Location based services for exigent circumstances
First Claim
1. A method comprising:
- receiving a search request for a location of a wireless device, the search request received from a requesting party and the wireless device identified by a unique identifier;
determining when the search request is authorized by a search warrant;
when no search warrant has been provided, receiving user input specifying an exigent circumstance basis for a warrantless search;
providing a notification message to at least one notification party, wherein the notification message comprises information describing the warrantless search, and further comprises the exigent circumstances specified by the user input;
determining a service provider that provides wireless service to the wireless device, wherein the service provider is determined based on the unique identifier that identifies the wireless device;
obtaining the location of the wireless device from the service provider; and
when authorized by the notification party, providing the location of the wireless device to the requesting party.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for developing, deploying, providing, and/or operating location-based services are disclosed. A computer system receives a search request for location information associated with a wireless device. The search request is received from a requesting party, such as an investigator or law enforcement officer. The search request includes an indication of exigent circumstances. A service provider associated with the wireless device is identified. A notification message is generated comprising information associated with the search request. The notification message is provided to at least one notification party, who is other than the requesting party. When approval is received from the notification party, location information is obtained from the service provider. The location information may be provided to the notification party. When approval is received from the notification party, the location information is provided to the requesting party.
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20 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
- receiving a search request for a location of a wireless device, the search request received from a requesting party and the wireless device identified by a unique identifier;
determining when the search request is authorized by a search warrant;when no search warrant has been provided, receiving user input specifying an exigent circumstance basis for a warrantless search; providing a notification message to at least one notification party, wherein the notification message comprises information describing the warrantless search, and further comprises the exigent circumstances specified by the user input; determining a service provider that provides wireless service to the wireless device, wherein the service provider is determined based on the unique identifier that identifies the wireless device;
obtaining the location of the wireless device from the service provider; andwhen authorized by the notification party, providing the location of the wireless device to the requesting party. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
- receiving a search request for a location of a wireless device, the search request received from a requesting party and the wireless device identified by a unique identifier;
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10. A system, comprising:
- at least one processor; and
a memory coupled to the at least one processor, the memory configured to store program instructions executable by the at least one processor to cause the system to;receive a search request for a location of a wireless device, the search request received from a requesting party and the wireless device identified by a unique identifier; determine when the search request is authorized by a search warrant; when no search warrant has been provided, receive user input specifying an exigent circumstance basis for a warrantless search; provide a notification message to at least one notification party, wherein the notification message comprises information describing the warrantless search, and further comprises the exigent circumstances specified by the user input; determine a service provider that provides wireless service to the wireless device, wherein the service provider is determined based on the unique identifier that identifies the wireless device;
obtain the location of the wireless device from the service provider; andwhen authorized by the notification party, provide the location of the wireless device to the requesting party. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
- at least one processor; and
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19. A computer-readable storage device having program instructions stored thereon that, upon execution by a one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to:
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receive a search request for a location of a wireless device, the search request received from a requesting party and the wireless device identified by a unique identifier; determine when the search request is authorized by a search warrant; when no search warrant has been provided, receive user input specifying an exigent circumstance basis for a warrantless search; provide a notification message to at least one notification party, wherein the notification message comprises information describing the warrantless search, and further comprises the exigent circumstances specified by the user input; determine a service provider that provides wireless service to the wireless device, wherein the service provider is determined based on the unique identifier that identifies the wireless device;
obtain the location of the wireless device from the service provider; andwhen authorized by the notification party, provide the location of the wireless device to the requesting party. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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