Methods and apparatus for providing media on mobile devices
US8301164B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/4821
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques and mechanisms are provided for sending targeted content and data to mobile devices. Location information associated with a device is determined. In some instances, the location information is manually entered. In other instances, the location information is determined automatically from characteristics associated with the device. Location information can be obtained from global positioning system (GPS) data, cell-site triangulation, Internet Protocol (IP) address detection, etc. Content and advertising can be provided in a location relevant manner to the mobile device.
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