METHOD OF INHIBITING FUNCTIONS OF A MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE
First Claim
1. A method of inhibiting a function of a multi-function portable personal communications device comprising:
- determining a first position of the portable personal communications device;
after a predetermined time interval, determining a second position of the portable personal communications device;
determining the distance between the first position and the second position;
determining the time interval in which the portable personal communications device moved from the first position and the second position;
calculating an average velocity of the portable personal communications device based on the first position, the second position and the time interval; and
if the average velocity of the personal communication device exceeds a predetermined value, inhibiting a function of the portable personal communications device.
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Abstract
A method of inhibiting a function of a multi-function portable personal communications device includes determining a first position of the personal communications device, after a predetermined time interval, determining a second position of the personal communications device, determining the distance between the first position and the second position, determining the time interval in which the personal communications device moved from the first position and the second position, calculating an average velocity of the personal communications device based on the first position, the second position and the time interval and, if the average velocity of the personal communication device exceeds a predetermined value, inhibiting a function of the personal communications device.
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21 Claims
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1. A method of inhibiting a function of a multi-function portable personal communications device comprising:
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determining a first position of the portable personal communications device; after a predetermined time interval, determining a second position of the portable personal communications device; determining the distance between the first position and the second position; determining the time interval in which the portable personal communications device moved from the first position and the second position; calculating an average velocity of the portable personal communications device based on the first position, the second position and the time interval; and if the average velocity of the personal communication device exceeds a predetermined value, inhibiting a function of the portable personal communications device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method of inhibiting a function of a multi-function portable personal communications device comprising:
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determining a first position of the portable personal communications device; after a predetermined time interval, determining a second position of the portable personal communications device; transmitting the first and second positions of the portable personal communications device to a remotely located computer; receiving a signal from the remotely located computer, the signal indicating that one or more functions of the personal communications device is to be inhibited; and inhibiting one or more functions of the portable personal communications device based on the signal received from the remotely located computer. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of inhibiting a function of a multi-function portable personal communications device including a GPS receiver comprising:
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determining an average velocity of the portable personal communications device; comparing the average velocity to a preprogrammed value; and if the average velocity exceeds the preprogrammed value, implementing a pre-programmed instruction to inhibit a function of the portable personal communications device.
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14. A method of monitoring a multi-function portable personal communications device including a GPS receiver comprising:
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at predetermined intervals, receiving signals to determine the location of the multi-function portable personal communications device; comparing the location of the multi-function portable personal communications device to one or more predetermined locations; determining the distance between the multi-function portable personal communications device and the predetermined location; comparing the distance between the multi-function portable personal communications device and the predetermined location to a predetermined distance value; and if the distance between the multi-function portable personal communications device and the predetermined location is less than the predetermined distance value, implementing a pre-programmed instruction to inhibit a function of the portable personal communications device. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method of controlling a function of a multi-function portable personal communications device including a GPS receiver comprising:
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at predetermined intervals, receiving signals to determine the location of the multi-function portable personal communications device; comparing the location of the multi-function portable personal communications device to a one or more predetermined locations that define a geographical zone; determining whether the multi-function portable personal communications device is within the geographical zone; if the multi-function portable personal communications device is within the defined geographical zone, implementing a first pre-programmed instruction to inhibit a function of the portable personal communications device; and if the multi-function portable personal communications device is not within the geographical zone, implementing a second pre-programmed instruction to perform a set action. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21)
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