System and method for location privacy and location information management over wireless systems
US10104534B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 27, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/02
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for allowing the management of permissions, notifications and reporting pertaining to a wireless device and the physical location of the device obtained via automatic location identification (ALI) technologies. A location preferences management system and method is provided for wireless users utilizing a mobile application requesting location fixes via any telecommunication technology. The location management system provides these mobile users with a comprehensive understanding of the location permissions and notifications and hence the location transactions associated with their wireless device and with the ability to manage it in a way that makes sense for their personal or business needs.
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