Abstract: In one embodiment, a device in an IP-based cellular wireless communication system includes a monitoring arrangement and a sender arrangement. The monitoring arrangement arranged to detect a location of a cellular phone device with respect to an area of restricted access. The location of the cellular phone device with respect to the area of restricted access is detected in part by determining when a preset period of time has elapsed. The sender is arranged to send a first message including information associated with the cellular phone device when the location of the cellular phone device with respect to the area of restricted access is detected. A method for operating the device is also disclosed.

Abstract: In an IP-based cellular wireless communication system, systems and methods for spatially controlling cellular phone usage are provided. Entry of a cellular phone device into an area of restricted phone access (“quiet zone”) is detected and an IP message identifying the phone sent to a central facility. In one embodiment, an IP message is sent to the phone causing it to change behavior, for example turning off the volume on the ringer. Alternatively, the central facility can process an incoming call for a phone that is determined to be in a quiet zone to reduce intrusion in the quiet zone; for example, it can send the call to a phone mailbox or give the caller a busy signal.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a highly useful partial implementation of a network protocol using limited processing and memory resources are provided. This allows network nodes embedded in simple devices such as light switches, thermostats, etc. to be reached using conventional open standard network protocols such as TCP/IP. A representative application is remotely adjusting a house thermostat by accessing a web page.

Abstract: In an IP-based cellular wireless communication system, systems and methods for spatially controlling cellular phone usage are provided. Entry of a cellular phone device into an area of restricted phone access (“quiet zone”) is detected and an IP message identifying the phone sent to a central facility. In one embodiment, an IP message is sent to the phone causing it to change behavior, for example turning off the volume on the ringer. Alternatively, the central facility can process an incoming call for a phone that is determined to be in a quiet zone to reduce intrusion in the quiet zone; for example, it can send the call to a phone mailbox or give the caller a busy signal.