Transferable device with alterable usage functionality

A method for shared usage of a mobile device, the method comprising:

• providing a first mode of operation for the mobile device to enable a first user to have access to certain functional aspects of the mobile device;
• providing a second mode of operation for the mobile device to enable a second user to have access to a subset of the certain functional aspects;
• and
• enabling a user-actuated transfer from the first mode of operation to the second mode of operation.

A system for shared usage of a mobile device, the system comprising:

• circuitry for providing a first mode of operation for the mobile device to enable a first user to have access to certain functional aspects of the mobile device;
• circuitry for providing a second mode of operation for the mobile device to enable a second user to have access to a subset of the certain functional aspects;
• and
• circuitry for enabling a user-actuated transfer from the first mode of operation to the second mode of operation.

A program product comprising:

• at least one of a machine, composition of matter, or article of manufacture including a signal bearing medium bearing one or more instructions related to:
• providing a first mode of operation for the mobile device to enable a first user to have access to certain functional aspects of the mobile device;
• providing a second mode of operation for the mobile device to enable a second user to have access to a subset of the certain functional aspects;
• and
• enabling a user-actuated transfer from the first mode of operation to the second mode of operation.