METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR LOCATION-BASED SERVICES IN WIRELESS NETWORKS
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1. A method for providing a location-based service on a mobile unit operating within an environment, comprising:
- determining a position of the mobile unit within the wireless network environment;
identifying an available location-based service in response to the position of the mobile unit; and
providing the available location-based service.
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Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for location-based services in a wireless environment. The location-based service is provided on a mobile unit operating within an environment. A position of the mobile unit is determined within the wireless network environment using RFID or other wireless information received at a wireless switch. An available location-based service is identified in response to the position of the mobile unit, and subsequently provided using the mobile unit.
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19 Claims
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1. A method for providing a location-based service on a mobile unit operating within an environment, comprising:
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determining a position of the mobile unit within the wireless network environment; identifying an available location-based service in response to the position of the mobile unit; and providing the available location-based service. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A wireless network system for interacting with a mobile unit, the system comprising:
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an access port configured to wirelessly communicate with the mobile unit; a wireless switch coupled to the access port, the wireless switch including an on-board locationing engine configured to determine a position of the mobile unit in an environment; and an application server in communication with the wireless switch, wherein the application server is configured to receive the position of the mobile unit from the wireless switch, to identify an available location-based service for the mobile unit based upon the position of the mobile unit, and to initiate the provision of the available location-based service on the mobile unit. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17)
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18. A mobile unit configured to operate within an environment and to provide information to a user, the mobile unit comprising:
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a wireless transmitter configured to transmit an identifying code to a wireless switch; a wireless receiver configured to receive information about a position of the mobile unit within the environment; and a processor coupled to the wireless receiver and configured to provide a location-based service to the user based upon the position of the mobile unit. - View Dependent Claims (19)
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