Systems and methods for speed and location based network access and features control
US8868081B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 20, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/72463
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are presented to allow or prohibit any or all services between a network and a node in the network based upon the geographic location and rate of travel of the node. One exemplary application is for the prevention of texting while driving. For example, in FIG. 1: Typical Wireless Communications Network, the location and rate of travel of the mobile station, (MS), 140, can be determined from the use of Global Positioning System, (GPS), information received by the MS, (140), and transmitted to the network. The MS, (140), may have any or all of its subscriber services enabled or disabled by the network based upon the speed that the MS, (140), is traveling and/or its geographical location. Other methods are possible to determine the location and rate of travel of a mobile station as well. In the preferred exemplary embodiment, it is possible for a mobile wireless network to determine the location and speed of an MS. The preferred exemplary embodiment will disallow the operation of features like text messaging or speaking on the mobile phone, when an individual is driving over a range of predetermined speeds. Additionally, this embodiment would disallow the operation…
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