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Geographical network initiated wireless device feature control

US7653398B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 19, 2005
Grant dateJan 26, 2010
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Expiry dateAug 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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