System and method for using location information to execute an action
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1. An apparatus for selecting a service from a plurality of services, the apparatus comprising:
- a wireless communication device, wherein the wireless communication device is in communication with a first software component;
a handheld location system for obtaining a current location of the apparatus, wherein the handheld location system communicates the current location of the apparatus to the first software component; and
a second software component for selecting the service from the plurality of services via the first software component, the second software component including instructions for;
displaying an interface that includes a service selection entry area, and a service-specific parameter entry area, sending contents of the two entry areas to the first software component, and receiving a selection of the service back from the first software component.
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Abstract
Provided are methods for executing an action in response to a request for a service using location information in conjunction with service-specific parameters. A user may request a provider of a specified service (e.g., taxi, plumber, pharmacist, etc.). In evaluating the request, providers may be evaluated based on the location information in addition to service-specific parameters. An action in response may include merely displaying selected service provider(s) in response to the request, or acting on behalf of the user by communicating with a selected service provider.
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1. An apparatus for selecting a service from a plurality of services, the apparatus comprising:
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a wireless communication device, wherein the wireless communication device is in communication with a first software component;
a handheld location system for obtaining a current location of the apparatus, wherein the handheld location system communicates the current location of the apparatus to the first software component; and
a second software component for selecting the service from the plurality of services via the first software component, the second software component including instructions for;
displaying an interface that includes a service selection entry area, and a service-specific parameter entry area, sending contents of the two entry areas to the first software component, and receiving a selection of the service back from the first software component. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method for selecting a service from a plurality of services, the method comprising:
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defining at least one location based subscriber rule;
monitoring a location of a wireless communication device; and
activating the service from the plurality of services according to the one location based subscriber rule. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A system for selecting a service from a plurality of services, the system comprising:
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a memory storage; and
a processing unit coupled to the memory storage, wherein the processing unit is operative to;
define at least one location based subscriber rule;
monitor a location of a wireless communication device; and
activate the service from the plurality of services according to the one location based subscriber rule. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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