User-to-user selectable location-based information service
US9479545B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 27, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W76/00
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A location-based information system and method therefor, which is responsive to the user's selection of geographic zone and parameters. A proprietary app (application) is installed in a mobile device of the user, which insures that a connection to the user from a caller is based on the user's defined zone and other parameters without the disclosing the exact location of the user. Various embodiments of the invention provide an option for user-to-user location-based connection without depending on a remote server.
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