Method of detecting use of a stolen communication unit

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PATENT NO 5638423
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08570139

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Unauthorized access of a wireless communication system may be prevented by providing a communication apparatus. The communication apparatus includes a communication unit (102) and a proximity user card (115). The proximity user card (115) communicates user identification information with the communication unit (102) over a second RF communication path (119). The user identification information indicates whether the proximity (115) is within a predetermined distance of the communication unit (102). When the proximity user card (115) is separated by more than the predetermined distance, the communication unit (102) will transmit an invalid proximity message to the central controller (101).

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GOOGLE TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS LLC1600 AMPHITHEATRE PARKWAY MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94043

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Grube, Gary W Palatine, IL 881 23282
Markison, Timothy W Hoffman Estates, IL 587 7702

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