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Method and apparatus for distributing location-based messages in a wireless communication network

US6505046B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 19, 1998
Grant dateJan 7, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 19, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W8/18
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The process and network processes a mobility origination message, derives the subscriber's location and constructs a set of coupons or advertisements based on that location, for that subscriber, and at that particular time. The coupons or advertisements are then transmitted to the subscriber's handset. A retailer enters the various advertisements or coupons into the network for transmission to subscribers who call a predefined telephone number.

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