social network account number, and then the social network server starts to execute the step 303.

The first social network account number is a social network account number corresponding to the social network account registered by the user with the social network server in advance, and the second social network account number is a social network account number corresponding to the social network account registered by the friend of the user with the social network server in advance.

In accordance with some embodiments, in step 303, when it is required to send social network information to a social network account corresponding to the first social network account number, the social network server acquires the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device that is bound to the first social network account number included in the social network information.

Specifically, when it is required to send social network information to a social network account corresponding to the first social network account number, the social network server acquires, according to the first social network account number included in the social network information and from the correspondence between the first social network account number of the user and the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device, an identifier of the intelligent wearable device that is bound to the first social network account number and corresponds to a first account.

Further, when it is required to send the social network information to the social network account corresponding to the first social network account number, the social network server acquires, according to the first social network account number included in the social network information and from the correspondence between the first social network account number of the user and an identifier of the mobile communication terminal, the identifier of the mobile communication terminal that is bound to the first social network account number and corresponds to the first account.

The social network server binds the first social network account number of the user to the identifier of the mobile communication terminal.

It should be noted that, when the user logs into the social network server by using the mobile communication terminal, the social network server binds the first social network account number of the user to the identifier of the mobile communication terminal.

The operation of the social network server binding the first social network account number of the user to the identifier of the mobile communication terminal when the user logs into the social network server by using the mobile communication terminal may include: the mobile communication terminal sends log-in information to the social network server, wherein the log-in information includes the first social network account number and a password of the user； the social network server receives the log-in information sent by the mobile communication terminal, and performs matching verification on the first social network account number according to the first social network account number and the password of the user that are included in the log-in information； when the matching verification succeeds, the social network server acquires the identifier of the mobile communication terminal, and stores a correspondence between the first social network account number of the user and the identifier of the mobile communication terminal, so as to bind the first social network account number of the user to the identifier of the mobile communication terminal.

The specific process of the social network server performing matching verification on the first social network account number of the user is the same as the current matching verification process, so the details are not described herein.

In accordance with some embodiments, in step 304, the social network server sends the social network information to the intelligent wearable device.

Further, the social network server may also acquire, according to the first social network account number of the user that is included in the social network information, the identifier of the mobile communication terminal that is bound to the first social network account number of the user, and sends the social network information to the mobile communication terminal according to the identifier of the mobile communication terminal. The mobile communication terminal receives the social network information sent by the social network server, acquires the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device according to the correspondence between the first social network account number of the user and the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device, and forwards the social network information to the intelligent wearable device.

Further, after the social network server sends the social network information to the intelligent wearable device, the intelligent wearable device receives the social network information and displays the social network information. If the size of the information content of the social network information is greater than a first preset threshold, the intelligent wearable device acquires a summary of the social network information and displays the summary of the social network information.

The operation of the intelligent wearable device acquires the summary of the social network information may include: the intelligent wearable device extracts key words of the social network information according to the information content of the social network information, and acquires the summary of the social network information according to the key words； or the intelligent wearable device acquires former information content, whose size is equal to the first preset threshold, of the social network information, and determines the former information content, whose size is equal to the first preset threshold, of the social network information as the summary of the social network information.

Further, when the number of the pieces of the social network information received by the intelligent wearable device is greater than a second preset threshold, the intelligent wearable device displays prompt information, and the prompt information may be “Receive N pieces of new social network information” , wherein N is greater than the second preset threshold.

The first preset threshold and the second preset threshold may be set and changed according to the performance of the intelligent wearable device.

Further, the user may view the social network information from the intelligent wearable device. Moreover, the operation of the user viewing the social network information from the intelligent wearable device is the same as the operation of the user viewing the social network information from the mobile communication terminal, so the details are not described herein.

Further, the intelligent wearable device receives the social network information and displays the social network information. When detecting that the user views the social network information, the intelligent wearable device notifies the mobile communication terminal, so that the mobile communication terminal sets the state of the social network information to a read state.

The operation of the intelligent wearable device notifying the mobile communication terminal may include: the intelligent wearable device sends a second notification message to the social network server, wherein the second notification message carries an identifier of the social network information and the first social network account number.

In accordance with some embodiments, in step 305, the social network server receives the second notification message sent by the intelligent wearable device, wherein the second notification message carries the identifier of the social network information and the first social network account number.

In accordance with some embodiments, in step 306, the social network server acquires, according to the first social network account number of the user, the identifier of the mobile communication terminal from a correspondence between the stored social network account number of the user and the identifier of the mobile communication terminal.

Specifically, the social network server acquires the first social network account number of the user according to the second notification message sent by the intelligent wearable device, and acquires the identifier of the mobile communication terminal corresponding to the first social network account number of the user from a correspondence between the stored social network account number of the user and the identifier of the mobile communication terminal.

In accordance with some embodiments, in step 307, the social network server forwards the second notification message to the mobile communication terminal.

Specifically, the social network server forwards the second notification message to the mobile communication terminal； the mobile communication terminal receives the second notification message forwarded by the social network server, acquires an identifier of the social network information according to the second notification message, and sets the state of the social network information to a read state.

Further, the operation of the intelligent wearable device notifying the mobile communication terminal may also include: the intelligent wearable device sends a first notification message to the mobile communication terminal, wherein the first notification message carries the identifier of the social network information. The mobile communication terminal receives a first notification message sent by the intelligent wearable device, acquires the identifier of the social network information from the first notification message, acquires the social network information according to the identifier of the social network information, and sets the state of the social network information to a read state.

When the user needs to send the social network information to a friend of the user, the intelligent wearable device sends to the social network server to-be-sent social network information which the user needs to send to the friend. The to-be-sent social network information includes information content, the first social network account number of the user, and the second social network account number of the friend.

In accordance with some embodiments, in step 308, the social network server receives the to-be-sent social network information.

The social network server receives the to-be-sent social network information, and sends the social network information to a second account by using the first account. The to-be-sent social network information may be audio information, picture information, or text information.

The operation of the social network server receiving the to-be-sent social network information sent by the intelligent wearable device may include: the intelligent wearable device acquires the to-be-sent social network information and sends the to-be-sent social network information to the social network server； and the social network server receives the to-be-sent social network information.

The operation of the intelligent wearable device sending the to-be-sent social network information to the social network server may include: the intelligent wearable device directly sends the to-be-sent social network information to the social network server； or the intelligent wearable device sends the to-be-sent social network information to the mobile communication terminal which forwards the to-be-sent social network information to the social network server.

If the to-be-sent social network information is text information, the operation of the intelligent wearable device acquiring the to-be-sent social network information may include: the intelligent wearable device receives an audio message input by the user, and converts the audio message into a text message.

In accordance with some embodiments, in step 309, the social network server sends the to-be-sent social network information to a social network account corresponding to the second social network account number.

Specifically, the social network server acquires the first social network account number and the second social network account number according to the to-be-sent social network information, and sends the to-be-sent social network information to a social network account corresponding to the second social network account number.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a method for receiving social network information in accordance with some embodiments, the method includes:

In accordance with some embodiments, in step 401, an intelligent wearable device sends a first social network account number of the user and a device identifier of the intelligent wearable device to a social network server, so that the social network server binds the first social network account number of the user to the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device.

The operation of the intelligent wearable device sending the first social network account number of the user and the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device to the social network server may include: the intelligent wearable device directly sends the first social network account number of the user and the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device to the social network server； or the intelligent wearable device displays a graphic code.

Further, the social network server receives the first social network account number of the user and the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device.

In accordance with some embodiments, in step 402, the intelligent wearable device receives social network information that is sent by the social network server.

Specifically, the social network server acquires an identifier of the intelligent wearable device that is bound to the first social network account number and corresponds to the first account. The social network server sends the social network information to the intelligent wearable device, and the intelligent wearable device receives the social network information sent by the social network server.

Further, the user may control the functions of the intelligent wearable device by means of an audio command, and the specific process is as follows:

The user inputs an audio command to the intelligent wearable device； the intelligent wearable device receives the audio command input by the user, acquires a control command according to the audio command, and executes an operation corresponding to the control command.

The operation of the intelligent wearable device acquiring the control command according to the audio command may include the following steps.

The intelligent wearable device converts the audio command into text information, and acquires, according to the text information, the control command from a correspondence between the text information and the control command.

The intelligent wearable device pre-stores the correspondence between the text information and the control command, and acquires, according to the text information, the control command corresponding to the text information from the correspondence between the text information and the control command.

The control command may be a command of viewing the social network information, a command of reading the social network information, and a command of sending the social network information as a reply.

Correspondingly, when the control command is the command of viewing the social network information, the intelligent wearable device displays the social network information for view； when the control command is a command of reading the social network information, the intelligent wearable device displays the social network information for read； and when the control command is a command of sending the social network information as a reply, the intelligent wearable device opens an interface for sending the social network information as a reply, and receives the to-be-sent social network information input by the user.

In accordance with some embodiments, the social network server may also acquire, according to the first social network account number of the user that is included in the social network information and from the correspondence between the first social network account number of the user and an identifier of the mobile communication terminal, the identifier of the mobile communication terminal that is bound to the first social network account number of the user and corresponds to the social network account. The social network server sends the social network information to the mobile communication terminal； the mobile communication terminal receives the social network information sent by the social network server, and acquires, according to the first social network account number of the user that is included in the social network information and from a correspondence between the first social network account number of the user and the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device, the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device that is bound to the first social network account number of the user. The mobile communication terminal forwards the social network information to the intelligent wearable device, and the intelligent wearable device receives the social network information sent by the mobile communication terminal.

Further, after the intelligent wearable device receives the social network information, the intelligent wearable device displays the social network information. If the size of information content of the social network information is greater than a first preset threshold, the intelligent wearable device acquires a summary of the social network information, and displays the summary of the social network information.

The operation of the intelligent wearable device acquiring the social network information may include the following examples.

For example, a friend A in the social network sends the social network information "I'll arrive at the company soon, wherein are you？ "； a friend B in the social network sends the social network information "Where shall we have dinner？ "； a friend C in the social network sends the social network information "Start the meeting without me. Where are you？ "； and a friend D in the social network sends the social network information "Heavy rain in Guangdong, caution！ ". The social network server sends, to the intelligent wearable device, the social network information that is sent by the friends A, B, C, and D in the social network. FIG. 5 is a schematic interface diagram showing that the intelligent wearable device displays the social network information that is sent by the friends A, B, C, and D in the social network.

For another example, the social network information is "It is raining heavily. I'll arrive at the company soon, but the traffic is heavy. Start the meeting without me". The first preset threshold is 15 (words) , but the information content of this piece of the social network information includes 20 words greater than 15 words. Therefore, the intelligent wearable device acquires a summary "Heavy traffic. Start the meeting without me"of the social network information, and displays the summary. FIG. 6 is a schematic interface diagram showing that the intelligent wearable device shows the summary of the social network information.

Further, when the intelligent wearable device displays the summary "Heavy traffic. Start the meeting without me"of the social network information, the user opens the social network information, and the intelligent wearable device displays the complete social network information. FIG. 7 is a schematic interface diagram showing that the intelligent wearable device displays the social network information.

For example, the number of the pieces of the social network information received by the intelligent wearable device is 13, while the second preset threshold is 10. Therefore, the number 13 of the pieces of the social network information received by the intelligent wearable device is greater than the second preset threshold 10. The intelligent wearable device displays prompt information, and the prompt information may be "Receive 13 pieces of new social network information". FIG. 8 is a schematic interface diagram showing that the intelligent wearable device shows the prompt information.

In accordance with some embodiments, in step 403, after detecting that the user views the social network information, the intelligent wearable device notifies the mobile communication terminal.

The operation of the intelligent wearable device detecting that the user views the social network information may include: the intelligent wearable device receives an instruction for opening the information and input by the user, wherein the instruction carries an identifier of the social network information； and acquires the social network information, displays the social network information, and detects that the user views the social network information.

For example, after the intelligent wearable device detects that the user views the social network information, the mobile communication terminal receives the first notification message, acquires the identifier of the social network information, acquires the social network information, and sets the state of the social network information to a read state. FIG. 9 is a schematic interface diagram showing that the mobile communication terminal sets the state of the social network information to a read state.

When the user needs to send the social network information to a friend of the user, the intelligent wearable device acquires the to-be-sent social network information, and then the intelligent wearable device starts to execute the step 404.

The first social network account number is a social network account number corresponding to a social network account registered by the user with the social network server in advance, and the second social network account number is registered by the friend of the user.

In accordance with some embodiments, in step 404, the intelligent wearable device acquires the to-be-sent social network information.

If the to-be-sent social network information is audio information, the operation of the intelligent wearable device acquiring the to-be-sent social network information may include: the intelligent wearable device receives an audio message input by the user. If the to-be-sent social network information is picture information, the operation of the intelligent wearable device acquiring the to-be-sent social network information may include: the intelligent wearable device receives picture information selected by the user. If the to-be-sent social network information is text information, the operation of the intelligent wearable device acquiring the to-be-sent social network information may include: the intelligent wearable device receives an audio message input by the user, and converts the audio message into a text message.

In accordance with some embodiments, in step 405, the intelligent wearable device sends the to-be-sent social network information to the social network server, so that the social network server sends the to-be-sent social network information to a social network account corresponding to the second social network account number.

Further, the social network server receives the to-be-sent social network information, and acquires the first social network account number of the user and a second social network account number of the user according to the to-be-sent social network information, and sends the to-be-sent social network information to a social network account corresponding to the second social network account number.

For example, FIG. 10 is a schematic interface diagram showing that the intelligent wearable device receives an audio message "Bon voyage"input by the user. FIG. 11 is a schematic interface diagram showing that the intelligent wearable device converts the audio message into a text message "Bon voyage".

FIG. 12 is a schematic interface diagram showing that an intelligent wearable device displays multiple pieces of social network information in accordance with some embodiments, the apparatus includes:

·A first receiving module 501, configured to receive a first social network account number of a user and a device identifier of an intelligent wearable device；

·A binding module 502, configured to bind the first social network account number of the user to the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device；

·A first acquiring module 503, configured to acquire the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device that is bound to the first social network account number； and

·A first sending module 504, configured to send the social network information to the intelligent wearable device.

Further, the apparatus includes a first receiving module 501, a binding module 502, a first acquiring module 503, and a first sending module 504. The first receiving module 501 is configured to receive the first social network account number of the user and the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device that are sent by the intelligent wearable device. Alternatively, the first receiving module 501 is configured to receive the first social network account number of the user and the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device.

In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes:

·A second receiving module 505, configured to receive a second notification message sent by the intelligent wearable device, wherein the second notification message carries an identifier of the social network information and the first social network account number of the user；

·A second acquiring module 506, configured to acquire an identifier of the mobile communication terminal from a correspondence between the stored social network account number of the user and the identifier of the mobile communication terminal； and

·A forwarding module 507, configured to forward the second notification message to the mobile communication terminal.

In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes:

·A third receiving module 508, configured to receive to-be-sent social network information sent by the intelligent wearable device； and

·A second sending module 509, configured to send the to-be-sent social network information to a social network account corresponding to the second social network account number.

FIG. 13 is a schematic interface diagram showing that the intelligent wearable device displays a summary of social network information in accordance with some embodiments, the apparatus includes:

·A third sending module 601, configured to send a first social network account number of a user and a device identifier of an intelligent wearable device to a social network server； and

·A fourth receiving module 602, configured to receive social network information that is sent by the social network server.

Further, in some embodiments, the apparatus includes: a third sending module 601 and a fourth receiving module 602.

The third sending module 601 includes: a display unit, configured to display a graphic code.

In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes: a notification module, configured to notify the mobile communication terminal after it is detected that the user views the social network information.

Further, the notification module includes:

·A first sending unit, configured to send a first notification message to the mobile communication terminal, wherein the first notification message carries an identifier of the social network information； or

·A second sending unit, configured to send a second notification message to the social network server, wherein the second notification message carries the identifier of the social network information and the first social network account number.

In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes: a third acquiring module 604, configured to acquire to-be-sent social network information.

The third sending module 601 is further configured to send the to-be-sent social network information to the social network server, so that the social network server sends the to-be-sent social network information to a social network account corresponding to the second social network account number.

In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes: an audio control module 605, configured to receive an audio command input by the user, acquire a control command according to the audio command, and execute an operation corresponding to the control command.

Further, in some embodiments, the audio control module includes: a conversion unit, configured to convert the audio command into text information； and an acquiring unit, configured to acquire, according to the text information, a control command from a correspondence between the text information and the control command.

FIG. 14 is a schematic interface diagram showing that the intelligent wearable device displays social network information in accordance with some embodiments, the system includes an apparatus 701 for sending social network information and an apparatus 702 for receiving social network information.

The apparatus 701 for sending social network information is configured to receive a first social network account number of a user and a device identifier of an intelligent wearable device； bind the first social network account number of the user to the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device； when it is required to send social network information to the first social network account number, acquire the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device that is bound to the first social network account number； and send the social network information to the intelligent wearable device.

The apparatus 702 for receiving the social network information is configured to enable the intelligent wearable device to send the first social network account number of the user and the device identifier of the intelligent wearable device to the social network server.

FIG. 15 is a schematic interface diagram showing that the intelligent wearable device displays prompt information in accordance with some embodiments.

The intelligent wearable device 1200 may include such parts as: a Radio Frequency (RF) circuit 110, a memory 120 including one or more computer readable storage media, an input unit 130, a display unit 140, a sensor 150, an audio circuit 160, a wireless fidelity (WiFi) module 170, a processor 180 including one or more processing units, and a power source 190. A person skilled in the art may understand that, the structure of the intelligent wearable device shown in FIG. 15 is not intended to limit the intelligent wearable device, and the intelligent wearable device may include parts more or less than those in FIG. 15, or combine some parts, or arrange different parts.

The RF circuit 110 may be configured to send and receive information, or send and receive a signal in a communication process； especially, after receiving downlink information from a base station, deliver the downlink information to one or more processors 180 for processing, and send uplink data to the base station. Generally, the RF circuit 110 includes, but is not limited to, an antenna, at least one amplifier, a tuner, one or more oscillators, a Subscriber Identifier Module (SIM) card, a transceiver, a coupler, a Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) , and a duplexer. In addition, the RF circuit 110 may also communicate with another device through wireless communication and network. The wireless communication may use a random communication standard or protocol, which includes but is not limited to Global System of Mobile communication (GSM) , General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) , Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) , Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA) , Long Term Evolution (LTE) , e-mail, Short Messaging Service (SMS) , and the like.

The memory 120 may be configured to store software programs and modules, and the processor 180 executes various function applications and data processing by running the software program and module that are stored in the memory 120. The memory 120 may mainly include a program storage zone and a data storage zone, wherein the program storage zone may store an operating system or at least one application (for example, a sound playback function or an image playback function) required by the function； and the data storage zone may store data (for example, audio data or contacts) created according to the use condition of the intelligent wearable device 1200. In addition, the memory 120 may include a high-speed random access memory, and may also include a nonvolatile memory, such as, at least one magnetic disk, a flash memory, or another volatile solid memory. Correspondingly, the memory 120 may also include a memory controller, so as to enable the processor 180 and the input unit 130 to access the memory 120.

The input unit 130 may be configured to receive input numerical information or character information, and generate a keyboard, mouse, operating bar, optical, or trackball signal input related to user settings and function control. Specifically, the input unit 130 may include a touch-sensitive surface 131 and another input device 132. The touch-sensitive surface 131 is also called a touch display screen or a touch panel, and collects touch operations (for example, the user performs operations on or around the touch-sensitive surface 131 with a finger, a touchpen, or any suitable object or accessory) performed on or around the touch-sensitive surface 131, and drives a corresponding connected apparatus according to a preset program. Optionally, the touch-sensitive surface 131 may include a touch detection apparatus and a touch controller. The touch detection apparatus detects a position touched by the user, detects a signal generated due to the touch operation, and sends the signal to the touch controller. The touch controller receives touch information from the touch detection apparatus, converts the touch information into a contact coordinate, sends the contact coordinate to the processor 180, and receives a command sent by the processor 180 and executes the command. Moreover, the touch-sensitive surface 131 may be implemented through resistance, capacitance, infrared, and a surface acoustic wave. In addition to the touch-sensitive surface 131, the input unit 130 may further include another input device 132. Specifically, the another input device 132 may include but is not limited to one or more of a physical keyboard, a functional key (for example, a volume control button or a switch button) , a trackball, a mouse, and an operating bar.

The display unit 140 may be configured to display information input by the user or information provided for the user, and various graphic user interfaces of the intelligent wearable device 1200, wherein these graphic user interfaces may be formed by graphs, text, icons, video, or any combination thereof. The display unit 140 may include a display panel 141. Optionally, the display panel 141 may be configured by using a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) or an Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) . Further, the touch-sensitive surface 131 may cover the display panel 141. After detecting a touch operation on or around the touch-sensitive surface 131, the touch-sensitive surface 131 sends the touch operation to the processor 180 to determine the type of the touch event, and then the processor 180 instructs, according to the type of the touch event, the display panel 141 to provide a corresponding visual output. In FIG. 15, the touch-sensitive surface 131 and the display panel 141 are used as two independent parts to implement input and output functions, but in some embodiments, the touch-sensitive surface 131 and the display panel 141 may be integrated to implement the input and output functions.

The intelligent wearable device 1200 may further include at least one sensor 150, such as an optical sensor, a motion sensor, and another sensor. Specifically, the optical sensor may include an ambient light sensor and a proximity sensor, wherein the ambient light sensor may adjust the luminance of the display panel 141 according to the brightness of the ambient light, and the proximity sensor may turn off the display panel 141 and/or backlight when the intelligent wearable device 1200 is moved to the ear. As a motion sensor, a gravity accelerometer can detect the amplitude of the acceleration on various directions (triaxial generally) , further detect the size and the direction of the gravity when being static, and can recognize the phone gesture applications (for example, handover between landscape mode and portrait mode, relevant games, and magnetometer gesture calibration) and functions (for example, a pedometer, or knocking) related to vibration recognition. The intelligent wearable device 1200 may be further equipped with a gyroscope, a barometer, a hygrometer, an infrared sensor, and another sensor, and the details are not described herein.

The audio circuit 160, a loudspeaker 161, and a microphone 162 provide an audio interface between the user and the intelligent wearable device 1200. The audio circuit 160 may convert received audio data into an electric signal, and then transmit the electric signal to the loudspeaker 161； the loudspeaker 161 converts the electric signal into a sound signal to output the sound signal. On the other hand, the microphone 162 converts the collected sound signals into electric signals； the audio circuit 160 receives the electric signals and converts the electric signals into audio data, and then outputs the audio data to the processor 180 for processing, and afterwards, sends the processed signal to another intelligent wearable device by using the RF circuit 110； or outputs the audio data to the memory 120 for further processing. The audio circuit 160 probably further includes an earplug jack, so as to enable the peripheral headset to communicate with the intelligent wearable device 1200.

WiFi belongs to the short-distance wireless transmission technology, and the intelligent wearable device 1200 may help, by using the WiFi module 170, the user receive and send e-mails, browse the web pages, and access streaming media, so that the user can access Internet through the wireless broadband. FIG. 15 shows the WiFi module 170, but it may be understood that, the WiFi module 170 is an unnecessary part of the intelligent wearable device 1200.

The processor 180 is a control center of the intelligent wearable device 1200, connects all parts of the whole cell phone by using various interfaces and lines, executes various functions of the intelligent wearable device 1200 and processes data by running or executing the software program and/or module stored in the memory 120 and invoking the data stored in the memory 120, thereby monitoring the whole cell phone. Optionally, the processor 180 may include one or more processing units. Preferably, the processor 180 may integrate an application processor and a modem processor, wherein the application processor mainly processes the operating system, the user interface, and the application, and the modem processor mainly processes the wireless communication. It may be understood that, the modem processor may also not be integrated in the processor 180.

The intelligent wearable device 1200 further includes a power source 190 (for example, a battery) for supplying power for each part. Preferably, the power source may be logically connected to the processor 180 through a power source management system, so as to implement functions such as charging management, discharging management, and power consumption management through the power source management system. The power source 190 may further include any part of one or more direct current or alternating current power sources, a rechargeable system, a power failure detection circuit, a power adapter or a power inverter, and a power status indicator.

Though not shown, the intelligent wearable device 1200 may further include a camera, a Bluetooth module, and the like, and the details are not described herein.

Specifically, in some embodiments, the display unit of the intelligent wearable device is a touch screen display. The intelligent wearable device further includes a memory, and one or more programs, wherein the one or more programs are stored in the memory, and after configuration, one or more processors execute an instruction for performing the following operation and included in the one or more programs: the intelligent wearable device sending a first social network account number of a user and a device identifier of the intelligent wearable device to a social network server； and the intelligent wearable device receiving social network information that is sent by the social network server.

In some embodiments, the memory of the intelligent wearable device further includes an instruction for performing the following operation: the intelligent wearable device displaying a graphic code.

In some embodiments, the memory of the intelligent wearable device further includes an instruction for performing the following operation: after detecting that the user views the social network information, notifying the mobile communication terminal.

In some embodiments, the memory of the intelligent wearable device further includes an instruction for performing the following operation: sending a first notification message to the mobile communication terminal； or sending a second notification message to the social network server.

In some embodiments, the memory of the intelligent wearable device further includes an instruction for performing the following operation: acquiring to-be-sent social network information； and sending the to-be-sent social network information to the social network server.

In some embodiments, the memory of the intelligent wearable device further includes an instruction for performing the following operation: receiving an audio command input by the user, acquiring a control command according to the audio command, and executing an operation corresponding to the control command.

In some embodiments, the memory of the intelligent wearable device further includes an instruction for performing the following operation: converting the audio command into text information； and acquiring, according to the text information, the control command form a correspondence between the text information and the control command.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart of a method of communicating with a wearable device in accordance with some embodiments. The method is performed at a user device having one or more processors and memory for storing one or more programs to be executed by the one or more processors. In some embodiments, the user device can be a desktop computer, a laptop, a tablet, a Smartphone, a wearable computing device or any computing device.

In accordance with some embodiments, in step 1601, the user device establishes a wireless connection between the user device and the wearable device. In some embodiments, the wireless connection can be a Bluetooth connection, a radio connection, or other wireless connections. In some embodiments, the process of establishing a connection includes the user device searching for a suitable wearable device within a range, recognizing a wearable device and then establishing communication.

In some embodiments, wearable devices include clothing and accessories incorporating computer and advanced electronic technologies. Examples of wearable devices include activity trackers, Smartwatches, and Smartglasses empowered with computing capability.

In accordance with some embodiments, in step 1602, a user device detects an event requesting user attention at the user device. An event requesting user attention can include any matter that requires a user’s attention or a notification being generated or received on the user device, e.g., an incoming call, receiving a social network message, receiving an instant message, a calendar reminder, receiving an email, a reminder from an alarm clock.

In accordance with some embodiments, in step 1603, a user device obtains, through the wireless connection, state information of the wearable device that is associated with an event time of the detected event.

“Obtaining” the state information can be proactive or passive on the user device. For example, the user device may proactively poll the wearable device for updates on its state periodically. Alternatively, the wearable device can periodically push the state information to the user device. Or, the wearable device can broadcast the updates, and the user device can receive it whenever it detects an event that requests user attention.

In other words, it is possible for the obtaining to be periodic or in response to detecting an event, active or passive (e.g., request and receive, or read an predetermined writable buffer of the user device, or read a predetermined readable buffer of the wearable device) , the time of the event does not need to be exactly the same as the time of the state information, as long as they are the closest times available. For example, the time of the state information may be earlier than the time of the event, if the user device obtains the state information periodically. The time of the event will be about the same as the time of the state information, if the user device requests or read the state information of the wearable device in response to detecting the event. In some embodiments, the state information of the wearable device obtained a while ago is still useful to a user.

The state information of the wearable device can include various types of information that is useful for the user device to determine the state of the user. In some embodiments, the state information of the wearable device includes current activity that is set by a user. For example, a user may set on a Smartwatch that the user is going to watch a movie. In some embodiments, the state information of the wearable device includes a pattern of movement of the wearable device, e.g., the velocity, change of direction and trajectory of the wearable device. In some embodiments, the state information of the wearable device includes wireless signals that are used to calculate the distance from the wearable device and the user device, including the strength of the signal, a return of distance measuring requests, positional information of the wearable device, and so on. In some embodiments, the state information of the wearable device includes a user’s physiological information that is detected by the wearable device. For example, a watch or a wrist band is capable of detecting a user’s heart rate. Some devices may be able to detect a user’s blood pressure, blood glucose, calories burnt within a certain period of time, etc. In some embodiments, the state information of the wearable device includes the circumstances detected by the wearable device, including the current pressure and current light.

In accordance with some embodiments, in step 1604, the user device based at least on the received state information of the wearable device, determines a current state of a user wearing the wearable device. In some embodiments, the user state can be determined based on a combination of factors, e.g., the proximity between the user device and the wearable device, whether there is current user input on the user device, whether there are other wearable devices being used by the user, etc.

For example, the user sets in Smartglasses that the current activity is sleeping. The user device periodically receives the state information of the wearable device that the user is sleeping. Before the user sets for a different activity, the user device also detects that the user is playing a game on the user device. The user device may determine that the current state of the user is playing the game rather than sleeping.

For another example, the state information of the user device shows that the wearable device senses a high pressure, that the device is moving up and down repeatedly, that the heart rate of the user increases to a range of 130 bpm to 140 bpm, and that the distance from the user device to the wearable device is periodically increasing and decreasing. Based on the state information, the user device determines that the current state of the user is swimming.

For yet another example, the user device is a Smartwatch and the state information shows that the user has just pushed a button on the Smartwatch to see time. Based on the state information, the user device determines that the user is free to check information on the Smartwatch right now.

For still another example, the user device is Smartglasses and the state information shows that the user is checking maps and directions on the Smartglasses and that the Smartglasses is slowly moving based on positional information. Based on the state information, the user device determines that the user is walking. Based on further information received from a camera of the Smartglasses, the user device may further determine that the user is walking on a street or a beach.

For still yet another example, the user sets on a Smartwatch at 11 pm that the user will write a paper for two hours, which state information is received by the user device. However, since 12 pm, a brain wave tracker periodically sends state information to the user device that the user is sleeping. The user device therefore determines that the user is sleeping rather than writing anything.

The user device does not have to precisely determine what activity the user is engaging. For the purpose of

subsequent steps

1605 and 1607, it is sufficient that the user device determine whether or not the user can and want to receive an event message in a certain format. In addition, not every wearable device is able to collect state information as complete as in certain embodiments. For example, the state information of a wearable device indicates that the heart rate of the user is much higher than at rest. Without other state information, the user device cannot determine whether the user is physically exercising, emotionally excited, violently arguing with other people, or getting sick. However, the user device can determine that in each scenario, the user probably does not want to deal with trivial reminders, e.g., a software update notice. Therefore, the user device may determine a current state of the user as “not suitable for receiving event messages with low urgency level. ”

In accordance with some embodiments, in step 1605, the user device, in accordance with the determined current state of the user wearing the wearable device, determining whether to deliver an event message for the detected event to the wearable device at a present time. Based on the determination, the user device may decide to withhold or deliver an event message.

In accordance with some embodiments, in step 1616, the user device, determines to withhold delivery of the event message for the detected event to the wearable device at the present time in accordance with the determined current state of the user being a first predetermined state.

Alternatively to step 1616, in accordance with some embodiments, in step 1606, the user device determines to initiate immediate delivery of the event message for the detected event to the wearable device in accordance with the determined current state of the user being a second predetermined state.

The user device does not deliver the event message to the wearable device if the user state indicates that the user does not wish or is not able to see the message on the wearable device. For example, when the user is playing with the user device, and/or when the wearable device is very close to the user device, there may be no need to show the notification on the wearable device. It may be easier to show the notification on the user device directly.

For another example, if the user device is tied to the user’s upper arm (e.g., the user is running) or in his pocket, and the wearable device is exposed to light (e.g., on the user’s wrist) , it may be better to deliver the event message to the wearable device, rather than the user device. If motion is detected on the user device, but not the wearable device, then it is better to deliver the message to the user device, rather than the wearable device.

For still another example, based on the low heart rate and lack of movement of the user, the user device determines that the user is sleeping. In accordance with the current state of the user being that the user is sleeping, the user device determines not to deliver the event message for the detected event of an incoming email or text message to the wearable device.

For yet another example, the user device detects a reminder for a 30-minutes-later conference, the user is about 20 feet away from the user device and wearing the wearable device. The user device determines to initiate immediate delivery of the event message for the detected event.

In some embodiments, after determining to withhold delivery of the event message for the detected event to the wearable device at the present time, the user device waits until the determined current state of the user being a second predetermined state before turning to step 1616. For example, a Smartphone completes downloading a document. The Smartphone checks with the Smartglasses the user is wearing and determines that the event of downloading completion is not important enough to notify the user through the Smartglassess. 15 minutes later, a call from a person on the contact list comes in, the Smartphone determines this should be notified and sends an event message to the Smartglasses. 40 minutes later, the statue of the user changes to the second predetermined state, perhaps from watching a movie to casually walking around. The Smartphone determines to notify the user about the downloading completion and sends an event message about it.

In accordance with some embodiments, in step 1607, after determining to initiate immediate delivery of the event message for the detected event, the user device selects a suitable message format for the event message from a plurality of predetermined message formats based on the determined current state of the user wearing the wearable device.

In accordance with some embodiments, in step 1608, in accordance with the selected message format, the user device creates the event message.

In accordance with some embodiments, in step 1609, the user device sends the created event message to the wearable device via the wireless connection.

In some embodiments, the suitable message format includes a way of reminding of the delivery of the event message and/or a way of conveying the message. The reminding of the delivery of the event message includes the way the wearable device reminds the user that an even message is received. For example, a Smartwatch may produce ringtone, vibrate, flash light, or pop up a message on a screen to remind the user of the incoming event message. Conveying message includes the way the wearable device informs the content of the event message to the user. For example, a user may use a special ringtone for an incoming call, vibrate with a certain pattern to as an alarm clock, display an incoming message on a screen, play an audio message, play a received video, display a certain animation, etc. For an example of practical use, when the user state is that the user is in a conference and the event is an incoming call, the user device creates an audio event message which causes a Smartwatch to vibrate for reminding the message and displaying the phone number of the incoming call.

In some embodiments, the suitable message format includes a different format from the original format of an event. For example, based on the determined current state of the user being that is the user is not suitable to read text and that the detected event is receipt of a text message, the user device selects an audio format for the event message. For instance, the user device receives an instant message, and the user state is that the user is riding a bicycle and not suitable for reading a message. The user device selects the suitable message to be an audio message, creates an event message by converting the text message into voice and sends the voice document to the wearable device. Similarly, other event messages, such as calendar reminder, incoming call, incoming emails, can have audio formats by converting any text into voice.

In some embodiments, in accordance with the current state of the user being that is the user is able to read text and the respective detected event is receiving a long message, selecting a shortened summary format for the event message. For example, the user is in a conference when the user device receives a long social network message. The user device selects a format of shortened summary and creates an event message that includes a short summary of the long social network message.

In some embodiments, the event message is a notification of the instant message without full textual content of the instant message. For example, if the user state indicates that the user cannot or should not read or hear the full message (e.g., the user is on talking on the phone using the user device) , a simple notification can be sent to the watch. The user can look at the phone after the call, or use the watch to retrieve the whole message. A notification may also be selected if the message is very long, and the user has requested not to be disturbed too much.

In some embodiments, the suitable message format causes the wearable device to change to another control mode. For example, an event message includes full textual content of the social network text message and causes the wearable device to switch to a speech-controlled mode. Specifically, the user device receives an email with some attachments, and the user device determines that the wearable device is not suitable to display the attachment. The user device sends to the wearable device full textual content (in either textual or audio format) and causes the wearable device to switch to a speech-controlled mode. Under the speech-controlled mode, the wearable device may enter voice-control mode to receive voice command and dictation of reply content from the user. In a voice control mode, the wearable device can receive voice commands, e.g., “read the message, ” “reply, ” “delete, ” “read the next message, ” “open email, ” and dictation of a reply message.

FIG. 17 is a diagram of an example implementation of a user device 1700 in accordance with some embodiments. While certain specific features are illustrated, those skilled in the art will appreciate from the present disclosure that various other features have not been illustrated for the sake of brevity and so as not to obscure more pertinent aspects of the implementations disclosed herein. To that end, the user device 1700 includes one or more processing units (CPU’s) 1702, one or more network or other communications interfaces 1708, a display 1701, memory 1706, and one or more communication buses 1704 for interconnecting these and various other components. The communication buses may include circuitry (sometimes called a chipset) that interconnects and controls communications between system components. The memory 1706 includes high-speed random access memory, such as DRAM, SRAM, DDR RAM or other random access solid state memory devices； and may include non-volatile memory, such as one or more magnetic disk storage devices, optical disk storage devices, flash memory devices, or other non-volatile solid state storage devices. The memory 1706 may optionally include one or more storage devices remotely located from the CPU (s) 1702. The memory 1706, including the non-volatile and volatile memory device (s) within the memory 1706, comprises a non-transitory computer readable storage medium.

In some implementations, the memory 1706 or the non-transitory computer readable storage medium of the memory 1706 stores the following programs, modules and data structures, or a subset thereof including an operating system 1716, a network communication module 1718, a wireless connection module 1719, an event generation module 1729, and a device communication program 1721.

In accordance with some embodiments, the operating system 1716 includes procedures for handling various basic system services and for performing hardware dependent tasks.

In accordance with some embodiments, the network communication module 1718 facilitates communication with other devices via the one or more communication network interfaces 1708 (wired or wireless) and one or more communication networks, such as the internet, other wide area networks, local area networks, metropolitan area networks, and so on.

In accordance with some embodiments, the wireless connection module 1719 facilitates communication with a plurality of wearable devices via wireless connections. In some embodiments, the wireless connection module 1719 sets up connections with wearable devices via the one or more communication network interfaces 1708, which include capabilities of Bluetooth and other wireless communication.

In accordance with some embodiments, the event generation module 1720 is configured to monitor the programs and applications that may produce events that call for the attention of a user. In some embodiments, the event generation module 1720 is a notification module that is used by other programs and applications to notify users of events. In some embodiments, the event generation module 1720 provides a preliminary selection based on the importance of events and withhold delivery of unimportant event messages to wearable devices before any evaluation of a current user state. In some embodiments, the event generation module 1720 is configured to communicate with the device communication program 1721 and determine whether an event message should be conveyed to the user by the user device. When the device communication program 1721 determines that the event should be notified by the user device rather than a wearable device, the even generation module 1720 generates an event message on the user device.

In accordance with some embodiments, the device communication program 1721 is configured to determine the content, format and timing of communicating with the wearable devices. The device communication program 1721 is also configured to facilitate synchronization with wearable devices. The device communication program 1721 includes a state information module 1722, a state determination module 1723, and a message delivery module 1724.

In some embodiments, the state information module 1722 is configured to obtain state information from wearable devices. In some embodiments, the state information is also useful for purposes that are unrelated to this application. For example, a blood pressure of a user can be state information, but can also be recorded as part of health information to be reviewed later. Therefore, in some embodiments, the state information module 1722 is also configured to obtain information for other modules and functions.

In some embodiments, the state determination module 1723 is configured to determine a current state of a user based on information from the state information module 1722 and possibly from other modules of the device 1700. The state determination module 1723 is also configured to determine whether an event should be notified to the user by the user device, by a wearable device, by both, or by neither.

In some embodiments, the message delivery module 1724 is configured to create and send event messages to wearable devices. The message delivery module 1724 includes a format selection unit 1725 and a message generation unit 1726. The format selection unit 1725 is configured to select a format for event messages. The message generation unit 1726 is configured to create event messages in accordance with the selected formats.

Although some of the various drawings illustrate a number of logical stages in a particular order, stages that are not order dependent may be reordered and other stages may be combined or broken out. While some reordering or other groupings are specifically mentioned, others will be obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art and so do not present an exhaustive list of alternatives. Moreover, it should be recognized that the stages could be implemented in hardware, firmware, software or any combination thereof.

The foregoing description, for purpose of explanation, has been described with reference to specific embodiments. However, the illustrative discussions above are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the application to the precise forms disclosed. Many modifications and variations are possible in view of the above teachings. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the application and its practical applications, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the application and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.

Claims

A method of communicating with a wearable device, comprising:

at a user device having one or more processors and memory for storing one or more programs to be executed by the one or more processors:

establishing a wireless connection between the user device and the wearable device；

detecting an event requesting user attention at the user device；

obtaining, through the wireless connection, state information of the wearable device that is associated with an event time of the detected event；

based at least on the received state information of the wearable device, determining a current state of a user wearing the wearable device； and

in accordance with the determined current state of the user wearing the wearable device, determining whether to deliver an event message for the detected event to the wearable device at a present time.
The method of claim 1, further comprising:

determining to withhold delivery of the event message for the detected event to the wearable device at the present time in accordance with the determined current state of the user being a first predetermined state.
The method of claim 1, further comprising:

determining to initiate immediate delivery of the event message for the detected event to the wearable device in accordance with the determined current state of the user being a second predetermined state.
The method of claim 3, further comprising:

after determining to initiate immediate delivery of the event message for the detected event, selecting a suitable message format for the event message from a plurality of predetermined message formats based on the determined current state of the user wearing the wearable device；

in accordance with the selected message format, creating the event message； and

sending the created event message to the wearable device via the wireless connection.
The method of claim 4, wherein the event requesting user attention is receipt of an instant message.
The method of claim 5, wherein the event message is a notification of the instant message without full textual content of the instant message.
The method of claim 5, wherein the respective event message includes full textual content of the social network text message and causes the wearable device to switch to a speech-controlled mode.
The method of claim 1, wherein the state information of the wearable device includes a user’s physiological information that is detected by the wearable device.
The method of claim 8, wherein determining the current state of the user based on at least on the state information of the wearable device comprises:

based on at least the user’s heart rate detected by the wearable device, determining the current state of the user is that the user is sleeping.
The method of claim 9, wherein in accordance with the current state of the user, determining whether to deliver the event message for the detected event to the wearable device at the present time further comprises:

in accordance with the current state of the user being that the user is sleeping, determining not to deliver the event message for the detected event to the wearable device.
A device of communicating with a wearable device, comprising:

one or more processors； and

memory storing one or more programs for execution by the one or more processors, the one or more programs including instructions for:

establishing a wireless connection between the user device and the wearable device；

detecting an event requesting user attention at the user device；

obtaining, through the wireless connection, state information of the wearable device that is associated with an event time of the detected event；

based at least on the received state information of the wearable device, determining a current state of a user wearing the wearable device； and

in accordance with the determined current state of the user wearing the wearable device, determining whether to deliver an event message for the detected event to the wearable device at a present time.
The device of claim 11, wherein the state information of the wearable device includes a pattern of movement of the wearable device.
The device of claim 11, wherein the state information of the wearable device includes current activity that is set by a user.
The device of claim 11, wherein the state information of the wearable device includes strength of wireless signal sent from the wearable device.
The device of claim 11, wherein the state information of the wearable device includes a user’s physiological information that is detected by the wearable device.
The device of claim 11, wherein after determining to initiate immediate delivery of the event message for the detected event to the wearable device, selecting a suitable message format for the event message from a plurality of predetermined message formats based on the determined current state of the user wearing the wearable device, further comprises:

based on the determined current state of the user being that the user is not suitable to read text and that the detected event is receipt of a text message, selecting an audio format for the event message.
The device of claim 11, wherein after determining to initiate immediate delivery of the event message for the detected event to the wearable device, selecting a suitable message format for the event message from a plurality of predetermined message formats based on the determined current state of the user wearing the wearable device, further comprises:

in accordance with the current state of the user being that is the user is able to read text and the respective detected event is receiving a long message, selecting a shortened summary format for the event message.
The device of claim 11, wherein after determining to initiate immediate delivery of the event message for the detected event to the wearable device, selecting a suitable message format for the event message from a plurality of predetermined message formats based on the determined current state of the user wearing the wearable device, further comprises: :

in accordance with the current state of the user being that the user is not suitable to speak and the detected event is receiving an incoming call, selecting a vibration format for the event message.
A non-transitory computer readable storage medium having instructions stored thereon, the instructions, when executed by one or more processors, cause the processors to perform operations comprising:

establishing a wireless connection between the user device and the wearable device；

detecting an event requesting user attention at the user device；

obtaining, through the wireless connection, state information of the wearable device that is associated with an event time of the detected event；

based at least on the received state information of the wearable device, determining a current state of a user wearing the wearable device； and

in accordance with the determined current state of the user wearing the wearable device, determining whether to deliver an event message for the detected event to the wearable device at a present time.
The computer-readable storage medium of claim 19, wherein the state information of the wearable device includes strength of wireless signal sent from the wearable device.