Method and system for modifying mobile device functions

摘要

This provides for controlling mobile device functions and features. 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 one function for a mobile communication device, said method comprising:
first module receiving a code from a short-range wireless transmitter at an in-range vicinity of said short-range wireless transmitter, wherein said first module runs in said mobile communication device and said short-range wireless transmitter is outside of said mobile communication device; determining a signal power level detected by said mobile communication device from said short-range wireless transmitter; in case said code indicates an in-range status and said signal power level is above a threshold, setting a configuration data in a memory location in said mobile communication device to modify one function for said mobile communication device; and a second module modifying said one function for said mobile communication device, based on said configuration data, wherein said second module runs in said mobile communication device; wherein said mobile communication device comprises a processing unit and a first antenna, wherein said mobile communication device uses said first antenna to wirelessly receive or transmit data or voice communication via a wireless network, and said one function for said mobile communication device relate to said data or voice communication; wherein said setting a configuration data step comprises calling an application programming interface of said second module.