Method and apparatus for locating a stolen electronic device usi

Details Method and apparatus for locating a stolen electronic device usi Method and apparatus for locating a stolen electronic device usi

1997-05-23

2000-02-29

Wolinsky, Scott

Telephonic communications

Emergency or alarm communications

Responsive to sensed nonsystem condition

37910601, 379142, 379201, 379216, H04M 1104, H04M 342

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060318945

ABSTRACT:
A method for locating an electronic device such as a stolen portable computer. The method includes initiating a phone call; receiving automatic number identification (ANI) information; and terminating the phone call before the call is answered. The received ANI information may then be provided to law enforcement agencies so that they may retrieve the electronic device. The act of initiating and terminating may be performed by a computer or a modem.

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Internet Article: "Welcome to CompuTrace", http:/www.computrace.com/about/index.html dated Mar. 12, 1997.

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