Mobile devices control

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  "publication_number": "US9420432B2",
  "country": "US",
  "kind": "B2",
  "title": "Mobile devices control",
  "abstract": "In embodiments of mobile devices control, a mobile device includes a communication interface for control communication with associated devices of the mobile device, and the associated devices correspond to members of a private interaction hub. A device control service is implemented to determine that the mobile device is moving in a vehicle based on motion data, and can generate a device quiet control to restrict at least audible outputs from one or more of the associated devices that are in the vehicle with the mobile device. The device control service can then initiate communication of the device quiet control to the associated devices in the vehicle to quiet the associated devices that are controllable from the mobile device.",
  "claims": [
    "1. A mobile device, comprising: a communication interface configured for control communication with associated devices of the mobile device, the associated devices corresponding to different members of a private interaction hub that are controllable by the mobile device, the private interaction hub providing a single unified access point to shared hub data; a processing system to implement computer instructions as a device control service that is configured to: synchronize a local copy of membership association member users identifiers with hub data stored on a cloud storage and service; determine that the mobile device is moving in a vehicle based on motion data; using the local copy of membership association member users identifiers, determine that one or more of the associated devices that correspond to members of the private interaction hub are in the vehicle with the mobile device; generate a device quiet control to restrict at least audible outputs from the one or more of the associated devices that correspond to members of the private interaction hub determined to be in the vehicle with the mobile device; and initiate communication of the device quiet control to the one or more associated devices to quiet the associated devices that are controllable from the mobile device.",
    "2. A mobile device as recited in claim 1, further comprising an integrated display device configured to display a device control user interface, and wherein a device quiet input is received via the device control user interface to initiate the device quiet control for the one or more associated devices.",
    "3. A mobile device as recited in claim 1, further comprising a positioning unit configured to determine the motion data that indicates the mobile device is moving.",
    "4. A mobile device as recited in claim 1, wherein the device control service is further configured to generate the device quiet control to restrict communication functions of the one or more associated devices that are in the vehicle with the mobile device.",
    "5. A mobile device as recited in claim 1, wherein the vehicle is a designated quiet zone, and the device control service is configured to: recognize that the mobile device is located in the designated quiet zone; and generate the device quiet control to quiet the one or more associated devices within the designated quiet zone.",
    "6. A method, comprising: synchronizing a local copy of membership association member users identifiers with hub data stored on a cloud storage and service; determining that a mobile device is moving in a vehicle based on motion data; using the local copy of membership association member users identifiers, determining that one or more associated devices that correspond to members of a private interaction hub are in the vehicle with the mobile device; generating a device quiet control to restrict at least audible outputs from the one or more associated devices that are in the vehicle with the mobile device, the associated devices corresponding to different members of the private interaction hub that are controllable by the mobile device, the private interaction hub providing a single unified access point to shared hub data; and communicating the device quiet control to the one or more associated devices to quiet the one or more associated devices that are controllable from the mobile device.",
    "7. A method as recited in claim 6, further comprising displaying a device control user interface; and receiving a device quiet input via the device control user interface to initiate the device quiet control for the associated devices.",
    "8. A method as recited in claim 6, wherein the device quiet control is generated to restrict communication functions of the associated devices that are in the vehicle with the mobile device.",
    "9. A method as recited in claim 6, wherein the vehicle is a designated quiet zone, and the method further comprising: recognizing that the mobile device is located in the designated quiet zone, and the device quiet control is generated to quiet the associated devices within the designated quiet zone.",
    "10. A device quiet system, comprising: a network service device to execute computer instructions as a device control service that is configured to: synchronize a local copy of membership association identifiers with hub data stored on a cloud storage and service; receive a device distraction input from a mobile device that is moving in a vehicle; determine that one or more associated devices that correspond to members of a private interaction hub are in the vehicle with the mobile device; generate a device quiet control to restrict at least audible outputs from the one or more associated devices that are in the vehicle with the mobile device, the associated devices corresponding to different members of the private interaction hub, the private interaction hub providing a single unified access point to shared hub data; using the local copy of membership identifiers, determine the associated devices that are controllable by the mobile device based on identifiers of the mobile device and the associated devices; and communicate the device quiet control to the associated devices to quiet the associated devices.",
    "11. A device quiet system as recited in claim 10, wherein the device distraction input is a user input to the mobile device to initiate the device quiet control for the associated devices.",
    "12. A device quiet system as recited in claim 10, wherein the device control service is configured to receive motion data from a positioning unit of the mobile device, the motion data indicating that the mobile device is moving in the vehicle.",
    "13. A device quiet system as recited in claim 10, wherein the device control service is configured to generate the device quiet control to restrict communication functions of the associated devices that are in the vehicle with the mobile device.",
    "14. A device quiet system as recited in claim 10, wherein the device quiet control is generated to quiet the associated devices for a designated time duration.",
    "15. A device quiet system as recited in claim 10, wherein the device distraction input includes an indication that audio in the vehicle is a driver distraction, and wherein the device control service is configured to: generate a distracted driving notification to indicate that the audio in the vehicle is a driver distraction; and communicate the distracted driving notification to the associated devices that are in the vehicle with the mobile device.",
    "16. A device quiet system as recited in claim 15, wherein the distracted driving notification is communicated for display at the associated devices to indicate that use of an associated device is restricted in a safe driving mode.",
    "17. One or more memory devices storing computer-readable instructions which, when executed, perform operations comprising: synchronizing a local copy of membership association member users identifiers with hub data stored on a cloud storage and service; determining that a mobile device is moving in a vehicle based on motion data; using the local copy of membership association member users identifiers, determining that one or more associated devices that correspond to members of a private interaction hub are in the vehicle with the mobile device; generating a device quiet control to restrict at least audible outputs from the one or more of the associated devices that are in the vehicle with the mobile device, the associated devices corresponding to different members of the private interaction hub, the private interaction hub providing a single unified access point to shared hub data; and initiating communication of the device quiet control to the one or more associated devices to quiet the associated devices that are controllable from the mobile device.",
    "18. The one or more memory devices of claim 17, further comprising displaying a device control user interface, and receiving a device quiet input via the device control user interface to initiate the device quiet control for the one or more associated devices.",
    "19. The one or more memory devices of claim 17, further comprising using a positioning unit to determine the motion data that indicates the mobile device is moving.",
    "20. The one or more memory devices of claim 17, further comprising generating the device quiet control to restrict communication functions of the one or more associated devices that are in the vehicle with the mobile device."
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  "description_excerpt": "Computing, communication, and entertainment devices, such as mobile phones, portable computers, tablet devices, and the like increasingly offer more functions, applications, and features which can make it difficult and/or inefficient for a user to discover, navigate, and utilize. For example, not only can a mobile phone be used for text, email, and voice communications, but may also be used for entertainment, such as to listen to music, surf the Internet, watch video content, gaming, and for photo and video imaging. Similarly, a portable tablet device may be utilized for email, browser, navigation, and other computing applications, as well as for the various entertainment and photo features. In addition to the many computing, communication, and entertainment applications that are available to a user of a mobile phone or tablet device, a seemingly unlimited number of third-party applications and features are also available for download to a device.\n\nMany of the functions, applications, and features of the various computing, communication, and entertainment devices are beneficial to a user, and can enhance one's personal time as well as work and social activities. For example, children can let their parents know by text message or with a phone call from a mobile phone their whereabouts or that they have safely arrived at a particular destination. However, an increasing problem with these always-connected mobile devices is distracted driving. Many drivers, and particularly teenage drivers, are tempted to send a quick text, make a call, or check a voice message while driving, which may lead to an accident.",
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  "assignees": [
    "Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC"
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  "inventors": [
    "Joseph H. Matthews, III",
    "Joseph A. Schrader",
    "Ted Tai-Yu Chen",
    "Raman K. Sarin",
    "Joseph Spencer King"
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  "filing_date": "2012-12-22",
  "publication_date": "2016-08-16",
  "grant_date": "2016-08-16",
  "priority_date": "2011-12-23",
  "application_number": "US-201213726048-A",
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