Method and apparatus for disabling the RF functionality of a multi-function wireless communication device while maintaining access to local functionality

摘要

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.

主权项

1. A method, comprising:
operating a first processing device in a first mode to communicate with a second processing device and to execute applications local to the first processing device; operating the first processing device in a second mode to disable communications with the second processing device and to maintain execution of the applications local to the first processing device; and transmitting a notification message to indicate that the first processing device is switching from the first mode to the second mode.