Method and System for Restoring and Status Communication of Multiple Mobile Device Functions
First Claim
1. A method for restoring one or more functions or available choices for a mobile communication device, said method comprising:
- a features ranges module providing a first description and a first dependency relationship for a first function for a mobile communication device;
said features ranges module providing a second description and a second dependency relationship for a second function for said mobile communication device;
said features ranges module providing a first activation range value and a first deactivation range value for said first function in a first memory unit;
said features ranges module providing a second activation range value and a second deactivation range value for said second function in a second memory unit;
receiving location information of said mobile communication device from a location detection module;
modifying a first set of one or more functions or available choices for said mobile communication device, based on said location information of said mobile communication device, said first deactivation range value, and said second deactivation range value; and
restoring a second set of one or more functions or available choices for said mobile communication device, based on said location information of said mobile communication device, said first activation range value, and said second activation range value.
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Abstract
This provides for controlling mobile device functions and features. For example, it limits or disables the use of some of mobile device features which could cause distraction to the user, when the user is engaged in another activity. In an example, it enables other mobile device features based on occurrence of events related to the user or environment. Another example addresses controlling the mobile device features, such as SMS, while the user is in a vehicle or driving. Another example restricts the ability of the driver of a vehicle to text, while the vehicle is in motion, by automatically disabling the texting ability of mobile device within and around the perimeter of the driver'"'"'s seat. Other variations, examples, improvements, detection mechanisms, models, techniques, calculations, verification mechanisms, and features are also described in details.
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21 Claims
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1. A method for restoring one or more functions or available choices for a mobile communication device, said method comprising:
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a features ranges module providing a first description and a first dependency relationship for a first function for a mobile communication device; said features ranges module providing a second description and a second dependency relationship for a second function for said mobile communication device; said features ranges module providing a first activation range value and a first deactivation range value for said first function in a first memory unit; said features ranges module providing a second activation range value and a second deactivation range value for said second function in a second memory unit; receiving location information of said mobile communication device from a location detection module; modifying a first set of one or more functions or available choices for said mobile communication device, based on said location information of said mobile communication device, said first deactivation range value, and said second deactivation range value; and restoring a second set of one or more functions or available choices for said mobile communication device, based on said location information of said mobile communication device, said first activation range value, and said second activation range value. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for notification regarding one or more functions or available choices for a mobile communication device, said method comprising:
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a features ranges module providing a first activation range value and a first deactivation range value for a first function of a first mobile communication device in a first memory unit; said features ranges module providing a second activation range value and a second deactivation range value for a second function of said first mobile communication device in a second memory unit; receiving location information of said first mobile communication device from a location detection module; modifying said second function of said first mobile communication device, based on said location information of said first mobile communication device and said second deactivation range value; communicating a status of said first mobile communication device to a second communication device; and sending or receiving communications via said first mobile communication device, based on said first function of said first mobile communication device. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method for communicating a message regarding one or more functions or available choices for a mobile communication device, said method comprising:
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a features ranges module providing a first activation range value and a first deactivation range value for a first function of a first mobile communication device in a first memory unit; said features ranges module providing a second activation range value and a second deactivation range value for a second function of said first mobile communication device in a second memory unit; receiving location information of said first mobile communication device from a location detection module; marking said second function of said first mobile communication device for modification, based on said location information of said first mobile communication device and said second deactivation range value; in case of a usage or attempted usage of said second function of said first mobile communication device by a user, communicating a message or warning about said usage or attempted usage of said second function of said first mobile communication device; and sending or receiving communications via said first mobile communication device, based on said first function of said first mobile communication device. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21)
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