System and method for managing access to software applications on a mobile communication device via a phone location unit
US12231899B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2022 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/30
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for managing access to software applications installed on a mobile communication device, via a phone location unit. The method may include: determining a position of the at least one mobile communication device, using the phone location unit which is further configured to communicate with the at least one mobile communication device, over a wireless communication channel; blocking access to the software applications installed, by an access management software application, whenever the mobile communication device is detected within a specific area; launching, via the access management software application, at least one whitelisted software application, responsive to a selection by a human user; and repeatedly instructing the mobile communication device, by the phone location unit and over the wireless communication channel, to re-launch the at least one whitelisted software application, as long as the at least one mobile communication device is detected within the specific area.
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