Method and apparatus for disabling the RF functionality of a multi-function wireless communication device while maintaining access to local functionality
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1. A method performed by a mobile communication device, the method comprising:
- transmitting a voice communication, by the mobile communication device, over a wireless communication link;
providing, by the mobile communication device, a first mode allowing wireless communication and allowing local function of the mobile communication device;
providing, by the mobile communication device, a second mode disabling the wireless communication and maintaining the local function of the mobile communication device; and
transmitting, by the mobile communication device over the wireless communication link, a notification message to another device in response to receiving user input, the notification message notifying the another device that the mobile communication device is switching from the first mode to the second mode.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for disabling the communication functionality (i.e., disabling the transmission and/or reception of RF signals) of an integrated device, while still providing access to the local functionality of such device. A control and select function, such as a switch that is implemented by hardware or software or a combination thereof, is provided in an integrated device to allow the end user of the device to access the local data processing functionality of the device, even while the wireless communication functionality of such device is disabled.
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1. A method performed by a mobile communication device, the method comprising:
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transmitting a voice communication, by the mobile communication device, over a wireless communication link; providing, by the mobile communication device, a first mode allowing wireless communication and allowing local function of the mobile communication device; providing, by the mobile communication device, a second mode disabling the wireless communication and maintaining the local function of the mobile communication device; and transmitting, by the mobile communication device over the wireless communication link, a notification message to another device in response to receiving user input, the notification message notifying the another device that the mobile communication device is switching from the first mode to the second mode. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A mobile device, comprising:
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a communication unit configured to communicate with a base station; a touch screen display configured to display a soft key used to switch from a first mode to a second mode; and at least one processor configured to; utilize the communication unit to communicate with the base station in the first mode; utilize software for the mobile device with at least part of the communication unit disabled in the second mode; and notify the base station that the mobile device will operate in the second mode. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A device, comprising:
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circuitry configured to provide a first mode, wherein the first mode allows wireless communication function and allows local function of the device; circuitry configured to provide a second mode, wherein the second mode disables the wireless communication function and maintains the local function of the device; circuitry configured to transmit a notification message to another device over a wireless communication link in response to user input; and circuitry configured to switch the device from the first mode to the second mode in response to transmission of the notification message; and wherein the notification message is configured to indicate that the device is switching into the second mode. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A method performed by a mobile device, the method comprising:
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communicating data from the mobile device to a base station in a first mode; operating software stored locally in a memory device of the mobile device and disabling, at least in part, communication of the data to the base station in a second mode; and displaying, on a touch screen display, a soft key configured to indicate a switch from the first mode to the second mode; in response to selection of the soft key; switching the mobile computing device to the second mode; and transmitting a notification to the base station that the mobile device will operate in the second mode. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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Current AssigneeWireless Switch IP, LLC (Dominion Harbor Enterprises, LLC)
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Original AssigneeDurham Logistics LLC (Intellectual Ventures LLC)
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InventorsShah, Nitin J.
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Primary Examiner(s)Dao, Minh D
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Application NumberUS13/453,992Publication NumberTime in Patent Office729 DaysField of Search455/455, 455/556.1, 455/556.2, 455/557, 455/574, 455/343.1, 455/343.5, 455/418, 455/419US Class Current455/556.1CPC Class CodesH04W 4/12 Messaging; Mailboxes; Annou...H04W 52/028 switching on or off only a ...H04W 8/22 Processing or transfer of t...Y02D 30/70 in wireless communication n...
