Global Patent Index - EP 0887779 A1

EP 0887779 A1 19981230 - System for locating a mobile communication device

Title (en)

System for locating a mobile communication device

Title (de)

Lokalisierungssystem für eine Mobilkommunikationsvorrichtung

Title (fr)

Système de localisation d'un dispositif de communication mobile

Publication

EP 0887779 A1 19981230 (EN)

Application

EP 97850102 A 19970624

Priority

EP 97850102 A 19970624

Abstract (en)

A mobile communication device is disclosed, which, when being in a powered on state, is able to receive calls and, when being in a powered off state, is unable to receive calls. The device comprises a first radio receiver circuit, and a ringing mechanism for activating a ring signal in response to receiving, by means of the first radio receiver circuit, a call to the device, and a second radio receiver circuit, and means for activating the ringing mechanism when a code signal is received by the second radio receiver circuit independent on whether the device is in the powered on state or in the powered off state. <IMAGE>

IPC 1-7

G08B 21/00

IPC 8 full level

G08B 21/24 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

G08B 21/023 (2013.01); G08B 21/24 (2013.01)

Citation (search report)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

DE ES FI FR GB IT NL SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0887779 A1 19981230

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 97850102 A 19970624