Telecommunications – Radiotelephone system – Programming control
Reexamination Certificate
2009-11-30
2010-12-28
Ly, Nghi H (Department: 2617)
Telecommunications
Radiotelephone system
Programming control
C455S456100, C455S404200, C455S406000, C370S328000, C370S338000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07860494
ABSTRACT:
Systems, methods, and apparatus are disclosed to enable backup wireless devices. An example method disclosed herein includes receiving an activation code from a first wireless device, transmitting a deactivation instruction to a second wireless device in response to receiving the activation code for the first wireless device, transmitting a location instruction to the second wireless device to invoke a location function of the second wireless device, receiving information indicative of the location of the second wireless device in response to the transmitted location instruction, and sending an e-mail message indicative of the location of the second wireless device to an account owner of the second wireless device in response to receiving the information indicative of the location.
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Chen Zesen
Chou Peter
Gonsalves Brian
Pena Sheri
Perkins Kent
Hanley Flight & Zimmerman LLC
Ly Nghi H
SBC Knowledge Ventures L.P.
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