Means and Method to Monitor, Collect, Save, Transmit and Evaluate Data Relating to the Use of Electronic Communication Devices to Control Device Use
First Claim
1. A device, comprising:
- an electronic communication device and a software program tied to said electronic communication device providing for long distance control of the use of the electronic communication device when desired to transform the device into a different state.
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Abstract
An electronic communication device, such as a cellphone (including, but not limited to PDA'"'"'s, I-PODs, BLACKBERRYs, PALMs), is programmed to use GPS, and/or a cell tower triangulation signal, collected data to monitor device motion, or lack of motion, for the purpose of controlling (e.g., stopping, starting, changing, adjusting) use of the device or any device option, saving and transmitting all collected data, including dates and times of any changes and/or adjustments, to a third-party (e.g., police, school officials, insurance agents, etc.) for viewing, processing, and/or storing. Any feature the device offers (including, but not limited to, making or receiving voice or data phone calls, text messaging, video, camera, picture viewer, game, navigation, music, MP3 players, speaker, Windows Professional, Internet Explorer, spreadsheets, BlueTooth and/or any sound, pitch, tone, vibration, or volume for hearing or feeling the device ring to recognize the cell phone was in use is controllable by this technology.
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15 Claims
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1. A device, comprising:
an electronic communication device and a software program tied to said electronic communication device providing for long distance control of the use of the electronic communication device when desired to transform the device into a different state. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A system for preventing a user'"'"'s electronic communication device from receiving or sending electronic communications while the electronic communication device is in a predetermined state of motion, comprising:
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providing for an electronic communication device for sending or receiving electronic communications, and providing for a computer program that monitors and transmits speed data of the motion of the electronic communication device, said computer being in electronic communication with said electronic communication device, and providing for a computer program for receiving said transmitted speed data where said computer program provides for blocking the use of said electronic communication device when in a state of predetermined motion, said computer program being in electronic communication with said electronic communication device. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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