×

System and method for defining zones for location-based services

  • US 10,313,837 B2
  • Filed: 11/07/2018
  • Issued: 06/04/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/16/2016
  • Status: Active Grant
First Claim
Patent Images

1. A computer-implemented method for defining zones within a location detection system at a venue, comprising:

  • determining a first position of a mobile device within a venue;

    initiating a path start for a first path based on user input through a screen of the mobile device, wherein the path start is a location corresponding to the first position of the mobile device;

    after the path start is initiated, tracking locations of the mobile device as the mobile device is moved along the first path from the first position to a second position, while recording location information of the path;

    after the moving of the mobile device along the first path, initiating a path end for the first path based on user input through the screen of the mobile device;

    defining a region bounded by the tracked locations of the mobile device along the first path as a zone within the location detection system at the venue;

    receiving a selection of the zone and an expand option;

    tracking locations of the mobile device as the mobile device is moved along a second path;

    expanding the zone to include space outlined by the second path;

    receiving a zone valid period for the expanded zone; and

    when the zone valid period elapses, reverting the expanded zone to the zone defined as the region bounded by the tracked locations of the mobile device along the first path.

View all claims
  • 1 Assignment
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×