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Dispositif et logiciel régissant certaines fonctions sur la base de conditions prédéfinies Download PDF

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WO2011133489A2
WO2011133489A2 PCT/US2011/032951 US2011032951W WO2011133489A2 WO 2011133489 A2 WO2011133489 A2 WO 2011133489A2 US 2011032951 W US2011032951 W US 2011032951W WO 2011133489 A2 WO2011133489 A2 WO 2011133489A2
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04W—WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
    • H04W48/00—Access restriction; Network selection; Access point selection
    • H04W48/02—Access restriction performed under specific conditions
    • H04W48/04—Access restriction performed under specific conditions based on user or terminal location or mobility data, e.g. moving direction, speed
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04W—WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
    • H04W4/00—Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
    • H04W4/50—Service provisioning or reconfiguring
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/72—Mobile telephones; Cordless telephones, i.e. devices for establishing wireless links to base stations without route selection
    • H04M1/724—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones
    • H04M1/72448—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for adapting the functionality of the device according to specific conditions
    • H04M1/72463—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for adapting the functionality of the device according to specific conditions to restrict the functionality of the device
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04W—WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
    • H04W4/00—Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
    • H04W4/02—Services making use of location information
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M2250/00—Details of telephonic subscriber devices
    • H04M2250/12—Details of telephonic subscriber devices including a sensor for measuring a physical value, e.g. temperature or motion
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04W—WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
    • H04W8/00—Network data management
    • H04W8/18—Processing of user or subscriber data, e.g. subscribed services, user preferences or user profiles; Transfer of user or subscriber data

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  • the present disclosure generally relates to an apparatus and method for governing the operation of selected functions of a cellular telephone. More particularly, the present disclosure presents a system that utilizes a velocity, a proximity to an activation control element, or a geographic location for governing the use of selected function.
  • the purpose of the present invention is to provide an apparatus and method for governing the operation of selected functions of a cellular telephone.
  • the present invention provides a system that governs the use of selected functions of a cellular telephone when subjected to specific conditions.
  • a first aspect of the present invention provides a cell phone feature subset control method comprising the steps of.
  • condition directing cellular telephone includes functionality comprising at least one restridable feature; identifying a restriction governing condition; restricting operation of at least one restrictable feature of the set of cellular
  • courtesy location considered a courtesy location wherein the courtesy location is determined by receipt of a remotely provided courtesy request wireless signal, and c) when the condition directing cellular telephone is determined to be in a location considered a courtesy location, wherein the courtesy location is determined by a preprogrammed geographic fence.
  • a second aspect of the present invention restricts the use of at least one restrictable feature selected from an exemplary feature list consisting of.
  • an override option is the inclusion of an override option, wherein the override option allows the user to continue with a normal function of one or more features from the at least one restrictable feature.
  • the override includes an entry of a password.
  • the override utilizes a proximity sensor, wherein the cellular telephone is fully operational when the phone is positioned proximate a proximity controller device.
  • the proximity controller device is selected from a proximity controller device group comprising:
  • the override requires maintaining at least one finger in contact with an element of the cellular phone, such as holding down one or more keys.
  • the velocity is determined via at least one of.
  • GPS Global Positioning System
  • accelerometer that is integrated into the cellular telephone
  • a speed sensing device located external to the cellular telephone, such as a Bluetooth interface to a vehicle's speedometer.
  • the courtesy request signal is provided via a
  • the courtesy controlled environment is selected from an exemplary courtesy controlled environment group comprising:
  • the courtesy request signal can be powered on or off based upon a respective condition.
  • An example would be a courtesy signal provided within a movie theater would be powered on at the beginning of the movie and would remain on until the movie ends.
  • functionality can be restricted to a geographic region, such as a city, county, state, country, and the like. The region can be recognized via a GPS database, a courtesy location signal provided by a cell tower, and a regional registration of the cellular telephone.
  • the system provides the user with the ability to add or remove a feature from the cell phone feature subset.
  • the invention can be provided and distributed as an application for cellular telephones.
  • the override can be active for a period of time as follows. a. permanently while under the current courtesy condition,
  • emergency 9-1-1 access will remain available under any governed condition.
  • While another aspect can provide an automated override, such as a signal within a train to override a velocity governing condition.
  • condition directing software can be integrated into the condition directing cellular telephone by at least one of the following methods:
  • condition directing software can be provided in an active state at anytime the condition directing cellular telephone is activated or the condition directing software can be toggled between an active state and an inactive state as desired by the consumer. It is understood that any other operation may be used to toggle the condition directing software between an active state and an inactive state.
  • FIG. 1 presents an exemplary isometric view illustrating a velocity calculation of a cellular telephone
  • FIG. 2 presents an exemplary flow diagram representative of a cellular telephone velocity control for selected device functions
  • FIG. 3 presents an exemplary isometric view illustrating a proximity control system for operably controlling selected device functions
  • FIG. 4 presents an exemplary flow diagram representative of a cellular telephone proximity control for selected device functions
  • FIG. 5 presents an exemplary regional boundary control system for controlling selected device functions within a specified region
  • FIG. 6 presents several exemplary override options for temporarily activating a restricted feature
  • FIG. 7 presents another exemplary override option for temporarily activating a restricted feature.
  • a speed operated feature control process 150 provides an automated means ensuring against the use of certain features of a cellular telephone 100 while driving. Exemplary features that could be included in a listing of resectable features comprising:
  • the cellular telephone 100 comprises a display 104 and operational electronics 106 integrated into a phone housing 102.
  • the display 104 can be a touch screen, providing a user interface for the phone operator.
  • the user interface can include a display 104 and a separate mechanical user interface, such as a numeric keyboard, an alphanumeric keyboard, a trackball, a touchpad, and the like.
  • the operational electronics 106 includes circuitry, firmware, and software to provide the cellular telephone 100 with complete functionality.
  • the term software is utilized throughout to represent any means for providing a condition directing system, which can be implemented using circuitry, firmware, and / or software either independently or in combination thereof. It is desired that the software be upgradeable, allowing the user to obtain and install new software providing new features.
  • the operational electronics 106 can include a transceiver for communications with a cellular or other network, a Global Positioning System (GPS), display drivers, user entry drivers, power regulating hardware and software, and the like.
  • GPS Global Positioning System
  • the cellular telephone 100 can utilize certain functions provided by the operational electronics 106 to determine the velocity 152 (rate of travel 110) of the cellular telephone 100 as presented in the exemplary flow diagram speed operated feature control process 150. This can be accomplished via the GPS system, using triangulatioo to determine a first position and a second position, then calculating the distance between the two positions and dividing the calculated distance by the time of travel, and the like.
  • the operational electronics 106 can include a
  • the speed operated feature control process 150 compares the current speed with the predetermined controller speed to determine if the cellular telephone 100 is subjected to a velocity that is above a predetermined minimum feature restricting speed 154. If the cellular telephone 100 is traveling at a rate slower than the predetermined controller speed, the cellular telephone 100 continues with a standard operation 160. When encountering conditions where the cellular telephone 100 is traveling at a velocity greater than then predetermined controller speed, the cellular telephone 100 disables 162 certain preselected features of the cellular telephone.
  • the speed operated feature control process 150 determines if an override is allowed 156 for at least a portion of the group of preselected features. If the override is not allowed, the speed operated feature control process 150 continues to disable 162 the preselected features of the cellular telephone. Wherein the override is allowed, the process determines if an acceptable override is provided 158. If an acceptable override is provided, the cellular phone continues to function in accordance with the standard operation 160. It is recognized that the preselected features of the cellular telephone can be individually controlled by the speed operated feature control process 150, wherein a portion of the features do not allow an override and the balance of the features allow an override.
  • a located operated courtesy control process 250 provides an automated means for deactivating or modifying (such as by lowering the ring volume) certain features of a cellular telephone 100 based upon a signal from a remote transmitter requesting the cellular telephone 100 be placed into a courtesy mode.
  • a located operated courtesy control environment 200 is defined as desired to be controlled, the region being defined about a courtesy controlling location 210.
  • Exemplary located operated courtesy control environments 200 include:
  • the exemplary embodiment presents at least one courtesy controlling si ⁇
  • the courtesy controlling signal 220 being provided within the courtesy controlling location 210.
  • the courtesy controlling signal 220 can be of any reasonable protocol, including Radio Frequency (RF) having an encoded signal, Bluetooth, ZigBee, Infra-Red (IR), and the like.
  • the preferred courtesy controlling signal 220 would be a standardized signal transmitted for and received by any cellular telephone 100.
  • the courtesy controlling signal 220 is preferably of a strength that is limited to a range proximating a perimeter defined by the located operated courtesy control environment 200. It is recognized the courtesy controlling signal 220 can be placed and oriented to aid in defining the area within the perimeter of the located operated courtesy control environment 200.
  • the cellular telephone 100 receives 252 the courtesy controlling signal 220, interprets the courtesy controlling signal 220 and begins considering the courtesy request. Upon receipt and interpretation of the courtesy controlling signal 220, the cellular telephone 100 determines if an override is allowed 254. If the override is not allowed, the located operated courtesy control process 250 continues to disable 262 the preselected features of the cellular telephone 100. Wherein the override is allowed, the process determines if an override is allowed 254. If the override is not allowed, the located operated courtesy control process 250 continues to disable 262 the preselected features of the cellular telephone 100. Wherein the override is allowed, the process determines if an override is allowed 254. If the override is not allowed, the located operated courtesy control process 250 continues to disable 262 the preselected features of the cellular telephone 100. Wherein the override is allowed, the process determines if an
  • a transmitter can provide a governing signal to a specific cellular telephone 100 or a group of cellular telephones 100.
  • Each phone comprises an electronic identification serial number (EISN).
  • the cellular telephone 100 communicates with each cellular tower to inform the system which geographic region the cellular telephone 100 is located.
  • the tower to phone communications is provided by control signals, unknown to the user.
  • the system can utilize this information to communicate and govern the functions of the cellular phone via messages targeting the specific cellular telephones 100.
  • the cellular telephone 100 receives the controller signal, interprets the signal accordingly, and restricts the use of the predetermined functions as directed. Any override potential is acted upon based upon predetermined criteria.
  • a third exemplary means for limiting use of predetermined functions can be provided via a geographic fence 300.
  • the geographic fence 300 is defined by a geographic peripheral boundary 310.
  • the geographic peripheral boundary 310 can be defined by a series of coordinates, such as a first coordinate 312, a second coordinate 314, a third coordinate 316, through a nth coordinate 318. it is understood the number of coordinates are respective to the size and shape of the geographic peripheral boundary 310.
  • the cellular telephone 100 identifies the phone location 320, and then compares the phone location 320 to the geographic peripheral boundary 310. If the cellular telephone 100 determines the phone location 320 is within the geographic peripheral boundary 310, the cellular telephone 100 proceeds with a process similar to the located operated courtesy control process 250.
  • the defining elements of the geographic peripheral boundary 310 can be provided via a signal transmission from a network, preprogrammed into the cellular telephone 100, or the like.
  • a geographic fence can be defined by a coverage area created by the signal strength of a cellular tower or grouping of cellular towers.
  • Providing a system for governing the use of the restrictable features provides a portion of the overall solution.
  • a first solution would be to remove the scenario which governing the restricted feature, such as walking out of a movie theater or stopping the motion of the cellular telephone 100.
  • a second solution allows the user to override the restriction while remaining within the restriction governing scenario.
  • a manually intervening override are provided below: a. use of a hands free device 400,
  • An automated override can be provided, wherein the environment provides an override signal to the cellular telephone 100.
  • the override signal directs the cellular telephone 100 to override any automated condition, such as velocity, which may be governing the use of the restrictable features.
  • any automated condition such as velocity
  • An example would be wherein the cell phone user is riding within a train.
  • the cellular telephone 100 determines the velocity exceeds the allowable speed, and therefore restricts use of the restrictable features. Since riding in a train differs from driving a car, the restrictable features should not be governed.
  • the override signal ensures proper use of the cellular telephone 100.
  • the cellular telephone 100 can be registered with centralized registration database (or series of regional registration databases).
  • the registered cellular telephone 100 can be governed through a network interfacing with the respective registration database.
  • the system can utilize the network to administer any or all of the restrictions, including activating, deactivating, and the like, thereof.
  • the cellular telephone 100 can identify when the user is using a hands free device 400, as illustrated in FIG. 6. When the cellular telephone 100 recognizes the use of the hands free device 400, the cellular telephone 100 overrides the restriction for any features that are deemed respective to a hands free application. This can include voice communication, voice activated controls such as for browsing or audible messaging. Features that require hand entry and reading, such as text entry and reading, would remain restricted.
  • a second exemplary override utilizes a proximity override emitter system 410 as illustrated in FIG. 6.
  • the proximity override emitter system 410 has a proximity override emitter 412, which emits a proximity override signal 414.
  • the cellular telephone 100 receives the proximity override signal 414 and determines that the cellular telephone 100 is located proximate a proximity override emitter system 410.
  • the cellular telephone 100 recognizes the proximity of the proximity override emitter system 410, the cellular telephone 100 overrides the restriction for any features currently being governed.
  • An exemplary scenario would be within a vehicle, wherein the proximity override emitter 412 would be located near the passenger door or rear seat region.
  • the strength of the proximity override signal 414 would be limited to distance that only reaches to the passenger seat or rear seat, and would not have enough strength to interact with a cellular telephone 100 used by the driver.
  • a third exemplary override requires the user to maintain contact with at least one override contact point 420.
  • the user would be required to maintain contact with at least one of the override contact points 420 while using the restricted feature.
  • the override contact point 420 can be located on the keyboard, on the side of the phone housing 102, and the like.
  • the software can allow for brief interrupts of contact to provide the user with continuous operation, as it is expected that the user would occasionally adjust or reposition the finger contacting the override contact point 420.
  • a fourth exemplary override is an entry of a password, as illustrated in FIG. 7.
  • the override password system 430 directs the user to enter a password via a voice entry, keyboard entry using a keyboard 432, and the like.
  • the user selects an enter button 434 to direct the cellular telephone 100 to begin the override validation and activation process.
  • the user can enter any sequence of characters in an order associated with a stored password or set of passwords.
  • the characters can be case sensitive alphanumeric entries as well as other punctuating characters.
  • the override can be active for a period of time as follows:
  • the invention has application to the telephone industry.

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Un ensemble de fonctionnalités d'un téléphone cellulaire peut comprendre un sous-ensemble de fonctionnalités qu'il est possible de restreindre, telles que les communications vocales, les messages électroniques, la navigation sur Internet, les messages textes, etc. Une restriction limite l'utilisation des fonctionnalités qu'il est possible de restreindre, grâce à la reconnaissance d'une condition régissant la restriction. La condition régissant la restriction peut être la vitesse, une transmission de courtoisie, un obstacle géographique ou toute autre condition de restriction. Une transmission de courtoisie peut être proposée dans des zones telles que les théâtres, les restaurants, les hôpitaux, les écoles et autres environnements évoquant la courtoisie envers les autres. Une dispense peut être accordée pour les fonctionnalités qui permettent de poursuivre l'utilisation lors de la survenue d'une condition régissant la restriction. Une dispense peut être apportée par le biais d'un mot de passe, d'un émetteur de proximité, de l'utilisation d'un dispositif mains libres et de tout autre moyen raisonnable.
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