4. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining whether to generate the notification comprises deactivating a silent mode of the electronic device upon determining that the notification is to be generated.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining whether to generate the notification comprises deactivating a silent mode of the electronic device upon determining that the notification is to be generated. 10. The method of claim 4 , further comprising locking the electronic device in response to determining that the notification is to be generated or unlocking the electronic device in response to receiving a user input.