Disabling operation of features on a handheld mobile communication device based upon location
First Claim
1. A method for remotely implementing administrative policy on a wireless handheld communication device with an incorporated camera, said method comprising:
- 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 operating area;
imposing a camera restriction on the device when it is determined that the device is presently located in the restricted area; and
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.
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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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21 Claims
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1. 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 operating area; imposing a camera restriction on the device when it is determined that the device is presently located in the restricted area; and 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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method of administering a communication system, the communication system comprising a host system and a plurality of communication devices;
- each communication device enabled to communicate with the host system over a wireless network, each communication device enabled to determine a position of the device, and each communication device enabled for restricted operation upon command of the host system via the wireless network based on the position of the device, the method comprising;
defining an area of restricted device operation at least in part by using a first communication device of the plurality of communication devices to determine at least one position of the first device; communicating the definition from the first communication device to the host system; and commanding, from the host system, restricted operation of the plurality of devices in the defined area. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17)
- each communication device enabled to communicate with the host system over a wireless network, each communication device enabled to determine a position of the device, and each communication device enabled for restricted operation upon command of the host system via the wireless network based on the position of the device, the method comprising;
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14. 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. - View Dependent Claims (15, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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