Mobile Terminal SDC Identifier Control for Restricted Area Safety
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need to control or suppress voice and data communications on mobile terminals while driving or in restricted areas, as existing regulations and technologies fail to effectively prevent distractions and unauthorized use.
Innovation Solution
A mobile terminal control program that uses short-distance communication (SDC) device identifiers to limit or restrict functionality, such as disabling alerts or communications, by pairing with external SDC devices like Bluetooth or WiFi, which are commonly found in vehicles or restricted areas, to enforce silent or restricted modes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If mobile terminal functions are controlled based on SDC device identifiers, then distraction prevention and safety are improved, but device functionality and user convenience deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile terminal applies different operational states to different functional modules based on the detected SDC device identifier. When a vehicle SDC device is detected, communication functions are restricted while other functions may remain operational, creating localized quality changes in specific device functions rather than complete shutdown
Solution Approach 2:
The device dynamically adjusts its operational state based on real-time detection of SDC device identifiers. The control program continuously monitors for SDC devices and automatically transitions between restricted and unrestricted modes, making the device adaptable to changing environmental conditions
2Reliability
If mobile terminal functions are controlled based on SDC device identifiers, then compliance with regulations is improved, but user convenience and ease of operation worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile terminal automatically detects SDC device identifiers and self-regulates its functionality without requiring user intervention. The control program autonomously determines when restrictions should be applied based on detected SDC devices, eliminating the need for manual user configuration or awareness of regulatory compliance
Solution Approach 2:
The device pre-establishes control rules associated with specific SDC device identifiers before actual use. When a vehicle SDC device is detected, the pre-programmed restrictions are automatically applied, preventing distracting functions before they can be activated rather than requiring reactive user action
Data Source
AI summary
A method performed by a mobile terminal includes receiving a device identifier from a short-distance-communication (SDC) device located outside of the mobile terminal by using the internal SDC device disposed in the mobile terminal and determining whether the received device identifier corresponds to or includes one of one or more identifiers stored in the mobile terminal. Upon determining that the received device identifier corresponds to one of the one or more stored identifiers, the mobile terminal performs a predetermined control function corresponding to the identifiers, without further receiving any instruction signal to control the phone function or the data communication function from the external SDC device.