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Systems and methods for deterring theft of electronic devices

  • US 7,355,506 B2
  • Filed: 10/01/2003
  • Issued: 04/08/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/01/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for deterring theft of electronic devices, comprising:

  • receiving by a receiver of the device a disabling signal targeting the device remotely via a network, the disabling signal being transmitted at a rate that decreases corresponding to a duration of time that has expired since the device was reported lost;

    in response to receiving the disabling signal, electronically disabling the device via a component of the device that cannot be removed without destroying the device; and

    in response to receiving the disabling signal, transmitting from the device location information corresponding to the device.

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