Method and system for identifying lost or stolen devices

Details Method and system for identifying lost or stolen devices Method and system for identifying lost or stolen devices

2007-06-12

2007-06-12

Lieu, Julie Bichngoc (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Condition responsive indicating system

Specific condition

C340S010100

Reexamination Certificate

active

10649372

ABSTRACT:
A method and system for identifying a lost or stolen device is disclosed herein. The system includes: a transmitter, coupled to said device, for transmitting identification information; a receiver for receiving the identification information transmitted by the transmitter, when the transmitter is within a defined distance from the receiver; and a computer, coupled to the receiver for receiving the information from the receiver, and having a database for storing data associated with lost or stolen devices; wherein the computer compares the information with the data, and generates an alarm if the information indicates that the device is lost or stolen. The method includes: receiving information transmitted by a radio frequency identification (RFID) device, coupled to an item, when the item comes within a defined range of a receiver which receives the information; storing data associated with lost or stolen goods in a database coupled to the receiver; comparing the information to the data and determining if the information matches the data associated with the lost or stolen goods; and generating an alarm, if the information matches the data.

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