20240023000. Preventing the Use of a Wireless Terminal in a Proscribed Area simplified abstract (Polaris Wireless, Inc.)
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Preventing the Use of a Wireless Terminal in a Proscribed Area
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Robert Lewis Martin of Antioch CA (US)
Mahesh B Patel of Saratoga CA (US)
Aamir Abdul Sattar of Mountain View CA (US)
Preventing the Use of a Wireless Terminal in a Proscribed Area - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240023000 titled 'Preventing the Use of a Wireless Terminal in a Proscribed Area
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a wireless telecommunication system that can deny service to a wireless terminal in a restricted area. The system includes a component called a "service sentry" which uses measurements of radio signals to estimate the location of each wireless terminal. When the service sentry determines that a terminal has entered the restricted area, it requests the wireless switching center to deny service to that terminal. Conversely, when the terminal exits the restricted area, the service sentry requests the switching center to provide service again.
- The system includes a service sentry that estimates the location of wireless terminals.
- The service sentry communicates with the wireless switching center to deny or provide service based on the estimated location.
- The system can be used in various restricted areas such as prisons, military installations, academic testing centers, and schools.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Prisons: Prevent unauthorized communication from inmates using wireless devices.
- Military installations: Restrict wireless communication in sensitive areas to prevent unauthorized access or information leakage.
- Academic testing centers: Ensure a fair testing environment by preventing students from using wireless devices to cheat.
- Schools: Control the use of wireless devices during class hours to minimize distractions and maintain focus.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Unauthorized wireless communication in restricted areas can be prevented.
- Cheating in academic testing centers can be reduced.
- Distractions caused by wireless devices in schools can be minimized.
- Security risks in military installations can be mitigated.
Benefits of this technology:
- Enhanced security and control in restricted areas.
- Fair testing environment in academic centers.
- Improved focus and reduced distractions in schools.
- Protection of sensitive information in military installations.
Original Abstract Submitted
a wireless telecommunication system is described that denies wireless telecommunication service to a wireless terminal in a proscribed area (e.g., prison, military installation, academic testing center, school, etc.). the system comprises an adjunct called a “service sentry.” the service sentry uses measurements of the location-dependent traits of the radio signals transmitted to, and received from, each wireless terminal in its purview to generate an estimate of the location of the wireless terminal. when the service sentry estimates that the wireless terminal has entered the proscribed area, it requests that the wireless switching center that services the proscribed area deny service to the wireless terminal. when the service sentry estimates that the wireless terminal has exited the proscribed area, it requests that the wireless switching center that services the proscribed area provide service to the wireless terminal.
