System and method for disabling radio frequency devices
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1. A method of disabling at least a portion of at least one personal electronic device on board a vehicle, comprising:
- sending a radio frequency (RF) signal from a transmitter on the vehicle;
receiving the RF signal by a receiver of the at least one personal electronic device; and
interpreting the RF signal in a manner causing at least a portion of the at least one personal electronic device to be disabled.
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Abstract
A method and system for disabling at least a portion of at least one personal electronic device on board a vehicle is disclosed. The method and system includes sending a radio frequency signal from a transmitter on the vehicle. The method and system also includes receiving the RF signal by a receiver of the at least one personal electronic device. Further, the method and system includes interpreting the RF signal in a manner causing at least a portion of the at least one personal electronic device to be disabled.
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1. A method of disabling at least a portion of at least one personal electronic device on board a vehicle, comprising:
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sending a radio frequency (RF) signal from a transmitter on the vehicle;
receiving the RF signal by a receiver of the at least one personal electronic device; and
interpreting the RF signal in a manner causing at least a portion of the at least one personal electronic device to be disabled. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A system for at least partially disabling personal electronic devices within a specified area, comprising:
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a transmitter configured to send a radio frequency (RF) signal, the transmitter located within the specified area;
a receiver configured to receive the RF signal, the receiver being coupled to the personal electronic device;
program logic configured to disable at least a portion of the personal electronic device in response to the RF signal. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method of preparing an airplane for takeoff, the method comprising:
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providing a warning message to passengers relating to the disablement of personal electronic devices on board the airplane;
transmitting a radio frequency (RF) signal configured to be received by RF receivers of the personal electronic devices on board the airplane and configured to cause at least partial disablement of the personal electronic devices. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35)
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28. A method of preparing an area for a specific use, comprising:
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providing a warning message to persons in the area relating to the disablement of personal electronic devices in and near the area;
transmitting a radio frequency (RF) signal configured to be received by RF receivers of the personal electronic devices in and near the area and configured to cause at least partial disablement of the personal electronic devices.
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32. The method of 28, further comprising:
encrypting the RF signal.
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