“Apple has patented a piece of technology which would allow government and police to block transmission of information, including video and photographs, from any public gathering or venue they deem ‘sensitive’, and ‘protected from externalities.’ And while the company says the affected sites are to be mostly cinemas, theaters, concert grounds and similar locations, Apple Inc. also says ‘covert police or government operations may require complete ‘blackout’ conditions.’”
http://rt.com/news/apple-patent-transmission-block-408/
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