Method for locating a mobile unit of a distressed user
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1. A method for tracking multiple mobile units based upon the initial location of a distressed mobile unit, the method comprising:
- receiving a request to locate a distressed mobile unit;
determining the location of the distressed mobile unit;
determining other mobile units that are located in the location; and
tracking the other mobile units.
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Abstract
The present invention provides a method for tracking multiple mobile units based upon the initial location of a distressed mobile unit. A distressed mobile unit is one, for example, belonging to someone who has been kidnapped or had their vehicle carjacked. An MSC receives a request to locate a distressed mobile unit. The MSC determines the location of the distressed mobile unit and also other mobile units that are located in the location area. The MSC then tracks the other mobile units.
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1. A method for tracking multiple mobile units based upon the initial location of a distressed mobile unit, the method comprising:
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receiving a request to locate a distressed mobile unit; determining the location of the distressed mobile unit; determining other mobile units that are located in the location; and tracking the other mobile units. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method for tracking a second mobile unit that is associated with a first mobile unit, comprising:
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locating a first mobile unit; identifying a second mobile unit with the first mobile unit; and tracking the second mobile unit. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16)
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