Method and system for delivering location information through a voice messaging system
US7336963B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 22, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W64/00
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for delivering location information through a voice messaging system is provided. A mobile subscriber may be directed to a voice messaging system if a party is unavailable or chooses not to accept the call. The mobile subscriber may indicate to the voice messaging system that he would like to have his location information be made available to the party. The voice messaging system may contact a location system to obtain the location of the mobile subscriber based on the location of the mobile subscriber's terminal. The party may retrieve the mobile subscriber's location information from the voice messaging system.
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