Location-based services for exigent circumstances

摘要

Systems and methods for developing, deploying, providing, and/or operating location-based services are disclosed. A computer system receives a search request for location information associated with a wireless device. The search request is received from a requesting party, such as an investigator or law enforcement officer. The search request includes an indication of exigent circumstances. A service provider associated with the wireless device is identified. A notification message is generated comprising information associated with the search request. The notification message is provided to at least one notification party, who is other than the requesting party. When approval is received from the notification party, location information is obtained from the service provider. The location information may be provided to the notification party. When approval is received from the notification party, the location information is provided to the requesting party.

主权项

1. A method, comprising:
performing, by one or more computer systems,
receiving a search request for the location of a wireless device, the search request received from a requesting party and the wireless device identified by a unique identifier;receiving an indication that the search request is associated with exigent circumstances;determining if a search warrant authorizing the search request has been provided for the search request;if no search warrant has been provided, generating a notification message comprising information associated with the search request;providing the notification message to at least one notification party, wherein the notification party can authorize the search request;determining a service provider that provides wireless service to the wireless device, wherein the service provider is determined based on the unique identifier that identifies the wireless device;obtaining the location of the wireless device from the service provider;providing the location of the wireless device to the notification party;providing the location of the wireless device to the requesting party, if authorization is received from the notification party; andwithholding the location of the wireless device from the requesting party, if no authorization is received from the notification party.