Methods and systems for location-based management of wireless devices
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1. A method, for monitoring a wireless device, comprising:
- receiving location information identifying a first geographic location of the wireless device;
receiving information identifying a time of departure from the first geographic location by the wireless device;
determining, by a processor, whether the wireless device arrives at one of multiple second expected geographic locations within a predetermined amount of time after the time of departure from the first geographic location;
noting, by the processor, an exception in response to determining that the wireless device does not arrive at one of the multiple second, expected geographic locations within the predetermined amount of time; and
sending, by the processor, an instruction to take supervisory action responsive to noting the exception, wherein the supervisory action includes disabling a function of the wireless device so that the wireless device is not able to perform the function.
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Abstract
Method and apparatus are for monitoring the location of a wireless device and taking supervisory action in response to that location. Location information obtained from a user'"'"'s wireless device, or otherwise concerning the present location of the user, is monitored and compared with one or more locations previously approved for that user. An exception is noted if the user reaches a non-approved location, or fails to timely arrive at an approved destination. In response to an exception, supervisory action is taken which may include contacting the wireless device, partially or completely disabling further service of that device, or contacting another person.
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1. A method, for monitoring a wireless device, comprising:
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receiving location information identifying a first geographic location of the wireless device; receiving information identifying a time of departure from the first geographic location by the wireless device; determining, by a processor, whether the wireless device arrives at one of multiple second expected geographic locations within a predetermined amount of time after the time of departure from the first geographic location; noting, by the processor, an exception in response to determining that the wireless device does not arrive at one of the multiple second, expected geographic locations within the predetermined amount of time; and sending, by the processor, an instruction to take supervisory action responsive to noting the exception, wherein the supervisory action includes disabling a function of the wireless device so that the wireless device is not able to perform the function. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A system for monitoring a wireless device, the system comprising:
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a computer processor; and a tangible storage medium storing computer-readable instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations comprising; receiving location information identifying a first geographic location of the wireless device; receiving information identifying a time of departure from the first geographic location by the wireless device; determining whether the wireless device arrives at one of multiple second expected geographic locations within a predetermined amount of time after the time of departure from the first geographic location; noting, an exception in response to determining that the wireless device does not arrive at one of the multiple second, expected geographic locations within the predetermined amount of time; and sending an instruction to take supervisory action responsive to noting the exception, wherein the supervisory action includes disabling a function of the wireless device so that the wireless device is not able to perform the function. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A non-transitory computer program product having stored thereon instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to perform operations comprising:
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receiving location information identifying a first geographic location of the wireless device; receiving information identifying a time of departure from the first geographic location by the wireless device; determining whether the wireless device arrives at one of multiple second expected geographic locations within a predetermined amount of time after the time of departure from the first geographic location; noting, an exception in response to determining that the wireless device does not arrive at one of the multiple second, expected geographic locations within the predetermined amount of time; and sending an instruction to take supervisory action responsive to noting the exception, wherein the supervisory action includes disabling a function of the wireless device so that the wireless device is not able to perform the function. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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