Limiting use of electronic equipment features based on location

Details Limiting use of electronic equipment features based on location Limiting use of electronic equipment features based on location

2011-03-22

2011-03-22

Appiah, Charles N (Department: 2617)

Telecommunications

Radiotelephone system

Security or fraud prevention

C455S414200, C709S203000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07912451

ABSTRACT:
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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