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System and method for dynamically retrieving and monitoring geo-fence activity

US9398409B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 17, 2014
Grant dateJul 19, 2016
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Expiry dateSep 17, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W68/00
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems, device and techniques are disclosed for dynamically retrieving and monitoring geo-fence activity. A meta geo-fence may be identified based on a user device geolocation. The meta geo-fence having a radius that is dynamically generated to include previously defined geo-fences within or touching the meta geo-fence. User device geolocation may be monitored in relation to the defined geo-fences included in the radius of the meta geo-fence. A communication may be sent to the user device when the user device reports that the user device has entered or exited one of the previously defined geo-fences within or touching the radius of the meta geo-fence.

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