Methods, identification tags and computer program products for automated location and monitoring of mobile devices
US7525432B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 18, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08B21/0286
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods are provided for providing location information associated with a mobile device. A request for presence information is received at an identification circuit associated with the mobile device. The request is received from a location circuit within a predetermined proximity of the identification circuit. The requested presence information is transmitted to the location circuit responsive to the request for presence information. Related identification tags and computer program products are also provided.
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