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Method and apparatus for providing position-related information to mobile recipients

  • US 9,183,313 B2
  • Filed: 03/18/2011
  • Issued: 11/10/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/15/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A mobile communication device configured to selectively report position information, comprising:

  • a receiver configured to receive position signals;

    a processor coupled to the receiver and responsive to the position signals to determine position information indicative of a present position of the mobile communication device;

    a modulator/demodulator configured to automatically transmit the position information to a destination over a communication network in accordance with a reporting schedule;

    a control unit configurable by a user to selectively override at least one scheduled transmission of the position information to prevent transmission of the position information while the mobile communication device is operational; and

    an enable/disable switch coupled to the control unit to selectively enable and disable transmission of the position information.

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