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Method and apparatus for releasing location information of a mobile communications device

  • US 6,687,504 B1
  • Filed: 07/28/2000
  • Issued: 02/03/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/28/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device, comprising:

  • a positioner for deriving location information regarding a position of the device;

    a user control file configured to provide selection of modes for responding to requests for the location information, said modes comprising;

    autonomous release of the location information by the device without providing notification of the request; and

    autonomous release of the location information by the device including providing notification of the request; and

    optional release of the location information by the device based on input to the device; and

    a request processor for processing and selectively responding to requests for the location information based on the selected mode.

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