SYSTEM FOR LIMITING MOBILE DEVICE FUNCTIONALITY IN DESIGNATED ENVIRONMENTS
First Claim
1. A method for use in reducing functionality of at least one mobile device in one or more defined environments, comprising the steps of:
- detecting at least one of;
a condition related to an operating state associated with the one or more defined environments, and the presence of at least one mobile device in the one or more defined environments;
enabling, in response to the detecting, an interference module associated with the at least one mobile device, the interference module operable to alter at least one function of the at least one mobile device;
receiving, at the at least one mobile device, a connection signal from at least one remote device; and
activating, in response to the receiving, the interference module.
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Abstract
Apparatuses, systems and methods for limiting mobile device functionality in defined environments. One system includes a detection structure or arrangement for detecting illicit mobile device RF transmissions and/or an operating state in relation to a defined environment, and an interference or disabling structure or arrangement for at least partially disabling the functionality of the mobile device upon detection of an illicit mobile device RF transmission or a particular operating state. For instance, the system may be implemented in an automobile or aircraft cabin to prevent drivers and/or passengers from utilizing at least one functionality of a mobile device (e.g., talking, texting, Internet surfing).
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1. A method for use in reducing functionality of at least one mobile device in one or more defined environments, comprising the steps of:
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detecting at least one of;
a condition related to an operating state associated with the one or more defined environments, and the presence of at least one mobile device in the one or more defined environments;enabling, in response to the detecting, an interference module associated with the at least one mobile device, the interference module operable to alter at least one function of the at least one mobile device; receiving, at the at least one mobile device, a connection signal from at least one remote device; and activating, in response to the receiving, the interference module. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A system for use in reducing mobile device usage within one or more defined environments, comprising:
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a first detection module for detecting at least one of;
a presence of at least one mobile device in the one or more defined environments and, a condition related to an operating state associated with the one or more defined environments;a second detection module for detecting an RF connection signal from at least one remote device; and an interference module that alters at least one function of the at least one mobile device after the first detection module has been detected the at least one presence or condition and the second detection module has detected an RF connection signal from at least one remote device. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A computer module for use with a mobile device, comprising:
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an operating state module for receiving a signal associated with a vehicle ignition voltage; a remote device connection module for receiving a connection signal from a remote device; and a recording module, in communication with the operating state module and the remote device connection module, for sending communications associated with the connection signal from the remote device to at least one storage location upon receiving an ignition voltage signal from the operating state module and a remote device connection signal from the remote device connection module. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26)
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