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Method and apparatus for obtaining and processing location information with near field communication

US8995909B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 2012
Grant dateMar 31, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B5/77
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In an environment in which tag readers are installed at a plurality of locations, communication between a tag reader and a terminal including a near field communication (NFC) tag capable of bi-communication with a tag reader is triggered. The tag reader transmits user information and location information which was provided to the terminal to a location information management server so that a service based on the information is provided.

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