LOCATION-BASED RECOVERY DEVICE AND RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICES AND DATA
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Abstract
A device and software utilizing Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) technologies for monitoring and recovering portable computing devices and, a method and system for acquiring such devices, protecting data on such devices, and for compensating owners of devices. A GPS mechanism of the invention provides real time tracking of missing devices that may be coordinated with security agencies to intercept and recover missing computing devices. When a stolen device is unrecoverable, the invention may receive a signal to initiate data recovery where a wireless network is available to recover data for the owner. Alternatively, the GPS mechanism instructs the device to encrypt or destroy stored data files to prevent commercial espionage or privacy violations. The invention discloses a software system and method for computing a purchase price of the GPS mechanism, computing compensation for loss of the device and lost data.
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26 Claims
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1-16. -16. (canceled)
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17. A system for protecting a laptop computer having electronically stored records comprising:
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a signal reception and transmission assembly for sending and receiving wireless signals; a circuit element in communication with the electronically stored records and the signal reception and transmission assembly, and upon receipt of a signal indicative of the loss or theft of the portable computing device outputting a second signal causing an insurance company instructing an insurance company to replace at least one of the laptop computer and the economic value of the laptop computer. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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