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Generating optimal itineraries based on network connectivity

US9103677B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 2, 2013
Grant dateAug 11, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 27, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01C21/3867
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An approach for generating optimal itineraries is presented. As a response to a first message sent to a remote computer system by a global positioning device transported by a vehicle on a trip, the device receives a second message indicating optimal itineraries of the trip. The device receives a selection of an optimal itinerary indicating a path, a hop, an updated service provider to provide a service to a mobile device transported by the vehicle, and an updated network for providing the service. The device detects the vehicle at a position indicated by the hop, and in response, generates a third message indicating the updated service provider and the updated network. The global positioning device sends the third message to the mobile device and as a result, the mobile device makes a connectivity change to the updated service provider and/or to the updated network.

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