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Method for providing communication services based on geographic location

  • US 5,778,304 A
  • Filed: 08/21/1995
  • Issued: 07/07/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/10/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for a communication system controller to provide system features to a communication unit based on a geographic location of the communication unit, the method comprising the steps of:

  • receiving location coordinates of the communication unit and a request to use a system feature of a plurality of system features provided by the communication resource controller;

    determining a location of the communication unit based on the location coordinates;

    determining whether the location of the communication unit is within a predetermined geographic region;

    determining whether the system feature indicated in the request is restricted within the predetermined geographic region; and

    transmitting service restriction information to the communication unit when the system feature indicated in the request is restricted within the predetermined geographic region and the communication unit is located within the predetermined geographic region, wherein the service restriction information identifies limitations of using the system feature in the predetermined geographic region.

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