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System and method for locating a phone user

  • US 20070178915A1
  • Filed: 01/31/2006
  • Published: 08/02/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/31/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A computer implemented method for identifying the location a user of a target communication device from a requesting communication device, the method comprising:

  • receiving at a requesting communication device a selection of a target communication device, the selection having a contact record in an address book on the requesting communication device;

    updating a location field in the contact record on the requesting communication device, the update providing a general location for the user of the target communication device;

    displaying on the requesting communication device the general location as part of the contact record;

    receiving a request to view the location of the target communication device;

    obtaining a specific location for the target communication device; and

    displaying the specific location for the target communication device.

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