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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 07, 2017
Filed:
Dec. 10, 2014
Sprint Communications Company, L.p., Overland Park, KS (US);
Caleb Sisson Hyde, Kansas City, MO (US);
Andrew Mark Wurtenberger, Olathe, KS (US);
Clark Douglas Halferty, Lees Summit, MO (US);
Sprint Communications Company L.P., Overland Park, KS (US);
Abstract
A method, system, and medium are provided for locating a lost mobile device utilizing a radio frequency signal associated with the lost mobile device. One embodiment of the method includes activating a signal on a lost mobile device. An identifier associated with the lost mobile device allows a locating mobile device to receive the signal from the lost mobile device and filter out interference. The strength of the signal is determined and a location of the lost mobile device is communicated to a user based on the strength of the signal.