System and Method for Remotely Initiating Lost Mode on a Computing Device
First Claim
1. A method comprising:
- receiving, at a computing device, a command initiating a lost mode on the computing device, where the command is sent by a server computer that is configured to initiate and terminate the lost mode in response to a request from a requesting device;
responsive to the command;
locking the computing device to prevent data and applications from being accessed by an unauthorized user;
suppressing select functionality of the computing device;
transmitting to the server computer first location data identifying a first geographic location of the computing device;
determining that the computing device has traveled beyond a geographic distance from the first geographic location; and
responsive to the determining, transmitting to the server computer second location data identifying a second geographic location of the computing device.
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Abstract
Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for remotely initiating lost mode on a computing device. A request that lost mode be initiated can include a message and contact information provided by the requesting user. Once authenticated, a command to initiate lost mode is sent to the lost device. Initiating lost mode includes locking the lost device and suppressing select functionality. The message and contact information are displayed and the lost device is enabled to contact the requesting user using the contact information. The lost device can also collect and transmit location data to the requesting user. The location data can be presented on a map indicating the lost devices location and the time the lost device was at the location. The location data can be scheduled to be resent to the user based on numerous factors such as a set schedule, rules or heuristic
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20 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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receiving, at a computing device, a command initiating a lost mode on the computing device, where the command is sent by a server computer that is configured to initiate and terminate the lost mode in response to a request from a requesting device; responsive to the command; locking the computing device to prevent data and applications from being accessed by an unauthorized user; suppressing select functionality of the computing device; transmitting to the server computer first location data identifying a first geographic location of the computing device; determining that the computing device has traveled beyond a geographic distance from the first geographic location; and responsive to the determining, transmitting to the server computer second location data identifying a second geographic location of the computing device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method comprising:
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receiving, by a server computer, a request to initiate lost mode from a requesting device; determining, by the server computer, if a user of the requesting device is authorized to initiate lost mode on the computing device based on authenticating information received from the requesting device; upon determining that the user is authorized; transmitting a command to the computing device placing the computing device into lost mode; receiving a last geographic location from the computing device; determining that the requesting device is unavailable; and storing the last geographic location in a database of the server computer. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10)
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11. A computing device comprising:
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a positioning system; a wireless transceiver; one or more processors coupled to the positioning system and the wireless transceiver; memory coupled to the one or more processors and configured to store instructions, which when executed by the one or more processors, causes the one or more processors to perform operations comprising; receiving a command initiating a lost mode on the computing device, where the command is sent by a server computer that is configured to initiate and terminate the lost mode in response to a request from a requesting device; responsive to the command; locking the computing device to prevent data and applications from being accessed by an unauthorized user; suppressing select functionality of the computing device; transmitting to the server computer first location data identifying a first geographic location of the computing device; determining that the computing device has moved from the first location to a second location; and responsive to the determining, transmitting to the server computer second location data identifying the second geographic location of the computing device. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A server computer comprising:
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one or more processors; memory coupled to the one or more processors and configured to store instructions, which when executed by the one or more processors, causes the one or more processors to perform operations comprising; receiving a request to initiate lost mode from a requesting device; determining if a user of the requesting device is authorized to initiate lost mode on the computing device based on authenticating information received from the requesting device; upon determining that the user is authorized; transmitting a command to the computing device placing the computing device into lost mode; receiving a last geographic location from the computing device; determining that the requesting device is unavailable; and storing the last geographic location in a database of the server computer. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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