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System and method for locational messaging

US10832286B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 12, 2017
Grant dateNov 10, 2020
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Expiry dateDec 12, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L12/1895
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Positional communication systems and methods include receiving a definition of a first geographic area including a first commercial location by a computer system and storing the first geographic area in a memory. The location of a mobile device in the possession of a customer is determined, and if the mobile device is determined to be at a location within the first geographic area, an incentive message for the customer to leave the location and go to a second commercial location is sent to the mobile device.

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