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Location-based service using zones

US10152729B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 21, 2017
Grant dateDec 11, 2018
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Expiry dateJul 21, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W76/00
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A location-based information system and method therefor, which is responsive to the user's selection of geographic zone and parameters. A proprietary app (application) is installed in a mobile device of the user, which insures that a connection to the user from a caller is based on the user's defined zone and other parameters without the disclosing the exact location of the user. Various embodiments of the invention provide an option for user-to-user location-based connection without depending on a remote server.

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