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Data processing system and method for disabling a portable computer outside an authorized area

  • US 6,166,688 A
  • Filed: 03/31/1999
  • Issued: 12/26/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/31/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method in a data processing system for disabling a portable computer in response to said portable computer being moved outside of an authorized area of use, said method comprising the steps of:

  • establishing an authorized, geographical area of use, said authorized, geographical area being any geographical area capable of being defined, not limited to areas within an enclosure, and not bounded by a transmitter'"'"'s broadcast range;

    determining whether said portable computer is located outside of said authorized area; and

    in response to said portable computer being moved outside of said authorized area, said portable computer disabling itself, wherein said portable computer is inoperable when disabled.

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