Managing Device Functionality During Predetermined Conditions
First Claim
1. A mobile device suitable for cellular communication, the mobile device comprising:
- a speed determination subsystem to estimate a speed of the mobile device;
a processor adapted to disable at least one feature of the mobile device if the estimated speed of the mobile device exceeds a threshold speed.
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Abstract
Functionality of a mobile device depends on detected speed of the mobile device. Global positioning system (GPS) technology or tower triangulation may be used to estimate the speed of a mobile device. In addition, the geographic location of the mobile device may be estimated. A set of rules regarding when functionality of the mobile device should be limited is accessed and if the mobile device exceeds a threshold speed or is located in a restricted area, selected features of the mobile device are disabled. For example, incoming calls and outgoing calls may be restricted according to local regulations. Other features such as emergency dialing, hands-free operation of the mobile device, and playing audio files (e.g., MP3 music files) may remain functional regardless of the geographic location or estimated speed of the mobile device.
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32 Claims
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1. A mobile device suitable for cellular communication, the mobile device comprising:
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a speed determination subsystem to estimate a speed of the mobile device; a processor adapted to disable at least one feature of the mobile device if the estimated speed of the mobile device exceeds a threshold speed. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method of providing wireless communication services, the method comprising:
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dynamically estimating a speed of a wireless communication device; and modifying availability of a wireless communication service when the estimated speed exceeds a threshold speed. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A communication system, comprising:
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a speed determination system to estimate a speed of a mobile device; a processor to modify a feature set of the mobile device if the speed exceeds a threshold speed, wherein the feature set defines communication functionality of the mobile device; and an automated notification system to provide an indication that the feature set is modified. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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