Method and system for reducing distractions of mobile device users

Abstract

A method and a computer readable medium for reducing distractions of a mobile device user include determining, if a mobile device is moving; and if the mobile device is moving, then selecting a message for notifying a caller that a called party is unavailable. Determining is done from the viewpoints of a mobile device and a mobile service provider. Preferably, determining if the mobile device is moving includes checking with a GPS system if coordinates are changing within a given limit. The mobile device includes a controller; a detector coupled to the controller for detecting if the mobile device is moving in a given region; and means for selecting a message for notifying a caller that a called party is unavailable. In one embodiment, the detector is a GPS receiver.

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