SYSTEM FOR LIMITING MOBILE DEVICE FUNCTIONALITY IN DESIGNATED ENVIRONMENTS
First Claim
1. A method for use in reducing mobile device functionality in defined environments, comprising the steps of:
- detecting a condition related to the presence of at least one of a mobile device in a defined environment and an operating state associated with the defined environment; and
in response to said detected condition, controlling the operation of said mobile device in said defined environment to selectively enable or disable at least one functionality of said mobile device.
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Abstract
Apparatuses, systems and methods for limiting mobile device functionality in defined environments. One system includes a detection arrangement for detecting illicit mobile device RF transmissions and/or an operating state in relation to a defined environment, and a disabling arrangement for at least partially disabling the functionality of the mobile device upon detection of an illicit mobile device RF transmission or a particular operating state. For instance, the system may be implemented in an automobile or aircraft cabin to prevent drivers and/or passengers from utilizing at least one functionality of a mobile device (e.g., talking, texting, interne surfing).
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30 Claims
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1. A method for use in reducing mobile device functionality in defined environments, comprising the steps of:
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detecting a condition related to the presence of at least one of a mobile device in a defined environment and an operating state associated with the defined environment; and in response to said detected condition, controlling the operation of said mobile device in said defined environment to selectively enable or disable at least one functionality of said mobile device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. An apparatus for use in reducing mobile device usage while driving, comprising:
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detection structure for detecting at least one of an operating state of a motor vehicle and a condition related to the presence of a mobile device in said motor vehicle; and interference structure for interfering with operation of said mobile device in response to said detected operating state or condition. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A motor vehicle comprising:
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a first structure for sensing at least one of an operating state of said motor vehicle and a condition related to the presence of a mobile device in said motor vehicle; and a second structure for at least partially disabling operation of a mobile device based on said sensed operating state or condition.
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21. A mobile device controller for use in reducing mobile device usage while driving, comprising:
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a first structure, in communication with said motor vehicle, for sensing at least one of an operating state of said motor vehicle and a condition related to the presence of a mobile device in said motor vehicle; and a second structure, in communication with said mobile device, for selectively disabling, at least in part, operation of said mobile device responsive to said sensed operating state or condition of said motor vehicle.
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22. A method for use in controlling use of a mobile device in defined environments comprising the steps of:
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providing a transmission detector for detecting transmissions of interest with respect to a defined environment; operating said detector so as to detect a first transmission of interest from a mobile device within said defined environment; and upon detecting said first transmission of interest, taking corrective action to terminate further transmissions from said mobile device within said defined environment. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25)
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26. A method for use in controlling use of one or more mobile devices in defined environments comprising the steps of:
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determining, with a first detection device, that one or more mobile devices are transmitting or receiving RF signals in a defined environment; and locating, with a second detection device, said one or more mobile devices. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28, 29)
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30. An apparatus for use in reducing mobile device in one or more defined environments, comprising:
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detection structure for detecting a condition of at least one of an operating state associated with the one or more defined environments and the presence of a mobile device in the one or more defined environments; and interference structure for interfering with operation of said mobile device in response to said detected condition.
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