Device operation in a reduced operational mode

摘要

A computing device may operate in various modes, which may include a full operational mode and a reduced operational mode. When operating in the reduced operational mode, the computing device may reduce power, reduce radiation output, and/or power off various components to achieve operation in accordance with an operational policy. While operating in the reduced operational mode, the computing device may restrict user access to or adjustment of the impacted components thereby preventing the user from restoring the computing device to the full operational mode, at least temporarily. In some aspects, the device may initiate or terminate the reduced operational mode in response to a signal from a beacon, parameters from a monitored environment, or in response to user commands. In various aspects, the device may provide messaging to inform the user about the modes of operation.

主权项

1. A mobile computing device comprising:
a processor; a plurality of components that perform functions of the mobile computing device under control of component drivers executable by the processor, the components to include at least a display; and memory to store the component drivers and an operational mode application executable by the processor, the operational mode application, when executed, to perform acts comprising:
receiving a first indication from a remote entity to initiate implementation of a reduced operational mode of the mobile computing device;presenting a list of components configurable, via a reduction in power, to achieve the reduced operational mode;receiving a selection of a component from the list of components presented;switching, in response to receipt of the selection, from a full operational mode to the reduced operational mode by temporarily reducing power to the component, the reduced operational mode to allow at least rendering of text on the display of the mobile computing device;presenting a compliance indicator to indicate that the mobile computing device is operating in the reduced operational mode;receiving a second indication to initiate recommencement of the full operational mode; andresuming, in response to receipt of the second indication, the full operational mode by enabling the component that was temporarily disabled.