Wireless device audible alert control signal generating systems and
methods are presented. The control signal may be used to either enable or
disable the audible alert of a wireless device. The signal may be
generated as a function of the motion of an object entering or exiting a
quiet zone. An embodiment for a system in accordance with the invention
includes a transmitter to transmit a control signal to either disable or
enable an audible alert of a wireless device. An antenna may be
operatively coupled to the transmitter. A motion sensor to detect objects
passing through a field of detection may be used to trigger the emission
of the control signal. A controller operatively coupled to both the
motion sensor and transmitter may command the transmitter to transmit the
control signal as a function of a direction of motion detected by the
motion sensor. An embodiment for a method in accordance with the
invention includes detecting an object in an object detection area. A
direction of motion of the object with respect to a reference point may
be determined. A wireless device audible alert control signal may then be
generated as a function of the direction of motion of the object.