LOS ALTOS, Calif., Oct. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Communication
has become increasingly easy with the rise of third-party messaging
apps. However, this ease of communication can be a source of
constant distraction, as we are frequently interrupted by sounding
alerts on our devices. Alarmingly, the study "The attentional cost
of receiving a cell phone notification" found that "cellular phone
notifications alone significantly disrupted performance on an
attention-demanding task," which shows that notification
distraction comes at a high price. Fortunately, new technology from
IngenioShare, an affiliate of IpVenture, solves the problem of
notification overload in an innovative approach.
Through current third-party messaging apps, users can turn off
notifications, but then they risk missing important or even urgent
messages. A message from a loved one with a life-threatening
emergency will be treated just the same as other, less pressing
messages. Users are left with two imperfect options: (1) keep
notifications on at the price of constant distraction or (2) turn
notifications off and risk missing urgent messages.
New patent-pending technology from IngenioShare solves this
problem by factoring in the urgency of an incoming message. For
example, you can turn notifications off to avoid the constant
interruption of messages. However, if a message is urgent, the
sender can choose to activate an urgency setting. Then, when you
receive the message, your device will sound or vibrate to notify
you, while other incoming messages will remain silenced. For those
abusing the urgency option, you can, for example, block them so
they are prevented from interrupting you again.
Today's popular messaging apps, such as Snapchat, Instagram,
Whatsapp and Facebook Messenger, do not distinguish message
urgency. You either choose to be distracted by all alerts
indiscriminately or to unilaterally ignore them. However, with
IngenioShare's technology, you can stay connected to all aspects of
your life, from non-virtual engagements to messaging your contacts,
without compromising your focus or missing urgent incoming
messages.
IngenioShare, an affiliate of IpVenture, is a Silicon Valley
company that develops innovation backed by high-quality patents in
social networking and communications technologies. We also offer
exceptional patent-related consulting services.
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