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System and method for identifying and locating wireless devices that are being operated by unauthorized users

  • US 8,406,736 B2
  • Filed: 12/30/2008
  • Issued: 03/26/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/30/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of locating a wireless device being used by an unauthorized operator, the method comprising:

  • examining biometric information of the operator of the wireless device;

    determining if the operator is authorized based on the biometric information;

    determining a first location information of the wireless device indicating its first position;

    storing the determination of authorization of the operator and further storing the determined first location information in a non-volatile memory in the wireless device, such that the determination and the first location information persists in the event of a loss of power to the wireless device;

    transmitting a first message to a remote recipient in response to determining the operator is not authorized, the first message including the biometric information of the operator and the first location information of the wireless device;

    determining a second location information of the wireless device indicating its second position;

    storing the determined second location information in the non-volatile memory; and

    transmitting a second message to the remote recipient in response to a movement of the wireless device, the second message including the biometric information of the operator and the second location of the wireless device that is different than the first location.

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