| 摘要 |
Methods and apparatus for limiting communication capabilities in mobile communication devices are disclosed. In one illustrative example, an operati ng variable of a mobile communication device is detected to be within one of a first ran ge 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 request for establishment of a voice call or for communication of a user data message, the mobile device permits or prohibits the communication depending on the communication state, and preferably depending on whether the communicati on request is for a non-emergency or emergency communication. In one preferred embodiment, the operating variable is a temperature of the mobile device.</S DOAB> |
