Method and apparatus for disabling the RF functionality of a multi-function wireless communication device while maintaining access to local functionality
US8019384B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/70
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for disabling the communication functionality (i.e., disabling the transmission and/or reception of RF signals) of an integrated device, while still providing access to the local functionality of such device. A control and select function, such as a switch that is implemented by hardware or software or a combination thereof, is provided in an integrated device to allow the end user of the device to access the local data processing functionality of the device, even while the wireless communication functionality of such device is disabled.
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