Authorized use of personal controlled-environment facility resident communication and/or media devices by device location eligibility
US11800365B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/40
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In embodiments for authorized use of personal controlled-environment facility resident communication and/or media devices by device location eligibility within a controlled-environment facility, each resident device, itself, determines whether the device is authorized to operate within a particular area within the facility that the device is entering or attempting to operate in, and/or whether the device is authorized to operate one or more particular application programs (apps) and/or device functions within the particular area. The device, itself, allows operation of the device, and/or allows operation of the particular app(s) and/or device functions, in response to a determination that the device is authorized to do so within the particular area. However, the device, itself, suspends its operation, and/or operation of the particular app(s) and/or device functions, in response to a determination that the device is not authorized to itself operate, or operate the app(s) and/or device functions, within the particular area.
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