Method and apparatus for constraining services for a communication device
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1. A method of controlling services available to a user of a communication device, the method comprising:
- receiving from a first communication device a message at a second communication device, the message including a service constraint on services available for the second communication device; and
enabling, responsive to the message, the second communication device to operate according to the service constraint.
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Abstract
A communication device 101 and corresponding method 300 provides services for a user where the services are controlled by at least one other communication device 103, the communication device 200 includes a receiver 203 to receive from the other communication device a message including a service constraint 221 on services available for the communication device; and a controller 207 responsive to the message and inputs from the user, to enable operation of the communication device subject to the service constraint.
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1. A method of controlling services available to a user of a communication device, the method comprising:
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receiving from a first communication device a message at a second communication device, the message including a service constraint on services available for the second communication device; and
enabling, responsive to the message, the second communication device to operate according to the service constraint. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A communication device arranged to provide services for a user, the services controlled by a master communication device, the communication device comprising:
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a transceiver, comprising a transmitter and receiver, the receiver arranged to receive from the master communication device a message including a service constraint on services available for the communication device; and
a controller, coupled to the transceiver and responsive to the message and inputs from the user, to enable operation of the communication device subject to the service constraint. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A communication device arranged to control services available to a user of at least one subordinate communication device, the communication device comprising:
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a receiver operable to receive an over the air message originated by the subordinate communication device, the over the air message requesting services;
a controller coupled to the receiver and responsive to the over the air message to provide a service constraint for services available for the subordinate communication device; and
a transmitter coupled to and controlled by the controller and arranged to send a message intended for the subordinate communication device, the message including the service constraint. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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