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Controlling access to wireless communications device features based on user proficiency

US7738860B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 2006
Grant dateJun 15, 2010
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Expiry dateApr 15, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M2250/56
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

One or more features of varying complexity are available with a wireless communications device. A controller in the device determines a user's skill level at operating one or more of the features, and selectively activates the features appropriate for the skill level. The controller also activates a tutorial associated with a selectively enabled feature to teach the user how to operate the feature. As the user gains experience with the selectively enabled feature, the controller selectively enables more complex features and activates their associated tutorials.

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