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Method and apparatus for disabling the RF functionality of a multi-function wireless communication device while maintaining local functionality

DC
  • US 7,356,351 B1
  • Filed: 12/22/2000
  • Issued: 04/08/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/22/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An integrated mobile device that provides local functionality and communication functionality, comprising:

  • a first power supply;

    a computing unit, coupled to the first power supply;

    a second power supply;

    a radio communication unit coupled to the second power supply; and

    a switch, coupled to the second power supply, adapted to selectively couple the radio communication unit to the second power supply, to provide first and second modes of operation, wherein the first mode of operation enables the computing unit and the radio communication unit, and the second mode of operation disables the radio communication unit and enables the computing unit.

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