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Method and apparatus for locating a wireless communication device

  • US 6,138,026 A
  • Filed: 06/16/1998
  • Issued: 10/24/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/16/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for locating a mobile communication device, comprising the steps of:

  • storing one or more subscriber defined locations in a user location database, each subscriber defined location being associated with at least one subscriber and having predefined geocoordinates;

    receiving sensed geocoordinates, which define the approximate location of the mobile communication device;

    comparing the sensed geocoordinates with the predefined geocoordinates which define a plurality of locations at which the mobile communication device can reside; and

    selecting the a subscriber defined location for use as the location of the mobile communication device when the sensed geocoordinates are within a predetermined distance of the predefined geocoordinates.

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