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System and method for disabling and enabling mobile device functional components

US9154901B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 31, 2012
Grant dateOct 6, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 9, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W4/90
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A computer-implemented method for controlling activity of a mobile device corresponding to a first user is provided. The method includes enabling an application to receive an indication of permitted usage from a second user. An indication of permitted usage of the mobile device is received via the application from the second user. Instructions are transmitted to the mobile communication device to disable or enable at least one functional component of the mobile device responsive to the indication of permitted usage. Further provided is a computing system including at least one memory configured to perform a procedure for controlling activity of a mobile device.

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