Patent ID: 8811965

Claim:
A mobile communication device having automated security and control of device functionality comprising: a mobile device including processors, input/output devices, memory and displays with graphical user interface operability for providing user inputs and for reviewing status indication of rules and status of implementation on device(s) via remote access or direct access to a server through a network; the mobile communication device with a software program module operable thereon, wherein the module administers rules that govern and control device functionality, including: filtering and blocking communication, data back-up and/or storage, and logging SMS messages, IM messages, MMS messages, emails, phone calls and voicemail, network browsing and/or downloading history, and text-based communication storing select data only when the device is offline, archiving data, including content data, and tagging it for retrieval and searchability, and combinations thereof; wherein the communication including all data and voice conversations in real-time and voicemail left on the network to and/or from the device, logging device activity, including third-party applications installed on the device which may be transmitting both data and voice, storing data associated with device activity, including activity frequency, duration and content, and combinations thereof; and archiving data, including content data, and tagging it for retrieval and searchability; wherein the device software is operating substantially continuously for polling the server for updates; and wherein the device is operable for automatically communicating with the server having corresponding server software program for controlling device functionality based upon rules established by the authorized user(s), and automatically activating device functionality based upon rules downloaded from the server, including initial rules and updated rules as available.