Method and apparatus for locating a stolen electronic device using automatic number identification
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Feb 29, 2000
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May 23, 1997
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May 23, 1997
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A method for locating an electronic device such as a stolen portable computer. The method includes initiating a phone call; receiving automatic number identification (ANI) information; and terminating the phone call before the call is answered. The received ANI information may then be provided to law enforcement agencies so that they may retrieve the electronic device. The act of initiating and terminating may be performed by a computer or a modem.
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