Controlling wireless communication devices with media recording capabilities
First Claim
1. A method of communicating, comprising:
- preventing communication of media data from a restricted area.
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Abstract
A wireless communication system (20) includes the capability of controlling when a media recording device such as a camera (32) associated with a mobile station (30) may be used. In a disclosed example, if the mobile station (30) is in a restricted area where audio recordings, photographs or video are not permitted, a controller (34) automatically disables the media recording device (32) responsive to an appropriate signal from a wireless network (22) or base station (24). In one example, a controller (34) automatically marks a file containing media data if that data was acquired in a restricted area. In a disclosed example, the wireless communication network (22) prevents forwarding any media files corresponding to media acquired in a restricted area.
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22 Claims
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1. A method of communicating, comprising:
preventing communication of media data from a restricted area. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A mobile station, comprising:
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a media recording device for generating a media file containing data corresponding to media acquired by the media recording device; and
a controller for responding to a signal transmitted to the mobile station indicating a desired control of the operation of the media recording device. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A wireless communication system for communicating with at least one mobile station, comprising:
at least one device that determines if the at least one mobile station is in a restricted area and prevents communication of media data from the restricted area. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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