Managing location sharing requests
US9936344B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/80
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems, methods, devices and computer-readable storage mediums are disclosed for managing location sharing requests. In various implementations, a requesting device or a server computer in communication with the requesting device, receives a location sharing request associated with a user and, in response, sends a notification to a companion device associated with the user. A location of the companion device is received from the companion device together with a list of one or more devices associated with the user that are paired with the companion device and a connection status for at least one of the one or more paired devices. The connection status indicates if there is a direct communication link established between the paired device and the companion device. A notification is sent to each disconnected paired device based on the connection status. Each disconnected device that is worn or carried by the user responds with their location.
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