Method and Apparatus for Facilitating Communication Between a Finder of a Misplaced Wireless Terminal and an Authorized User
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Jul 4, 2013
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Jan 3, 2012
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Jan 3, 2012
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One or more embodiments of a method and apparatus taught herein facilitate communication between a finder of a misplaced wireless terminal and an authorized user of the wireless terminal. At least one menu option is presented to the finder for contacting the authorized user via a wireless communication network with which the wireless terminal is associated. The at least one menu option is accessible from a lock screen of the wireless terminal without entry of the passcode. Responsive to the finder selecting one of the at least one menu options, a communication is initiated between the finder and the authorized user via the wireless communication network. According to another method, responsive to receiving a message indicating that a wireless terminal has been misplaced, communication functionality of the terminal is disabled and a message is presented on the wireless terminal that provides information for returning the terminal to an authorized user.
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