System and method for using location information to execute an action
First Claim
1. A computer-implemented method of affecting a machine based on location information of a wireless device, the method comprising the steps of:
- receiving a signal associated with the location information of the wireless device;
satisfying a location rule using the location information; and
changing the machine'"'"'s operation responsive to satisfying the location rule.
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Abstract
A system and method is provided for using location information associated with wireless devices. The system includes a wireless device, a location system, and a feature server. The wireless device includes any wireless apparatus having wireless communications capabilities. The location system can generate location information pinpointing the location of the wireless device. The feature server can use the location information to determine whether to execute an action in accordance with subscriber rules. A large number of applications may be implemented to execute the action via a number of communication channels, including without limitation, a wireless communications network, a computer network, and a public switched telephone system, for example.
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5 Claims
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1. A computer-implemented method of affecting a machine based on location information of a wireless device, the method comprising the steps of:
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receiving a signal associated with the location information of the wireless device;
satisfying a location rule using the location information; and
changing the machine'"'"'s operation responsive to satisfying the location rule. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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