Abstract: Methods and apparatus processing acceleration data of a sensing device to determine whether the device is located on an aircraft during landing or taking off or in the air or landed. Based on a state of the sensing device, such as take-off, the sensing device is prevented from transmitting signals. In embodiments, the sensing device compares network identifying information stored in memory of the sensing device and locally received network identifying information. For at least one positive comparison of the network identifying information stored in the memory and the locally received network identifying information, the sensing device is prevented from transmitting signals. In embodiments, the acceleration data and the network identifying information provide independent ways to selectively prevent the sensing device from transmitting signals.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus processing acceleration data of a sensing device to determine whether the device is located on an aircraft during landing or taking off or in the air or landed. Based on a state of the sensing device, such as take-off, the sensing device is prevented from transmitting signals. In embodiments, the sensing device compares network identifying information stored in memory of the sensing device and locally received network identifying information. For at least one positive comparison of the network identifying information stored in the memory and the locally received network identifying information, the sensing device is prevented from transmitting signals. In embodiments, the acceleration data and the network identifying information provide independent ways to selectively prevent the sensing device from transmitting signals.