Method and apparatus in a wireless communication system for retrieving local information and services
US6434381B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 8, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/029
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A mobile station (106) of a wireless communication system (100) detects (502) a predetermined user command applied to a user interface (308) of the mobile station. In response, the mobile station transmits (504), to a fixed portion (110) of the wireless communication system, a message including a request for local information and services. The fixed portion receives (506) the message, and, in response, determines (508) the location at which the mobile station is positioned. The fixed portion then generates (510) A the local information and services custom-tailored to a predetermined area around the location, and sends (512) the local information and services to the mobile station.
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