System and method for remote control of a mobile device
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1. A method for operating a server computing device, the method comprising:
- receiving, at the server, a geographical location of a mobile device, wherein the geographical location of the mobile device is monitored in a background mode of the mobile device;
storing the received geographical location of the mobile device in a database;
receiving login information from a user;
authenticating the user using the received login information;
sending, in response to a request from the user via a secure website, the geographical location of the mobile device stored on the database;
receiving a request from via the secure website to access and modify data of the mobile device;
transmitting instructions to the mobile device, at the received geographical location, to execute the request;
receiving an indication from the user that the mobile device has been physically dispossessed from the user, wherein the indication comprises instructions to remotely control at least one function of the mobile device; and
enabling the user to erase personal data based upon the indication.
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Abstract
A system and method are disclosed for remotely controlling a mobile device, useful particularly when a mobile device is displaced or physically dispossessed from a user. The method includes receiving, at a server, a geographical location of a mobile device, wherein the geographical location of the mobile device is monitored in a background mode of the mobile device, storing the received geographical location of the mobile device in a database, sending, in response to a request from the user via a secure website, the geographical location of the mobile device stored on the database, receiving a request from via the secure website to access and modify data of the mobile device, and transmitting instructions to the mobile device, at the received geographical location, to execute the request.
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1. A method for operating a server computing device, the method comprising:
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receiving, at the server, a geographical location of a mobile device, wherein the geographical location of the mobile device is monitored in a background mode of the mobile device; storing the received geographical location of the mobile device in a database;
receiving login information from a user;authenticating the user using the received login information; sending, in response to a request from the user via a secure website, the geographical location of the mobile device stored on the database; receiving a request from via the secure website to access and modify data of the mobile device; transmitting instructions to the mobile device, at the received geographical location, to execute the request; receiving an indication from the user that the mobile device has been physically dispossessed from the user, wherein the indication comprises instructions to remotely control at least one function of the mobile device; and enabling the user to erase personal data based upon the indication. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A system comprising:
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a memory, operatively connected to the at least one processing unit and storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processing unit, cause the at least one processing unit to perform a method, the method comprising;
receiving, at the server, a geographical location of a mobile device, wherein the geographical location of the mobile device is monitored in a background mode of the mobile device;storing the received geographical location of the mobile device in a database;
receiving login information from a user;authenticating the user using the received login information; sending, in response to a request from the user via a secure website, the geographical location of the mobile device stored on the database; receiving a request from via the secure website to access and modify data of the mobile device; transmitting instructions to the mobile device, at the received geographical location, to execute the request; receiving an indication from the user that the mobile device has been physically dispossessed from the user, wherein the indication comprises instructions to remotely control at least one function of the mobile device; and enabling the user to erase personal data based upon the indication. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A computer program product for location based services utilizing a mobile device, the computer program product comprising a non-transitory computer readable storage medium having a computer program of instructions for executing a computer-implemented method, the method comprising:
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receiving, at the server, a geographical location of a mobile device, wherein the geographical location of the mobile device is monitored in a background mode of the mobile device; storing the received geographical location of the mobile device in a database;
receiving login information from a user;authenticating the user using the received login information; sending, in response to a request from the user via a secure website, the geographical location of the mobile device stored on the database; receiving a request from via the secure website to access and modify data of the mobile device; transmitting instructions to the mobile device, at the received geographical location, to execute the request; and receiving an indication from the user that the mobile device has been physically dispossessed from the user, wherein the indication comprises instructions to remotely control at least one function of the mobile device; and enabling the user to erase personal data based upon the indication. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17)
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Current AssigneeLance Parker IP, LLC
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Original AssigneeLance Parker IP, LLC
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InventorsParker, II, Lansing Arthur
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Primary Examiner(s)PATEL, MAHENDRA R
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Application NumberUS13/916,203Publication NumberTime in Patent Office832 DaysField of Search455/422.1, 455/433, 455/435.1, 455/427, 455/456.2, 455/456.3, 455/422, 455/411, 342/357.31, 342/453, 701/516US Class Current1/1CPC Class CodesH04L 67/025 for remote control or remot...H04L 67/52 specially adapted for the l...H04M 1/72421 with automatic activation o...H04M 1/72427 for supporting games or gra...H04M 1/72457 according to geographic loc...H04M 2250/10 including a GPS signal rece...H04W 12/12 Detection or prevention of ...H04W 12/126 Anti-theft arrangements, e....H04W 4/029 Location-based management o...H04W 8/22 Processing or transfer of t...
