Apple Inc.
Context-based disabling wireless radios while on an airplane

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Abstract:

Embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device comprising a set of classifiers that can determine whether the electronic device is likely on an airplane. Upon a determination that the electronic device is likely on an airplane, one or more wireless radios on the electronic device (e.g., an ultra-wideband ranging radio, a cellular radio, etc.) may be disabled or a prompt can be displayed to enable a user to place the device into airplane mode.

Status:
Grant
Type:

Utility

Filling date:

25 Sep 2020

Issue date:

12 Apr 2022