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Generating geofences

US9351114B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 27, 2013
Grant dateMay 24, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q30/0639
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for generating geofences. One of the methods includes receiving, at a mobile device, a signal emitted by a merchant device associated with a merchant. If the signal is emitted by a merchant device associated with a merchant and the distance between the mobile device and the merchant device satisfies a threshold, a notification is provided on the mobile device indicating proximity of the merchant associated with the merchant device.

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