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Devices, systems and methods for detecting proximal traffic

  • US 8,565,716 B2
  • Filed: 12/15/2008
  • Issued: 10/22/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/15/2008
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A mobile network device, comprising:

  • a processor; and

    a memory storing instructions, which, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to perform operations comprising;

    receiving an emergency signal via a mobile emergency deployment tower, the emergency signal instructing the mobile network device to enter an emergency mode,in response to receiving the emergency signal via the mobile emergency deployment tower, displaying a first query on a display of the mobile network device, the first query asking a user of the mobile network device whether the emergency mode should be canceled,executing an emergency mode of operation after a specified amount of time without receiving a response to the first query to place the mobile network device in the emergency mode of operation, wherein when the mobile network device is in the emergency mode of operation, the mobile network device is placed in a sleep mode during which all functions of the mobile network device are shut down aside from any function required to restore the mobile network device to a normal mode of operation,providing a second query on the display of the mobile network device, the second query asking the user of the mobile device to define a personal threat level facing the user,determining location information associated with the mobile network device, wherein the location information comprises identifications of access points associated with the mobile network device and location based services data associated with the mobile network device,providing the personal threat level and the location information for transmission to a rescue receiver, andperiodically restoring all of the functions of the mobile device shut down during the sleep mode to receive a further personal threat level and further location information.

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