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System, method and apparatus for automatic feature activation/deactivation based upon positioning

US6233448A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 22, 1998
Grant dateMay 15, 2001
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Expiry dateJul 22, 2018

Classification

  • 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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