Method and system for controlling mobile device functions via a service or background process

摘要

This provides for controlling mobile device functions and features, along with systems incorporating these devices and methods. For example, it limits or disables the use of some of mobile device features which could cause distraction to the user, when the user is engaged in another activity. In an example, it enables other mobile device features based on occurrence of events related to the user or environment. Another example addresses controlling the mobile device features, such as SMS, while the user is in a vehicle or driving. Another example restricts the ability of the driver of a vehicle to text, while the vehicle is in motion, by automatically disabling the texting ability of mobile device within and around the perimeter of the driver's seat. Other variations, examples, improvements, detection mechanisms, models, techniques, calculations, verification mechanisms, and features are also described in details.

主权项

1. A method for modifying at least one function for a mobile communication device, said method comprising:
receiving, by said mobile communication device, data communication via a first wireless network; receiving, by said mobile communication device, a code from a short-range wireless transceiver via a second wireless network; determining an in-range event, based on a wireless signal transmitted via the second wireless network; running a first process to set a modification status for a first function related to said data communication corresponding to said mobile communication device, based on said in-range event and a rule available to said mobile communication device; modifying said first function related to said data communication; and facilitating, by a registry, communication for a data application module of said mobile communication device.