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Context-based disabling wireless radios while on an airplane

US11304033B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 25, 2020
Grant dateApr 12, 2022
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W84/12
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device comprising a set of classifiers that can determine whether the electronic device is likely on an airplane. Upon a determination that the electronic device is likely on an airplane, one or more wireless radios on the electronic device (e.g., an ultra-wideband ranging radio, a cellular radio, etc.) may be disabled or a prompt can be displayed to enable a user to place the device into airplane mode.

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