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- 专利标题: Limiting use of electronic equipment features based on location
- 专利标题(中): 基于位置限制使用电子设备功能
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申请号: US11678849申请日: 2007-02-26
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公开(公告)号: US07912451B2公开(公告)日: 2011-03-22
- 发明人: Colin J. Eckhart
- 申请人: Colin J. Eckhart
- 申请人地址: SE Lund
- 专利权人: Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB
- 当前专利权人: Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB
- 当前专利权人地址: SE Lund
- 代理机构: Renner, Otto, Boisselle & Sklar, LLP
- 主分类号: H04M3/16
- IPC分类号: H04M3/16 ; H04M1/663 ; G06F15/16
摘要:
A method and apparatus for limiting the use of one or more features and/or applications provided in electronic equipment based on identification information and location information associated with the electronic equipment is disclosed. Upon initiation of an application and/or feature, a request is made to a remote server. The request includes identification information and location information associated with a geographical location of the electronic equipment. A database maintained at the remote server determines whether the user has the necessary privileges to activate the application and/or feature and whether any limits (e.g., digital rights management) should be placed on the content created from the application and/or feature.
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