Method and system for providing remote configuration of missing mobile devices
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System and method for remotely initiating lost mode on a computing device
US9104896B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9104896-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213488438-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jun 4, 2012 |
| Priority date | Jun 4, 2012 |
| Publication date | Aug 11, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2015 |
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Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for remotely initiating lost mode on a computing device. A request that lost mode be initiated can include a message and contact information provided by the requesting user. Once authenticated, a command to initiate lost mode is sent to the lost device. Initiating lost mode includes locking the lost device and suppressing select functionality. The message and contact information are displayed and the lost device is enabled to contact the requesting user using the contact information. The lost device can also collect and transmit location data to the requesting user. The location data can be presented on a map indicating the lost devices location and the time the lost device was at the location. The location data can be scheduled to be resent to the user based on numerous factors such as a set schedule, rules or heuristic.
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We claim: 1. A computer implemented method, comprising: receiving, by a lost computing device, an authorized command to initiate lost mode on the lost computing device, wherein the authorized command includes contact information associated with a requesting user; initiating, by the lost computing device, lost mode on the lost computing device, wherein initiating lost mode comprises: locking the lost computing device; suppressing select functionality of the lost computing devi…
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- What does patent US9104896B2 cover?
- Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for remotely initiating lost mode on a computing device. A request that lost mode be initiated can include a message and contact information provided by the requesting user. Once authenticated, a command to initiate lost mode is sent to the lost device. Initiating lost mode includes locking the lost device…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Pai Raghu, Narayanan Karthik, Frost Megan M, and 3 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification G06F21/88. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Aug 11 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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