Directional messaging among mobile devices
US10021541B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 9, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/08
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method are provided for directional messaging among mobile devices. An input is received from a first mobile device, identifying a directional range for sending a message to a second mobile device within the directional range. The second mobile device located in the directional range identified in the input is identified. A location indicator showing the location of the second mobile device within the identified directional range is sent to the first mobile device. A message to be sent to the second mobile device is received from the first mobile device. In response to receiving the message, the message is sent to the second mobile device.
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