Mobile data device and method of locating mobile data device
First Claim
1. A method of locating a user of a mobile data device, the method comprising:
- registering the identity of the mobile data device with a locator service, the mobile data device determining location of the user using a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver of the mobile data device;
the mobile data device transmitting the determined location to the locator service using a wireless transponder of the mobile data device;
in response to an inquiry as to the location of the user of the mobile data device, the locator service responding with the determined location; and
configuring an answering machine to communicate with the locator service and to pass the determined location of the mobile data device received from the locator service to a caller who calls the answering machine.
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Abstract
A method including providing a PDA having a processor, a memory coupled to the processor, a GPS receiver coupled to the processor and a RF transponder capable of communicating using Internet Protocol; storing user identification information in the memory; storing medical history information in the memory; determining location using the GPS receiver; transmitting the determined location to a service using the RF transponder; and in response to a request of emergency service by a user of the PDA, contacting the service and transmitting an emergency request to the service using the RF transponder. A PDA comprising a processor; a memory coupled to the processor; a GPS receiver coupled to the processor; and a wireless transponder capable of communicating using Internet Protocol, the PDA being configured to store user identification information in the memory, store medical history information in the memory, determine location using the GPS receiver, transmit the determined location to a service using the wireless transponder, and, in response to a request of emergency service by a user of the PDA, contact the service and transmit an emergency request to the service using the wireless transponder.
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15 Claims
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1. A method of locating a user of a mobile data device, the method comprising:
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registering the identity of the mobile data device with a locator service, the mobile data device determining location of the user using a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver of the mobile data device;
the mobile data device transmitting the determined location to the locator service using a wireless transponder of the mobile data device;
in response to an inquiry as to the location of the user of the mobile data device, the locator service responding with the determined location; and
configuring an answering machine to communicate with the locator service and to pass the determined location of the mobile data device received from the locator service to a caller who calls the answering machine. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A mobile data device for communicating with a locator service, the device comprising:
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a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver configured to determine location of the user;
a wireless transponder configured to transmit the determined location to the locator service, wherein the mobile data device is registered with the locator service;
a database configured to store data on a plurality of assistance providers, wherein a nearest one of the assistance providers is determined based on the determined location and compatibility of communication protocol supported by the wireless transponder and the assistance providers; and
a processor configured to establish communication with the nearest assistance provider using the corresponding communication protocol via the wireless transponder, wherein an answering machine is configured to communicate with the locator service and to pass the determined location of the mobile data device received from the locator service to a caller who calls the answering machine. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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