METHOD AND SYSTEM OF RECOVERING LOST MOBILE DEVICES
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1. A method comprising:
- receiving a request to track a mobile device; and
generating, in response to the request, a control signal to remotely activate an application on the mobile device for controlling an audio interface or an imaging interface of the mobile device to capture a signal from the audio interface or the imaging interface.
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Abstract
An approach is provided for remotely controlling and/or tracking mobile devices. A request is received to track a mobile device. A control signal is generated, in response to the request, to remotely activate an application on the mobile device for controlling an audio interface or an imaging interface of the mobile device to capture a signal from the audio interface or the imaging interface.
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1. A method comprising:
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receiving a request to track a mobile device; and generating, in response to the request, a control signal to remotely activate an application on the mobile device for controlling an audio interface or an imaging interface of the mobile device to capture a signal from the audio interface or the imaging interface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An apparatus comprising:
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a communication interface configured to receive a request to track a mobile device; and a processor configured to generate, in response to the request, a control signal to remotely activate an application on the mobile device for controlling an audio interface or an imaging interface of the mobile device to capture a signal from the audio interface or the imaging interface. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method comprising:
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receiving, at a mobile device, a control signal configured to remotely activate an application stored to the mobile device, wherein the application is configured to control an audio interface or an imaging interface of the mobile device; and executing the application based on the control signal to capture a signal from the audio interface or the imaging interface. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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