Methods, systems, and computer program products for managing operation of a portable electronic device
US8902054B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 10, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2203/2055
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems are described for managing operation of a portable electronic device. Vehicle information, about an automotive vehicle, is received. Device information, about a portable electronic device configured to perform an operation, is received. An operator of the automotive vehicle is detected to be a user of the portable electronic device, based on the vehicle information and the device information. Operation information is sent, in response to detecting the operator is the user, to prevent the portable electronic device from performing the operation.
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