Apparatus and Method for Disabling RF Signal Transmissions from Wireless Network Modems
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1. An apparatus for disabling radio frequency (“
- RF”
) signal transmissions from a global positioning system (“
GPS”
) modem, comprising;
a) input command means for generating a transmit disable signal for a GPS modem;
b) first connection means for operatively connecting said input command means to a first circuit means;
c) first circuit means for conveying said transmit disable signal to said GPS modem; and
d) second connection means for operatively connecting said first circuit means to said GPS modem whereby a user operating said input command means generates said transmit disable signal that is conveyed to said GPS modem through said first connection means, said first circuit means and said second connection means, said GPS modem configured to disable RF signal transmissions therefrom upon receiving said transmit disable signal.
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Abstract
An apparatus and method is provided for disabling radio frequency signal transmissions from a wireless communications network modem when in proximity to sites where explosive devices are being detonated. The apparatus includes an input switch to signal a command to the modem to disable the transmitter portion of the modem or to tune the transmitter to a null gateway on the wireless communications network. By disabling transmissions from the modem, accidental detonation of explosive devices is prevented. When the modem is moved a safe distance away from the explosive devices, the transmitter is re-enabled automatically.
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1. An apparatus for disabling radio frequency (“
- RF”
) signal transmissions from a global positioning system (“
GPS”
) modem, comprising;a) input command means for generating a transmit disable signal for a GPS modem; b) first connection means for operatively connecting said input command means to a first circuit means; c) first circuit means for conveying said transmit disable signal to said GPS modem; and d) second connection means for operatively connecting said first circuit means to said GPS modem whereby a user operating said input command means generates said transmit disable signal that is conveyed to said GPS modem through said first connection means, said first circuit means and said second connection means, said GPS modem configured to disable RF signal transmissions therefrom upon receiving said transmit disable signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for disabling radio frequency (“
- RF”
) signal transmissions from a global positioning system (“
GPS”
) modem comprising at least one external signal input port and at least one output signal port, said modem configured to disable RF signal transmission therefrom upon receiving a modem disable signal on an external signal input port, said modem further configured for storing user-defined parameters for the operation of said modem, the method comprising the steps of;a) generating a transmit disable signal; b) conveying said transmit disable signal to an external signal input port disposed on said modem; and c) disabling RF signal transmissions from said GPS modem upon said GPS modem receiving said transmit disable signal on said external signal input port. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16)
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17. The method as set forth in 13 wherein said step of disabling RF signal transmissions from said GPS modem comprises the step of disabling an RF transmitter disposed on said GPS modem.
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18. The method as set forth in 13 wherein said step of disabling RF signal transmissions from said GPS modem comprises the step of tuning said GPS modem to a non-existent or null satellite telecommunications gateway.
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19. A global positioning system (“
- GPS”
) modem having a radio frequency (“
RF”
) signal transmitter, a microprocessor, and a memory for storing user-defined parameters used in the operation of said GPS modem, said GPS modem comprising;a) input command means for generating a transmit disable signal; b) first connection means for operatively connecting said input command means to a first circuit means; c) first circuit means operatively connected to said microprocessor for conveying said transmit disable signal from said input command means to said microprocessor; and d) a memory operatively connected to said microprocessor, said memory comprising instructions executable by said microprocessor configured to cause said GPS modem to disable said RF transmissions from said GPS modem when said microprocessor receives said transmit disable signal. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. A kit for disabling radio frequency (“
- RF”
) signal transmissions from a global positioning system (“
GPS”
) modem having a microprocessor, a memory for storing instructions executable by said microprocessor, at least one external signal input port and at least one output signal port, said modem further configured for storing at least one user-defined parameter for the operation of said GPS modem, said kit comprising;a) input command means for generating a transmit disable signal for a GPS modem; b) first connection means for operatively connecting said input command means to a first circuit means; c) first circuit means for conveying said transmit disable signal to said GPS modem; d) second connection means for operatively connecting said first circuit means to an external signal input port disposed on said GPS modem whereby a user operating said input command means generates said transmit disable signal that is conveyed to said external signal input port through said first connection means, said first circuit means and said second connection means, said GPS modem configured to disable RF signal transmissions therefrom upon receiving said transmit disable signal; and e) computer readable medium with computer executable instructions stored thereon for use with a general purpose computer operatively connected to said GPS modem, said executable instructions configured for enabling said general purpose computer to program said GPS modem to disable RF signal transmissions from said GPS modem when said transmit disable signal is received on said external signal input port.
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