MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS
First Claim
1. A system comprising:
- memory configured to store programs and database information;
a processor, coupled to the memory, configured to access the database information and run the programs;
a communication gateway, coupled to the processor and the memory, configured to receive information on data service use from a mobile, wireless, communication device being monitored by the system;
wherein the database information comprises;
an activity log database configured to store a signed entry for each data service use received from the mobile, wireless, communication device; and
a permissions database configured to store rules as to whether the data service use is allowed for the mobile, wireless, communication device; and
wherein the programs comprise;
an alert monitor program configured to compare the signed entry for each of the data service uses stored in the activity log database to the rules stored in the permissions database and to provide an alert if the data service use of the mobile, wireless, communication device is not allowed.
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Abstract
Systems and methods are directed to monitoring the communications to and from a mobile communication device in accordance with some embodiments of the present invention. For example in accordance with an embodiment, each of the data services on a mobile communication device may be monitored against rules stored in a central data center repository. The data services may include all forms of communications between the mobile communication device and a third party along with changes to application or data within the mobile communication device. An alert may be provided to an administrator when unauthorized data service activity and/or a message may be sent to the mobile communication device to prevent the unauthorized data service activity.
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38 Claims
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1. A system comprising:
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memory configured to store programs and database information; a processor, coupled to the memory, configured to access the database information and run the programs; a communication gateway, coupled to the processor and the memory, configured to receive information on data service use from a mobile, wireless, communication device being monitored by the system; wherein the database information comprises; an activity log database configured to store a signed entry for each data service use received from the mobile, wireless, communication device; and a permissions database configured to store rules as to whether the data service use is allowed for the mobile, wireless, communication device; and wherein the programs comprise; an alert monitor program configured to compare the signed entry for each of the data service uses stored in the activity log database to the rules stored in the permissions database and to provide an alert if the data service use of the mobile, wireless, communication device is not allowed. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A mobile communications device comprising:
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a memory configured to store programs and data; a processor, coupled to the memory, configured to run the programs stored in the memory; a communications port configured to wirelessly communicate with a data center; and wherein the programs comprise a data monitor program configured to monitor data service uses of the mobile communications device and compile signed information of the data service uses for transmission to the data center via the communications port, wherein the data service uses comprise inbound and outbound activity between the mobile communications device and a third party and changes to the data stored in the memory. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method of monitoring a mobile communication device, the method comprising:
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storing rules associated with data service uses for the mobile communication device; receiving information for one of the data service uses from the mobile communication device; signing the information; storing the signed information for the data service use; checking the data service use to the corresponding rule associated with the data service use; and providing an alert if the data service use is unauthorized based on the corresponding rule. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A method of monitoring a mobile communication device, the method comprising:
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monitoring data service uses of the mobile communication device; compiling information of one of the data service uses; and transmitting the information of the data service use to a data center to sign and store the information, wherein the data service uses comprise inbound and outbound activity between the mobile communications device and a third party and changes to data stored in the mobile communication device. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29)
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30. A computer-readable medium on which is stored a computer program for performing a method of monitoring a mobile communication device, the method comprising:
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storing rules associated with data service uses for the mobile communication device; receiving information for one of the data service uses from the mobile communication device; storing the information with a signature for the data service use; checking the data service use to the corresponding rule associated with the data service use; and providing an alert if the data service use is unauthorized based on the corresponding rule. - View Dependent Claims (31, 32, 33, 34)
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35. A computer-readable medium on which is stored a computer program for performing a method of monitoring a mobile communication device, the method comprising:
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monitoring data service uses of the mobile communication device; compiling information of one of the data service uses; and transmitting the information of the data service use to a data center to store with a digital signature, wherein the data service uses comprise inbound and outbound activity between the mobile communications device and a third party and changes to data stored in the mobile communication device. - View Dependent Claims (36, 37, 38)
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