Location-based services
US11082798B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W92/08
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for effecting changes on a mobile device. The method includes determining a physical location of a point of interest. The method includes automatically generating a geofence proximate to the point of interest based on the determined physical location. The method includes detecting when the mobile device enters the geofence. The method includes tracking a duration of time spent within the geofence by the mobile device. The method also includes effecting a change on the mobile device based on the duration of time spent within the geofence by the mobile device.
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