Theft alarm in mobile device
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1. A method of remotely triggering an alarm within a mobile wireless device, said method comprising:
- receiving an alarm trigger signal from a service provider to said mobile wireless device based on user authorization;
triggering a sensory output from said mobile wireless device based on receipt of said alarm trigger signal from said service provider; and
preventing a current holder of said mobile wireless device from stopping said sensory output unless an alarm PIN is manually entered by said holder into said mobile wireless device.
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Abstract
A system and method for remotely triggering an audible alarm within a mobile phone is disclosed. A remote user calls the mobile phone and enters a personal identification number (PIN) attached to a remote calling device. The PIN is processed either within the mobile phone or within a central service. The PIN is compared to a pre-stored PIN. A match between the previously stored PIN and the PIN entered by the user produces a signal that triggers an audible alarm within mobile phone to deter theft and assist in recovery of a stolen mobile phone.
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1. A method of remotely triggering an alarm within a mobile wireless device, said method comprising:
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receiving an alarm trigger signal from a service provider to said mobile wireless device based on user authorization;
triggering a sensory output from said mobile wireless device based on receipt of said alarm trigger signal from said service provider; and
preventing a current holder of said mobile wireless device from stopping said sensory output unless an alarm PIN is manually entered by said holder into said mobile wireless device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
said sensory output is an audible alarm.
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3. The method of remotely triggering an alarm within a mobile wireless device according to claim 1, wherein:
said sensory output is a visible alarm on a display.
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4. The method of remotely triggering an alarm within a mobile wireless device according to claim 1, wherein:
said alarm is configurable.
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5. The method of remotely triggering an alarm within a mobile wireless device to claim 1, further comprising:
comparing said alarm PIN to a previously entered alarm PIN stored in said mobile wireless device.
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6. The method of remotely triggering an alarm within a mobile wireless device according to claim 1, wherein:
said mobile wireless device is a wireless phone.
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7. The method of remotely triggering an alarm within a mobile wireless device according to claim 1, wherein:
said mobile wireless device is a personal data assistant.
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8. The method of remotely triggering an alarm within a mobile wireless device according to claim 1, wherein:
said mobile wireless device is a pager.
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9. The method of remotely triggering an alarm within a mobile wireless device according to claim 1, wherein:
said mobile wireless device is a personal computer.
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20. The method of remotely triggering an alarm within a mobile wireless device according to claim 1, wherein:
said alarm trigger signal is transmitted to said mobile wireless device while said mobile wireless device is off-hook.
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21. The method of remotely triggering an alarm within a mobile wireless device according to claim 1, further comprising:
periodically transmitting said alarm trigger signal to said mobile wireless device until a confirmation signal is received indicating that said mobile device has activated said sensory output.
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22. The method of remotely triggering an alarm within a mobile wireless device according to claim 1, further comprising:
turning said sensory output off upon receipt of a second reception of said alarm trigger signal.
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23. The method of remotely triggering an alarm within a mobile wireless device according to claim 1, wherein:
said sensory output is distinctive from a ring associated with ordinary receipt of a phone call.
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24. The method of remotely triggering an alarm within a mobile wireless device according to claim 1, further comprising:
disabling ordinary operation of said mobile device when said alarm trigger signal is received to activate said sensory output.
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10. A remotely triggering means for an alarm within a mobile wireless device comprising:
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means for receiving an alarm trigger signal from a service provider to said mobile wireless device based on user authorization; and
means for triggering a sensory output based on receipt of said alarm trigger signal from said service provider; and
means for preventing a current holder of said mobile wireless device from stopping said sensory output unless an alarm PIN is manually entered by said holder into said mobile wireless device. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19)
said sensory output is an audible alarm.
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12. The remotely triggering means for an alarm within a mobile wireless device according to claim 10, wherein:
said sensory output is a visible alarm on a display.
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13. The remotely triggering means for an alarm within a mobile wireless device according to claim 10, wherein:
said sensory output is configurable.
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14. The remotely triggering means for an alarm within a mobile wireless device to claim 10, further comprising:
a means for comparing said alarm PIN to a previously entered alarm PIN stored in said mobile wireless device.
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15. The remotely triggering means for an alarm within a mobile wireless device according to claim 10, wherein:
said mobile wireless device is a wireless phone.
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16. The remotely triggering means for an alarm within a mobile wireless device according to claim 10, wherein:
said mobile wireless device is a personal data assistant.
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18. The remotely triggering means for an alarm within a mobile wireless device according to claim 10, wherein:
said mobile wireless device is a laptop computer.
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19. The remotely triggering means for an alarm within a mobile wireless device according to claim 10, further comprising:
means for authorizing said alarm PIN in said received alarm trigger signal.
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17. The remotely triggering means for an alarm within a mobile wireless device according to claim wherein:
said mobile wireless device is a pager.
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