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Method and apparatus for wireless telecommunications system that provides location-based information delivery to a wireless mobile unit
Assignee: Alcatel Lucent SAS
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Filing: 1999-11-15
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Granted: 2003-11-18
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Expires: 2019-11-15
Abstract
Abstract A wireless telecommunications system uses location or position information of a wireless mobile unit to initiate the sending of location-specific information to travelers. As position information is received, it is compared to prestored position information of a remote location, such as an airport. As the traveler approaches the remote location, and gets within a certain distance the remote location, information such as airline arrival information is retrieved and sent to the wireless mobile unit of the traveler. Thus, useful information tied to the position of the wireless mobile unit, such as airline or traffic information for example, is obtained.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Ellis Richton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 01:05
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04W; H04W4/00; H04W4/02; H04W4/029; H04W8/00; H04W8/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 62
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
An apparatus, comprising: a controller, adapted to receive information indicating position of a wireless communications device; a memory, adapted to store a telephone number of a remote information source, information identifying the wireless communication device and instruction information in association with the information identifying the wireless communication device, the controller being adapted to output information for the wireless communication device based upon the stored instruction information, when the received information indicates that the position of the wireless communication device has satisfied a geographic relationship with a remote location, and to retrieve information for output to the wireless communication device using the telephone number of the remote information source.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
108 words
An apparatus, comprising: a controller, adapted to receive information indicating position of a wireless communications device; a memory, adapted to store a telephone number of a remote information source, information identifying the wireless communication device and instruction information in association with the information identifying the wireless communication device, the controller being adapted to output information for the wireless communication device based upon the stored instruction information, when the received information indicates that the position of the wireless communication device has satisfied a geographic relationship with a remote location, and to retrieve information for output to the wireless communication device using the telephone number of the remote information source.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the information is output to the wireless communication device and received at the wireless communication device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the geographic relationship is satisfied when the position of the wireless communication device is within a designated distance of the remote location.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the controller is adapted to compare position information of the wireless communication device to stored position information of the remote location and is adapted to determine when the wireless communication device has satisfied the geographic relationship.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the wireless communication device is a wireless phone.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the position information indicating position of the wireless communication device is received from a global positioning system (GPS) within the wireless communication device.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the position information indicating position of the wireless communication device is received from an assisted global positioning system (assisted GPS).
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the information output includes traffic information.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the information output includes airline information.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the information output includes personal information.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the memory stores position information of a plurality of remote locations in association with the information identifying a wireless communication device.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
46 words
The apparatus of claim 11 , wherein the controller is adapted to output information to the wireless communication device upon receiving information indicating that the position of the wireless communication device is within a designated distance of the one of the plurality of the remote locations.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the memory stores information identifying a plurality of wireless communication devices in association with position information of the remote location.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
49 words
The apparatus of claim 13 , wherein the controller is adapted to output a control information to a wireless communication device upon receiving a signal indicating that the position of a respective one of the plurality of wireless communication devices is within a designated distance of the remote location.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the memory stores information identifying a plurality of wireless communication devices in association with position information of at least one of the plurality of remote locations.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
50 words
The apparatus of claim 15 , wherein the controller is adapted to output information to a wireless communication device upon receiving a signal indicating that the position of a respective one of the plurality of wireless communication devices is within a designated distance of the one of the remote locations.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the controller is adapted to retrieve the information from the remote information source through telephone lines.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the controller is adapted to retrieve the information from the remote information source through wireless communication.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the stored information identifying the wireless communication device includes a telephone number.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the information adapted to be output includes information associated with the remote location.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the information adapted to be output includes information associated with the remote location.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
83 words
An apparatus, comprising: a memory, adapted to store a telephone number of a remote information source, in association with information identifying a wireless communication device and position information of a remote location; and a controller, adapted to output information for the wireless communication device when determining that a position of the wireless communication device has satisfied a geographic relationship with the remote location, and to retrieve information for output to the wireless communication device using the telephone number of the remote information source.
Claim 24
Independent Claim
83 words
An apparatus, comprising: a memory, adapted to store a telephone number of a remote information source, in association with information identifying a wireless communication device and position information of a remote location; and a controller, adapted to output information for the wireless communication device when determining that a position of the wireless communication device has satisfied a geographic relationship with the remote location, and to retrieve information for output to the wireless communication device using the telephone number of the remote information source.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 22 , wherein the information is output to the wireless communication device and received at the wireless communication device.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 22 , wherein the position of the wireless communication device is determined at the controller through triangulation.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus of claim 22 , wherein the geographic relationship is satisfied when the position of the wireless communication device is within a designated distance of the remote location.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
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The apparatus of claim 22 , wherein the information adapted to be output includes information associated with the remote location.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 23 , wherein the information adapted to be output includes information associated with the remote location.
Claim 30
Independent Claim
68 words
A method, comprising: storing a telephone number of a remote information source in association with position information of a remote location and information identifying a wireless communication device; receiving information indicating a position of the wireless communication device; and outputting information for the wireless communication device when the received information indicates that the position of the wireless communication device has satisfied a geographic relationship with the remote location.
Claim 31
Independent Claim
68 words
A method, comprising: storing a telephone number of a remote information source in association with position information of a remote location and information identifying a wireless communication device; receiving information indicating a position of the wireless communication device; and outputting information for the wireless communication device when the received information indicates that the position of the wireless communication device has satisfied a geographic relationship with the remote location.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 28 , wherein the information is output to the wireless communication device and received at the wireless communication device.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 28 , wherein the geographic relationship is satisfied when the wireless communication device is within a designated distance of the remote location.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 28 , further comprising: comparing the received position information of the wireless communication device to the stored position information of the remote location and outputting the information based upon the comparison.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 28 , wherein the information indicating position is received from a wireless telephone.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 28 , wherein storing includes storing position information of a plurality of remote locations in association with information identifying a wireless communication device.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 33 , wherein outputting includes outputting information upon receiving information indicating that the position of the wireless communication device is within a designated distance of the one of the plurality of the remote locations.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 28 , wherein the information identifying a wireless communication device includes a telephone number.
Claim 39
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The method of claim 28 , wherein a signal requesting information from the remote information source is output through telephone lines.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 28 , wherein a signal requesting information from the remote information source is output through wireless communication.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 28 , wherein the information output includes traffic information.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 28 , wherein the information output includes airline information.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 28 , wherein the information output includes personal information.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 28 , wherein the output information includes information associated with the remote location.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 29 , wherein the output information includes information associated with the remote location.
Claim 46
Independent Claim
103 words
An apparatus comprising: a controller; and a memory, adapted to store information identifying the wireless communication device and instruction information; the controller adapted to receive information indicating position of a wireless communications device, to access external information from an intelligent personal assistant (IPA) and output information for the wireless communication device based upon the stored instruction information and accessed external information when received information indicates that the position of the wireless communication device has satisfied a geographic relationship with a remote location, and the IPA adapted to modify the output information based on rules for the IPA included in the stored instruction information.
Claim 47
Independent Claim
103 words
An apparatus comprising: a controller; and a memory, adapted to store information identifying the wireless communication device and instruction information; the controller adapted to receive information indicating position of a wireless communications device, to access external information from an intelligent personal assistant (IPA) and output information for the wireless communication device based upon the stored instruction information and accessed external information when received information indicates that the position of the wireless communication device has satisfied a geographic relationship with a remote location, and the IPA adapted to modify the output information based on rules for the IPA included in the stored instruction information.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 43 , wherein the information is output to the wireless communication device and received at the wireless communication device.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus of claim 43 , wherein the geographic relationship is satisfied when the position of the wireless communication device is within a designated distance of the remote location.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
43 words
The apparatus of claim 43 , wherein the controller is adapted to compare position information of the wireless communication device to stored position information of the remote location and is adapted to determine when the wireless communication device has satisfied the geographic relationship.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 43 , wherein the information output includes traffic information.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
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The apparatus of claim 43 , wherein the output information includes modified traffic information, wherein the IPA modifies traffic information received from an external source based upon stored rules, to produce modified traffic information for output to the wireless communication device.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
40 words
The apparatus of claim 43 , wherein the output information includes route information, wherein the IPA receives traffic information from an external source and produces route information for output to the wireless communication device based upon the received traffic information.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 43 , wherein the information output includes airline information.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
41 words
The apparatus of claim 43 , wherein the output information includes modified airline information, wherein the IPA modifies airline information received from an external source based upon stored rules, to produce modified airline information for output to the wireless communication device.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 43 , wherein the information output includes personal information.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 52 , wherein the personal information includes electronic mail.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
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The apparatus of claim 43 , wherein the output information includes modified personal information, wherein the IPA modifies personal information received from an external source based upon stored rules, to produce modified personal information for output to the wireless communication device.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
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The apparatus of claim 52 , wherein the personal information includes voicemail.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
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The apparatus of claim 43 , wherein the output information includes information associated with the remote location.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 44 , wherein the output information includes information associated with the remote location.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
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The apparatus of claim 44 , wherein the output information includes information associated with the remote location.
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