DEVICE LOCK WHILE IN MOTION
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Abstract
In an example, a mobile device is configured to automatically lock when a detector, such as a GPS receiver, determines that the device is in motion above a certain speed threshold, such as 10 mph. Additional detectors may be used to determine whether the device is operated by the user or by a passenger, so that intelligent decisions can be made about whether to lock the device. During the lock, certain selected apps such as a GPS navigation system or music player may be enabled, with limited controls as appropriate. In some cases, hands-free operations may be available. The mobile device may also be configured to provide an automated response to incoming calls and messages.
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50 Claims
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26. A mobile device comprising:
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a speed detector; a user location detector to determine that a user of the mobile device is in a driver'"'"'s position within a vehicle; and one or more logic elements comprising a content locking engine, operable for; detecting that the mobile device is in motion above a threshold speed; and causing the mobile device to enter a locked state, wherein the locked state comprises disabling at least a portion of a user interface; wherein the content locking engine is operable for causing the mobile device to enter the locked state only if the user location detector determines that the user is in the driver'"'"'s position. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37)
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38. One or more tangible, non-transitory computer-readable mediums having stored thereon executable instructions operable for providing a content locking engine operable for:
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detecting that a mobile device is in motion above a threshold speed; detecting that a user of the mobile device occupies a driver'"'"'s position within a vehicle; and causing the mobile device to enter a locked state, wherein the locked state comprises disabling at least a portion of a user interface. - View Dependent Claims (39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 48, 49, 50)
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47. A method for locking a mobile device while in motion comprising:
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detecting that the mobile device is in motion above a threshold speed; determining that a user of the mobile device occupies a driver'"'"'s position of a vehicle; and causing the mobile device to enter a locked state, wherein the locked state comprises disabling at least a portion of a user interface.
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Specification