Patent ID: 9369834
Filing Date: 2016-06-14
CPC Classification: G01S,G06F,G06Q,G08B,H04M,H04W

Claim Text:
1. A system for protecting a portable computing device, the system comprising: a wireless communication assembly of a positioning device, the wireless communication assembly receiving and transmitting wireless signals to and from the portable computing device; a connector of the positioning device allowing the positioning device to be installed in a slot of a motherboard of the portable computing device; and a circuit element of the positioning device in communication with the wireless communication assembly and with the connector, wherein the circuit element transmits a claim signal using the wireless communication assembly upon receipt of an alert signal at the wireless communication assembly, the alert signal indicative of one of a loss of the portable computing device or a theft of the portable computing device, the claim signal including data corresponding to an insurance claim, the insurance claim requesting one of a replacement of the portable computing device or a reimbursement for an economic value of the portable computing device.