Rules based policy engine

[matt joyce]

arne anka wrote:
>> It may be possible to use GSM call towers to give a good enough location
>> for these rules.
>>     
>
> a gsm cell is usually much bigger than most restaurants -- and gps might  
> not be available inhouse.
> btw: a rule that analyses calendar entries and depending of the character  
> of the appointment disables ringing might be sensible.
> thus i only have to select the importance/category of the appointment and  
> not to worry about forgetting to disable the phone.
>
>   

I agree.
An extensible rules system which others developers can hook into would 
allow for this.
The user might just select a phone profile (Do not disturb, except...) 
when they set her calendar appointment, and a rule can be generated, 
without the users becoming a programmer.
A rule might exist, set profile whenever I meet with this contact, and 
the profile is auto-selected when the appointment is made.

Matt