Microsoft patents Rich Notifications to boost Lock screen functionality on mobile devices Early in February 2016, Microsoft applied an application to the United States Patent and Trademark Office to trademark “Rich Notifications”. In the 27-page publication, Microsoft summarized that the current method and display of notifications on the lock screen has fallen behind on the innovations that … Source: WindowsPhoneHub - Free Windows10 Mobile & PC Games & Apps Read Full post here Microsoft patents Rich Notifications to boost Lock screen functionality on mobile devices or Visit WindowsPhoneHub - Free Windows10 Mobile & PC Games & Apps.