Method and system for wireless communication in emergency situations
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1. A method for enabling an enhanced operating mode of a mobile communication device, the method comprising:
- receiving an authorization message from an authority;
authenticating the authorization message; and
enabling the enhanced operating mode of the mobile communication device in response to authenticating the authorization message.
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Abstract
A method and a system for enabling an enhanced operating mode of a mobile communication device (102) are disclosed. The method includes receiving (502) an authorization message from an authority (104) that is capable of communicating wirelessly with the mobile communication device. The authorization message is then checked (504) for authenticity of the authority. On authentication of the authorization message, the enhanced operating mode of the mobile communication device is enabled (506), allowing communication between the authority and the mobile communication device, even in emergencies.
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1. A method for enabling an enhanced operating mode of a mobile communication device, the method comprising:
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receiving an authorization message from an authority;
authenticating the authorization message; and
enabling the enhanced operating mode of the mobile communication device in response to authenticating the authorization message. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A mobile communication device having an enhanced operating mode, comprising:
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means for receiving an authorization message, the authorization message being received from an authority;
means for authenticating the authorization message; and
means for providing the enhanced operating mode of the mobile communication device. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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