Methods and apparatus for limiting communication capabilities in mobile communication devices
CA 2697574 C · Owner: Research In Motion Limited · Inventors: Islam, M. Khaledul; Jin, Xin
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Methods and apparatus for limiting communication capabilities in mobile communication devices are disclosed. In one illustrative example an operating variable of a mobile communication device is detected to be within one of a first range of values a second range of values, and a third range of values. The mobile device operates in a full communication state if the operating variable is detected to be within the first range of values a first limited communication state if the operating variable is detected to be within the second range of values or a second limited communication state if the operating variable is detected to be within the third range of values. When receiving a communication …
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- Filed November 9, 2004 and granted March 25, 2014. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended November 9, 2024.
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