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Location-based weather nowcast system and method

US7181345B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 2001
Grant dateFeb 20, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 16, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A90/10
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for providing a mobile user with updated weather nowcasts comprises: receiving a request from a user, the request being associated with a location, and for a period such as about an hour sending the user regular meteorological information regarding the location. The user may be a mobile telephone user and the location may be determined from the location of the mobile telephone.

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