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Method for populating a location information database used in the delivery of emergency and other location-based services in a VoIP environment

US8768951B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 20, 2006
Grant dateJul 1, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 21, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M2242/30
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of populating a location information database for use in providing a location-based service to a host device that is an endpoint of a logical connection between the host device and a network access server. The method comprises receiving from the host device over the logical connection a request for network access; assigning a logical identifier to the host device in response to the receiving; determining a physical location associated with the endpoint of the logical connection; creating an association between the logical identifier and the physical location; and storing the association in the location information database.

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