Method for detecting mobile device charging points
AssigneeInternational Business Machines Corporation
InventorsRichard Boothroyd, Robert L. Kerr, Michael P. Kirwan, Kevin J. Sayer
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AssigneeInternational Business Machines Corporation
InventorsRichard Boothroyd, Robert L. Kerr, Michael P. Kirwan, Kevin J. Sayer
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As disclosed herein a method, executed by a computer, for detecting charging points for mobile devices includes determining the current location of the mobile device, identifying a charging point proximate to the current location, determining the probable travel time to the identified charging point, and activating a power conservation mode if the probable travel time is greater than the remaining estimated battery life. The current location may be completely stationary or stationary relative to some sort of transportation. The method may determine the likelihood the mobile device will visit a charging point. The method may also identify a location as a potential charging point, and after multiple uses, the location may be confirmed as a charging point. Additionally, the method may remove inactive charging points from a list of charging points. A computer system, and computer program product corresponding to the method are also disclosed herein.
A method, executed by a computer, for detecting mobile device charging points, the method comprising:
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