SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DEFINING ZONES FOR LOCATION-BASED SERVICES
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1. A computer-implemented method for defining a zone at a venue, the computer-implemented method comprising:
- determining a first position of the mobile device within the venue;
initiating a path start for a first path based on user input through a screen of the mobile device, wherein the path start is a location corresponding to the first position of the mobile device;
after the path start is initiated, tracking locations of the mobile device as the mobile device is moved along the first path from the first position to a second position, while recording location information of the path;
after the moving of the mobile device along the first path, initiating a path end for the first path based on user input through the screen of the mobile device;
defining a region bounded by the tracked locations of the mobile device along the first path as the zone at the venue;
receiving a selection of the zone and an expand option;
tracking locations of the mobile device as the mobile device is moved along a second path; and
expanding the zone to include space outlined by the second path.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention provide a system and method for defining zones used in location-based services. A mobile device with administrative privileges is moved in a path within a venue. The path is recorded and the interior of the path forms a zone. Additionally, embodiments provide for modification of existing zones based on a recorded path from the mobile device.
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1. A computer-implemented method for defining a zone at a venue, the computer-implemented method comprising:
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determining a first position of the mobile device within the venue; initiating a path start for a first path based on user input through a screen of the mobile device, wherein the path start is a location corresponding to the first position of the mobile device; after the path start is initiated, tracking locations of the mobile device as the mobile device is moved along the first path from the first position to a second position, while recording location information of the path; after the moving of the mobile device along the first path, initiating a path end for the first path based on user input through the screen of the mobile device; defining a region bounded by the tracked locations of the mobile device along the first path as the zone at the venue; receiving a selection of the zone and an expand option; tracking locations of the mobile device as the mobile device is moved along a second path; and expanding the zone to include space outlined by the second path. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A mobile device comprising:
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a processor; a memory coupled to the processor; a network interface coupled to the processor; a local receiver coupled to the processor;
wherein the memory contains instructions, which when executed by the processor, perform the steps of;determining a first position of the mobile device within a venue; initiating a path start for a first path based on user input through a screen of the mobile device, wherein the path start is a location corresponding to the first position of the mobile device; after the path start is initiated, tracking locations of the mobile device as the mobile device is moved along the first path from the first position to a second position, while recording location information of the path; after the moving of the mobile device along the first path, initiating a path end for the first path based on user input through the screen of the mobile device; defining a region bounded by the tracked locations of the mobile device along the first path as a zone at the venue; receiving a selection of the zone and an expand option; tracking locations of the mobile device, as the mobile device is moved along a second path; and expanding the zone to include space outlined by the second path. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A computer program product for adjustment of an electronic display of an electronic device, comprising a computer readable storage medium having program instructions embodied therewith, the program instructions executable by a processor to cause the electronic device to:
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determine a first position of the mobile device within a venue; initiate a path start for a first path based on user input through a screen of the mobile device, wherein the path start is a location corresponding to the first position of the mobile device; after the path start is initiated, track locations of the mobile device as the mobile device is moved along the first path from the first position to a second position, while recording location information of the path; after the moving of the mobile device along the first path, initiate a path end for the first path based on user input through the screen of the mobile device; define a region bounded by the tracked locations of the mobile device along the first path as a zone at the venue; receive a selection of the zone and an expand option; track locations of the mobile device, as the mobile device is moved along a second path; and expand the zone to include space outlined by the second path. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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