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Methods and systems for targeted delivery of information based on current location of wireless device

US7904064B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 8, 2007
Grant dateMar 8, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 5, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L67/52
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus are disclosed for delivering targeted information to a mobile wireless device based on proximity of the wireless device to a given destination location. The information may include travel or routing information directing the user of the mobile device to the destination location, and other information concerning the sponsor of a destination. The travel information may be tailored to the mode of locomotion inferred from movement information determined for a mobile wireless device carried by the user.

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