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System and method for controlling a wireless device notification alert

  • US 7,689,199 B2
  • Filed: 10/18/2004
  • Issued: 03/30/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/29/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A wireless device audible alert control signal generating system, comprising:

  • a transmitter to transmit a control signal indicative of a command to one of disable and enable an audible alert of a wireless device;

    an antenna, operatively coupled to the transmitter;

    a motion sensor;

    and a controller operatively coupled to the motion sensor and transmitter, the controller commanding the transmitter to transmit the control signal as a function of a direction of motion with respect to a reference point detected by the motion sensor, wherein the controller commands the transmitter to transmit a control signal to;

    disable the audible alert of the wireless device if the direction of motion of the object indicates entry to the quiet zone, and enable the audible alert of the wireless device if the direction of motion of the object indicates exit from the quiet zone.

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