android/provider/AlarmClock.java

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package android.provider;

import android.annotation.SdkConstant;
import android.annotation.SdkConstant.SdkConstantType;

/**
 * The AlarmClock provider contains an Intent action and extras that can be used
 * to start an Activity to set a new alarm or timer in an alarm clock application.
 *
 * Applications that wish to receive the ACTION_SET_ALARM  and ACTION_SET_TIMER Intents
 * should create an activity to handle the Intent that requires the permission
 * com.android.alarm.permission.SET_ALARM.  Applications that wish to create a
 * new alarm or timer should use
 * {@link android.content.Context#startActivity Context.startActivity()} so that
 * the user has the option of choosing which alarm clock application to use.
 */
public final class AlarmClock {
    /**
     * Activity Action: Set an alarm.
     * <p>
     * Activates an existing alarm or creates a new one.
     * </p><p>
     * This action requests an alarm to be set for a given time of day. If an alarm already
     * exists for this time, an implementation may use it rather than create a new one. If no time
     * of day is specified, the implementation should start an activity that is capable of setting
     * an alarm (SKIP_UI is ignored in this case). This action always enables the alarm.
     * </p>
     * <h3>Request parameters</h3>
     * <ul>
     * <li>{@link #EXTRA_HOUR} <em>(optional)</em>: The hour of the alarm being set.
     * <li>{@link #EXTRA_MINUTES} <em>(optional)</em>: The minutes of the alarm being set.
     * <li>{@link #EXTRA_DAYS} <em>(optional)</em>: Weekdays for repeating alarm.
     * <li>{@link #EXTRA_MESSAGE} <em>(optional)</em>: A custom message for the alarm.
     * <li>{@link #EXTRA_RINGTONE} <em>(optional)</em>: A ringtone to play with this alarm.
     * <li>{@link #EXTRA_VIBRATE} <em>(optional)</em>: Whether or not to activate the device
     * vibrator for this alarm.
     * <li>{@link #EXTRA_SKIP_UI} <em>(optional)</em>: Whether or not to display an activity for
     * setting this alarm.
     * <li>{@link #EXTRA_DELETE_AFTER_USE} <em>(optional)</em>: Whether or not to delete this
     * alarm after it is dismissed.
     * </ul>
     */
    @SdkConstant(SdkConstantType.ACTIVITY_INTENT_ACTION)
    public static final String ACTION_SET_ALARM = "android.intent.action.SET_ALARM";

    /**
     * Activity Action: Set a timer.
     * <p>
     * Activates an existing timer or creates a new one.
     * </p><p>
     * This action requests a timer to be started for a specific {@link #EXTRA_LENGTH length} of
     * time. If a timer already exists for this {@link #EXTRA_LENGTH length}, an implementation may
     * use it rather than create a new one. If no {@link #EXTRA_LENGTH length} is specified, the
     * implementation should start an activity that is capable of setting a timer
     * ({@link #EXTRA_SKIP_UI} is ignored in this case).
     * </p><p>
     * An existing timer should only be used if it matches the provided extras and is not currently
     * in use.
     * </p>
     *
     * <h3>Request parameters</h3>
     * <ul>
     * <li>{@link #EXTRA_LENGTH} <em>(optional)</em>: The length of the timer being set.
     * <li>{@link #EXTRA_MESSAGE} <em>(optional)</em>: A custom message for the timer.
     * <li>{@link #EXTRA_SKIP_UI} <em>(optional)</em>: Whether or not to display an activity for
     * setting this timer.
     * <li>{@link #EXTRA_DELETE_AFTER_USE} <em>(optional)</em>: Whether or not to delete this
     * timer after it is dismissed.
     * </ul>
     */
    @SdkConstant(SdkConstantType.ACTIVITY_INTENT_ACTION)
    public static final String ACTION_SET_TIMER = "android.intent.action.SET_TIMER";

    /**
     * Bundle extra: Weekdays for repeating alarm.
     * <p>
     * Used by {@link #ACTION_SET_ALARM}.
     * </p><p>
     * The value is an {@code ArrayList<Integer>}. Each item can be:
     * </p>
     * <ul>
     * <li> {@link java.util.Calendar#SUNDAY},
     * <li> {@link java.util.Calendar#MONDAY},
     * <li> {@link java.util.Calendar#TUESDAY},
     * <li> {@link java.util.Calendar#WEDNESDAY},
     * <li> {@link java.util.Calendar#THURSDAY},
     * <li> {@link java.util.Calendar#FRIDAY},
     * <li> {@link java.util.Calendar#SATURDAY}
     * </ul>
     * <p>
     * Note: If this extra is provided, {@link #EXTRA_DELETE_AFTER_USE} is ignored.
     * </p>
     */
    public static final String EXTRA_DAYS = "android.intent.extra.alarm.DAYS";

    /**
     * Bundle extra: Whether or not to delete this alarm/timer after it's dismissed.
     * <p>
     * Used by {@link #ACTION_SET_ALARM} and {@link #ACTION_SET_TIMER}.
     * </p><p>
     * If this value is true, the alarm/timer used by this action should be deleted after it's been
     * dismissed. The alarm/timer should only be removed if was actually created by the action. If
     * an existing alarm/timer was used, it should not be deleted after it's dismissed.
     * </p><p>
     * The value is a {@link Boolean}.
     * </p>
     *
     * @see #ACTION_SET_ALARM
     * @see #ACTION_SET_TIMER
     */
    public static final String EXTRA_DELETE_AFTER_USE = "android.intent.extra.alarm.DELETE_AFTER_USE";

    /**
     * Bundle extra: The hour of the alarm.
     * <p>
     * Used by {@link #ACTION_SET_ALARM}.
     * </p><p>
     * This extra is optional. If not provided, an implementation should open an activity
     * that allows a user to set an alarm with user provided time.
     * </p><p>
     * The value is an {@link Integer} and ranges from 0 to 23.
     * </p>
     *
     * @see #ACTION_SET_ALARM
     * @see #EXTRA_MINUTES
     * @see #EXTRA_DAYS
     */
    public static final String EXTRA_HOUR = "android.intent.extra.alarm.HOUR";

    /**
     * Bundle extra: The length of the timer in seconds.
     * <p>
     * Used by {@link #ACTION_SET_TIMER}.
     * </p><p>
     * This extra is optional. If not provided, an implementation should open an activity
     * that allows a user to set a timer with user provided length.
     * </p><p>
     * The value is an {@link Integer} and ranges from 1 to 86400 (24 hours).
     * </p>
     *
     * @see #ACTION_SET_TIMER
     */
    public static final String EXTRA_LENGTH = "android.intent.extra.alarm.LENGTH";

    /**
     * Bundle extra: A custom message for the alarm or timer.
     * <p>
     * Used by {@link #ACTION_SET_ALARM} and {@link #ACTION_SET_TIMER}.
     * </p><p>
     * The value is a {@link String}.
     * </p>
     *
     * @see #ACTION_SET_ALARM
     * @see #ACTION_SET_TIMER
     */
    public static final String EXTRA_MESSAGE = "android.intent.extra.alarm.MESSAGE";

    /**
     * Bundle extra: The minutes of the alarm.
     * <p>
     * Used by {@link #ACTION_SET_ALARM}.
     * </p><p>
     * The value is an {@link Integer} and ranges from 0 to 59. If not provided, it defaults to 0.
     * </p>
     *
     * @see #ACTION_SET_ALARM
     * @see #EXTRA_HOUR
     * @see #EXTRA_DAYS
     */
    public static final String EXTRA_MINUTES = "android.intent.extra.alarm.MINUTES";

    /**
     * Bundle extra: A ringtone to be played with this alarm.
     * <p>
     * Used by {@link #ACTION_SET_ALARM}.
     * </p><p>
     * This value is a {@link String} and can either be set to {@link #VALUE_RINGTONE_SILENT} or
     * to a content URI of the media to be played. If not specified or the URI doesn't exist,
     * {@code "content://settings/system/alarm_alert} will be used.
     * </p>
     *
     * @see #ACTION_SET_ALARM
     * @see #VALUE_RINGTONE_SILENT
     * @see #EXTRA_VIBRATE
     */
    public static final String EXTRA_RINGTONE = "android.intent.extra.alarm.RINGTONE";

    /**
     * Bundle extra: Whether or not to display an activity after performing the action.
     * <p>
     * Used by {@link #ACTION_SET_ALARM} and {@link #ACTION_SET_TIMER}.
     * </p><p>
     * If true, the application is asked to bypass any intermediate UI. If false, the application
     * may display intermediate UI like a confirmation dialog or settings.
     * </p><p>
     * The value is a {@link Boolean}. The default is {@code false}.
     * </p>
     *
     * @see #ACTION_SET_ALARM
     * @see #ACTION_SET_TIMER
     */
    public static final String EXTRA_SKIP_UI = "android.intent.extra.alarm.SKIP_UI";

    /**
     * Bundle extra: Whether or not to activate the device vibrator.
     * <p>
     * Used by {@link #ACTION_SET_ALARM}.
     * </p><p>
     * The value is a {@link Boolean}. The default is {@code true}.
     * </p>
     *
     * @see #ACTION_SET_ALARM
     * @see #EXTRA_RINGTONE
     * @see #VALUE_RINGTONE_SILENT
     */
    public static final String EXTRA_VIBRATE = "android.intent.extra.alarm.VIBRATE";

    /**
     * Bundle extra value: Indicates no ringtone should be played.
     * <p>
     * Used by {@link #ACTION_SET_ALARM}, passed in through {@link #EXTRA_RINGTONE}.
     * </p>
     *
     * @see #ACTION_SET_ALARM
     * @see #EXTRA_RINGTONE
     * @see #EXTRA_VIBRATE
     */
    public static final String VALUE_RINGTONE_SILENT = "silent";
}