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Apparatus and method for managing a mobile phone answering mode and outgoing message based on a location of the mobile phone

  • US 6,937,868 B2
  • Filed: 01/16/2002
  • Issued: 08/30/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/16/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of managing operation of a portable device, comprising:

  • determining a geographical location of the portable device, in response to receiving a communication destined for the portable device;

    determining if the geographical location of the portable device is within a geographical area of restricted use of the portable device;

    restricting use of the portable device based on the determination of whether the geographical location of the portable device is within a geographical area of restricted use; and

    sending an outgoing message to a source of the communication if use of the portable device is restricted, wherein the outgoing message includes content automatically determined based on the geographical location of the portable device, first preferences of a user of the portable device and second preferences of an owner/operator of an establishment at the geographical location of the portable device.

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