System, method, and apparatus for detecting and jamming wireless devices
US9882674B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 2, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04K2203/10
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system provides for radio frequency detection of an offending device within a specific range of a body worn device. Upon detection of the radio frequency signal, the body worn device jams communications by the offending device and optionally communicates to an infrastructure to alert of the presence and optionally the location of the radio frequency signal, and therefore the offending device. In some embodiments, the user and/or location of the body worn device is/are revealed and the source of the radio frequency signal is readily determined for confiscation of the offending device. Other optional features include locating/tracking of the body worn device (and wearer) detection of tampering with the body worn device, and detection of cloaking of the body worn device (e.g. submerging in water or covering with aluminum foil, etc.).
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