Mobile apparatus with remote lock and control function
First Claim
1. A mobile communication apparatus for communicating via a telecommunication network, comprising:
- a plurality of registers;
a control unit configured to control operations of the apparatus, including receiving messages; and
locking means configured to detect codes in the received messages responsive to detecting a lock code and configured to send a lock command to the control unit to render the mobile communication apparatus at least partially inoperable,wherein, when rendered partially inoperable, the apparatus is configured to maintain contact with the telecommunication network and to receive additional commands for remotely controlling operations of the apparatus, wherein the additional commands include a command to upload personal user data from the apparatus to a remote receiver via the telecommunication network.
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Abstract
A mobile communication apparatus includes a remote lock and control function. More particularly, after theft or loss of the apparatus, it is possible to remotely lock the apparatus by sending a lock command, e.g. an SMS message. The apparatus may also be controlled to upload information enabling the user to retrieve valuable information stored in the apparatus. The apparatus includes a control unit and registers for controlling the operations of the apparatus, including receiving messages. The apparatus further includes locking means capable of detecting codes in messages received and, responsive to detecting a lock code, sending a lock command to the control unit to render the mobile communication apparatus at least partially inoperable.
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1. A mobile communication apparatus for communicating via a telecommunication network, comprising:
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a plurality of registers; a control unit configured to control operations of the apparatus, including receiving messages; and locking means configured to detect codes in the received messages responsive to detecting a lock code and configured to send a lock command to the control unit to render the mobile communication apparatus at least partially inoperable, wherein, when rendered partially inoperable, the apparatus is configured to maintain contact with the telecommunication network and to receive additional commands for remotely controlling operations of the apparatus, wherein the additional commands include a command to upload personal user data from the apparatus to a remote receiver via the telecommunication network. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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