Geographical network initiated wireless device feature control
US7653398B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 19, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W64/00
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, apparatus and system for applying feature controls to features on a wireless device while the mobile is in a geographic area is provided. The wireless device receives instructions from a wireless network indicating which feature controls to apply. The wireless device determines that its position is within the geographic area and applies the feature controls.
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