Introduction

The Mobile Device Control Centre (MDCC) is a Web-based application service that allows users to view and monitor mobile activity directly from a browser. As configured mobile device register with the Control Centre, their records can be viewed. Various information can be viewed depending on which software was installed on the mobile device and the exact configuration of the device and the software.

The Control Centre allows for display of different types of information:

• Mobile Device Presence
• Mobile Phonebook Contacts List
• Mobile Call Data Records
• SMS Messages
• Images/Photos
• Audio Clips

First we will look at how to register and start using the Mobile Device Control Centre.

Quick Start and Registration

Once you have installed a compliant software on the mobile device (for example the Mobile Activity Tracker - MAT) make sure that it has registered with the MDCC. The software usually does this automatically first time it is started as log as an appropriate GPRS connection is available.

The MDCC is located at URL http://control.remotelabs.net/

Start up your browser and go to the MDCC URL.

You the have to enter the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identifier). The IMEI of your mobile can be attained in different ways :

1. It is usually located under the battery cover printed on a label on the mobile device.
   
2. On some phones the IMEI can be attained by typing " *#06# " as if you are dialing a number.
   
3. You can also find out your IMEI number from the MAT application by selecting the Show IMEI option

Once you have the IMEI number, type it into the MDCC homepage (in the IMEI field) and press Login. (see example below)

You will then be asked to enter your username, password and your email address. Make sure that your email address is correctly entered.

You will then be able to use the control centre user account functions.

Subsequent Logins

To login again just type in the username and password. You do not need the IME number again.

Control Centre User Functions

Main Page - Phone Status

Once logged in you will see a list of your devices and their presence information as below. Information includes: mobile device model, mobile network that the phone is connected to, signal strength indicator, key lock status and key press inactivity period. (see below).

Menu Options

Phone Status was already described above. Phonebook the phonebook allows you to manage you devices' phonebook entries. These entries are remotely backed up onto the MDCC using software such as the MAT client. New entries will also be relayed with the MAT client. The Phonebook page allows you to view all your contacts in alphabetical order and also to view concise lists or extended information such as birthdays etc. Calls lists all call records from your mobile device including incoming calls, outgoing calls and missed calls. Information about each call may include the phone number, length and time of call. SMS lists all sms messages that have been sent or received. Information about each SMS message includes the mobile phone number (MSISDN), the time and the body of the message. Only text (non-binary) messages are displayed. Media shows any audio or photo files that have been uploaded onto the MDCC. These can be photos or audio clips associated with phone calls or from remote sensing recodings. Setup configures your remote application for remote sensing and other configuration options. Depending on the features of your client application you can specify recording options for audio and photo function. You can specify recording of between 10 and 60 seconds of phoen calls. You can also specify recording of audio to be performed periodically. Photo options include taking photos periodically and taking photos when a call is initiated. Logout - loggs you out of the MDCC. Try it out...