Passive wireless electronics detection system

Abstract

A passive wireless electronics detection system is disclosed having one or more radio antenna assemblies able to receive digital data from a wireless electronic device located within a predetermined range, and storage associated with the radio antenna assemblies for storing at least some of the digital data received. The storage is through connection to the internet, or can be local to the antenna assemblies. The digital data includes wireless device meta-data such as the device name, MAC address, BSSID, previous Wi-Fi networks connected to, etc. A device listing is complied through frequency of detection or user input, and an alert may be triggered when an unexpected device is detected, which can then be sent to one or more digital devices.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONField of the Invention[0001]The present invention refers in general to the field of text messaging, and more particularly, to a bidirectional group text messaging system and method.Description of Related Art[0002]Group text messaging generally falls into one of two types. The first is when one user sends the same text message to more than one recipient at the same time. The group then consists of all the recipients and the initial sender. Any recipient can then respond to that message and send their response to the group. Entering and leaving a messaging group using common SMS protocols and tools is an inconsistent and at times challenging or even impossible endeavor depending on the phone type being used. In addition, all members of the group are only informed of new members or reduced members by an update in the ‘to’ field that may be a large list of individuals that is difficult to track. When utilizing the native reply from a home screen this is invisi...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

This patent is for a new system that allows people to send text messages to each other in a way that helps people join and leave groups without others needing to know who is in the group. The system also ensures that each person only needs to know the identity of a few others in the group, making it easier for them to communicate with each other. This improves the overall efficiency and privacy of the system.

Problems solved by technology

Entering and leaving a messaging group using common SMS protocols and tools is an inconsistent and at times challenging or even impossible endeavor depending on the phone type being used.

Security issues often arise when texting confidential information to make sure such information is not shared with a member no longer in the group.

No levels of logging or delivery confirmation beyond a screenshot of a phone screen are available making traditional text messaging the most efficient method of communicating, but one that is not usable in an environment that requires structure, reliability and security.

Although each member can respond to the initial user's text message, these systems are designed in a one-to-many model that is not useable in bidirectional communications.

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