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System and method for defining a subscriber location privacy profile

US6360102B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 10, 1998
Grant dateMar 19, 2002
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Expiry dateSep 10, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W12/63
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A telecommunications system and method is disclosed for allowing each mobile subscriber that has subscribed to location services to define a Subscriber Location Privacy Profile (SLPP) containing a list of preferred subscribers that have permission to position the mobile subscriber. The SLPP can also define the conditions under which each of the preferred subscribers can position the mobile subscriber. The SLPP is preferably connected to the mobile subscriber's main subscription record in the Home Location Register and can be downloaded to the Mobile Switching Center/Visitor Location Register together the rest of the subscription information when the mobile subscriber is roaming.

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