Navigation by using instant messaging
US9622050B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 12, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 3, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/08
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for navigating is provided. The method comprises, in response to input on user equipment of a first member of a group who is travelling to a destination, one or more processors acquiring current position information of the user equipment of the first member. The method further includes one or more processors sending a first message to a server. The first message includes the current position information indicating an area where the first member was when the first message was sent. The first message is for directing a member of the group, who receives the first message when passing the area, to the same destination as the first member.
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