DISABLING OPERATION OF FEATURES ON A HANDHELD MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE BASED UPON LOCATION
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Abstract
Methods and devices for implementing subsystem or functional aspect restrictions on a wireless handheld communication device. Data defining geographical boundaries of a restricted operating area is stored on the device. The present position of the device is ascertained and a determination is made whether the device is located within the restricted operating area. A restriction on the subsystem or functional aspect is imposed when it is determined the device is within the restricted operating area. The subsystem or functional aspect restriction can be communicated to the device via a wireless communication network. Additionally, the restrictions and boundaries can be communicated to the device as part of an IT security policy.
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80 Claims
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1-60. -60. (canceled)
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61. A method for remotely implementing administrative policy on a wireless handheld communication device with an incorporated camera, said method comprising:
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storing data at the wireless handheld communication device that defines geographical boundaries of a restricted operating area of the device; ascertaining a present geographical position of the device utilizing satellite derived information and determining whether the device is presently located in the restricted operating area based on a comparison to the stored geographical boundaries of the restricted area; imposing a camera restriction on the device when it is determined that the device is presently located in the restricted area; generating said stored data that defines the geographical boundaries of the restricted operating area of the device by obtaining a plurality of boundary location coordinates utilizing said device; and storing data at the wireless handheld communication device that defines the camera restriction that is imposed on the wireless handheld communication device based on whether the device is located in the restricted area. - View Dependent Claims (62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79)
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80. A communication system comprising:
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a host system; and a plurality of communication devices; each communication device operable for; communication with the host system over a wireless network, determination of a position of the device, and restricted operation upon command of a host system via the wireless network based on the position of the device; and a first communication device further operable for; defining an area of restricted operation at least in part by determining at least one position of the device, and communicating the definition to the host system; the host system operable, at least upon receipt of the definition from the first communication device, to command restricted operation of the plurality of devices in the defined area; the restricted operation comprising disablement of the camera.
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