Intelligent utilization of resources in mobile devices
First Claim
1. A mobile communications device comprising:
- a GPS module; and
an intelligent activation module (IAM) configured to regulate resource consumption by the GPS module, wherein the IAM is configured to make the mobile communications device operable to;
receive data that indicates a destination;
receive data that defines a destination buffer;
obtain location information, the location information indicating the location of the mobile communications device;
determine if the mobile communications device is within the destination buffer; and
execute an action if the mobile communications device is determined to be within the destination buffer.
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Abstract
A programmable intelligent activation module to intelligently allow access to GPS resources is provided. In accordance with pre-programmed settings, an intelligent activation module will control the frequency by which a GPS module is allowed to access a OPS or GSM network in order to acquire location information of a mobile device equipped with GPS equipment. By controlling access to a GPS or GSM network, network resources such as bandwidth are conserved unless actually needed as is determined by the intelligent activation module. Similarly, battery resources for the mobile device are also conserved in that unnecessary activation of the GPS module is prevented until such activation is actually needed. The intelligent activation module can be programmed with a variety of settings including speed, map deltas, final destination information, or settings as predetermined by a user of the mobile device.
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22 Claims
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1. A mobile communications device comprising:
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a GPS module; and an intelligent activation module (IAM) configured to regulate resource consumption by the GPS module, wherein the IAM is configured to make the mobile communications device operable to; receive data that indicates a destination; receive data that defines a destination buffer; obtain location information, the location information indicating the location of the mobile communications device; determine if the mobile communications device is within the destination buffer; and execute an action if the mobile communications device is determined to be within the destination buffer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. An intelligent activation module (IAM) for regulating resource consumption by a GPS module of a mobile communications device, the IAM being configured to make the mobile communications device operable to:
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receive data that indicates a destination; receive data that defines a destination buffer; obtain location information, the location information indicating the location of the mobile communications device; determine if the mobile communications device is within the destination buffer; and execute an action if the mobile communications device is determined to be within the destination buffer. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A mobile communications device comprising:
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a GPS module; and an intelligent activation module (IAM) configured to regulate resource consumption by the GPS module, wherein the IAM is configured to make the mobile communications device operable to; receive data that indicates a destination; receive data that defines a speed limitation; obtain speed information, the speed information comprising data that indicates the speed of the mobile communications device; determine if the speed of the mobile communications device exceeds the speed limitation; and execute an action if the speed of the mobile communications device is determined not to exceed the speed limitation. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. An intelligent activation module (IAM) for regulating resource consumption by a GPS module of a mobile communications device, the IAM being configured to make the mobile communications device operable to:
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receive data that indicates a destination; receive data that defines a speed limitation; obtain speed information, the speed information comprising data that indicates the speed of the mobile communications device; determine if the speed of the mobile communications device exceeds the speed limitation; and execute an action if the speed of the mobile communications device is determined not to exceed the speed limitation. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22)
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