Google patents location-based mobile alerts that know where you're going to

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To date, the term _smart_phone's mostly been a misnomer for larger screen, albeit still dumb, handsets imbued with rich web browsing experiences. With the exception of the [Galaxy S III's ][3][SmartStay feature][4] and the Droid RAZR, not many other high-end devices can lay claim to "intelligent," user-adaptive behavior. Which is why our eyes are trained on this recently awarded [Google patent][5] that stands poised to turn future Android (we presume) devices into location-aware assistants. Originally submitted back in September of 2011, the USPTO filings describe a software-based profile alarm that seems eerily reminiscent of [Motorola's own Smart Actions][6] -- a fitting appropriation given the just wrapped acquisition. Using a combination of GPS and network address data, as well as prior travel habits, the system outlined in the docs would ping a user with tailored mobile profiles configured with contextually relevant settings, information and apps. Effectively, your phone would become the ultimate personal assistant, pandering to your on-the-go needs without the irritating need for praise and positive feedback. That's _if_ this software ever makes it out of Google's IP stronghold and into the light of day.

[Google patents location-based mobile alerts that know where you're going to][2] originally appeared on [Engadget][7] on Wed, 06 Jun 2012 08:41:00 EDT. Please see our [terms for use of feeds][8].

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