Real-time location information from mobile devices including embedding location information in media packet payload
US8238935B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 27, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L69/22
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
One embodiment includes a method in a mobile device, including accepting real-time location information on the location of the mobile device, and ascertaining whether real-time information is to be included. In the case it is ascertained that real-time location information is to be embedded, the method includes embedding the accepted location in a payload portion of a media packet; and sending the packets to one or more recipients. At least some of the sent packets include location information embedded in the payload portion.
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