Providing location information for wireless devices using name service
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1. A method comprising:
- providing a caller number to a network element that associates name information with the caller number;
the network element receiving location information for the caller; and
the network element providing the location information and name information as a response to being provided the caller number.
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Abstract
A caller number is provided to a network element that associates name information with the caller number. The network element receives location information for the caller and provides the location information and name information as a response to being provided the caller number.
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18 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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providing a caller number to a network element that associates name information with the caller number;
the network element receiving location information for the caller; and
the network element providing the location information and name information as a response to being provided the caller number. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A wireless device comprising:
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a processor; and
logic that, when applied to the processor, results in locating detailed location information for a caller, corresponding to abbreviated location information received along with name information for the caller. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A network element comprising:
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a processor;
at least one port; and
logic that, when applied to the processor, results in associating a caller number received via the at least one port with caller name information, obtaining location information for the caller via the at least one port, and providing at least one of the the name information and the location information via the at least one port. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18)
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