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System and method for controlling a function of an electronic device through a network

US8639236B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 12, 2011
Grant dateJan 28, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 3, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M2203/60
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The disclosure provides a system, method and device for controlling function on an electronic device. The method comprises: receiving a communication from a communication network at the first device, the communication addressed to an account accessed by the first device and providing a first request for a meeting, a start time for the meeting and a second request to control a function of the first device for the meeting; identifying a component on the first device associated with the function; and deactivating the component when the start time arrives on the first device.

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