SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BLOCKING OR DELAYING NOTIFICATIONS ON A MOBILE DEVICE WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY ALLOWING APPROVED INTEGRATED FUNCTIONALITY

摘要

Embodiments of the present invention are generally directed towards systems and methods for altering operation of a mobile computing device. Specifically, embodiments of the present invention are directed to providing systems and methods for blocking or delaying notifications on a mobile device while simultaneously allowing approved integrated functionality. Preferred embodiments of the present invention are directed to blocking or limiting notifications received on a mobile computing device, such as a smartphone, associated with text messages, entails, calls or other alerts during activities where the operation of a mobile device is not safe or desirable (e.g., during operation of a vehicle).