Method of locating a mobile terminal with its position being...

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2005-08-04

2008-05-13

Feild, Joseph (Department: 2617)

Telecommunications

Radiotelephone system

Zoned or cellular telephone system

C455S456200, C455S456300, C455S456600, C455S457000, C455S418000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07373153

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to the field of methods of locating a mobile terminal and displaying its position on another mobile terminal.The method comprises: a communications step between a first mobile terminal and a server, the first mobile terminal supplying the server with the number of a second mobile terminal; a definition step in which the first mobile terminal defines at least one permitted movement area on a map of a site; a locating step of locating the second mobile terminal; a display step of displaying on the screen of the first mobile terminal firstly at least a portion of the map, and secondly the position of the second mobile terminal on the map; the locating and display steps being updated over time; a sending step whereby the server sends a main alarm to the first mobile terminal when the second mobile terminal leaves the permitted area; and a sending step in which the server or the first mobile terminal sends a secondary alarm in the form of a voice message to the second mobile terminal when the second mobile terminal is leaving or has left the permitted area. The invention can be applied to enabling a parent to keep an eye on a child.

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