Location-based services
US8862150B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W92/08
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Provided herein are methods and systems relating to location-based services such as providing a geofencing, outputting location-based information on a mobile device, varying transmissions to and from a mobile device, and providing location-based alerts. More specifically, a method can include receiving a selected location on a mobile device, monitoring a current location of the mobile device, determining when the current location of the mobile device is within the geofence, and initiating an action on the mobile device associated with the geofence and the selected location.
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