System, method and apparatus for automatic feature activation/deactivation based upon positioning
US6233448A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 22, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2242/30
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system, method and apparatus for activating and deactivating features in a mobile telecommunications system based upon the position of a mobile station. An accurate position of the mobile station is periodically determined and compared with stored coordinates for a specific location. Depending upon the outcome of this comparison, selected features are automatically activated or deactivated.
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