Patents Assigned to Advanced Wireless Communications
  • Stimulus-dependent electronic device
    Patent number: 7139560
    Abstract: Herein is disclosed a method, system, and apparatus for dettering theft of portable electronice devices. A portable electronic device is rendered incapable of properly operating after being powered down, without at least some exposure for some time to a given stimulus during a subsequent power-up sequence. A source of the stimulus is provided within a locality from which the devices are not to be removed. Transmission of the stimulus is limited to a region of space within the locality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: Advanced Wireless Communications
    Inventors: Paul Michael Kulseth, Peter Alan Blakeley