Apple Patents Communication System That Can Allow a Device to Relay Its Network in Crisis Situations
Apple has been granted a patent for a communication system related to Lawful Intercept (LI) services — the legally approved surveillance of telecommunication services — for mobile communication devices. The system in question is designed to extend cellular coverage to other devices in areas where there is no network coverage. Apart from LI, the technology can also be used in emergency situations such as a terrorist attack or natural disaster where there's a high possibility of network collapse and communication is the key…